All five schools gathered for the grand finale at the Music Strait from the Heart concert at the SAERC auditorium in Port Hawkesbury. All choirs had practiced individually in their schools, but that afternoon’s practice was the first time they performed as a group. The appreciative audience enjoyed their performances of "Wild Mountain Thyme" and 'Yonder Come Day."

Photos by Mary Hankey The string band, featuring Grade 4 to Grade 6 students from Bayview Education Centre, performed the Beatles’ tune “Here Comes the Sun” at the Music Strait from the Heart concert. They were one of five schools that participated in the concert at the SAERC auditorium in Port Hawkesbury. Directed by Chelsey…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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Drake Lowthers
Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.