HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s ongoing efforts to connect residents with primary care providers have yielded a modest improvement this month. As of May 1, the province’s Need a Family Practice Registry reported 91,474 individuals awaiting assignment to a family doctor or nurse practitioner, down from 93,682 at the beginning of April. This reduction of 2,208 people…

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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.