Preliminary phase held for Desmond inquiry, evidence to be heard in September

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    Chantel Desmond, (left) filed a motion to be the personal representative for her mother, Brenda, while her twin sister Cassandra applied for standing to be the personal representative for her brother, Lionel, as part of the Desmond Fatality Inquiry.

    GUYSBOROUGH: The preliminary phase of the Fatality Inquiry looking into what caused retired Cpl. Lionel Desmond to kill his mother, wife and 10-year-old daughter, before turning the gun on himself, began May 21 more than two years after the tragic incident. Overseeing the inquiry is provincial court Judge Warren Zimmer, who opened the hearing by…

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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.