The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce made five award presentations at its 2022 Spring AGM Gala in Port Hawkesbury. Receiving awards were (from the left): Ash Young, Heather Brennan, Harley MacCaull, and Bill Stewart. Missing was Boyd MacIntyre, a second year Marine Engineering student who was honoured with the NSCC Student Leadership Award.

Photos by Mary HankeyStrait Area Chamber of Commerce President John Ouellette (left) presented Bill Stewart with the President’s Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the chamber of commerce and to their business or community. Adam Rodgers, Strategic Advisor for Friends United, presented Harley MacCaull with a canvas…

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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.