Photo courtesy of SRCE. Kevin Walker, Acting Director of Programs and Student Services; Provincial Showcase Winners Layton Gill, Sean McKenna, Hailey MacEachern, Sophia MacRae, Chistena MacCalder, Cora Lukeman, Irelyn MacLennan, Clara Schenke; and Paul Landry, Regional Executive Director.

PORT HAWKESBURY: From pit ponies and Gaelic weaving to pioneering women in agriculture, students across the Strait Region brought Canada’s rich history to life at the 21st Annual Strait Regional Heritage Fair. Held Thursday, May 22, at the Nova Scotia Community College’s Strait Area Campus, this year’s fair saw 107 students proudly share their heritage-themed…

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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.