The Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 inductees. They include Inverness County native John Allan Cameron, Victoria County Fiddler Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald and musician, journalist and arts advocate Joella Foulds. The Induction...
“Fill the Boot” Drive from Antigonish Town and County Firefighters has raised $106,628.79 Since the Drive Began in 2010
A milestone for the annual Muscular Dystrophy "Fill the Boot Drive" in Antigonish Town and County. The drive is held each Easter Weekend, organized by the Antigonish and Area volunteer fire fighters, which includes seven fire departments. Launched in 2010, it...
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says Health Care a top priority a Top Priority With Federal Government
When it comes to health care, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says it is a top priority for the federal government, adding it is the thing he heard most about as an MP. While health care is technically a provincial responsibility, Fraser says, the feds have a role to...
Several Options Available to Vote Early in Pictou West Byelectoin
There are a number of ways voters in Pictou West can cast their ballots early for the May 21st by-election. Prior to election day, eligible voters can vote early at the returning office or at the advance poll. Voters can also apply to vote by write-in ballot. Early...
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Stellarton Woman Injured in Two Car Collision on Highway 104 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Upper Nappan....
Paqtnkek Powwow Organizers Pleased with the 2024 Event
The Paqtnkek Powwow, held at St. FX University earlier this month has been declared a success. ...
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says Budget Includes Measures for Housing
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser said the recent federal budget included a number of measures to...
Richmond Municipal Council Approves Funding for a number of Projects and Organizations
Richmond Municipal Council made funding decisions on a number of projects and organizations....
Richmond Municipal Council Considers a proposal for a Dry Hydrant from St. Peter’s Volunteer Fire Department
Councillors in Richmond County will consider a proposal from a volunteer fire department to fund the installation of a dry hydrant. At last night’s regular monthly meeting in Arichat, Richmond Municipal Council discussed a recommendation from the municipal Fire...
Richmond County’s Finances on Par with Previous Years
Auditors say that Richmond County’s finances are consistent with past years. During last night’s regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council, John MacNeil, an Audit Partner with Grant Thornton, presented the municipality’s financial statements for the year...
Cheticamp, Inverness and Port Hood receive Provincial Funding for generators
The communities of Cheticamp, Inverness and Port Hood have received provincial funding for generators. The Al MacInnis Sports Centre in Port Hood, the Inverness Legion Branch 132 and the Cheticamp Branch 32 Legion are each receiving $50,000 to support purchase and...
Three People Charged with Drug and Weapon Offices after Police search a Pictou County Home
Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged three people with drug and weapon offences after a search warrant at a home in Three Brooks. On April 17, the street crime enforcement unit, with assistance from the Pictou County District...
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Northern Subway Selects 2-and-1 at Esso Cup
The Northern Subway Selects are now 2-and-1 at the Esso Cup, the national U18 women's...
Antigonish Minor Hockey Product Brady Peddle to Commits to Play for NCAA’s Michigan State Spartans
Antigonish Minor Hockey product Brady Peddle committed to play in the NCAA for the...
Northern Subway Selects Rally to Beat Ontario at the Esso Cup
The Northern Subway Selects are 1-and-1 at the Esso Cup, the National Women's U18 Hockey...