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...
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. Yesterday, at approximately 12:27 p.m., Cumberland County District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a collision on Highway 104. Upon arrival at the scene,...
Paqtnkek Powwow Organizers Pleased with the 2024 Event
The Paqtnkek Powwow, held at St. FX University earlier this month has been declared a success. One of the organizers of the event, Brad Paul, says the Powwow was well attended, attracting visitors from as far away as Ontario, Saskatchewan and Arizona. Paul says more...
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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...
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...
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...
Stellarton’s Sobeys and Empire Company Exceeds Goal to divert Surplus Food to Support Canadian Charities
Stellarton-based Sobeys Inc. and Empire Company Limited surpassed last year's goal to divert 31 million pounds of surplus food from its operations to support Canadian charities. Empire and Second Harvest formed a partnership in 2021 to rescue and donate 30 million...
Paving Projects Moving Forward in Cheticamp Area
Northern Construction is set to pave 7.7-kilometres of roads in Cheticamp this summer. Roads include the first 3 km of the Cheticamp Back Road, 1 km of the Redman Road, 1.5 km of the Cemetery Road and 2.2 km of the Cheticamp Island Road beginning at Trunk 30 Cabot...
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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...