Municipality of the County of Inverness Holding Two Community Consultation Sessions
Inverness County Municipal Staff are conducting two community consolation sessions. One session will be held today at the whale interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay and tomorrow at the Meat Cove Community Centre from 4 until 6PM CAO Keith MacDonald says they will be discussing the idea of adding signage to these two com...
Feb 07, 2023
Port Hawkesbury Paper Recognized for Environmental Commitments
Port Hawkesbury Paper has been listed as one of the Nova Scotia Innovation Hubs bioeconomy sites. Bioeconomy sites are organizations that use lower carbon emissions and are committed to turning underutilized biomass into renewable products. Port Hawkesbury Paper is also working with companies and researchers to assess ...
Feb 07, 2023
MP Mike Kelloway's Plans for New Parliament Session
With Parliament back in session, Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway says he plans to bring up issues surrounding affordable housing, seniors, and healthcare to the table. Kelloway is also in line with the Governments priority to pass the Canada Disability Benefit, that aims to lift people living with disabilities out o...
Feb 06, 2023
Richmond County District RCMP Charge a Man with Animal Cruelty
A man has been charged with animal cruelty. Last Thursday, a report of a social media post about a dog being tide up in the woods was received by the Richmond County District RCMP. The dog was tide up in the Louisdale area and was later rescued by a third party. A 29-year-old Port Hawkesbury man contacted the RCMP the ...
Feb 06, 2023
Antigonish County District RCMP Arrest Robbery Suspect
The Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a man in relation to a robbery at a convenience store in St Andrews yesterday morning. The robbery was reported around 11:30 AM and officers learned that a store employee had confronted a man believed to be stealing items. The suspect fled the scene in a Mazda 3. Officers...
Feb 03, 2023
Richmond County Comfort Centres on Alert as Cold Snap Approaches
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is preparing for this weekend's cold snap. Comfort centres are on alert and will be open on an as needed basis. Temperatures are expected to be well below minus 30 with the wind chill in the Quad Counties. A full list of comfort stations and contact information for these stati...
Feb 03, 2023
Saint Francis Xavier University Recognizing African Heritage Month
Saint Francis Xavier University is recognizing African Heritage Month, which kicked off with a town flag raising ceremony. This is a time for people to learn about the history and culture of African Nova Scotians and the contributions they made to our province. "This year's provincial theme is called Seas of Stru...
Feb 02, 2023
Canso Lions Club Off to a Good Start in 2023
The Canso Lions Club is starting the year on a high note. The club had some special visitors from the 5th Canso Scouts and Cubs during its regular meeting. Scouter Harold Roberts presented a certificate from Scouts Canada thanking the Canso Lions for 50 years of support for the scouting movement in the community. The c...
Feb 02, 2023
Autism Nova Scotia Strait Area Chapter Organizing a Touch a Truck Event
The Autism Nova Scotia Strait Area Chapter is planning a touch a truck fundraising event for this spring. Support Coordinator Natalie Stevens says the idea was brought to the table by a local parent after hearing about a similar event in Truro. The event allows people of all ages to look at different types of vehicles ...
Feb 02, 2023
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Port Hawkesbury Paper Winds Project Registered for Environmental Assessment
Port Hawkesbury Paper Winds Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm project has been registered for an environmental assessment. The company is planning to construct and operate a 29-turbine wind project to help power the Port Hawkesbury Paper facility. The project center is located 7 kilometres northeast of Lincolnville in Guysb...
Feb 01, 2023