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Whycocomagh boil water advisory lifted after weeks of disruptions
WHYCOCOMAGH: The boil water advisory affecting users of the Whycocomagh Water System has officially been lifted, ending nearly three weeks of restrictions...
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Square Roots finds support remains strong despite winter slowdown
GUYSBOROUGH: When orders through the Square Roots affordable food program dropped from as much as 2,000 pounds of produce to roughly 500 over the winter, organizer Rhonda Procure began...
Site preparations underway for new dialysis unit at Strait Richmond Hospital
EVANSTON: Preparations are set to begin this week for the construction of a new dialysis unit at Strait Richmond Hospital, a project aimed at expanding access to kidney care...
Mombourquette discusses international wind energy conference
ARICHAT: Richmond County Deputy Warden Amanda Mombourquette says the Strait of Canso generated strong interest during an international wind energy conference she attended as part of a trade mission...
Victoria County approves 2026-27 budget
BADDECK: Council in Victoria County has approved its 2026-27 municipal operating budget, maintaining both residential and commercial property tax rates while continuing investments in community services, infrastructure, and long-term...
Cactus Ship Repair establishes new home base
PORT HAWKESBURY: A new company is putting down roots in the Strait area – not the desert variety, but a growing marine services operation with plans for long-term expansion...
Richmond supports VIC pilot project
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council has committed funding toward a plan to reopen the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC), which was shuttered following provincial budget cuts announced in February.
Port Hawkesbury approves balanced budget with stable tax rates
PORT HAWKESBURY: The town will maintain its current residential and commercial tax rates in the upcoming fiscal year, while increasing spending in several areas tied to community services, infrastructure,...
Richmond council raises concerns over airport emergency services
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council is continuing discussions surrounding emergency services at the Allan J. MacEachen Regional Airport.
During its April committee of the whole meeting, council...
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Richmond Warriors compete at Quebec Open
QUEBEC CITY: Fighters from the Richmond Warriors Boxing Club represented the region at the Quebec Open over the weekend of May 29,...
How Vegas beat the House
We all love to hate the Vegas Golden Knights. Myself included. At least, historically.
Finding a reason to hate...
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ANTIGONISH: A lineup featuring emerging and established East Coast performers will take the stage at Columbus Field on July 1 as the Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish celebrate Canada Day with...
INVERNESS: Three acclaimed authors visited the Inverness County Centre for the Arts last Tuesday, offering local readers an opportunity to hear excerpts from their work, engage in discussion, and share stories about renowned Cape Breton author Alistair...
In case you missed it (or ICYMI as the kids call it), some of the hottest shows of the summer are happening in Port Hawkesbury, with the return of the popular, well-programmed, family-friendly and free Granville Green...
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Houston government’s cuts to education will hurt students, families: NDP
Cutting 150 student support jobs translates into immediate harms for vulnerable kids who already need extra help to succeed in school. These...
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After 59 years, Georgie’s Garage bids farewell
Ashley Martell of Timeless Flowers and Gifts brought George Boudreau some gifts and many other community members stopped by to wish...
