After a local food bank let residents know some of the struggles it faces, the community stepped up. Pictou County Food Bank East operational coordinator Lia LeClair said the food bank, located in New Glasgow, is helping between 600-675 families per month. last month,...
Grand Opening of St. FX University’s Amelia Saputo Centre for Healthy Living to be Held Friday Afternoon
STFX University is hosting a grand opening of the Amelia Saputo Centre for Healthy Living on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. University president Dr. Andy Hakin described the facility as a place for everyone that can support the healthy living needs of the community,...
St. FX University hosts Annual Conference of Recreation Nova Scotia
Recreation Nova Scotia is hosting its annual conference at STFX University this week. Yesterday's activities included a Canadian Parks and Recreation day, the Recreation Nova Scotia awards ceremony, and a Grant Potter Memorial Hockey game. Today begins with the...
New Glasgow Regional Police Charge Six Motorists over Thanksgiving Weekend
Stepped up patrols by New Glasgow Regional Police over the Thanksgiving weekend resulted in charges laid against six drivers, including two for impaired driving. Police say shortly before 2 am Friday morning, officers spotted a red Honda Motorcycle running through a...
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Newfoundland Company Awarded Salt Hauling Contract from Town of Stellarton
A transportation company based out of Stephenville, Newfoundland was awarded the tender for...
Stellarton Councillor Simon Lawand honoured for more than Ten Years of Service on Town Council
At last night’s meeting of Stellarton Town Council, councilor Simon Lawand was recognized for more...
Federal Environment Assessment Underway on the proposed Boat Harbour Remediation Project
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of...
Stellarton Gives Second Reading to the Inter-Municipal Planning Strategy with Pictou and Trenton and several Other Planning Matters
Stellarton has passed second and final reading of the Inter-Municipal Planning Strategy –...
Area Residents to Experience a Simulated Emergency Shelter at the East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre in Antigonish
A shelter display exercise is taking place at the East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre on Saturday, October 26th, in Antigonish. The event runs from 1-3 p.m.. Blaise MacDonald, Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Coordinator, said in the years since...
New Pop-Up Exhibition to sees to Grow Cheticamp’s Famous Rug Hooking Tradition
It's a move to grow Cheticamp's Rug Hooking tradition. The Unama'ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design has announced a new pop-up exhibition that opens next week called "Revival of Cheticamp Rug Hooking". The show features works created through a mentorship...
Clydesdale Chicken and Turkey Fundraiser Garners more than $31,000 for Antigonish Town and County Palliative Care Society
Last week, the Antigonish Town and County Palliative Care Society received a cheque for over $31,000, thanks to the sale of poultry. About five years ago, Steven and Brian Eadie along with neighbour Joey MacVicar partnered with Eden Valley Poultry, a chicken and...
Municipal Election Campaign Enters its Final Week
It is the home stretch for municipal elections in the local area. Today marks the final advance polling day before election day this Saturday. Voters are also electing trustees for CSAP, the french language school board. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser urges area...
Sports
Three St. FX Teams named to the USports Top 10 List
STFX University has a trio of sports teams in the top 10 this week. The STFX Womens'...
Rugby’s Akwaima Akpan, Hockey’s Jacob Maillet named St. FX Athletes of the Week
X-Women Rugby second row forward Akwaima Akpan is the STFX Female Athlete of the Week....
Sports Roundup – October 13
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Men Basketball team came up just short in the Championship game...