The Tamarac Education Centre Playground Committee received support from Port Hawkesbury Town Council in its effort to rebuild the playground at the school. During last night's public meeting, committee chair Karen MacKinnon said the current state of the playground...
Richmond County conducting Open Houses on a Proposed Design and Feedback for a Multi-Use Facility
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is hosting a series of open houses to review the proposed design and get feedback on a multi-use facility feasibility study. Shannon Mury, director of community development and recreation for Richmond, said the idea for a...
Province approves Wind Energy Project Near Creignish, Inverness County
The provincial government has given the green light to a proposed wind energy project in Inverness County. ABO Energy Canada Limited registered the Rhodena project for an Environmental Assessment in November. The company says it will have up to six turbines, producing...
Municipality of Pictou County Launches Program to Provide Affordable High-Speed Internet
Pictou County has established a program to provide affordable high-speed internet. Council debated a motion to give eligible low-income households a monthly rate of 34.99 per month on the MOPC network. The low rate would be available to homeowners whose primary...
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Canada Infrastructure Bank Provides $224.2 in Loans to Port Hawkesbury Wind for Large Wind Energy Project
It's a big announcement for wind energy in the area. Yesterday afternoon, Cape Breton Canso MP...
Sodexho Reaches more than 13,000 Meals Delivered to Antigonish Community Fridge
A local partnership provided over 13,000 meals to those in need over the last year. Tim Hierlihy,...
Fund-Raising Campaign for Antigonish Affordable Housing Society exceeds $20,000 Target
A fund-raising campaign for the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society has been declared a success....
2024 Marked a Year of Change for Pictou Centre MLA Danny MacGillivray
Former Stellarton Mayor and Current Pictou Centre MLA Danny MacGillivray had an interesting year....
New Glasgow Regional Police seeks public’s help in Identifying a man involved in an incident at a local Gas Station
New Glasgow Regional Police is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man involved in an incident on November 25th at the Shell gas station on East River Road. The incident occurred shortly before 3 pm. Police say a female driver was waiting to refuel her...
Police Secure an Area in Trenton after a Man Barricades Himself in a Home
Police secured an area of Duke Street in Trenton after a man barricaded himself inside a home in the area, following an attempted traffic stop by officers. Police say at around 7:25 Thursday night, officers tried to pull over a pick up truck on Duke Street. The...
Antigonish Scotiabank Mini-Pitch Completed and Now Available for Public Use
The Town and County of Antigonish today announced the completion of the Antigonish Scotiabank Mini-Pitch located on Appleseed Drive. The courts are now available for public use. The Antigonish Scotiabank Mini-Pitch is a shared recreational space for drop-in free play....
Inverness MLA Kyle MacQuarrie Has Been Busy Since His Election to the Legislature, Meeting with Municipal Councils and Local Groups
It's been an interesting year for Inverness MLA Kyle MacQuarrie. Upon hearing former Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster did not plan to run in November's provincial election, MacQuarrie spoke with his wife who suggested running would be a good thing to do. He then...
Sports
Sports Roundup – January 5
LOCAL SPORTS Maritime League: The Pictou County Weeks Crushers travel to the Valley to...
Sports Roundup – January 4
LOCAL SPORTS Junior B: The Antigonish Bulldogs shut down the Eskasoni Eagles 6-0 at the...
Riverside International Speedway Announces 2025 Season Schedule
Riverside International Speedway announced its stock car racing schedule for the 2025...