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It's a time to enjoy the festive spirit! The Town of Port Hawkesbury says this Sunday there will be a slew of activities including music, a visit from Santa, treats and a free skate. Events start at 3 p.m. and end with a parade at 6 p.m.

A snowy and windy day in Cape Breton and parts of the mainland. A snow squall watch is in effect for Antigonish, Pictou and Inverness south of Mabou. These areas could get another five centimetres of snow, while Inverness north of Mabou could get over 15 centimetres. Environment Canada says blowing snow will create red...

Westbound Highway 104 is closed due to a jackknifed tractor trailer. Public Works says it is between Exit 11 and Exit 7. A detour is in place at Trunk 4 at Exit 7.

Inverness County has scrapped the sewer and water bylaw. The municipality says council voted Thursday to repeal it as part of a process to make bylaws more modern. Bylaw 50 was originally created to amend Bylaw 30 by adding a connection charge to water and wastewater systems for Maple Street residents. However, in Octo...

Be prepared for a large amount of snow in a short amount of time for parts of Nova Scotia. A snow squall watch remains in effect for Pictou, Antigonish and western Cape Breton. Environment Canada says there could be up to 25 cm with wind gusts up to 90 km/h overnight and into Friday. Visibility could be near zero at ti...

There was an emotional tribute to the Port Hawkesbury Rotary Club at Council this week after closing its doors for the final time this fall. It was in September when it shut down after more than six decades, giving its members what the club calls, a much-needed break. Tuesday evening, Patrick Laney along with other mem...

Some workers at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home are the latest to vote for strike action. The long-term care employees represented by CUPE 3630 are 100 percent in favour of job action. They're looking for higher wages and improved recruitment and retention for the sector. Local president Laurie MacNeil says they want ...

More snow is on the way to southern Inverness County. Environment Canada is forecasting up to 25 cm of snow squalls from Thursday overnight to Friday morning. Snow is expected to accumulate quickly and can significantly reduce visibility as it becomes heavy and blows from 80 km/h wind gusts. This snow squall watch is i...

The Town of Port Hawkesbury is hosting some events to get you into the Christmas spirit. On Saturday, December 6 starting at 1 p.m., there will be a sensory friendly Santa at the Civic Centre for the fifth year. Register for an appointment in advance. On Sunday, December 7, there will be children's activities and a vis...

The Inverness County Centre for the Arts (ICCA) is inviting you to a special screening and live music event. Come see how jazz music was vibrant in Cape Breton by watching the The Piano Tuner documentary. The movie follows the colourful life of "Red Mike" MacDonald, who has tuned pianos in homes, churches, an...