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Environmental education for the Municipality of Inverness County. Through a partnership with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP), residents are being informed on how to conserve and protect water resources. This season, there were interactive learning events in five schools, a visit and litter clean-up with L'Ar...

A Cape Breton man is facing more than 60 sex charges. They include human trafficking, sexual assault, voyeurism and child pornography. The 45-year old from Dominion was arrested this week at his home. RCMP uncovered evidence that females were recorded without consent, and videos were posted and sold online. 17 victims ...

If you want to learn the basics about offshore wind energy, there will be Offshore Wind Community Information Sessions. The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding there is one today at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, from 1-3pm. There will be two more sessions on Monday, December 11, at the D'Escousse Civic Imp...

The County and Town of Antigonish may still undergo consolidation. The County of Antigonish asked the province October 20, 2022, to enact special legislation for consolidation and Justice Gabriel says they have the legal authority to do so. It comes after three Antigonish County residents applied to the court asking to...

A water main break has prompted the closure of Bayview Education Centre in Port Hood. The Strait Regional Centre for Education says classes are cancelled Wednesday, December 12th and the building is closed.

As part of a province-wide strategy to increase access to senior care the Nova Scotia government announced a new 96-room long-term care facility will be built in Port Hawkesbury. The broader provincial plan aims to enhance long-term care infrastructure, including modern facilities with single rooms and private washroo...

A local nursing home is going to be replaced in Sherbrooke. The new 48-room, High-Crest Sherbrooke nursing home, scheduled to open in 2029, will provide care to nine additional seniors. Each resident will have their own room and private washroom. "High-Crest Sherbrooke is extremely excited and grateful to the Prov...

The Chief of Membertou for the past 39 years has been named Canada's Most Admired CEO. According to a release, Chief Terry Paul was selected by a panel of Canadian CEO's who chose from candidates across the country. Paul's career began with the Boston Indian Council where he received his background training in finance ...

It will be the first significant snowfall of the season and it's expected Sunday night. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that includes the whole province, except for Yarmouth and Shelburne counties. The forecaster says snow will be heavy at times Sunday night that will continue into Monday afte...

Seniors in Port Hawkesbury are getting access to new, modern, long-term care rooms. The Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home is going to be replaced with a new 96-room facility that will provide care to an additional 42 seniors. All new living spaces will be single rooms each with its own private washroom. Allan MacMaster, Min...