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Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton says last year was a busy and progressive for the town. She says the governance, infrastructure, community and economic development, and municipal services achievements of 2025 paved the way for further growth in 2026. "What gets me excited and hard to fall asleep at ni...

Get ready for increased tourism in Antigonish! The Antigonish Tourism Association has appointed Lynne DeLorey as their first Director of Tourism. She tells our newsroom there's unlimited reasons to plan a visit, including events, beaches, trails, restaurants, accommodations and day trips. "We all have this vision ...

Do you experience poor cell service in Port Hawkesbury? Numerous residents have expressed their frustration to Councillor Blaine MacQuarrie. This prompted him to ask Council to send a letter requesting network improvements to Inverness MLA Kyle MacQuarrie. The Councillor expressed to us how the service is getting worse...

Being a bookworm has many benefits, especially for students. That's according to the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) that's celebrating Literacy Month this January. They recommend setting aside time to read with children and youth this month, and year-round. Doing this will help inspire them to be lifelong ...

Friends of Antigonish Library (FoAL) say it would be a shame and real loss to the community if hours, services, and programs get reduced. The non-profit sent a letter to the premier and local politicians including MLA Michelle Thompson, wardens, and councillors asking for better funding to keep libraries accessible and...

Police have charged five people with drug trafficking after a 12-month investigation. RCMP say the Antigonish-Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) probe was into a group that was actively selling drugs to young people. One suspect was arranging to sell cocaine and a search led to seizing the illicit drug in...

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? The Town of Port Hawkesbury says waste management will be collecting them this Thursday, January 8. They ask that all decorations and objects are removed and trees are curbside by 7 a.m. Trees can also be dropped off at Oaklee Bagley Field #5...

Forecasted snow squalls means some aren't heading back to class Monday morning. The following Strait Regional Centre for Education classes have been cancelled due to predicted deteriorating road conditions.: Cape Breton Highlands Inverness Academy Dalbrae SAERC Tamarac Bayview Whycocomagh Pleasant Bay school East Richm...

Snow squalls are expected in western Cape Breton. Environment Canada says it could start early Monday morning and persist into the afternoon. Snow will accumulate quickly and affect visibility, making it near zero at times. You are asked to monitor for alerts. Strait Regional Centre for Education class cancellations: D...

Municipality of the County of Richmond Warden, Lois Landry says it's been a busy year. Her highlights of 2025 include promoting housing development, having a recreation committee and updating bylaws and policies. She is proud that council was able to keep Richmond County's tax rates the same the last few years. "T...