FOCUSED ON SPINNING: Little August Berg was the picture of concentration as she tried her hand at spinning tops during the Antigonish Farmers’ Market on Aug. 23. The colourful spinners were among the impressive collection of wooden creations at the Glenn Ferguson Woodworking table.
Photo Credit: Helen Murphy
St. Mary’s scraps proof rule for bottled water
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
READ MORE August 27 2025
FOCUSED ON SPINNING: Little August Berg was the picture of concentration as she tried her hand at spinning tops during the Antigonish Farmers’ Market on Aug. 23. The colourful spinners were among the impressive collection of wooden creations at the Glenn Ferguson Woodworking table.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
August 27 2025
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — As the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County continued to expand under dry conditions and shifting winds from Hurricane Erin last week, emergency officials in Guysborough County were reminding residents that preparedness is the best defence against sudden evacuation orders. READ MORE
By Helen Murphy
GUYSBOROUGH — With nine per cent of the project’s cost left to be raised, the fundraising finish line is within sight for Mulgrave Road Theatre’s (MRT) new Centre for the Arts on Rte. 16 in Guysborough READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE/PORT BICKERTON — A fashion show of African-style clothing and a hand-stitched quilt brought the history of the Underground Railroad and Emancipation Day to life here on Aug. 23 and 24.
SUBSCRIBEBy Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — When Jess Favaro, Greg Favaro and Betsy MacDonald first shared the stage in a Bob Dylan tribute show more than a decade ago, they had no idea it would lead to a musical journey spanning nearly 15 years and a powerful new EP recorded in the heart of Guysborough County.
SUBSCRIBEBy Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH — An opening act is usually forgotten – a stopgap until the headliner steps onto the stage – but that’s not the case when it comes to the Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition (ENSE), with the traditional 4-H Day stepping into the spotlight to start the celebration.
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By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
LARRY’S RIVER — Nine months after Guysborough County’s Acadian community opened its new French-language school, enrollment has risen from 21 to 24 students, according to the latest figures from the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP). READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH CO. — While public officials in drought-stricken Guysborough County plainly agree that getting bottled water to residents who need it is priority number one, not all, it seems, see eye-to-eye on how to do it. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Once one of the largest seasonal draws in Nova Scotia, attracting thousands from across the Maritimes and as far as Quebec, Sherbrooke Village’s Old Fashioned Christmas (OFC) celebration had lost momentum in recent years as volunteer numbers dwindled. READ MORE
By Helen Murphy
WHITEHEAD — Several deckhands aboard the iconic Bluenose II schooner tried oysters for the first time on Aug. 8, courtesy of local business Bill & Stanley Oysters. The team at the oyster company presented a special gift pack of their new brand, called Bluenose Oysters, to Bluenose II Captain Phil Watson and his crew. READ MORE
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — Following dire warnings from wildfire experts and mounting fears about the province’s tinder-dry conditions, hiking, camping, fishing, and ATV use in Nova Scotia’s forests are now forbidden and trail systems through woods are off limits. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Critically low water levels in the St. Mary’s River are endangering Atlantic salmon populations and other cold-water species, prompting concern from conservationists and local community members who strive to preserve the river’s ecological health. READ MORE
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