Fishing captain remembered as ‘all-around great guy’

By Corey LeBlanc

CANSO — “He was born and brought up in the fishery.” READ MORE

Resident urges council to revisit wind turbine setbacks

HADLEYVILLE — Concerned about his community’s quality of life, Hadleyville resident Steven Henley is urging Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) councillors to strengthen setbacks and noise restrictions on proposed wind turbines in the area. READ MORE

Waterfront project top priority for Mulgrave this year

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MULGRAVE — With a provincial funding deadline fast approaching, restoring a historic, weather-worn section of Mulgrave’s waterfront has become a top municipal priority this year, says Chief Administrative Officer David Gray.

3D flood mapping data coming to St. Mary’s

By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

SHERBROOKE — The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s has received $75,000 from the province to create flood-mapping data, which would be made available for residents to view on the municipal website.

May Bouchard remembered as passionate advocate for Acadian language, culture

By Corey LeBlanc

POMQUET — Well-wishers gathered in this proud community in Antigonish County – even though it was at the height of the global pandemic in the summer of 2020 – to pay tribute to an iconic champion for Acadian language and culture; not to mention women’s rights, as she celebrated her 100th birthday.

Stitching history

By Corey LeBlanc

BOYLSTON — A collection of local artists is celebrating a piece of rich history – one with a deep connection to Guysborough County – with its most recent group project. READ MORE

Eastern Memorial ER shuts down for February

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CANSO — As a month-long closure of Eastern Memorial Hospital (EMH’s) emergency room begins, Canso residents are voicing anger over a crisis they say has become a recurring threat, with no end in sight to the area’s doctor shortage. READ MORE

Community housing group buys first building

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

BOYLSTON — Six months after incorporating with a mandate to secure affordable homes and apartments for area residents, Guysborough County’s first community-based housing organization has purchased its first building. READ MORE

MODG council vote moves Canso spaceport project closer to liftoff

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

GUYSBOROUGH — With a thumbs-up to Spaceport Nova Scotia’s commercial launch plans, Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) council last week approved rezoning a seven-acre site near Canso for a rocket tracking station. READ MORE

BMO refuses to meet local officials over Canso branch closure

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

GUYSBOROUGH — The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has declined to meet with members of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) council following its decision earlier this month to close its Canso branch. READ MORE

Community health board embraces basic income guarantee

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

GUYSBOROUGH — The Guysborough County Community Health Board (GCHB) is throwing its support behind a basic income guarantee (BIG) for every citizen of Nova Scotia, and wants all councils in the tri-municipality area to do the same. READ MORE