CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Verrnon Pitts (right), a former long-time warden and councillor for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG), adjusts the chain of office on his successor, Warden Paul Long. Pitts was also honoured for this three decades of municipal service during a visit to the municipal building in Guysborough on Nov. 26.
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Pitts honoured for decades of service to MODG
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — In a heartfelt appreciation for three decades of dedication to the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG), the smiles on the faces of well-wishers were as broad as the list of accomplishments of the man they’d come to honour.
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Verrnon Pitts (right), a former long-time warden and councillor for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG), adjusts the chain of office on his successor, Warden Paul Long. Pitts was also honoured for this three decades of municipal service during a visit to the municipal building in Guysborough on Nov. 26.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
December 4 2024
GUYSBOROUGH — In a heartfelt appreciation for three decades of dedication to the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG), the smiles on the faces of well-wishers were as broad as the list of accomplishments of the man they’d come to honour. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — A stroll along the St. Mary’s River or a hike to the pebble-strewn tip of Ragged Head does not reveal everything about Guysborough County, where even the loveliest appearances in this most rustic, least-populated corner of the province can be deceiving. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
HEAD OF CHEZZETCOOK — Re-elected to serve the Eastern Shore, Progressive Conservative Eastern Shore MLA Kent Smith told The Journal in an email that he was “incredibly thankful” for the support he received on election night; 4,600 of the 7,569 – 61.6 per cent – of the votes. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The Antigonish Women‘s Resource Centre (AWRC) – a crucial support for at-risk women and children in northeastern Nova Scotia – is making final preparations for the grand opening of its first satellite office in Guysborough.
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CANSO — This coastal community has been a hotbed for girls’ high school volleyball this fall.
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SHERBROOKE — A Christmas parade will be a part of the holiday festivities in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s in 2025.
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By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s council recently received an update on the status of a plan for a new St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital (SMMH). READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — In a stunning – if not altogether surprising – result for residents of Guysborough-Tracadie, incumbent Progressive Conservative MLA and former agriculture minister Greg Morrow swept his Liberal and New Democratic Party opponents in yesterday’s (Nov. 26) provincial election, earning 77.5 per cent of the votes cast. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH — A blue tidal wave that swept across the province on election night came ashore in this northeastern Nova Scotia constituency. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The community liaison committee (CLC) established as an information pipeline between wind energy developer EverWind Fuels and the public regarding one of three planned wind farms in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) has not yet “discussed disclosing the names” of its members, says the company’s director of communications and public affairs. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GOLDBORO — Signal Gold Inc. – which has been exploring for gold in and around Goldboro since 2017, and recently merged with another Toronto-based mining company – is asking local hunters to be cautious in areas where its trucks are parked near roads until Sunday, Dec. 15. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHEET HARBOUR — Like most recent university graduates, Haley DeWolfe is experiencing the financial strain of reducing her student debt while trying to launch her career. READ MORE
During the current Canada Post strike, The Journal will not be able to deliver newspapers through the postal system. We will increase the number of papers at retail outlets. READ MORE
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