MESSAGE FROM THE HEART: Author Jude Avery holds a copy of “From Sorrow to Strength: A Father’s Story of Loss” – which is not only a tribute to the life of his son, Justin, who died suddenly at the age of 18 in 2004, but also how he – as a parent – has navigated his recovery from losing a child. Read about the book, along with an upcoming Guysborough launch later this month, in this week's edition.
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New wind farm to pump $1.3 million annually into MODG coffers
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) is set to gain more than $1.3 million annually in tax revenue over the next 30 years, following last week’s approval of Port Hawkesbury Wind’s Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm near Mulgrave.
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEART: Author Jude Avery holds a copy of “From Sorrow to Strength: A Father’s Story of Loss” – which is not only a tribute to the life of his son, Justin, who died suddenly at the age of 18 in 2004, but also how he – as a parent – has navigated his recovery from losing a child. Read about the book, along with an upcoming Guysborough launch later this month, in this week's edition.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
January 15 2025
GUYSBOROUGH — The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) is set to gain more than $1.3 million annually in tax revenue over the next 30 years, following last week’s approval of Port Hawkesbury Wind’s Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm near Mulgrave. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — A bid to rezone a key plot of land for the future Canso Spaceport had a public hearing on Jan. 8 without recording a single citizen complaint, bringing the 10-year-long project one step closer to reality, according to its proponent. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) council is considering a $175,000 contribution towards a proposed seniors’ centre that organizers hope will serve as a model Afrocentric long-term care facility and cultural hub for Nova Scotia. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — Attempting to resolve a long-standing dispute with the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG), two Canso residents and members of the area’s ratepayers association say they are taking their case directly to each member of council.
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ANTIGONISH — Soup’s on this weekend here – and it’s free.
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GUYSBOROUGH — An author well-known for championing Acadian language, culture and history not only celebrates the life of his beloved son, Justin, but also chronicles Jude Avery’s journey as a parent from the depths of sorrow in his latest book.
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By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
MULGRAVE — Backed by a $224-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) this week, Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd. (PHPW) has officially approved its Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG). READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — To meet surging demand after the holidays, the Guysborough & Area Food Bank reopened a week early this year. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — Approval to rezone a tiny land parcel for a new satellite tracking station in the Canso area is key to the “long-term development” of Canada’s first commercial rocket base, says Maritime Launch Services (MLS) founder and president Stephen Matier. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
GUYSBOROUGH — A recently launched food security program, with plenty of help from a lot of volunteers, spread Christmas cheer to hundreds of people a few days before Santa made his seasonal rounds. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) Council, concerned about setting a precedent for land use, has denied a request to allow a shipping container on a residentially zoned property near Hadleyville. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s has awarded a contract for the removal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from its transfer station in Goldenville, which hasn’t been collected since it stopped receiving and processing it in early 2024. READ MORE
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