Thursday, January 22, 2026

READY FOR THEIR CLOSE-UP: Anya Nowakowski of Country Harbour and two-year-old Mac Benoit from Cape Breton are among the cast members for The Great Amherst Haunting — a docudrama about a paranormal event in the late 1800s — which wrapped up production in Sherbrooke Village last week. Nowakowski played one of the main characters, Olive Teed, while Benoit played her son, Georgie. The picture was taken by Benoit’s mother, Sarah McDougall. More photos in this week's edition.

 

Photo Credit: Sara MacDougall

Canso bank closure, one year later

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CANSO — It does not amuse Harold Roberts, president of the Canso and Area Development Association and a local resident, that a routine bank deposit recently took him four hours and 15 minutes – most of which was spent driving round trip from Canso to New Glasgow after the closure of his town’s only bank branch last summer.

READ MORE January 21 2026

READY FOR THEIR CLOSE-UP: Anya Nowakowski of Country Harbour and two-year-old Mac Benoit from Cape Breton are among the cast members for The Great Amherst Haunting — a docudrama about a paranormal event in the late 1800s — which wrapped up production in Sherbrooke Village last week. Nowakowski played one of the main characters, Olive Teed, while Benoit played her son, Georgie. The picture was taken by Benoit’s mother, Sarah McDougall. More photos in this week's edition.

 

  • Canso bank closure, one year later

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    January 21 2026

    CANSO — It does not amuse Harold Roberts, president of the Canso and Area Development Association and a local resident, that a routine bank deposit recently took him four hours and 15 minutes – most of which was spent driving round trip from Canso to New Glasgow after the closure of his town’s only bank branch last summer. READ MORE



January 21, 2026

  • Into Africa

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GUYSBOROUGH — She holds the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and her name proudly adorns the Dr. William P. Oliver Wall of Honour. READ MORE

  • Some climate change upsides flagged for Guysborough

    By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporting

    GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — A newly released provincial climate change risk assessment outlines increasing risks from stronger storms, flooding and pressure on infrastructure across Nova Scotia, but it also identifies Guysborough County as one of a small number of areas that may experience some potential benefits alongside those challenges. READ MORE



Also in this edition...

  • Hometown pride shines for Kendall Doiron

    By Helen Murphy

    GUYSBOROUGH — Supporters of Kendall Doiron’s hockey journey and impressive performance at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship in Membertou First Nation and Sydney this past week gathered at the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex in Guysborough Monday night to celebrate the local athlete.

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  • Provincial platform set to improve home care delivery in Guysborough

    By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — A leading local home support agency says a new provincial technology platform aimed at improving the delivery of publicly funded home care services could address long-standing coordination challenges, particularly in Guysborough County.

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  • County council calling for NSP rate freeze, return to government ownership

    By Corey LeBlanc

    ANTIGONISH — With the company applying for an increase – not to mention the lingering effects of an information breach that affected thousands of customers – the Municipality of the County of Antigonish council has decided to call for change with the province’s electricity provider.

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January 14, 2026

  • Public meetings begin on new wind project

    By Chloe Hannon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    UPPER AFTON — EverWind Fuels is launching public consultation on a proposed Upper Afton wind project this month, hosting four open houses as the company begins early planning and community engagement on the development. READ MORE

  • New bridge work ahead for St. Mary’s

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    ST. MARY’S — Two bridges crucial to public safety, access and economic development in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s are slated for major overhauls or replacement with key work to begin as early as next year, according to the provincial department of Public Works. READ MORE

  • Canso spaceport gears up with new operations chief

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    CANSO — With a new operations chief now in place, Maritime Launch Services says Spaceport Nova Scotia has reached a “pivotal moment” in its bid to become Canada’s first and only commercial rocket launch site. READ MORE



January 7, 2026

  • Sea of change and challenge

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    CANSO — On a quiet afternoon just before the end of the year, Bill Bond and Ken Snow sit together by the shore in Canso, talking and watching, doing what fishermen have always done when the boats are tied up and the weather allows a pause. There is food on the table. There is time to talk. There is no rush in their voices. READ MORE

  • Goldboro-based energy park draws close scrutiny

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GOLDBORO — In an era when major energy projects often trigger ideological flashpoints, public reaction to Nova Sustainable Fuels’ proposed renewable energy park in Guysborough County ranged from broadly supportive to sharply critical in the weeks leading up to its provincial environmental assessment approval last month. READ MORE

  • Guarding the river, building the future

    By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHERBROOKE — Despite uncertainty around federal conservation funding, the St. Mary’s River Association is heading into the new year “cautiously optimistic,” with several major initiatives underway aimed at protecting the river and restoring its salmon population. READ MORE

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