MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY: The Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) hosted two fun-filled days of activities in Sherbrooke—May 31 and June 1—in celebration of World Ocean Day (June 8). Here, three-year-old Islah Herritt of Liscomb displays her skills as a budding builder. Read and see more about the WSP-hosted celebration in this week's edition.
Photo Credit: Joanne Jordan
Province commits $252K to Guysborough County projects
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — The provincial government is investing more than $252,000 in 11 infrastructure and recreation projects across Guysborough County – funding that’s tied directly to community proposals and aimed at some of the most used and needed public spaces in this rural region of Nova Scotia.
READ MORE June 11 2025
MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY: The Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) hosted two fun-filled days of activities in Sherbrooke—May 31 and June 1—in celebration of World Ocean Day (June 8). Here, three-year-old Islah Herritt of Liscomb displays her skills as a budding builder. Read and see more about the WSP-hosted celebration in this week's edition.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
June 11 2025
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — The provincial government is investing more than $252,000 in 11 infrastructure and recreation projects across Guysborough County – funding that’s tied directly to community proposals and aimed at some of the most used and needed public spaces in this rural region of Nova Scotia. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce
GUYSBOROUGH — For more than 20 years, Elizabeth and Myles Connolly quietly devoted themselves to the Guysborough and Area Food Bank. Now, their work has been recognized with something they never sought — a royal honour — and rewarded with something they long hoped for: successors. READ MORE
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — After nearly five decades of service to the community, the Canso Medical Centre Professional Co-operative is asking residents to step up to help it survive. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s has scrapped a $10 daily surcharge on its summer day camp less than a month after introducing it.
SUBSCRIBEBy Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — After a challenging effort last year, this year’s Sherbrooke Pride celebration, from June 6-8, enjoyed strong community support and good attendance thanks to locals and visitors alike, said event organizer Tammie Vautour.
SUBSCRIBEBy Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — The iconic Bluenose II will bring more than scenic views and maritime history to Chedabucto Bay this July – it’s sparking a spirited challenge between two neighbouring communities. Port Hawkesbury and Canso are going head-to-head in a friendly competition to see who can best welcome Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador as it docks in their communities during its summer tour.
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By Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH — Ratepayers in the Town of Antigonish should expect an increase in their tax bills. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The signs are out there – but many are bent, broken, incorrect or simply pointing in the wrong direction. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Despite setbacks that forced a scaled-down launch last summer, Sherbrooke Pride is back this year with renewed energy, bolstered by community support, strong partnerships and sheer determination. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is snapping up the former House of Jade restaurant property at the intersection of Highway 7 and Sonora Road as part of a long-term plan to boost housing availability for seniors, singles and young families in the area READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GOLDBORO — NexGold Ltd. has secured a 779-hectare Crown land lease for its proposed open-pit gold mine in Goldboro, bringing the company one step closer to construction. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — Less than one year after the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) selected members of the public to sit on its new police advisory committee, those same members are raising concerns about the committee’s effectiveness and function. READ MORE
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