Saturday, June 14, 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.

 

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.

 

  • Province commits $252K to Guysborough County projects

    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



June 11, 2025

  • Passing the torch, with honour

    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

  • Canso Medical Co-op issues urgent call for new members

    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



Also in this edition...

  • St. Mary’s drops $10 summer day camp fee

    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.

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  • Annual Sherbrooke Pride draws crowd, builds community spirit

    By 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.

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  • Bluenose challenge sparks friendly rivalry, celebration in Canso, Port Hawkesbury

    By 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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June 4, 2025

  • Town of Antigonish to increase residential, commercial tax rates

    By Corey LeBlanc

    ANTIGONISH — Ratepayers in the Town of Antigonish should expect an increase in their tax bills. READ MORE

  • Signs of change as MODG maps its future

    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

  • New year, new beginning for Sherbrooke Pride

    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



May 28, 2025

  • St. Mary’s buys landmark eatery for new housing

    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

  • Goldboro mine project clears key hurdle

    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

  • Police advisory committee members push for changes

    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