Stay and Play at Stanfest winner!
By Guysborough Journal
We have a winner for our Stay and Play at Stanfest contest ... and that winner is Remy Chisholm!
FRIENDS INDEED: Grade 1 and 2 students from St. Mary’s Education Centre took part in a walk-a-thon to support the Grandfriends program at High-Crest Sherbrooke Nursing Home last week. Story and more photos in this week's Journal.
Photo Credit: Contributed
Also in this edition...
Our editorial takes a break from political musings to discuss how the end of a life doesn't have to mean the end of a dream – especially when the life was a big part of helping to make that dream come true. Chedabucto Education Centre / Guysborough Academy recently held their Special Awards ceremony, and we've got photos of the recipients. Born with Sea Legs sails into port with another visual catch-of-the-day. From the Cruiser is back, plus Community News and much more!
Funding gets St. Mary’s SHOPS across the finish line
By Helen Murphy
SHERBROOKE – Federal funding of $66,700 will help complete a program space for Sherbrooke Opportunities Society (SHOPS), which could start operating as early as September.
CLC construction on schedule
By Helen Murphy
GUYSBOROUGH – At last Wednesday’s regular monthly council meeting, councillors learned that the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex (CLC) construction is proceeding according to specifications and on schedule. As well, councillor Blair George reported that the community fundraising initiative is now at $350,000, with a goal of $500,000.
Hines returns to cabinet as Transportation Minister
Nova Scotia’s new Executive Council is in place after Premier Stephen McNeil and 16 other cabinet ministers were sworn in during a ceremony at Pier 21 in Halifax on June 15.
Conviction overturned four years after altercation in Sunnyville
By Helen Murphy
John Arthur Borden’s conviction for assault and sentence to five years’ jail time following an altercation outside a Sunnyville home on June 28, 2013 has been quashed by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Judge Duncan Beveridge found the trial judge’s failure to charge the jury about how to deal with prior statements was inadequate. He allowed the appeal and ordered a new trial, to be undertaken at the discretion of the Crown.
Recount confirms Hines elected
By Helen Murphy
A judicial recount of the ballots in the riding of Guysborough–Eastern Shore–Tracadie was conducted June 9 in Halifax under the supervision of Associate Chief Justice Deborah K. Smith of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Incumbent Liberal Lloyd Hines was confirmed as winning the seat.
UARB orders MODG to pay $304,000 for fees related to Goldboro expropriation
By Helen Murphy
GUYSBOROUGH – A company that appealed the value the Municipality of the District of Guysborough applied to its interest in expropriated land in Goldboro filed a claim of $581,043 in legal and other costs. Last Thursday, June 8, the UARB released its decision in the case, ordering MODG to pay $303,912 for costs incurred by PEV International Research and Development Inc. in its appeal of the expropriation payment decision.
Stay and Play at Stanfest winner!
By Guysborough Journal
We have a winner for our Stay and Play at Stanfest contest ... and that winner is Remy Chisholm!
Featured Video
Source: YouTube (courtesy of Nova Scotia Archives)
Latest Tweets
Tweets by @Guysboro