EVERY CHILD MATTERS: Four-year-old Brody was one of the many people of all ages who took part in a walk to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30) on Monday in Sheet Harbour. Before starting the noon-time trek, youngsters had the chance to decorate RCMP cruisers with painted handprints to mark the occasion. See more photos of the event in this week's edition.
Photo Credit: Janice Christie
GCIFA wants fewer sites considered for offshore wind
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — Concerned about the effects of massive turbine installations and operations on or near commercial fishing grounds, the Guysborough County Inshore Fisherman’s Association (GCIFA) wants two of the six sites being considered for offshore wind (OSW) farms in Nova Scotia removed from the list of potential future development areas (PFDAs).
READ MORE October 2 2024
EVERY CHILD MATTERS: Four-year-old Brody was one of the many people of all ages who took part in a walk to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30) on Monday in Sheet Harbour. Before starting the noon-time trek, youngsters had the chance to decorate RCMP cruisers with painted handprints to mark the occasion. See more photos of the event in this week's edition.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
October 2 2024
CANSO — Concerned about the effects of massive turbine installations and operations on or near commercial fishing grounds, the Guysborough County Inshore Fisherman’s Association (GCIFA) wants two of the six sites being considered for offshore wind (OSW) farms in Nova Scotia removed from the list of potential future development areas (PFDAs). READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — The St. Mary’s Association for Rural Transit (SMART-GO) began taking bookings on Oct. 1 in the lead-up to the start of the passenger service on Wednesday, Oct. 15. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH/CANSO — Residents gathered at two public meetings in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) last week; not just to hear, but to discuss, how offshore wind could soon affect the way they live and work. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — Antigonish affordable housing group A Roof Over Your Head (AROYH) is increasing its staff to enable a “stronger support and services presence” in the Guysborough area, says executive director Speireag Hendra.
SUBSCRIBEBy Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — The historic St. Mary’s River is under consideration to become the first waterway in Canada to become an Ecologically Significant Area (ESA), a pilot tool created to protect and conserve fish habitat.
SUBSCRIBEBy Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — In the first commercial deal for the long-awaited Canso spaceport, Maritime Launch Systems (MLS) has signed a 10-year contract to host a ground satellite tracking and data collection station for Italian tech firm Leaf Space.
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By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — An atmosphere of cheerful industry permeated the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex on Sept. 17 as a higher-than-expected number of residents gathered to participate in the first open house of the Shiretown/waterfront revitalization project. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
GUYSBOROUGH — Guysborough PharmaChoice on Main St. here is one of 20 new community pharmacy primary care clinics that will soon be established across Nova Scotia. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — The Sherbrooke and Area Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) has made a request for $250,000 from the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s to help with the purchase of a new pumper truck. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
MULGRAVE/MODG — What if we held an election and nobody ran? It’s a question that’s been on Ron Chisholm’s mind over the past few days. Mulgrave’s incumbent mayor has been acclaimed to hold office for another four years and he says, that while he’s grateful to serve, he’s also, well, “perplexed.” READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GOLDBORO — Construction could begin on a multi-billion-dollar energy park in this coastal community to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from locally sourced wind, solar and biomass as early as 2026, say senior officials of Irish renewables company Simply Blue Group. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Organizers of Sherbrooke Village Old-Fashioned Christmas have a called a halt to the popular holiday tradition this year, blaming “shifting community demographics and volunteer burnout” for the decision. READ MORE
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