Sunday, December 10, 2023

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON: It wouldn’t be Christmas in Canso without the traditional celebration hosted by the Lions Club for members of the Guysborough Options for Adaptive Living Society (GOALS), which took place on Nov. 29. Here, Santa and Mrs. Claus (Lions Marylou and Carl Bond) pose for a photo with Lions Catherine DeRabbie (back, left), GOALS Christmas party chair Clayton Haines, Emily Lumsden, Barry Lumsden, Wayne Sullivan, Marie Sullivan, Garth Winmill and Alvin Winmill. Full story in this week's edition.

 

Photo Credit: Priscilla Mackenzie

No takers for Isaacs Harbour centre

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ISAACS HARBOUR — The future of Isaacs Harbour’s former medical building – which failed to attract even one bid at a sealed auction last month – now rests with its owner, the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG).

READ MORE December 6 2023

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON: It wouldn’t be Christmas in Canso without the traditional celebration hosted by the Lions Club for members of the Guysborough Options for Adaptive Living Society (GOALS), which took place on Nov. 29. Here, Santa and Mrs. Claus (Lions Marylou and Carl Bond) pose for a photo with Lions Catherine DeRabbie (back, left), GOALS Christmas party chair Clayton Haines, Emily Lumsden, Barry Lumsden, Wayne Sullivan, Marie Sullivan, Garth Winmill and Alvin Winmill. Full story in this week's edition.

 

  • No takers for Isaacs Harbour centre

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    December 6 2023

    ISAACS HARBOUR — The future of Isaacs Harbour’s former medical building – which failed to attract even one bid at a sealed auction last month – now rests with its owner, the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG). READ MORE



December 6, 2023

  • Sherbrooke nursing home to be replaced, expanded

    By Luke Ettinger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHERBROOKE — High-Crest Sherbrooke nursing home will be replaced by 2029. READ MORE

  • Ferry to Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site to resume

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    CANSO — After two years without a ferry to one of Guysborough County’s iconic sites, the Parks Canada official in charge of Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site says he is “very confident” the service will be restored in time for the upcoming tourist season. READ MORE



Also in this edition...

  • Sheet Harbour emergency services drive collects coats, food and cash

    By Luke Ettinger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHEET HARBOUR — A clothing and food drive in partnership with emergency services has met with success for a third consecutive year in Sheet Harbour.

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  • Town of Mulgrave to move to four-day work week

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    MULGRAVE — Following the Municipality of the District of Guysborough’s (MODG’s) example, administration for the Town of Mulgrave plans to move to a four-day work week, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Good food, good cheer foundations of Acadian Christmas

    By Contributed

    An Acadian Christmas is steeped with tradition, one that includes traditions that can be traced to the days of breaking bread – or, more specifically, sharing rabbit pâté with their Mi’kmaq friends.

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November 29, 2023

  • Minister backs off plan for windfarms in Chedabucto Bay

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    CANSO — Vocal opposition from the Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association (GCIFA), among other fishers, has prompted the provincial government to walk back a controversial plan to put windfarms in inshore areas, including Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tony Rushton told The Journal in an interview last week. READ MORE

  • MP again working to include Sheet Harbour in rural designation

    By Luke Ettinger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHEET HARBOUR — Sean Fraser, the Member of Parliament for Central Nova, said he is working to ensure rural parts of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) qualify for the rural carbon tax rebate. READ MORE

  • More than 4,500 attend Old-Fashioned Christmas in Sherbrooke Village

    By Luke Ettinger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHERBROOKE — Old-Fashioned Christmas in Sherbrooke Village welcomed thousands, from Nov. 24 to 26, with the support of hundreds of volunteers and local businesses. READ MORE



November 22, 2023

  • Strategic plan delivers healthy dose of tough love

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GUYSBOROUGH — Blessed with pristine natural beauty, boundless creative energy and profound economic opportunities, the only thing that can prevent the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) from realizing its full potential is itself. READ MORE

  • New non-profit would lead proposed fisheries heritage centre

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    CANSO — With plans to incorporate a new non-profit next year to oversee its proposed fisheries heritage centre, the Canso Area Development Association’s (CADA) dream of having a true cultural centre to anchor the community’s waterfront is inching ever closer to reality. READ MORE

  • St. Mary’s offered cash settlement for transfer station destroyed by Fiona

    By Luke Ettinger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHERBROOKE — The Municipality of the District of St Mary’s will hold a special council meeting to discuss a cash settlement for the transfer station buildings destroyed by hurricane Fiona. READ MORE

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