MacInnis-Moore compiling history of women’s hockey on island

Having grown up in Port Hood playing girls’ hockey, Jennifer MacInnis-Moore says she’s excited and honoured to be tasked with compiling the history of women’s hockey in Cape Breton. Despite...

New group revives interest in cross-country skiing

A new cross-country ski group in the Margaree Valley is working to revive interest in a sport that 40 years ago brought skiers from all over Cape Breton to the area. Ski Margaree Trail Society,...

Snowshoeing: the ideal activity to enjoy the beauty of winter

Of all winter sports, snowshoeing is the most accessible, least dangerous, and least expensive activity. Thanks to technology, snowshoeing is gaining popularity as a winter sport. Outdoor enthusiasts...

The Sound of Home: The Rankins enter the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame

On June 19, Centre 200 in Sydney was filled to the rafters with music fans gathered from across Cape Breton to celebrate three legends of East Coast music as they were inducted into the Cape Breton...

Plants on the move: Transplanting tips

Maybe a special plant just isn’t doing well, and it wasn’t really meant for that shady spot that you wanted to fill. Maybe a plant is doing so well that it is bullying its neighbours and needs a...