2025 Winter
New winter festival to combine fun and culture
The community of Chéticamp will host a brand-new festival this winter that will put the focus on fun and learning about other cultures.
Unique project brings midwives to county
A first-of-its-kind service in Nova Scotia began providing midwifery in Inverness County in October.
Jajiktek: A trail from the past to the present
When Robert Bernard was a boy growing up in We'koqma'q, an elder took him aside and gave him his traditional name, Pantite’ketew, which means 'path-maker.' This turned out to be a perfect name for s...
Family Place removing barriers for families
If you’re raising a child in Cape Breton, the Family Place Resource Centre has your back in more ways than you can imagine.
Cape Breton’s farmstead trail
When the Scottish settlers of Inverness County used to weave their own cloth from wool spun from the sheep they raised, the untreated fabric started off too loose to make durable clothing.
Le renouveau du tapis hooké de Chéticamp
Dans la région acadienne de Chéticamp, les tapis en laine faits au crochet sur jute constituent un artisanat unique. Ils sont célèbres par la perfection de leur confection, la richesse de leurs...
Saving seeds: Growing sustainability in your own garden
At the end of the garden season, there may be a few seed packages left over. The urge to keep them until next year is worth harbouring, since many seeds will last for at least a couple of years. And w...
Benefits of Connector Program highlighted by new physician’s arrival
Dr. Annalee Coakley’s arrival in Inverness County is a “big step” for Cape Breton’s Connector Program, says the program’s coordinator.
Inverness county voters return familiar faces to council
Six familiar faces sat at the council table when the council of the Municipality of Inverness County met on 5 November in their first session since October’s municipal election.
If in doubt, move!
Stiffness, achiness, depression, anxiety and pain may cause us to become less mobile. But being less mobile can negatively impact our sleep, mood, appetite, balance, and strength, and even cause more...