2026 Spring
The Oran marks 50 years
“We do the stories that matter to the county. We don’t ignore any stories, and we’ve still got that philosophy.” Rankin MacDonald, editor of The Inverness Oran, says that’s been the key to...
Upgrades to Meat Cove Community Centre set to continue
If weather permits, work is expected to begin this month on the next phase of upgrades to the Meat Cove Community Centre. First opened in 2000, the centre received new metal siding last year. Project...
Why movement is medicine: a naturopathic perspective on starting now, not “When you feel better”
From a naturopathic perspective, movement is not optional—it is foundational. Long before exercise became a fitness trend, the body was designed to move daily as a way to regulate digestion,...
The South—building strength inside and out
May will mark one year since Stephen Graham opened his own gym in Judique South and already he’s training about 300 athletes. The South, housed in a renovated horse barn that previously served as a...
Retaining new members key for Mabou department
Attracting and retaining new members is the biggest challenge facing most volunteer firefighters, and the Mabou department is no different. Formed in October 1968, the Mabou and District Volunteer...
Early spring greetings: Many small joys
April gardening can still be a bit drab, before the flush of greenery and blossoms. But it is a good time to do a little clean-up before there’s a lot of tender new growth to damage. We are...
Warm Your Bones shines spotlight on culture
There was standing room only in February as The Admiral Lounge in Port Hood played host to a multicultural event aimed at supporting newcomers to Inverness County. Ocean Le, who helped organize...
Oscar makes home in county
Deverell wins Academy Award for Frankenstein Inverness County has a new resident, and his name is Oscar. Tamara Deverell, who lives with her husband Ken Woroner in Chimney Corner, came away from last...
Tracing one’s ancestors’ journey at the Genealogy Centre in Chéticamp
For over 50 years, Société Saint-Pierre in Chéticamp has been dedicated to the history and genealogy of the Acadians in this region. Genealogy, above all, is a great passion for the volunteers who...