Arts | Culture
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...
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...
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...
Parish celebrates 150th anniversary at St. Mary of the Angels
Served by another Father Rankin for 35 years, it was only fitting that as St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Glendale celebrated its 150th anniversary recently, it was highlighted by mass led in Gaelic...
Museums of Inverness County
An Drochaid (The Bridge) 11513 Highway 19, Mabou 902-945-2311 maboumuseum.square.siteFacebook: AnDrochaid Open: Inquire locally for hours of operation. Housed in a building that was formerly a...
Breaking glass
East Margaree artist dancing with the light
Le Conseil des Arts de Chéticamp enters a new era with the opening of Canton Culturel
A cornerstone of the northern village of Chéticamp and its surrounding areas, Le Conseil des Arts de Chéticamp has long been dedicated to promoting and preserving the language, culture, and heritage...
…And Action! Film industry program launches in Inverness
If Inverness County ever attracts a major motion picture to the area, the roots of that success may be traced to an event held in March at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts (ICCA).
Young pianist brings a lot (and a piano) to Sessions
Musician Iain MacQuarrie has been a staple at the weekly Wednesday Sessions in Port Hood since they began a year ago, and he recently added piano rescuing to his repertoire.