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The Oran marks 50 years

The Oran marks 50 years

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“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...

By Dave MacNeil, April 21, 2026 | Reading Time: 7 minutes | 109 views

Warm Your Bones shines spotlight on culture

Warm Your Bones shines spotlight on culture

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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...

By Dave MacNeil, April 21, 2026 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 56 views

Oscar makes home in county

Oscar makes home in county

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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...

By Dave MacNeil, April 21, 2026 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 52 views

Tracing one’s ancestors’ journey at the Genealogy Centre in Chéticamp

Tracing one’s ancestors’ journey at the Genealogy Centre in Chéticamp

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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...

By Daniel Aucoin, April 20, 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 47 views

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

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

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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...

By Siobhan Beaton, October 24, 2025 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 1000 views

Parish celebrates 150th anniversary at St. Mary of the Angels

Parish celebrates 150th anniversary at St. Mary of the Angels

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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...

By Dave MacNeil, October 24, 2025 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 650 views

Museums of Inverness County

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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...

August 11, 2025 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 493 views

Breaking glass

Breaking glass

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East Margaree artist dancing with the light

By dave macneil, August 11, 2025 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 450 views

Le Conseil des Arts de Chéticamp enters a new era with the opening of Canton Culturel

Le Conseil des Arts de Chéticamp enters a new era with the opening of Canton Culturel

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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...

By siobhan beaton, August 11, 2025 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 439 views

…And Action! Film industry program  launches in Inverness

…And Action! Film industry program launches in Inverness

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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).

By Dave MacNeil, June 3, 2025 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 998 views

Young pianist brings a lot (and a piano) to Sessions

Young pianist brings a lot (and a piano) to Sessions

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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.

By Dave MacNeil, June 3, 2025 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 667 views