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‘That MacInnis feller in Halifax’ has his say

‘That MacInnis feller in Halifax’ has his say

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Those were the old days. Compared to today, filming was a clumsy business. The members of the crew, I recall, were fascinated by the character, the hospitality, and the musical ability of the people t...

December 22, 2023 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 747 views

Remonter dans le temps pour découvrir les anciens habitants du Cap-Rouge

Remonter dans le temps pour découvrir les anciens habitants du Cap-Rouge

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By Daniel Aucoin Read an english version of this article La Société Saint-Pierre et Les Amis du plein air, avec l’appui financier de Parcs Canada, ont organisé des sessions d’animation et des...

December 19, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 631 views

Back in time to meet the settlers of Cap-Rouge

Back in time to meet the settlers of Cap-Rouge

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Each Wednesday evening this past July and August, the interpretation centre of the Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge campground at Ruisseau des Maurice in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park played host...

December 19, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 760 views

Christmas markets draw crowds as a social hub, cultural showcase and economic driver

Christmas markets draw crowds as a social hub, cultural showcase and economic driver

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Cape Breton Economy
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The holiday season got underway in fine style this past weekend as Christmas markets across Inverness County drew crowds eager to browse and buy a huge range of crafts, art, fresh produce and...

December 6, 2023 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 1788 views

Stage, film actor putting county on the map

Stage, film actor putting county on the map

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Allister MacDonald doesn’t remember when he became a performer.

By Dave MacNeil, November 8, 2023 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 1904 views

Writers Festival celebrates 15 storied years

Writers Festival celebrates 15 storied years

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On the weekend of September 22-24, lovers of music, stories, and words will gather at an extra festive Cabot Trail Writers Festival, celebrating this highlight cultural event’s 15th anniversary an...

October 12, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 604 views

Filmmaker “had it right”

Filmmaker “had it right”

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It was 30 minutes that altered two generations. As the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association (CBFA) celebrates 50 years, it owes it origins to a half-hour program on CBC more than half a century ago.

By Dave MacNeil, September 6, 2023 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 795 views

Lilith Fair event hits right note

Lilith Fair event hits right note

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The Lilith Fair Tribute Concert, a fundraiser for the Inverness Education Centre/Academy music program, marked its 12th annual event on June 15 and 16 at the school.

By Dave MacNeil, June 23, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 760 views

Volunteers are lifeblood of culture and heritage sector

Volunteers are lifeblood of culture and heritage sector

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For many cultural and heritage organizations in Inverness County, the winter season is a time to take stock, in between the rush that tourism brings. It’s a time when the sector can get together...

June 3, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 961 views

Mabou’s own Kate Beaton shines brightly across her North American tour

Mabou’s own Kate Beaton shines brightly across her North American tour

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The year 2023 has already been an abundant year full of success for Mabou’s Kate Beaton. In the month of January alone, her book Ducks: Two Years in the Oilsands was shortlisted as one of five...

By Josefa Cameron, May 2, 2023 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 761 views

New Cheticamp branch joins ECRL family

New Cheticamp branch joins ECRL family

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“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a library,” reflected the great Argentine writer, Jorge Luis Borges. Borges was a librarian himself and it says a great deal that a man who...

April 2, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 998 views