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CORAH a hit at Strait NSCC campus

CORAH a hit at Strait NSCC campus

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Seniors throughout Inverness County can look forward to even more programming as Strait CORAH resumes this month following a successful first year.

By dave macneil, October 9, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 237 views

Recreation project sparks ‘good vibe’ in Creignish

Recreation project sparks ‘good vibe’ in Creignish

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It may not be Hollywood’s Field of Dreams, but Creignish volunteers are hoping that ‘if you build it, they will come.’

By Dave MacNeil, October 4, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 355 views

Answering ‘Classified’ ad helped launch Matthews’ music career

Answering ‘Classified’ ad helped launch Matthews’ music career

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32-year-old singer-songwriter Brett Matthews listened to a lot of Classified on his iPod in grade nine. In November he’ll be joining the Nova Scotian superstar rapper and producer on his second Cana...

By Dave MacNeil, September 30, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 302 views

Working visit to Zambia for Inverness County Cares

Working visit to Zambia for Inverness County Cares

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Inverness County Cares (ICC) is a society formed to help children in dire need. Our current project is to provide food, shelter and an education to the students of the Kawambwa Schools in Northern Zam...

By Colleen MacDonald MacLeod, Secretary, Inverness County Cares, September 25, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 230 views

Dalbrae grads to benefit from generous donation

Dalbrae grads to benefit from generous donation

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Future graduates of Dalbrae Academy in Mabou will benefit from the kindness shown by the community after a local family lost their home to fire more than 60 years ago.

By Dave MacNeil, September 4, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 237 views

Sod-turning ceremony marks major milestone for new Foyer Père Fiset long term care home

Sod-turning ceremony marks major milestone for new Foyer Père Fiset long term care home

Cape Breton Economy
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Residents, staff and project stakeholders of Chéticamp’s Foyer Père Fiset long term care home celebrated the start of construction on a state-of-the-art new facility, during a well-attended...

August 30, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 minutes | 444 views

Mill Road Grows – a growing concern

Mill Road Grows – a growing concern

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Food
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Mill Road Grows exists because a part-time coordinator focuses on the initiative. The support of Mill Road Social Enterprises participants and staff, and a great volunteer base makes it all happen.

By Caroline Cameron, August 15, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 328 views

Halifax native embracing life in county as he settles into nursing career

Halifax native embracing life in county as he settles into nursing career

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When Liam Whitty first moved to Inverness County, he found the area quite solitary, especially compared to bustling Halifax where he is from.

By Josefa Cameron, July 23, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 300 views

Le Grand Cercle, a landmark musical telling the story of the Acadian people

Le Grand Cercle, a landmark musical telling the story of the Acadian people

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The original French version of this article by Daniel Aucoin was published in the Summer 2024 Participaper The Acadian region of Chéticamp offers visitors a wide range of activities and plenty to...

June 26, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 611 views

Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays

Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays

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Cape Breton Economy
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Heritage
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Community festivals can often be overlooked as an economic driver, but if Inverness County’s 2023 summer festival season is any indication, they’ll only grow in importance in coming years.

By Dave MacNeil, June 18, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 394 views

Committed membership bolsters Lake Ainslie VFD

Committed membership bolsters Lake Ainslie VFD

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People

If you live in the area served by the Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department (LAVFD), and you’ve got nine friends who are not members of the department, the math says you’re likely a member yourse...

By Dave MacNeil, May 21, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 360 views