Communities
Back in time to meet the settlers of Cap-Rouge
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...
Christmas markets draw crowds as a social hub, cultural showcase and economic driver
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...
A shed to the rescue
The Chéticamp Fire Department doesn’t just serve the community it’s named after, but rather a region that stretches all the way from French Mountain to MacKenzie Mountain. In other words, these v...
Dream job brings healthcare professional back home
Lauren Boyd has always been an active person and is always looking for ways to give back.
Shopping for free! First swap and repair event hosted by municipality during Waste Reduction Week
For over 20 years, all across Canada, the 3rd week in October is Waste Reduction Week. Everyone knows that it’s becoming more and more urgent that we humans stem the tide of waste that we produce....
Writers Festival celebrates 15 storied years
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...
L’Arche gives reclaimed wood a beautiful new lease on life
Turning trash into treasure: l’Arche Cape Breton is part of an international federation of people with and without intellectual disabilities living together to celebrate the unique value of every pe...
Age Well Academy sessions in full swing in Inverness County
Over the past few months, the municipality has been holding a host of information sessions in various community settings around Inverness County. With our county’s seniors being the target audience,...
Seeing her passion come to life
“Landfills are a waste solution that has limits as it is one direction. And once the landfills are full where do we go next?”
Filmmaker “had it right”
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.
Lilith Fair event hits right note
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.