Communities

New rotary design aims to improve access

New rotary design aims to improve access

Cape Breton Economy
Communities
Municipal Projects

At first glance, the redesign of the Port Hastings rotary can seem rather complicated, but the province’s lead highway designer says motorists shouldn’t have any problem navigating the...

By Dave Macneil, April 2, 2023 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 1255 views

Judiquers show their true colours

Judiquers show their true colours

Arts | Culture
Communities
People
Recreation

Judique’s new tartan was on full display this week as the community celebrated the awarding of the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award for 2022. The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc was the...

October 26, 2022 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 947 views

A whale of a tale(tail) to tell

A whale of a tale(tail) to tell

Communities
Municipal Projects
Nature | Ecology
Recreation

Visitors to the Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay no longer have to wait to board a boat to catch a glimpse of a whale tail. The Municipality of the County of Inverness recently commissioned...

October 26, 2022 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 770 views

New We’koqma’q CEO grateful for ‘big picture’

New We’koqma’q CEO grateful for ‘big picture’

Communities
Nature | Ecology
People

Gioia Usher says she’s thankful every day for the opportunity to learn about the challenges facing First Nations communities. Usher, who took over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at We’koqma’q...

By Dave Macneil, October 26, 2022 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 1435 views

Gardening as a team sport

Gardening as a team sport

Communities
Nature | Ecology

Community gardens have been popping up all over Inverness County to answer to people’s needs and gardening interests. A garden, and a sunny yard for that matter, can be a luxury for young families...

By Caroline Cameron, October 13, 2022 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 964 views