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Recreation project sparks ‘good vibe’ in Creignish
It may not be Hollywood’s Field of Dreams, but Creignish volunteers are hoping that ‘if you build it, they will come.’
Sod-turning ceremony marks major milestone for new Foyer Père Fiset long term care home
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...
Mill Road Grows – a growing concern
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.
Not even retirement can catch MacEachern
Forget about “Freedom 55,” or even 65. Coline MacEachern has found her freedom in retirement by going back to school and launching a therapeutic massage business in her home community of Port Hood...
Halifax native embracing life in county as he settles into nursing career
When Liam Whitty first moved to Inverness County, he found the area quite solitary, especially compared to bustling Halifax where he is from.
Le Grand Cercle, a landmark musical telling the story of the Acadian people
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...
Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays
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.
Local hiking trails a growing draw for tourists
Visitors to Inverness County are increasingly leaving a trail behind them – a hiking trail that is.
Committed membership bolsters Lake Ainslie VFD
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...
Host families building lifelong relationships
With their second of two daughters leaving for university and their son graduating high school, the Clarks of Margaree Forks weren’t quite ready to be empty nesters.
Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst
As Beinn Mhàbu enters the second half of its first year in operation, Gaelic College president Rodney MacDonald recalls a plan he envisioned 25 years ago to someday establish a school in Mabou.