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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 | 23 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

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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 | 143 views

Mill Road Grows – a growing concern

Mill Road Grows – a growing concern

Cape Breton Economy
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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 | 88 views

Not even retirement can catch MacEachern

Not even retirement can catch MacEachern

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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...

By Dave MacNeil, August 1, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 81 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 | 100 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 | 286 views

Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays

Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays

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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 | 167 views

Local hiking trails a growing draw for tourists

Local hiking trails a growing draw for tourists

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Recreation

Visitors to Inverness County are increasingly leaving a trail behind them – a hiking trail that is.

By Dave MacNeil, May 28, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 175 views

Committed membership bolsters Lake Ainslie VFD

Committed membership bolsters Lake Ainslie VFD

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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 | 157 views

Host families building lifelong relationships

Host families building lifelong relationships

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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.

By Dave MacNeil, April 23, 2024 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 189 views

Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst

Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst

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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.

By Dave MacNeil, March 24, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 199 views