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Chéticamp’s Mi-Carême, a centuries-old tradition, still sparks joy and celebration
Read the original French version of this article by Daniel Aucoin The Acadians of the Chéticamp region love to share their heritage and culture. Mi-Carême – which mean mid-Lent, and marks the...
New society at StFX promoting Inverness County on the mainland and beyond
Inverness County students attending StFX University have always enjoyed a special bond.
Hope for Wildlife opens Inverness County clinic
Hope for Wildlife, a Nova Scotian wildlife rehabilitation and education non-profit, is looking for local volunteers to support its recently opened drop-off and veterinary clinic for injured and...
Local event organizer releases fictional book about girls’ hockey
With his first book under his belt, Mabou’s Wesley Beaton says he hopes to someday get the story on the big screen. “I wanted to make it a TV show, that was my end dream,” Beaton says of Beer...
‘That MacInnis feller in Halifax’ has his say
Those were the old days. Compared to today, filming was a clumsy business. The members of the crew, I recall, were fascinated by the character, the hospitality, and the musical ability of the people t...
Remonter dans le temps pour découvrir les anciens habitants du Cap-Rouge
By Daniel Aucoin Read an english version of this article La Société Saint-Pierre et Les Amis du plein air, avec l’appui financier de Parcs Canada, ont organisé des sessions d’animation et des...
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...
Stage, film actor putting county on the map
Allister MacDonald doesn’t remember when he became a performer.
Dream job brings healthcare professional back home
Lauren Boyd has always been an active person and is always looking for ways to give back.