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After the storm, the sun shines on Cabot trail writers festival
Last September, as the Cabot Trail Writers Festival prepared to return to a full-capacity festival for the first time in two years, they got wind of a brand-new challenge… a weather forecast...
Judiquers show their true colours
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...
MacDonald looks back on 30 yrs with the municipality
Playing a part in helping Inverness County communities reach their true potential is the legacy left by Donna MacDonald as she looks back on 30 years working with the Municipality. MacDonald retired...
Society trying to get Seawall Trail project over finish line
The Seawall Trail will be a five-day, 48-kilometer wilderness hike. The main coastal route will travel from south to north and will expand upon existing, historical trails (with plenty of new trail...
New We’koqma’q CEO grateful for ‘big picture’
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...
Big Belle finds her jam
Blueberry Jam started in 2019 as an Outdoor Concert at Big Belle Farm, a 170 year old heritage farm owned by Paul Meagher and Adele MacInnis-Meagher on Mabou Ridge, NS. The event, formed through a...
Retired business owner wins District 1 vote
Housing is looking to eclipse roads as the main issue as Claude Poirier gets to work as councillor for Inverness County’s most northerly district. Poirier won a special election in March to...
Newly elected Cllr Phillips quickly getting up to speed on District 2 concerns
Blair Phillips says he’s quickly getting up to speed on issues as he takes his seat representing District #2 on Inverness County council. The newly-elected Phillips, recently forced by an injury to...