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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...