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MacDonald looks back on 30 yrs with the municipality

MacDonald looks back on 30 yrs with the municipality

Arts | Culture
People
Recreation

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...

October 26, 2022 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 1424 views

Society trying to get Seawall Trail project over finish line

Society trying to get Seawall Trail project over finish line

Cape Breton Economy
Nature | Ecology
People
Recreation

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...

By Dave Macneil, October 26, 2022 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 864 views

New We’koqma’q CEO grateful for ‘big picture’

New We’koqma’q CEO grateful for ‘big picture’

Communities
Nature | Ecology
People

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...

By Dave Macneil, October 26, 2022 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 1876 views

Big Belle finds her jam

Big Belle finds her jam

Arts | Culture
Nature | Ecology
People

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...

August 25, 2022 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 1498 views

Retired business owner wins District 1 vote

Retired business owner wins District 1 vote

People

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...

August 25, 2022 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 727 views

Newly elected Cllr Phillips quickly getting up to speed on District 2 concerns

Newly elected Cllr Phillips quickly getting up to speed on District 2 concerns

People

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...

August 25, 2022 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 733 views