Recreation
Childhood friends bring senior hockey back to county
Bret Walker and Dixon Gillis have known each other since they were kids, but never thought they’d be co-owners of a hockey team, until organized senior men’s hockey returned to Inverness County...
Snowshoeing: the ideal activity to enjoy the beauty of winter
Of all winter sports, snowshoeing is the most accessible, least dangerous, and least expensive activity. Thanks to technology, snowshoeing is gaining popularity as a winter sport. Outdoor enthusiasts...
MacInnis-Moore compiling history of women’s hockey on island
Having grown up in Port Hood playing girls’ hockey, Jennifer MacInnis-Moore says she’s excited and honoured to be tasked with compiling the history of women’s hockey in Cape Breton. Despite...
The gift that keeps on giving: Panelist says move to hockey changed her life
Ambrah MacNeil says hockey has given her the life she enjoys today. “Hockey really shaped me into the person I became,” says MacNeil, one of the participants in the discussion panel on the...
New group revives interest in cross-country skiing
A new cross-country ski group in the Margaree Valley is working to revive interest in a sport that 40 years ago brought skiers from all over Cape Breton to the area. Ski Margaree Trail Society,...
PlayFinder Scores Big in Inverness County
This spring, the Municipality’s Recreation & Community Wellness team introduced a new online registration platform for all recreation programs and equipment loan opportunities. PlayFinder...
Lizzi’s Loop Adventure Camp
Lizzi’s Loop Adventure Camp was created in honour of Lizzi MacEachern, a vibrant and joyful young girl from Port Hood who touched many lives before passing away unexpectedly at the young age of 11....
Get Active Inverness County: Summer Fun, Connection, and Community
This summer, communities all over Inverness County felt the excitement of the municipality’s Get Active program. It wasn’t just about playing sports or getting exercise. It was about bringing...
Connecting people to trails: Ferraro helping local groups realize their vision
To say Emery Ferraro’s arrival in Inverness County was serendipitous would be an understatement. Hired in June of last year in the Municipality’s new role of trails coordinator, Ferraro met...
Inverness athlete earns ACAA second All-Star spot
Inverness native Sarah Ryan recently found great success with her varsity volleyball team. Leading her league in blocks this season—a show of her strength and athleticism—and finishing with a...
Judique festival marks 250 years since founding
This year’s annual Judique on the Floor Days celebration, scheduled for August 3 to 10, will be a special one, as the community marks the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1775. A detailed...