Recreation

Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst

Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst

Arts | Culture
Cape Breton Economy
Heritage
People
Recreation

As Beinn Mhàbu enters the second half of its first year in operation, Gaelic College president Rodney MacDonald recalls a plan he envisioned 25 years ago to someday establish a school in Mabou.

By Dave MacNeil, March 24, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 821 views

La Mi-Carême demeure une tradition bien vivante à Chéticamp

La Mi-Carême demeure une tradition bien vivante à Chéticamp

Arts | Culture
Communities
Heritage
People
Recreation

par Daniel Aucoin Read an English version of this article Les Acadiens de la région de Chéticamp aiment partager leur patrimoine et leur culture. La Mi-Carême est l’une des plus vieilles...

By par Daniel AuCoin, March 18, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 485 views

Chéticamp’s Mi-Carême, a centuries-old tradition, still sparks joy and celebration

Chéticamp’s Mi-Carême, a centuries-old tradition, still sparks joy and celebration

Arts | Culture
Communities
Heritage
People
Recreation

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...

February 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 1375 views

A fun and informative snowy riverside walk

A fun and informative snowy riverside walk

Nature | Ecology
Recreation

Informative watershed walks are becoming a seasonal favourite in Inverness County. Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton hosted another event as part of a recently established...

February 16, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 666 views

Hunkering down for winter

Hunkering down for winter

Nature | Ecology
Recreation

For the benefit of the last-minute Christmas shoppers, or for next year, I can’t pass up a chance to talk about plants as gifts. Here is some guidance on some popular gift plants.

By Caroline Cameron, January 16, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 481 views

Local event organizer releases fictional book about girls’ hockey

Local event organizer releases fictional book about girls’ hockey

Arts | Culture
Communities
People
Recreation

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...

January 10, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 755 views

Remonter dans le temps pour découvrir les anciens habitants du Cap-Rouge

Remonter dans le temps pour découvrir les anciens habitants du Cap-Rouge

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Communities
Heritage
People
Recreation

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...

December 19, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 735 views

Back in time to meet the settlers of Cap-Rouge

Back in time to meet the settlers of Cap-Rouge

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Communities
Heritage
People
Recreation

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...

December 19, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 882 views

ACAP Cape Breton’s environmental education programming comes to Inverness County

ACAP Cape Breton’s environmental education programming comes to Inverness County

Municipal Projects
Nature | Ecology
Recreation

Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton is an environmental non-profit organization that offers the knowledge that Cape Bretoners need to make greener choices, and works directly on...

December 12, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 1318 views

Phase one of multicourt project to ramp up in 2024

Phase one of multicourt project to ramp up in 2024

Municipal Projects
Recreation

Pickleball enthusiasts in Inverness County could have three new courts on which to enjoy their sport as early as 2024.

By Dave MacNeil, December 9, 2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 644 views

Dream job brings healthcare professional back home

Dream job brings healthcare professional back home

Communities
People
Recreation

Lauren Boyd has always been an active person and is always looking for ways to give back.

By Josefa Cameron, November 1, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 685 views