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DELAYED OPENING – 10am
The Town of Port Hawkesbury Municipal Offices announced a delayed opening on Thursday, February 12th, due to adverse weather conditions affecting the area. The municipal offices will not open at their...
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Victoria County has announced schedule changes for Thursday, February 12, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions. Waste collection services for Thursday's scheduled route have been cancelled and will...
Richmond, Port Hawkesbury lend support to St. Martha’s road access request
The Municipality of Richmond and the Town of Port Hawkesbury have endorsed the Town of Antigonish's request to improve road access to St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron sent...
Former arena site considered for housing development
Port Hawkesbury Town Council is seeking public input on a proposed land sale that would facilitate the development of a 55-unit housing project. Council has scheduled a public hearing for February 17 ...
N.S. talking with feds on $10/day childcare, March goal out of reach
Nova Scotia Education Minister Brendan Maguire confirmed Thursday that the province will not meet its March 2026 target for implementing $10-a-day childcare. Maguire stated that Nova Scotia is in ongo...
Inverness County’s Acadian Region to get its own riding
The Electoral Boundaries Commission has recommended splitting the Riding of Inverness into two new electoral districts: Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay and Inverness-We'koqma'q, to provide better rep...
The Schmidts spread the love this Valentine’s Day
Joanne and Ron Schmidt are celebrating 32 years of their family jam and jelly business, Galloping Cows, with a special milestone this Valentine's Day marking 16 years of partnership and distribution w...