TIS THE SEASON: Young carollers from St. Mary’s Education Centre helped townsfolk celebrate the holiday season during the inaugural Christmas at Sherbrooke Village. Organizers say the three-day event, from Nov. 28-30, attracted hundreds from across northeastern Nova Scotia and beyond.
Photo Credit: Joanne Jordan
Is Guysborough rich?
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — As one year ends and a new one begins, every soul in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough – young and old alike – is richer than they think. About $10,000 richer, to be exact.
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TIS THE SEASON: Young carollers from St. Mary’s Education Centre helped townsfolk celebrate the holiday season during the inaugural Christmas at Sherbrooke Village. Organizers say the three-day event, from Nov. 28-30, attracted hundreds from across northeastern Nova Scotia and beyond.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
December 10 2025
GUYSBOROUGH — As one year ends and a new one begins, every soul in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough – young and old alike – is richer than they think. About $10,000 richer, to be exact. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — More than 2,000 people, braving inclement weather, poured into Sherbrooke Village on Nov. 28 for the launch of its Christmas celebration and the community’s first full holiday weekend in two years, according to organizers. READ MORE
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — Property-related crime in Canso has climbed over the past two years, even as similar offences across the rest of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) continued to trend downward, according to recent RCMP figures. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce
GUYSBOROUGH — EverWind Fuels’ wind project has cleared provincial environmental assessment and Morien Resources’ Lazy Head drilling program was set to begin as early as last week, council heard at the Municipality of the District of Guysborough’s (MODG) committee of the whole meeting Dec. 3.
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CANSO — The Chedabucto Bay Folk Society is evaluating the future of its Camp Glasgow property, the former accommodations site used to house dozens of musicians during the Stan Rogers Folk Festival.
SUBSCRIBEBy Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH — Once neighbours at the picturesque Keppoch Mountain, an author and illustrator have combined their talents to create a heartwarming story that captures the magic of friendships.
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By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — Barely 21 months after holding its first meeting, Guysborough County’s first and only grassroots housing association says it’s moving into the most significant phase of its work to date, including prioritizing new projects for development. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — Proof that the cost of living doesn’t take holidays, demand for food assistance in the Guysborough area is growing, with dozens of residents seeking help each week as sky-high grocery prices continue to squeeze household budgets heading into Christmas. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — Amid an increase in reported break and enters in Guysborough County this fall, local RCMP have arrested and charged a Summerside, N.S., man in connection with an October incident at the Hadleyville fire hall. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce
CANSO — “Awe-inspiring,” whispered Steven Matier. The 65-year-old former NASA engineer, who has seen countless rocket launches over his long career, stood on the scrubby edge of his Spaceport Nova Scotia launch pad last week and watched the Barracuda hypersonic vehicle punch into the clear blue sky above Canso. “It’s so cool.” READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — A letter submitted to the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s council last week is calling on elected representatives to reconsider their support for the Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) proposed for Port Hilford. READ MORE
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — EverWind Fuels has received environmental approval from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change for the Setapuktuk Wind Project, a 432-megawatt onshore development proposed for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG). READ MORE
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