Tuesday, January 13, 2026

CANSO DIVES IN AGAIN: Participants in the annual New Year’s Day polar bear dip, including Melissa Theriault (back, left), Josh O’Leary, Mike Geddes, Cory Mackenzie, Brian Sangster (middle, left), Charlene Mackenzie, Na tasha Feltmate, Breanna Peters, Luella Baker, Kevin O’Handley, Lucy Avery, Brendan Geddes, Melissa Richards, Carma Taylor, Evan Richard, Taylor Boudreau-Richards, Blake Myatt, Holden Rhynold, Jude Baker, Julia Murphy (front, left), Janna Mackenzie, Nikki Boudreau and Maverick Sangster, gathered at the Canso Marina beach following their plunge into the North Atlantic. See more in this week's edition.

 

Photo Credit: Sheri Geddes

Sea of change and challenge

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CANSO — On a quiet afternoon just before the end of the year, Bill Bond and Ken Snow sit together by the shore in Canso, talking and watching, doing what fishermen have always done when the boats are tied up and the weather allows a pause. There is food on the table. There is time to talk. There is no rush in their voices.

READ MORE January 7 2026

CANSO DIVES IN AGAIN: Participants in the annual New Year’s Day polar bear dip, including Melissa Theriault (back, left), Josh O’Leary, Mike Geddes, Cory Mackenzie, Brian Sangster (middle, left), Charlene Mackenzie, Na tasha Feltmate, Breanna Peters, Luella Baker, Kevin O’Handley, Lucy Avery, Brendan Geddes, Melissa Richards, Carma Taylor, Evan Richard, Taylor Boudreau-Richards, Blake Myatt, Holden Rhynold, Jude Baker, Julia Murphy (front, left), Janna Mackenzie, Nikki Boudreau and Maverick Sangster, gathered at the Canso Marina beach following their plunge into the North Atlantic. See more in this week's edition.

 

  • Sea of change and challenge

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    January 7 2026

    CANSO — On a quiet afternoon just before the end of the year, Bill Bond and Ken Snow sit together by the shore in Canso, talking and watching, doing what fishermen have always done when the boats are tied up and the weather allows a pause. There is food on the table. There is time to talk. There is no rush in their voices. READ MORE



January 7, 2026

  • Goldboro-based energy park draws close scrutiny

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GOLDBORO — In an era when major energy projects often trigger ideological flashpoints, public reaction to Nova Sustainable Fuels’ proposed renewable energy park in Guysborough County ranged from broadly supportive to sharply critical in the weeks leading up to its provincial environmental assessment approval last month. READ MORE

  • Guarding the river, building the future

    By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHERBROOKE — Despite uncertainty around federal conservation funding, the St. Mary’s River Association is heading into the new year “cautiously optimistic,” with several major initiatives underway aimed at protecting the river and restoring its salmon population. READ MORE



Also in this edition...

  • Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund supports local schools

    By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    CANSO — Schools in rural Nova Scotia, including Canso and Monastery, received support through the Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund in 2025, as the program enters its second year of providing grants to help address childhood food insecurity.

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  • Melford terminal positions for next phase as conditions align

    By Alec Bruce

    GUYSBOROUGH — After two decades of planning, permitting and positioning, the proposed Melford International Terminal is entering what its developers describe as a decisive phase, as federal priorities, market conditions and project readiness begin to align.

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  • Antigonish County filmmaker to shoot production at Historic Sherbrooke Village

    By Corey LeBlanc

    SHERBROOKE — Sherbrooke Village will be in the spotlight in the coming days as an Antigonish County filmmaker is setting her latest production at the historic venue.

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December 31, 2025

  • Holiday food giveaway expands to meet rising demand

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GUYSBOROUGH — Rising demand for affordable food is pushing Square Roots, a volunteer-run food security program that sells low-cost produce in and around Guysborough, to expand its reach, with this year’s Christmas giveaway marking the first full-scale distribution in Canso. READ MORE

  • New wind project planned for Aulds Cove

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    AULDS COVE — A proposed 147-megawatt wind energy project near Aulds Cove has formally entered Nova Scotia’s environmental assessment process, opening a public review period for a new grid-scale renewable power development in Guysborough County. READ MORE

  • Endless rewards for longtime community volunteer

    By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SHEET HARBOUR — As the year draws to a close, Vickie MacDonald isn’t counting hours worked or recognition earned. Instead, the longtime Sheet Harbour resident is reflecting on a life of volunteering – and the simple rewards that come with helping others. READ MORE



December 24, 2025

  • Nova Sustainable Fuels clears environmental review

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GOLDBORO — After a seven-week provincial environmental assessment – and with 34 terms and conditions to fulfill – Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) has received approval for the first phase of its proposed renewable energy park in Goldboro in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. READ MORE

  • Sean O’Connor promoted to chief administrative officer

    By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    GUYSBOROUGH — The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) has made Director of Economic and Community Development Sean O’Connor its new chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Jan. 1, council announced last week. READ MORE

  • The ‘little kind fairies’ of Sunnyville

    By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

    SUNNYVILLE — Long before they were fundraising for community spaces or teaching swimming lessons, twin sisters Ainlee and Langston Van Sickle were quietly leaving handwritten notes and small treats on neighbours’ doorsteps, hoping to brighten someone’s day. READ MORE

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