NOURISHING GOODNESS: Volunteers with the Square Roots Christmas produce market, including Irelynn O’Leary (left), Pauline O’Leary, Emily Casey, Juanita Dort, Rhonda Procure, Anne Marie Casey, Betty Ann Munroe and Donna Casey, helped put together free bags of fresh fruit and vegetables that were distributed to community members in Guysborough and Canso this year. Volunteer Melissa O’Leary snapped the festive photo.
Photo Credit: Melissa O’Leary
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.
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NOURISHING GOODNESS: Volunteers with the Square Roots Christmas produce market, including Irelynn O’Leary (left), Pauline O’Leary, Emily Casey, Juanita Dort, Rhonda Procure, Anne Marie Casey, Betty Ann Munroe and Donna Casey, helped put together free bags of fresh fruit and vegetables that were distributed to community members in Guysborough and Canso this year. Volunteer Melissa O’Leary snapped the festive photo.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
December 31 2025
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
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
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
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — With environmental assessment approval secured, EverWind Fuels says the coming year for its Setapuktuk Wind Project will focus on planning rather than construction, as the company advances what it describes as the next phase of its long-term wind development.
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GUYSBOROUGH — The Guysborough and Area Dementia Support Group has seen steady growth over the past year with more caregivers attending meetings and regional participation.
SUBSCRIBEBy Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH — The Christmas Joy Project, established at Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School more than 30 years ago as a service-learning project, continues to touch countless lives in the community during the holiday season.
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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
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
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
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
PORT HILFORD — The two orcas remaining at Marineland Antibes, France, could be moved to the Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) in Port Hilford – following months of technical analysis, inspections and consultations with experts – as soon as next summer. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
DRUM HEAD — Local search and rescue volunteer Judy Burke doesn’t talk about heroics. She talks about who hasn’t eaten yet. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
FARIBAULT, MN — It was a phone call that Kendall Doiron will never forget. READ MORE
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