GONE FISHIN’: Jerry Hart (left) and Thomas George said they caught “zero fish” but still had fun at the 36th annual MacPherson Lake Fishing Derby in Port Shoreham (Municipality of the District of Guysborough) June 14. Hosted by the Guysborough District Fish and Game Association, the popular event drew more than 260 participants and raised $5,000 for local charities. See story in this week's edition.
Photo Credit: Hilary Hendsbee
Community First housing group marks one-year milestone
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The Community First: Guysborough County Housing Association marked a year of challenge and opportunity at its inaugural annual general meeting (AGM) June 17, including a review of progress, a look ahead and the release of findings from the group’s key housing needs assessment survey.
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GONE FISHIN’: Jerry Hart (left) and Thomas George said they caught “zero fish” but still had fun at the 36th annual MacPherson Lake Fishing Derby in Port Shoreham (Municipality of the District of Guysborough) June 14. Hosted by the Guysborough District Fish and Game Association, the popular event drew more than 260 participants and raised $5,000 for local charities. See story in this week's edition.
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
June 18 2025
GUYSBOROUGH — The Community First: Guysborough County Housing Association marked a year of challenge and opportunity at its inaugural annual general meeting (AGM) June 17, including a review of progress, a look ahead and the release of findings from the group’s key housing needs assessment survey. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ST. MARY’S — With the departure of chief administrative officer (CAO) Doug Patterson last week, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is now searching for his replacement – a process that, Warden James Fuller says, will hinge on the strength of the talent pool. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TOR BAY — When two linguists from British Columbia and France set out to map the fading edges of Acadian French, they didn’t expect to find a living legacy in one of Nova Scotia’s least known Acadian communities. But that’s exactly what happened earlier this month, when Catherine Léger and Pierre-Don Giancarli landed in the Torbé region – curious, cautious and ultimately astonished. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — It’s been nearly 30 years since Stanfest – named for the late, great Stan Rogers – threw down the folk music gauntlet and dared the world to doubt that eastern Guysborough County, the literal home of Fogarty’s Cove, could host a global hootenanny worthy of its namesake’s skill, ambition and fire.
SUBSCRIBEBy Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — In rural Nova Scotia, a group of women from four organizations is ensuring women, seniors and others are kept in the loop and aware of the dangers that lurk online.
SUBSCRIBEBy Katie Edwards
Recently, I spoke with Kathleen Robertsson about her work with the Antigonish Imagination Library, our local branch of Dolly Parton’s literacy organization that helps millions of children around the world. The premise is simple: enrolled children receive a book in the mail every month – completely free and addressed directly to the child.
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By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY — The provincial government is investing more than $252,000 in 11 infrastructure and recreation projects across Guysborough County – funding that’s tied directly to community proposals and aimed at some of the most used and needed public spaces in this rural region of Nova Scotia. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce
GUYSBOROUGH — For more than 20 years, Elizabeth and Myles Connolly quietly devoted themselves to the Guysborough and Area Food Bank. Now, their work has been recognized with something they never sought — a royal honour — and rewarded with something they long hoped for: successors. READ MORE
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — After nearly five decades of service to the community, the Canso Medical Centre Professional Co-operative is asking residents to step up to help it survive. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH — Ratepayers in the Town of Antigonish should expect an increase in their tax bills. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The signs are out there – but many are bent, broken, incorrect or simply pointing in the wrong direction. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Despite setbacks that forced a scaled-down launch last summer, Sherbrooke Pride is back this year with renewed energy, bolstered by community support, strong partnerships and sheer determination. READ MORE
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