FIRST IN LINE: Tanya Malay of Sheet Harbour was the first to arrive to cast her ballot in Monday’s federal election – a symbolic start to what many viewed as a defining election. Nationwide, Canadians turned out in strong numbers, with Elections Canada reporting a sharp increase in voter participation. As of press time, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals were in a minority government position.
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Guysborough’s downtown renewal delayed
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — After months of planning meetings and public consultation, municipal officials say Guysborough’s long-anticipated downtown makeover – once expected to be unveiled this spring – still isn’t quite ready for its close-up.
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FIRST IN LINE: Tanya Malay of Sheet Harbour was the first to arrive to cast her ballot in Monday’s federal election – a symbolic start to what many viewed as a defining election. Nationwide, Canadians turned out in strong numbers, with Elections Canada reporting a sharp increase in voter participation. As of press time, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals were in a minority government position.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
April 30 2025
GUYSBOROUGH — After months of planning meetings and public consultation, municipal officials say Guysborough’s long-anticipated downtown makeover – once expected to be unveiled this spring – still isn’t quite ready for its close-up. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NEW GLASGOW — After hours of shifting leads and mounting tension, Liberal incumbent Sean Fraser reclaimed Central Nova in Monday’s federal election – defeating first-time Conservative candidate Brycen Jenkins by more than 4,300 votes. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
BEN EOIN — Although he was running in a new riding, the results were the same for Liberal Jaime Battiste as he secured his third consecutive victory in a federal election. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — EverWind Fuels has received environmental approval from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change to build a high-voltage transmission line across the Strait of Canso – a critical step toward launching Canada’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia export project, company officials say.
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ANTIGONISH — It probably shouldn’t be surprising that a conversation on the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term included a reference to Canada’s unofficial national sport.
SUBSCRIBEBy Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHEET HARBOUR — The Sheet Harbour Chamber of Commerce and Civic Affairs marked its 90th anniversary with a dinner and auction at the Lions Club Hall on April 26.
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By Alec Bruce
COOK’S COVE — They came from all over – from Colchester and Inverness counties, from the Strait of Canso area and Pictou – to answer the call not even the toughest emergency responder on the East Coast ever gets used to hearing: a child had gone missing into the icy waters of our coastline. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — A call by Conservative candidate Allan MacMaster to protect the charitable status of faith-based organizations has drawn swift responses from his opponents in Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish, and rekindled debate over a contentious parliamentary committee recommendation just in time for the April 28 federal election. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — The hopefuls vying for the Central Nova seat in the upcoming federal election participated in a pair of so-called panel discussions on consecutive evenings in the riding, where residents had the opportunity to hear their positions on a variety of issues. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — The knock on the door comes just as Ginny Boudreau takes another bite of her sandwich. “They know it’s lunchtime,” she laughs, under her breath, “but they come anyway.” READ MORE
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
CANSO — Construction on a long-anticipated $1.8-million fitness centre in Canso is slated to begin next month, following the Municipality of the District of Guysborough council’s recommendation to issue a design-build request for proposals (RFP) at its April 2 committee of the whole meeting. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
PORT HAWKESBURY — Everything from the economy and environment to the cost of living and development – and, of course, Donald Trump – were on the agenda as the candidates in the new federal riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish participated in a debate for an in-person audience of more than 250 at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on April 10. READ MORE
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