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VISIONS FROM OUR PAST: Cape Breton's St. Anns Bay in 1880
Welcome to another edition of Visions from our Past, a new addition to the Cape Breton Post and saltwire.com thanks to Cape Breton University's Beaton Institute, which among many other tasks, serves as a "cultural heritage archive mandated to ...
‘Art has been good to me’: Leonard Paul reflects on life after becoming honourary PhD recipient
Leonard Paul couldn’t believe it when he opened his email and saw a message from the President of Acadia University, Jeff Hennessy, inviting him to convocation to accept an honourary PhD in the humanities from the university. “I got the message on my ...
Twenty-eight Nova Scotians honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
More than two dozen Nova Scotians have been recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their significant contributions to Canada. Representing a broad cross-section of residents, the 28 medal recipients were honoured during the first ...
'Very touching': 20th annual Music Monday at Cape Breton school brings together culture, reconciliation
Bethany Joe-Sylliboy wasn't sure what to expect from the Music Monday concert at Shipyard Elementary School. The Grade 12 student from Alison Bernard Memorial High School knew the theme for the annual Canada-wide celebration of music education was ...
Chase the Ace New Waterford winner chosen
Toria Higgins won $7,339.50 in the April 24 Chase the Ace event at the New Waterford and District Community Centre after the ace of spades was selected. The winning ace was chosen from 17 cards remaining at the time of the draw and was drawn by ...
Halifax modelling agent breaks industry stereotypes, becomes catalyst for change
She smiles with her eyes. Her words affirm and can ring in anyone’s ears. She talks the talk and walks the walk. She is revered and feared in the industry for her no-nonsense mentality. She is Solitha Natasha Shortte. Walking into the Light House ...
Mi'kmaw acts shine at first day of 2024 ECMAs
Two local Mi'kmaw music acts won awards at the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards that kicked off Thursday at the Prince Edward Island Convention Centre in Charlottetown. Fans' Choice Video of the Year TD Fans' Choice Video of the Year went to 2nd ...
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia not reopening its western branch in Yarmouth
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) announced on Friday, May 3, that it will not be reopening its Western Branch in Yarmouth as the organization considers a more sustainable operational model. “We have been faced with ongoing challenges related to ...
African Nova Scotian author on Amazon’s bestseller list
Jane Osemwegie is using her coaching and leadership skills for good, by putting her knowledge into a new book. Entitled, Unleashing Your Inner Power, it was published in January, and quickly became a hit. It’s on the Amazon Best Self-Esteem Books top ...
A Tex Mex Cinco de Mayo?
With Cinco de Mayo coming on May 5, Maritimers have a great excuse to check out a new Mexican or Tex Mex restaurant.
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