ATHLETES REACH MILESTONE: Thirty members of the Rising Sun Taekwondo Club in Guysborough, under Coach Josh, completed their first belt tests on April 1. The participants - of all ages - celebrated with family and friends after their successful session. See more in this week's edition.
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Virtual doctors now on tap at local hospitals
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — Residents needing urgent care at any one of Guysborough County’s three hospitals now have access to a virtual doctor at the tap of a tablet computer, thanks to a new pilot program of Nova Scotia Health (NSH).
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ATHLETES REACH MILESTONE: Thirty members of the Rising Sun Taekwondo Club in Guysborough, under Coach Josh, completed their first belt tests on April 1. The participants - of all ages - celebrated with family and friends after their successful session. See more in this week's edition.
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
April 10 2024
GUYSBOROUGH — Residents needing urgent care at any one of Guysborough County’s three hospitals now have access to a virtual doctor at the tap of a tablet computer, thanks to a new pilot program of Nova Scotia Health (NSH). READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GEGOGAN LAKE — A new study showing that one of Guysborough County’s lakes remains polluted from a legacy of gold mining that occurred more than 80 years ago has taken at least one area environmentalist by surprise. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
PORT HILFORD — The proposed Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) here continues to garner international attention; most recently, by receiving an invitation from the French government to submit a pitch to provide a home for a pair of captive orcas from that country. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — Councillors received a lesson regarding climate change trends in their communities during the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s committee of the whole meeting on April 3. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — The long-awaited and eagerly anticipated Guysborough Early Learning Centre has opened, welcoming nine children with more on the way, says the CEO of the YMCA of Cape Breton.
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ANTIGONISH — Participants in a proposed municipal marriage in northeastern Nova Scotia have been left at the proverbial altar.
SUBSCRIBEBy Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — An update on the municipal transfer station was presented during the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s council meeting April 8.
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GUYSBOROUGH — A new deal between the province and local governments may be laudable, but municipal leaders in Guysborough County still want the rubber to hit the road in the first major update of the service exchange agreement in 30 years, implemented March 28. READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GOLDBORO — The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) has no plans to buy back the 267-acre plot of land it sold to Pieridae Energy nine years ago to develop a $10 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Goldboro, Warden Vernon Pitts confirmed in an email to The Journal last week. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
NORTH OGDEN — It is ironic that the word ‘lazy’ graces the name of a product that involves plenty of work to produce. So, how did Lazy Maple Lodge – a family-run maple syrup business in North Ogden, Guysborough County – get its iconic moniker? READ MORE
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH — With robust spending on community initiatives and major projects, and no new taxes, the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) delivered what Warden Vernon Pitts described last week as a “good news budget” for 2024-2025. READ MORE
By Corey LeBlanc
HALIFAX — Although changes have been made to Bill 407 – the Antigonish Consolidation Act – detractors of the proposed provincial legislation argue that key concerns remain. READ MORE
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SHERBROOKE — With the continuing increase in breaches affecting individuals and organizations, including governments, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is exploring ways in which to make its offices and other buildings more safe and secure. READ MORE
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