A celebrated Mi’kmaw artist was recently recognized with the province’s highest honour. Alan Syliboy is one of 10 people appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia this year. He is a multidisciplinary Mi’kmaw artist, author, and elder from the...
Lt.-gov. Mike Savage announced the 2026 Order of Nova Scotia recipients on Aug. 14. They are: ■ Robert Bennett, New Glasgow. ■ Wadih Fares, Halifax. ■ Dr. John Hamm, Stellarton. ■ Barb Hamilton-hinch, Dartmouth. ■ L. Jane Mcmillan,...
Michaela Maclachlan was at a farmers market when she was struck by the work of a local potter. It inspired her to help create a women’s artisan fair in Truro. “I did see her wares there one time and was like, ‘This is the most beautiful...
A woman involved in an East Mountain car crash has been charged with multiple driving-related offences. On Aug. 18 at around 2:05 p.m., RCMP received calls about a possible impaired driver in the Londonderry area. A white Honda CRV was weaving...
For Dawn Matheson, connecting with the community is what she looks forward to most with the opening of the Ulnooweg Education Centre’s new food hub. Matheson, the lead for the centre’s agriculture programs, hopes everyone feels welcome...