More than a hundred people marched on Cape Breton’s Membertou First Nation on Monday – the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Those who took part in the community walk did so to honour the survivors of Canada’s residential school system and to remember the children who never returned. Anita Paul, 70, was only … Read More “Maritimers mark fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Membertou First Nation” »
On Monday, the St. Andrews Historical Society in St. Andrews, N.B., announced that it would exhibit “one of the most significant 18th century treaties between Great Britain and two First Nations of Canada” at Drewhaven Town & Country on Thursday. The event marks the official launch of the St. Andrews Historical Society, said the non-profit … Read More “St. Andrews Historical Society launches with exhibition of significant First Nations treaty in N.B.” »
This Monday, Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), a federal statutory holiday and day of remembrance for the Indigenous children who never came home from Canadian residential schools, as well as those who survived them. A number of businesses and public services are expected to close. Here’s what to know … Read More “What is open and closed this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” »
HALIFAX – He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event’s undisputed champion. Partway through Sunday’s T’Railway Trek half marathon in Conception Bay South, N.L., an eager 68-kilogram (150 pound) … Read More “Marathon goat: Animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race” »
Within the wood walls of Canada’s oldest Anglican church are many remnants of its past — from a velvet-clad pew for the Royal Family to a piece of metal blown into a wall by the Halifax Explosion. St. Paul’s Church has been around as long as Halifax — established in 1749 by the British colonial … Read More “Canada’s oldest Anglican church marks 275 years amid reconciliation efforts” »
Food is central to Mercedes Peters. “I don’t think I’ve ever gone to visit a family member or a friend or an elder without food being a part of the visit,” said Peters, the Sharing Our Stories co-ordinator at the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre. “I haven’t gone to any important event where food has not been … Read More “Mi’kmaw History Month celebrates role of food, community” »
More than 700 Canadian lineworkers, including about 300 from Atlantic Canada, have been deployed to assist in restoring power in North and South Carolina in the wake of a major tropical storm. Jim Salmon, vice-president of Holland Power Services, a power-restoration company with Canadian offices in Maugerville, N.B., said crews from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, … Read More “Atlantic crews working in U.S. to restore power in Helene’s wake” »
Women entrepreneurs from across New Brunswick were front and centre at a ‘pop-up shop’ showcase on Sunday. Women in Business New Brunswick hosted the exhibit of over 40 entrepreneurs inside Fredericton’s Regent Mall. “We help women who are either already in business, or want to be in business,” said Rebecca Preston, director of Women in … Read More “Women entrepreneurs front and centre at Fredericton ‘pop-up shop’ showcase” »
Nova Scotia On Friday, Mainstreet Nova Scotia host Jeff Douglas and the whole Mainstreet team were in Wolfville, broadcasting live from Church Brewing on the first day of the Deep Roots Music Festival. Host Jeff Douglas hosted a special edition of the CBC Radio show CBC News · Posted: Sep 29, 2024 9:08 AM EDT | … Read More “Mainstreet goes live from Wolfville for Deep Roots Music Festival” »
A mother in a community where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country says grocery prices are “inhumane” and retailers are putting profits ahead of people’s basic human right to food. Rosie Harris lives in a blended family with seven children in Nain, the northernmost community in Labrador. She and … Read More “Labrador residents say ‘inhumane’ food prices force families to go hungry” »
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