Festival Antigonish is working on a new digital project in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – An original radio play titled “Hector the Spectre steals the show”. Currently under production, and preparing to air in September is the original new radio play “Hector the Spectre steals the show”. The play will air as a six-part […]
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Staff of the deCoste Performing Arts Centre are getting ready to open up this week with three shows hosted by Doris Mason in “Under the Big Top” on their deck, and they’re also looking forward to getting back inside the theatre and showcasing a little bit of everything this summer. “We really have a great […]
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Thirty-three years of experience in municipal and provincial elections behind her ensures Josephine MacDonald has seen just about everything that the big day can throw at her. The returning officer for this year’s upcoming municipal elections is already beginning her long preparation for October 17 with much to do still until the final tally is […]
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Even a global health pandemic can’t keep great things from happening at Trenton Park. A tender has just been awarded to Higgins Construction in the amount of $1,699,700 for the first phase of work as part of the revitalization project spurred by The Hemlock Group, a group of engaged volunteers whose goal is to create […]
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“Unforgettable.” That was the one word Pictou’s Helen Scammell used to describe her ‘surprise’ 85th birthday bash last week. Many people turned up on her lawn on July 22 to celebrate Scammell on her birthday. The event was planned by friends in the Pictou and Area Garden Club and included fellow garden club members, friends […]
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By Dr. T. Jock Murray and Janet Murray For The Advocate It seems like every week we read of another exciting “breakthrough” in medicine. Along with the announcement of the “breakthrough” comes the hope that this one will lead to changes in treatment and will bring great benefits to so many sufferers… even a cure. […]
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A local business did not let itself go to the dogs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health pandemic resulted in doggy heaven for some: many people are now working from home and their four-legged man’s best friends are getting used to all the extra attention. Dogs On Point, located in Glengarry, continued to meet […]
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Jim Nelson is a busy man and a busy mechanic. His popular automotive repair shop on Archeron Court, off of Beaufort Street in Stellarton, rings with the sounds of wrenches and ratchets clanging and air compressors humming. While many businesses closed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jim Nelson Automotive continued to operate, providing the same […]
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Glen Haven Manor supported Operation Bluenose this weekend with blue lights cascading on its front entrance and blue lights in its fountain. “We are proud to join citizens, businesses, communities and government in celebrating the strength of Nova Scotians during these difficult and challenging times,” says CEO Lisa M. Smith. “We will forever remember the […]
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Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced today that masks will become mandatory in most indoor public places starting July 31. “As we open our economy, our schools and our communities, we must continue to be vigilant to minimize the impact of a second wave of […]
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