When I learned about the passing of Mary Campbell, I was shocked. Mary was the epitome of what journalism should look like and she was always digging for the truth. Her hard work and her thorough investigative abilities at the Cape Breton Spectator ...

The news that Amanda McDougall-Merrill, the mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, will not be running in this fall’s municipal election was yet another ugly story of ignorant people doing and saying revolting things about someone they do ...

Politicians engaged in name-calling It is more than disturbing when our elected officials turn on their constituents and call them names, such as NIMBY (Not in my backyard) people. This label is given to people who are concerned that proposed methods ...

The first day of May marked National Physicans’ Day — a day to honour the hard work, care and dedication of physicians across the country and here on P.E.I. As he often does on days that recognize important leaders in our community, P.E.I. Premier ...

Re: ‘CBRM and Halifax average assessment values re-visited,’ Cape Breton Post letter to the editor, April 25. I would like to thank Malcolm Gillis, retired Cape Breton Regional Municipality senior administration official, for his reply above to my ...

People have changed so much and because of it there are a lot of lonely people out there – family, friends and children. There is no human contact anymore. Some people don't even get a phone call, even though those who know them probably text on ...

Recently a new sign went up on a gate that blocks the lane running along the White Rock canal. It’s been a hugely popular dog walking path over the years. Lined with milkweed plants, the canal has also turned into a swimming hole most summers. Brave ...

Alex Whalen and Mackenzie Moir are analysts at the Fraser Institute. Prince Edward Island is struggling to attract and retain doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals. While Prince Country Hospital has been a recent focal point, ...

Though epiphanies are rare for me, I had one the other day. It came when I asked my wife, in all seriousness, if we still had a doorbell. It wasn’t a “senior moment.” I knew we used to have one. I was just wondering if it was busted, because I ...

It’s been almost a year since the devastating wildfires in Halifax and Shelburne counties.  The Barrington Lake fire — the largest wildfire in recorded history of the province and the Tantallon fire — one of the most expensive.   Kara McCurdy ...