A celebratory day helps Indigenous people in Queens reclaim their culture

For some, it was a day spent living their culture. For others, it was a day spent reclaiming their culture. But for all of them, it was an occasion to celebrate their Indigenous heritage and share it with others. National Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated across Queens County June 21. From Kejimkujik National Park to … Continue reading A celebratory day helps Indigenous people in Queens reclaim their culture →

A Queens County institution celebrates a decade

It may be powered by a meagre 50 watts and run on a shoestring budget, but don’t underestimate the impact of Liverpool’s QCCR 99.3 FM. The community radio station, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, has become a Queens County institution over the past decade. “We have local hosts, local stories, and we highlight … Continue reading A Queens County institution celebrates a decade →

‘Toughest job I’ve ever had’ Kim Masland looks back at her first year as a rookie MLA

To say it was a tumultuous first year for rookie MLA Kim Masland would be an understatement. The Queens-Shelburne representative lost her party leader due to misconduct allegations, faced the near death of a caucus colleague and felt bitter frustration at the highly partisan environment in Nova Scotia’s legislature. But the overall experience has been … Continue reading ‘Toughest job I’ve ever had’ Kim Masland looks back at her first year as a rookie MLA →

End of an era as Queens County Advance closes

The Queens County Advance, a source of local news for 140 years, will cease publication later this month and merge with the South Shore Breaker. “(The Advance) was a very, very small publication from a subscriber standpoint,” said Ian Scott, chief operating officer for Saltwire Network, the paper’s parent company. The Advance had fewer than … Continue reading End of an era as Queens County Advance closes →

RQM to offer cash for trash

The Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) is offering community groups a chance to turn roadside trash into hard-earned cash. Council voted unanimously May 8 to launch a litter collection program that will pay organizations $100 for each one-kilometre stretch of roadway they clean up. The Solid Waste Community Collection Litter Program will be open to … Continue reading RQM to offer cash for trash →