Elizabeth Patterson
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Sydney, NS, Canada
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Borden proud to support Cape Breton community that supported him
BGC Cape Breton executive director proud of club’s role of investing in youth → Read More
Cape Breton municipality's recreation programs popular with all ages
SYDNEY, N.S. — If you think recreation programs are only for children, Joe Costello thinks it is time you grew up. Costello is the program co-ordinator for ... → Read More
Lingering pandemic hurting bottom line of Cape Breton's Highland Arts Theatre
SYDNEY, N.S. — For the past two years, Wesley Colford has been doing everything possible to keep the lights on at the Highland Arts Theatre. Colford ran ... → Read More
COVID-19 puts Cape Breton's Savoy Theatre on hold in its 95th year
GLACE BAY, N.S. — “It’s like Groundhog Day. Just the same thing over and over.” Pam Leader, executive director of the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay, is admittedly wearied by the latest closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting restrictions. But with four employees off work because of COVID-19 and provincial restrictions on arts performances, there’s not much she can do anytime… → Read More
Science of snow: Nova Scotia educators share multiple uses for snowflakes
Love it or hate it, snow has its place — usually in your Cape Breton driveway → Read More
YEAR IN REVIEW: COVID-19 continues to affect Cape Breton arts community, events
SYDNEY, N.S. — One tiny virus continued to have major implications on the Cape Breton arts industry in 2021, making COVID-19 the top story of the year on ... → Read More
Former Cape Breton resident receives human rights award posthumously
SYDNEY, N.S. — A former Howie Centre woman has been awarded the 2021 Nova Scotia Human Rights Award posthumously for her work as an advocate, researcher ... → Read More
Cape Breton Golden K members continue volunteering spirit
SYDNEY, N.S. — Their ages range from early 50s to 101 and they don’t do much at night. But during the day, members of the Kiwanis Golden K service club are ... → Read More
Plenty of holiday events this month in CBRM
SYDNEY, N.S. — Ho ho no — how do you choose what to see this holiday season? After more than 18 months of COVID-19 restrictions, local theatres are pulling ... → Read More
Cape Breton disability advocate to receive award Friday
SYDNEY, N.S. — Marcie Shwery-Stanley isn’t often at a loss for words but the symbolism behind her latest accomplishment left her almost speechless during a ... → Read More
Latest work from Nova Scotia author to benefit Cape Breton wildlife park
Fright Night at Two Rivers will be released in early December → Read More
Cape Breton's Savoy Theatre expecting busy times over the next few weeks
GLACE BAY, N.S. — After close to two years of constant delays and cancellations, the Savoy Theatre is making up for lost time with a litany of sold-out and ... → Read More
Cape Breton-born actress known for her work in TV, film, theatre
GLACE BAY, N.S. — “Once you met her, you’d never forget her.” That’s how Savoy Theatre executive director Pam Leader described the actor Marguerite McNeil, ... → Read More
Cookbook examines Maritime and Cape Breton favourites
SYDNEY, N.S. — While we like to believe everything is better today, it’s hard to dispute that most people don’t have the basic cooking skills that their ... → Read More
New Waterford remembers last Second World War veteran
NEW WATERFORD, N.S. — As the wind blew gusts of crispy leaves around the New Waterford cenotaph on a piercingly cold November morning, this community ... → Read More
Cape Breton's 'cinnamon roll lady' cooks up a best-selling cookbook on Amazon
PORT HOOD, N.S. — It’s only been out since September but the first cookbook from Port Hood’s Mary Janet MacDonald is already a Canadian bestseller and has ... → Read More
Highland Arts Theatre one of 2,500 theatres to welcome return to stage
SYDNEY, N.S. — The Highland Arts Theatre is one of more than 2,500 theatres from more than 40 countries taking part in an effort to bring people back to ... → Read More
Port Hood’s MacDonald cooks up a bestseller
PORT HOOD, N.S. — It’s only been out since September but the first cookbook from Port Hood’s Mary Janet MacDonald is already a Canadian bestseller and has ... → Read More
Book describes how North Sydney native made her mark on Canadian history
At the age of 68, when most people are content to retire, former federal cabinet minister Flora MacDonald attempted to climb Mount Everest. She had no ... → Read More
Cape Breton Cancer Centre programs seeking more participants
If you have found the past 20 months to be difficult, imagine the lives of those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. In addition to facing the mental and ... → Read More