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1 day ago | saltwire.com | Glen Whiffen

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentBy Earl LudlowMemorial University is marking its 100th anniversary in 2025. As part of these celebrations, on Saturday, April 26, the university will reflect on our origins as a living memorial, and on the notion of commemoration itself. Event details can be found below. Memorial University was founded in 1925 in honour of Newfoundlanders who lost their lives in the First World War.

2 days ago | saltwire.com | Nicole Sullivan

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentEleanor’s Court is almost ready for tenants to move in and its tenants will be housing secure for the first time in months or even years. The 25-unit apartment complex in downtown Sydney provides deeply affordable one-bedroom rentals and supports like counselling, peer support and a managed alcohol program. Two of the units are for couples and two of the 23 single tenant units are accessible.

2 days ago | saltwire.com | Nicole Sullivan

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1  •  Article contentThe family of a Cape Breton woman killed in a car accident have started a memorial scholarship to lift people up as she did. Mallory Gillis, 19, was a passenger in a single-vehicle accident in Howie Centre on Nov. 10, 2024 – not far from her home. Thrown from the vehicle, along with another passenger, Mallory’s injuries were fatal and the driver is facing criminal charges.

3 days ago | saltwire.com | Tina Comeau

Advertisement 1Municipality says it is taking the brunt of criticism over a process that is regulated by the province  •   •  Article contentIt’s been a rocky year since a new approach to developing aquaculture – in particular oyster farming – in the Municipality of Argyle was announced by the province.

3 days ago | saltwire.com | Jason Malloy

Advertisement 1  •   •  Article contentDedicated community members are doing their part to ensure their neighbours have a nutritious, homemade meal once a week. They created Food For Shore, an initiative that sees them prepare and deliver free meals every Thursday between Port Lorne and Delaps Cove and around to Victoria Beach. It’s been offered for about two months and momentum is building. They are making about 50 meals a week.