Acadian
Province to restore four protected ridings for Acadians, African Nova Scotians
Justice Minister Mark Furey says the move would reinstate the largely Acadian ridings of Argyle, Clare and Richmond, as well as the predominantly African Nova Scotian riding of Preston. Continue reading
New Heritage Minute focuses on dark history of the Acadian Expulsion
The release of the video on Thursday will have special significance. August 15 marks National Acadian Day — a day to celebrate Acadian culture — in Canada. Continue reading
When the dike breaks: How climate change threatens Maritime lowlands
Over the centuries the dikes protecting the Maritime lowlands have been extended, expanded and, in the 1950s and 60s, built higher and stronger through a massive federal rehabilitation program. Continue reading
Electoral boundaries commission says Nova Scotia should restore its four minority ridings
The commission’s interim report was released on Wednesday following a province-wide public consultation process in September that considered five draft proposals. Continue reading
New Brunswickers show off Acadian colours for National Acadian Day
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Residents say the celebrations provide a good opportunity to reflect on how far the community has come. Continue reading
‘Up in smoke’: New Brunswick village reeling after fire guts 114-year-old church
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
A fire tore through St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Bas-Caraquet, N.B.,this weekend. Continue reading
Salt marshes in the Maritimes to be restored in bid to combat rising sea levels
Saint Mary’s University announced today that it will get $1.8-million in federal funds to restore 75 hectares of marshes in the Bay of Fundy. Continue reading
Conservancy group to protect one of last Acadian forests in Maritimes
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it partnered with the Village of Riverside-Albert to buy and conserve 132 hectares of forest, with help from the federal and New Brunswick governments. Continue reading
Nova Scotia introduces law to improve election of Acadian, black candidates
Geoff MacLellan says the bill lays out the broad principles for setting electoral boundaries that balances voter parity with minority representation. Continue reading
Report recommends scrapping most N.S. school boards, says system isn’t working
Education consultant Avis Glaze says the province’s school system is not working the way it should because of a “lack of clarity and coherence.” Continue reading