Green Cape Breton

Green Schools Nova Scotia is the information hub for a pilot program that aims to create a culture of sustainability in Nova Scotia’s schools. Seventeen schools are taking part in the Green Schools Nova Scotia program, which builds on the… More→

This Year’s Theme: Walking Safety Making Tracks: Active Transportation Safety Education for Children and Youth is about making active transportation safe for children and youth in Nova Scotia by giving them the skills they need to do it safely. Using… More→

Baddeck resident Alicia Lake has embarked on a month-long challenge to eat local. From September 1st to the 30th, Alicia’s diet will consist entirely of food grown or produced in Cape Breton (or manufactured using only local ingredients). This means… More→

We are looking for interested community members to be part of “community asset building teams” beginning around Aug. 15th in the following communities: Glace Bay (Monday evenings) New Waterford (evening TBA) Sydney Mines (Wednesday evenings) North Sydney (Tuesday evenings) We… More→

Starring The Invernessers and The Torontonians, Nightwalks with Teenagers are three late-night walks through different landscapes in the company of a bunch of young people from Inverness and Toronto. What better way to spend an evening than strolling in the… More→

The Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is very pleased to host a truly amazing exhibition of works by students of Allison Bernard Memorial High School in Eskasoni. The exhibit will be on display at the Center until Saturday… More→

Letters to the Editor, Chronicle-Herald, June 9 (Subscription required) Nova Scotians outside the HRM sometimes shake their heads and say, “Halifax gets everything.” But sometimes that’s a good thing. For instance, I’m a Cape Bretoner who is very glad that… More→

In July 2011, I will be pedaling my recycled bike from Portland, ME, USA, to Codroy Valley, Newfoundland, Canada. Along the way, I will be offering three different workshops focusing on the cycles of one-planet living and two-wheeled motion.The goals… More→

Hike Nova Scotia invites Nova Scotians to kick off Active Transportation Month in June by taking on the Hiker Distance Award Challenge. Those who register for Hike Nova Scotia’s Hiker Distance Award program by June 30 will enter a draw… More→

NO FARMS NO FOODS reports on the farmland loss issue: Well, it is sad having to report to you that Nova Scotia’s food security has just been seriously compromised. Media attention is indicating that our Provincially-elected leaders “will likely not… More→