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As the cost of living rises, income for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador isn't, forcing them to make some tough choices. - Unsplash

BRIAN HODDER: Seniors struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living soars

Brian Hodder · Columnist |Updated 22 hours ago |3 min read Premium content

It seems that wherever I go these days, people are having conversations about the increased cost of living and how expensive it is just to buy day-to-day necessities.  While many of us are feeling the impact of higher prices, most people are still ...

“Rex Murphy was a Rhodes scholar who could match wits with any intellectual, but he always seemed more comfortable and far happier being around regular Canadians.”

LETTER: Remembering Rex Murphy

Contributed |Updated 23 hours ago |2 min read Premium content

My tribute to Rex Murphy, who succumbed to the dreadful disease called cancer, that is rampant in this province and all over the world. Rex was born in rural Newfoundland and Labrador and, in my humble opinion, never forgot his roots or our reason ...

Former president Donald Trump, often through posts on his Truth Social platform, has convinced half the United States that legitimate outlets are ‘fake news,’ writes Ralph Surette.

RALPH SURETTE: The fight over truth itself is among the high stakes in journalism

Ralph Surette · Columnist |Updated May. 10, 2024 |4 min read Premium content

In the media world, the good news is that there’s interest by several parties wanting to take over this newspaper and the entire SaltWire network, now under creditor protection. The hundreds of jobs and the iconic titles — this one, plus the ...

Martin Willison, and hundreds of other protesters, attend a rally outside Province House to demand the full implementation of the Coastal Protection Act on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 
Ryan Taplin - The Chronicle Herald

GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Storm brewing over N.S. Coastal Protection Act

Gail Lethbridge · Columnist |Updated May. 10, 2024 |3 min read Premium content

If Tim Houston’s government thought opposition to their abandonment of the Coastal Protection Act would just go away, they should think again. This thing is lingering like a bad smell for the Conservatives. This week a group of coastal advocates ...

Protesters attend a rally outside Province House to demand the full implementation of the Coastal Protection Act on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 
Ryan Taplin - The Chronicle Herald

JOHN DeMONT: Let us protect a coastline that is a wonder of the world

John DeMont · Columnist |Updated May. 10, 2024 |6 min read Premium content

I doubt that the placard-waving people gathered in front of the Nova Scotia legislature this week to protest the government’s unwillingness to decisively protect our coastline had numbers on their minds. But, even with my Grade 11 math, I can think ...

The former Cape Breton County courthouse in Sydney, which CBRM council is considering as an option to house a new central library. GREG MCNEIL/CAPE BRETON POST FILE

LETTER: Don’t rush into new CBRM central library project

Contributed |Updated May. 10, 2024 |2 min read Premium content

I'm writing in response to letters and columns in the Cape Breton Post regarding the proposed Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) central library. This subject has been on the radar for well over a dozen years and we seem to be no closer to a ...

A truck used by the Cape Breton Fire and Emergency Services' hazardous materials response team. Four vehicles, two boats and more have been dedicated for Hazmat use. CONTRIBUTED/CAPE BRETON REGIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TEAM

LETTER: CBRM fire department budget likely to increase following dismissal of hazmat team

Contributed |Updated May. 10, 2024 |3 min read Premium content

Re: ‘Cape Breton councillors ‘shocked' by abrupt changes to hazmat response unit,’ Cape Breton Post, May 6. On May 5, former members of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality hazmat team met with regional fire chief Mark Bettens and deputy chief ...

CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill inside council chambers following Thursday's announcement that she will not be re-offering for the fall municipal election in October. "It’s been really hard to balance being a parent, an elected official and a good partner to my husband," she said. IAN NATHANSON/CAPE BRETON POST

ROSEMARY GODIN: Cape Breton Regional Municipality mayor praised for service and commitment

Contributed |Updated May. 10, 2024 |6 min read Premium content

I’ll never forget hearing a woman open her presentation on women in leadership by saying “working while female can be tedious.” From everything Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill has been saying this week, she can ...

One year after moving to Truro from Corner Brook, Nfld., this writer is still finding plenty to love about the area. Nick Gaines

THINKING BACK HOME: A farewell to kings

Brendyn Creamer |Updated May. 10, 2024 |4 min read Premium content

I’ll never forget the call I received on Aug. 23, 2022. It was from then-managing editor Brad Works, who had interviewed me the day before for a job in Truro, N.S. -- a town I had never heard of before seeing the location accompanying a listing for a ...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

LETTER: What's Poilievre's plan if he does axe the carbon tax?

Contributed |Updated May. 10, 2024 |3 min read Premium content

The Conservatives want to scrap the carbon tax, but seem to have no credible alternative solution to offer. On the face of it, this may appear to be standard Tory opposition to taxation in general, although Conservative governments have never found a ...

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