Port Hood, N.S

End your day on a high note by catching the sunset on one of Cape Breton’s beautiful west coast beaches Lawrence’s Beach, Port Hood We are so lucky to have... 5 amazing beaches here in my hometown. Lawrence’s Beach will continue into the Boardwalk Beach, with a small boardwalk that leads you to the ocean for a great evening walk. Wharf Beach (Sunset Beach) has some of the warmest ocean water in the summertime for swimming Lifeguard Beach, perfect for a family beach day and the Beach Canteen with the best burgers at the entrance for lunch Murphy’s Bond Beach, the best place to catch the boats coming in and out the wharf during fishing season I hope your summer adventures bring you to one or all five of these beautiful beaches once it is safe to do so (for now, please stay home and follow Covid-19 guidelines so we can have the best summer). Happy Monday!

JUST IN: For the second year in a row Chestico Days in Port Hood has been cancelled. From Lynn Chisholm: For the second year running the organizing committee fo...r Chestico Days has made the decision to cancel the Chestico Days 2021 Summer Festival. Provincial health and restrictions of the past few weeks have informed our decision. As public health and safety issues around the COVID-19 pandemic ease, and with guidance from public health authorities we look forward to putting plans in place for the 2022 return of Chestico Days. See more

Lockdown won't get us down! Enjoy some tunes and happy Gaelic Awareness Month!!!

We are pretty lucky to live in God’s Country

JUST IN: Two COVID-19 related deaths and 153 new cases. CZ- 139 EZ- 10 NZ- 3... WZ- 1 See more

Family Skate, regularly held on Sundays from 4-5pm, will be suspended until January 17, 2021. Please spread the word and we will see you at the rink!

One of our satellite tags from a bluefin tuna caught off Port Hood, Nova Scotia aboard F/V Bay Queen IV was picked up on Rutherford Beach, Louisiana. These fish... make annual round-trip migrations to their warm-water spawning grounds...in this case the Gulf of Mexico...and return to productive foraging grounds late in the summer to fatten up and do it all over again! Thank you Bobby and Nelwyn Miller for returning this valuable data! https://www.kplctv.com//tag-bluefin-tuna-showed-travels-c/

The Port Hood NSLC is looking good!!!

Listen here now: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/SSCoMrhAkCqxsxgTA We are putting Celtic Power Hour to the side this week! Get in the holiday spirit with A Cape Breton Christmas at 6!!! The show will also be on 1015 The Hawk Tuesday at 6!

Free Family Skate Today! Sunday, December 20th, 4-5pm @ Al MacInnis Sportscentre.... *Helmets required, sign book in lobby upon entry. Sponsored by: Port Hood and Area Development Society

EQUIPMENT RENTAL NOTICE Recreation & Community Wellness Department From now until January 18th, 2021, the Recreation & Community Wellness Department Rental Equi...pment Program based out of the Municipal Building in Port Hood will be providing rentals by appointment only. During this time, individuals or groups seeking to rent snowshoes or cross-country skis and boots can do so by calling 902- 787-3508. All renters are asked to complete the rental equipment form and bring a piece of government-issued identification (health card, drivers license). Rental fees are $1.00 a day or $5.00 for the week. At this time, only cash is accepted. For more information, please contact the Recreation Department 902-787-3508.

The Celtic Power Power Video show starts at 6!

Wow, looks like we will actually get the Captain Gillis Bridge replaced!

Welcome to my Facebook Page! Stay tuned for updates and contests over the next couple days. - Coline MacEachern

Free Family Skate! Sunday, December 6th, 4-5pm @ Al MacInnis Sportscentre.... Great turnout last week! *Helmets required, sign book in lobby upon entry. Sponsored by: Port Hood and Area Development Society

Too cute! MacMaster Leahy Family - Please Please Snow

We are very excited to announce that Misty MacDonald has taken on the position as Executive Director at the Chamber! Misty has worked in a variety of businesse...s in the area for the past 25 years, and as a small business owner herself, she appreciates the valuable role the Strait Area Chamber plays in providing networking and educational opportunities, business advocacy, support and promotion for its members. To say that 2020 has been a year of challenges is an understatement! While some of our local businesses have survived and thrived during the pandemic, there are many others that will need extra support. Part of her focus in the coming months will be to gather input from our membership as to how we can help and where we need to focus our efforts in the coming years. She looks forward to meeting with Strait Area Chamber members and greater business community in the coming months, whether in person or socially distanced. If you have any questions or would like to chat, please reach out to the Chamber office by phone (902) 625-1588 or you can reach her directly by email to [email protected].

We're hiring! If interested, please send your resume in confidence to [email protected] We certainly appreciate all applications, however only those selected to continue in the hiring process will be contacted.

Shark bite TWICE in 80 feet of water!! SCARY!!!

What's up in your hood? Well, in Port Hood, Cape Breton today this is what's happening. Captain Hughie Francis MacDonald on the F/V Janet & The Boys just unlo...aded this 834 lbs highlands beauty. Congratulations and thank you Hughie and all of the Gulf NS fishermen for your continued business over the years. Another big day of landings across the Maritimes. #Highlands #BeautifulCapeBreton #PortHood See more

Hi all! Happy Wednesday! It’s Wendy MacIsaac here and I am going to add a fun video of Mac Morin and myself dancing in the Creignish Hall! We loved the way the ...shadows were coming in through the big windows overlooking the Northumberland Strait! It was also very nice to be dancing in that hall again where I learned my first steps from my mom, Geraldine MacIsaac, who taught step dancing there with Natalie MacMaster’s mom, Minnie! Mac’s mom, Mary, was also a great dancer. Good memories! #CapeBretonCeltic #celticcolours See more

We are heading into our final weekend of Training Camp and we are wrapping it up with a home and home exhibition series with the Cape Breton Jets !! Saturday we... are PORT HOOD BOUND as we are taking our squad to the Al MacInnis Sports Centre to take on the Jets! Puck drop in Port Hood is 6 pm! Sunday we are in Membertou for a 1 pm puck drop against the Jets! COVID 19 Protocols in place for both games !

Opening Day is here! In a few minutes Maria VanZutphen, RMT begins an exciting new venture. In just 4 weeks we transformed this space into a beautiful massage ...clinic for Maria to start her new career. The pride I feel today as I watch her do something she loves is immense. She has given it her all with school (finishing the top of her class), while holding down a part time job and raising her sweet Laina. I’m so impressed with this young woman and wish her all the best today and everyday . Welcome to Port Hood’s business community! Lotsa love, Mom. See more

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This is going to be SO MUCH FUN !!!

My cousins fiancé Brett Pierce is taking over The Hawk Facebook page on Friday at 7! Make sure you don’t miss it!!! Brett is so talented!!! #HawkHosts

WE ARE HIRING! See the details below INVERNESS COUNTY HOME SUPPORT SOCIETY JOB POSTING: Field Supervisor ... LOCATION: Port Hood CLOSING DATE: October 19, 2020 POSITION SCOPE: Inverness County Home Support Society (ICHSS) is a private not-for-profit incorporated Agency with a mission to provide excellence in the delivery of Home Support Services throughout the County of Inverness. ICHSS delivers services on behalf of the Nova Scotia Continuing Care Program. Inverness County Home Support Society is requesting applications for a Field Supervisor. The Field Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the delivery of services to clients which have been authorized by the Continuing Care Branch of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In carrying out the duties of this position, the Field Supervisor works in close collaboration with the Agency Director, RN Supervisors, Schedulers, CCAs, clients and caregivers and all other members of the Continuing Care Team. The Field Supervisor is responsible for all day-day changes relating to staff and client scheduling, ensuring all clients are scheduled according to their authorized service. He or she is responsible for effective and timely communication to staff and clients and their families reflecting on-going changes to meet both client and staff needs. The Field Supervisor completes in-home supervisions and performance evaluations for designated staff. He or she works collaboratively with RN Supervisors and Care Coordinators to address client issues and provides feedback concerning changes. The Field Supervisor plays a role to ensure contracted services are engaged in accordance with terms outlined in the care plan. Responsible for the duties associated with the maintaining accurate client and staff information in the scheduling software system. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must be innovative, well organized, self-motivated and a team player. You must have demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and have a strong attention to detail. You must also have strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with all members of the management team and staff as well as clients, caregivers, and other members of the Continuing Care Team. Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Continuing Care Program and experience in a similar role is an asset. Preference will be given to those with work experience in a supervisory role as well as related experience in the health care field. Please apply in writing, send your resume to: Inverness County Home Support Society Angie MacEachern, Agency Director P.O. Box 100 Port Hood, N.S. B0E 2W0 or Fax (902)-787-2626 or email: [email protected] Only candidates that meet the above requirements and are selected for an interview shall be notified

CHASE THE ACE The organizing committee for Port Hood’s Chase the Ace has decided to continue to postpone all sessions. We believe it would be socially irresponsible to encourage public gatherings at this time.... We will revisit this decision in January 2021.

Ryan- THIS PUMPKIN IS OVER 1000 POUNDS!!!! Todd Graham of Judique took home 2nd place at the Joe King Memorial Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In. The pumpkin weighed 1,091 pounds! You can go see this at the pumpkin patch in Judique!