Author Julie Ditchburn Patton is publishing her first novel after years of effort. Studies show that grit is a hallmark of success, often outweighing aptitude and talent.

A version of this post originally appeared on April 21, 2025, in Eater and Punch’s newsletter Pre Shift, a biweekly ...

Considered one of the more colourful political personalities, the longtime Strait area municipal and provincial politician died Wednesday morning at the age of 88 A Cape Breton man who threatened a ...