Jacques Lapointe News Today

Many Alberta-based early-stage startups are continuing to find it difficult to land the funding needed to interest larger investors.

HALIFAX — In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels so good," says Vicky Levack, the new arrival.

HALIFAX - In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new...

HALIFAX - In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home.

The 44th annual Madawaska Acadian Festival will include the celebration of Mass on Monday, August 15, at 1 p.m. at Mizpah, a retreat center located at 129 Doucette Road in Grand Isle. All are welcome to attend.

In addition to offering Catholic Masses at 1 p.m. on the first Friday of every month through October, Mizpah, located on 126 Doucette Road in Grand Isle, has announced its late summer event schedule with something for everyone. Mizpah is a non-profit organization that is open to the general public, free of charge.

Nathaniel Hamlyn edged out Martine LeLevier by two minutes to win the 160-kilometre YQ100 race while three-time Yukon Quest winner Brent Sass has the lead in the YQ300 as of Monday afternoon.