The County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation has a new Chief Executive Officer. Frank Nelson has been appointed to the role, succeeding Stephen Doiron who has served as the inaugural CEO since September, 2022. Nelson, a resident of South Lake Ainslie, has 30...
A local charity that assists Antigonish Town and County residents on low income struggling to heat their homes in winter has launched its annual fund-raising campaign. The Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund traditionally launches their appeal during the lead-up to...
With the holidays on the way, Shelly Manning, media relations officer for Pictou County Food Bank East, thanked the community for their generosity. Manning said they help between 1,550 and 1,600 households annually. In December, they offer a Christmas hamper with the...
The Nova Scotia government announced a new program allowing folks to access farmland to begin or grow their business. Guysborough Tracadie MLA and Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow made the announcement last Thursday at at the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture’s...
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St FX W-Women 7th Player
St. FX X-Men hockey are drafting a 7th Player for their line-up!
St. FX University conferred nearly 300 degrees and diplomas at Fall Convocation Saturday. School...
As Christmas approaches a number of local communities have special activities planned for this...
RCMP announced the arrest of Jason Sterling Carpenter, who was wanted on a province-wide warrant....
The New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a 37-year-old male...
Most motorists will be paying less at the pump today. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas fell by 2.9 cents a litre. The price of a litre of regular self-serve unleaded ranges from $1.37.2 to $1.39.5 in the eastern...
It was a very exciting day for graduating students at St. FX University. At a special ceremony Wednesday, members of the Class of 2026 received their coveted class ring, also known as the X-Ring. More than 1,000 senior students received their ring at the ceremony. The...
A group of firefighting departments in Pictou County are hosting their third annual Firefighters for the Food Bank holiday food drive, with the collected donations going to the Pictou West and River John food banks. Glen Joudrie, a lieutenant with the Caribou Fire...
The Naomi Society is running a Give Hope, Give Home holiday fundraiser. Patrick McKenna, second stage housing coordinator for the society, said people can donate money and receive a hand crafted ornament or a mug, depending on their level of donation. The proceeds...
LOCAL SPORTS Junior B: The Pictou County Scotians doubled the Antigonish Bulldogs 4-2 at...
There's one St. FX varsity team in the U Sports Top 10 list. X-Women Hockey, with a...
X-Women Basketball forward Shannon Neita is co-winner of the STFX Female Athlete of the...
