STFX University has named Dr. Mila Mulroney as its 11th chancellor. Dr. Mulroney is a StFX honorary degree recipient and a highly respected Canadian philanthropist. Over the past 50 years, she said she spent a lot of time on campus, adding she is humbled to be named...
Repairs to the College Street Bridge in Antigonish Underway
Work on the College Street Bridge continues. During it's regular council meeting last night, Antigonish Town Council received an update on the repairs taking place at the bridge. Following the meeting, Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher said one of the issues in getting...
Antigonish Town Council Discuss Smell Coming from the Municipal Unit’s Sewer Treatment Plant
The Mayor for the Town of Antigonish said staff is doing what it can to deal with the smell coming from the municipality's sewer treatment plant. After much discussion surrounding the issue of the smell and what can be done about it at last night's regular meeting of...
Old Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village Paused this Year, Will Return in 2025
The Sherbrooke Village Old Fashioned Christmas Association announced the event will not take place this year. Wendy Shelly, chair of the SVOFCA, said the organizers made the difficult decision to take a pause on the event, noting the association experienced...
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Federal Government Provides Funding to Boost Food Security
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says it's important for the federal government to do what it can to...
New Glasgow Town Council Approves Recommendation to Stop Adding Fluoride to the Town’s Drinking Water
New Glasgow will no longer be adding fluoride to its drinking water. Council voted to approve the...
Local Company Submits Low Bid for Work In New Glasgow
S.W. Weeks submitted the low bid on partial phase 3 & phase 4 of Sewer Separation in south End...
New Glasgow Planning Public Hearing in October on Several Proposed Developments
There will be a public hearing in October concerning several developments within the town of New...
New Glasgow Town Council Gives First Reading to a Proposed Minimum Standards Bylaw for local Properties
New Glasgow town council passed first reading of a proposed Minimum Standards Bylaw. The bylaw will “establish standards for the maintenance and sightliness of property”, which will be the responsibility of the property owner. Those interested in learning the...
New Regional Police Chief in New Glasgow Ryan Leil Sworn In
The monthly meeting of New Glasgow town council began with the swearing in of the new Regional Police chief. Ryan Leil has been with the force since 2004, and has served as Deputy Chief since May of 2020. He replaces Stephen Chisholm in the position. Town council also...
Two Actors with Connections to Antigonish Area Capture Awards at the Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax
Two performers with ties to the Antigonish area have picked up major acting awards at the Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax. Mary-Colin Chisholm is the recipient of the Joan Orenstein for Award Outstanding Female Peformance for the film "The Kitchen...
SPCA to Host an Unleashing of New Facility in Stellarton
The Nova Scotia SPCA is hosting an unleashing at its new facility in Stellarton this week. The North Nova SPCA is located in the Sharon and Elmer MacKay Building. The $2.5 million facility will house a shelter, Tartan Tails veterinary hospital, an SPCA thrift store,...
Sports
X-Women Rugby’s Emily Dodge and X-Men Soccer’s Luke Green named St. FX Athletes of the Week
X-Women Rugby centre Emily Dodge is the STFX Female Athlete of the Week. Dodge, a third...
Dr. JH Gillis Regional High School Girls Vollebay, hosts Tip Off Tournament and Fundraiser Tournament over the Weekend
It was a big weekend of volleyball at Dr. JH Gillis Regional High school for the Varsity...
Sports Roundup – September 15
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Men football team picked up their first win, dominating in a...