The provincial government yesterday announced a $120,000 grant for the only Gaelic immersion school in Nova Scotia. Inverness MLA and Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage minister Allan MacMaster stated Gaelic is more than just a heritage language of Nova...
Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Planning Business Awards Gala October 23
The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business Awards Gala on October 23. Awards to be presented this year include the Ian Spencer Award for Excellence in Business, presented by CBDC-NOBL; the Emerging Business Award; the Young Entrepreneur Award,...
Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron Looks Back on his Municipal Career as he Prepares to Leave Office
Outgoing Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron reflected on his 30 years as a member of municipal council following his final meeting as warden on Tuesday night. He said there were plenty of highlights over that time, including the tremendous growth in the area....
Antigonish County Council to Contact Provincial Justice Minister and Local MLA’s following a Rash of Crime in the Municipality
Following a rash of crime in the area, Antigonish County Council voted to send a letter to provincial Justice Minister Barbara Adams, as well as local MLAs Michelle Thompson and Greg Morrow, to discuss the situation. Following Tuesday's regular meeting of council,...
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RCMP Report a quieter Homecoming Weekend This Year
Homecoming 2024 was a bit quieter this time around. Speaking about Homecoming Weekend, Antigonish...
Three Antigonish Youths Arrested by RCMP following Threat Complaints over the Weekend
Antigonish County District RCMP arrested three youths following threat complaints. On Friday...
Laurie Boucher Reflects on Her Eight Years as Mayor as She Prepares to Leave Municipal Politics
Outgoing Antigonish Town Mayor Laurie Boucher commented on her tenure as mayor for the...
Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher Hopes Ongoing Work at the Sewage Treatment Facility Will Help Reduce the Odor
Following Monday`s regular meeting of council, Antigonish Town Mayor Laurie Boucher commented on...
Work Continues on Repairing the College Street Bridge in Antigonish
During Monday's regular meeting, Antigonish Town Council received an update on the work underway at the College Street Bridge. Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher said cement pours were done to help stabilize the bridge, and work is now being done on stabilizing the deck....
Antigonish Mayoral Debate Set for Tonight at St. FX Univeristy’s Mulroney Hall
St. Francis Xavier University’s Brian Mulroney Institute of Government and the StFX Students' Union are hosting a debate this evening for the candidates running for the position of Mayor in the Town of Antigonish. Lynda Harling Stalker, director of the Brian Mulroney...
Pictou County Councillors Recognized for Long Terms of Service
With Pictou County council holding their last regular meeting before the municipal election, several councilors were recognized for their long terms of service. Warden Robert Parker and councilors Deborah Wadden & Andy Thompson were given 15-year certificates,...
Pictou County Council Awards Snow Clearing Tenders
Pictou County council has awarded tenders for snow clearing. Council followed the recommendations given by the Department of Public Works. The contracts are for two years, with an option to renew for a third year in 2026/27.
Sports
Parks Canada Designates the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes as an Event of National Historical Significance
Parks Canada has designated the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes as an event of...
X-Men Soccer and X-Women Rugby in USports Top 10 Rankings
A pair of STFX Sports teams find themselves ranked in the top 10 in the nation this...
Soccer’s Caitlyn Crichton and Logan Rieck named St. FX Athletes of the Week
Both the St. FX Male and Female Athletes of the Week are soccer midfielders. The Female...