The federal government is backing the Town of Westvile in a new initiative to support new business start-ups and revitalizing the downtown core. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says the town has come up with a creative idea; asking for federal support to build five kiosks...
Guysborough County District RCMP investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Lincolnville
Guysborough County District RCMP say a 28-year-old Boylston man is dead from a motorcycle crash in Lincolnville. RCMP, local firefighters and EHS personnel were called to the scene on Highway 16 near Lincolnville loop around 2:35 Thursday afternoon. Police officers...
Over 600 Graduates from Around the World Set to return to St. FX University for Homecoming
STFX Homecoming 2024 will have plenty of events on tap for visitors to the Antigonish campus this weekend. Homecoming, which runs October 4-6, will include an alumni association AGM, campus walking tour, class receptions and dinners, and Taps and taste featuring the...
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway Pleased with Senate Passage of Bill Amending Atlantic Accord that includes Rules for Managing Offshore Renewables
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway is welcoming the passage of a bill by the Senate that amends the Atlantic Accord. The upper chamber gave third reading to the bill on Tuesday. It is now awaiting royal assent, the final step in the process of the bill becoming law....
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Two Local Companies Submit Low Bids on Paving Work
A pair of local construction companies offered low bids on paving work in the province. S. W....
More than 11,000 students Enrolled at NSCC Programs Across the Province
Officials with the Nova Scotia Community College say 11,052 students were enrolled in certificate,...
Gasoline Price down just under One Cent a Litre, Diesel Rises Slightly in Weekly UARB Setting
A slight change in pump prices this week. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline and...
Westville Residents Hear Proposal to Renovate Former Highland Consolidated School into Affordable Housing Units
Westville council chambers were near capacity as residents attended a presentation on the...
Inverness MLA and Finance Minister Allan MacMaster says Latest Budget Projections show Spending and Deficit Forecast are Up
Last week, provincial finance minister and Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster provided an update on the provincial budget. MacMaster said expenses are up, which he said is largely due to healthcare, which he noted is important and something to which the government is...
Coady Institute’s Coffee with Coady at Homecoming Changing to a Friday Evening Event
The Coady Institute's Coffee with Coady event as part of St. FX University's Homecoming is changing this year. Traditionally, Coffee with Coady is held the Saturday morning of Homecoming where the Katherine Flemming International Development Award is presented. The...
Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Hosted Meet the Candidate Event for Mayor and Town Council Candidates Tuesday; County Council Candidates Up Next
The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Meet the Candidate event on Tuesday night, featuring candidates for the mayoral and council races for the Town of Antigonish. All of the 13 candidates introduced themselves and then answered a pre-submitted question,...
Antigonish Mayoral Debate to Be Held October 8th at St. FX University’s Mulroney Hall
St. Francis Xavier University’s Brian Mulroney Institute of Government and the StFX Students' Union are hosting a debate on October 8 for the Antigonish Town Council Mayoral candidates. The event will run from 7-9 p.m. at Mulroney Hall. Faculty, students, staff, and...
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Sports Roundup – October 5
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Men soccer team are still undefeated after winning 4-1 over...
Antigonish native Alex Grant Signs with Barys Astana of the KHL
Antigonish's Alex Grant inked a deal to play professional hockey in the KHL this season....
Rhyah Stewart of Antigonish named the Maritime Junior Hockey League’s Rookie of the Month
The Maritime Junior Hockey League today announced goaltender and Antigonish native Rhyah...