RCMP say a 27-year-old Shelburne man faces a number of driving-relating charges after a car failed to stop for police on multiple occasions. Police say shortly before 6:30 Friday evening, Colchester District RCMP attempted to stop a car travelling 173 kilometes an...
St. FX Political Scientist doesn’t Believe NDP Withdrawal from Supply and Confidence deal signals an Imminent Election
With the federal NDP pulling out of their supply and confidence deal with the Liberals, it raises the question of whether or not there will be a federal election prior to the fixed date of next year. STFX University Political Science professor Jim Bickerton says if...
Line-Up Announced for Antigonish Jazz Festival in November
Details have been announced for the 3rd annual Antigonish Jazz Festival. It will be held November 7th to 9th in various locations in the town. Festival Artistic Director Paul Tynan says the event will bring some of the most exciting and accessible jazz music to the...
Nova Scotia RCMP will issue an apology to African Nova Scotians on Saturday; Will be Live-Streamed Province-Wide including Two Local Communities
Nova Scotia RCMP are planning to issue an apology on Saturday to African Nova Scotians and all people of African descent for the historic use of street checks and other harmful interactions. The apology is set for 1 p.m. at the North Preston Community Centre. The...
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Sarah Armstrong to Seek a Seat on Antigonish Town Council in October’s Municipal Election
Community organizer Sarah Armstrong is running for Antigonish Town Council. Armstrong is the...
Mary Farrell will not re-offer for Antigonish Town Council in October’s Municipal Election
Antigonish Town Councillor Mary Farrell has announced she will not be re-offering in next month's...
Work Begins on Repairing College Street Bridge in Antigonish
Antigonish Town officials say work is beginning on the College Street Bridge. In a post on its...
Heavy Rain Expected Saturday, Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement
We are in for a lot of rain this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather...
Gasoline and Diesel Prices Fall in Weekly UARB Setting
It's another week of prices falling at the pump. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gasoline plunged by 4.9 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self serve unleaded is now $1.57 in the eastern mainland...
One Person Injured in Single Vehicle Crash in Antigonish County
Antigonish County District RCMP say one person was taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision on Wednesday. Police say the crash occurred in the 11,000 block of Highway 4. RCMP, local firefighters and EHS personnel responded to the collison. The driver and...
Pictou County Chamber of Commerce Members Meet New Executive Director
The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet and greet at the Ignite Auditorium in New Glasgow yesterday for new chamber executive director Layla Rahmeh. Rahmeh, who started in the position on August 19, said there was an invitation to stakeholders, partners,...
New to the Crew Event in Pictou County Planned for September 11th
The next New to the Crew social event in Pictou County is set for September 11 at Mobility Health and Fitness. Nicole LeBlanc, project navigator for Healthy Pictou County, said Healthy Pictou County started the New to the Crew program to help provide a space for...
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Sports Roundup – September 8
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The Acadia Axemen picked up their first win of the football season...
Sports Roundup – September 7
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: It’s the home opener for the X-Men football team. Coming off their...
X-Men and X-Women Soccer Coach Graham Kennedy Hoping Both Teams can Return to to Nationals Again this Season
Both the STFX Men's and Women's soccer teams are 1-0 after their first games of the...