New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a single motor vehicle collision on Tuesday night in New Glasgow. At approximately 8:00 p.m that evening, New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on North Provost Street and St...
RCMP Make Arrests from Home Invasion in Durham, Pictou County
Pictou County District RCMP have charged two men in connection with a home invasion that occurred in Durham last week. Police say last Tuesday, April 9th, officers were alerted of a home invasion on West River Drive. Investigators learned that two men had forced their...
Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher Disappointed with Province’s Decision on Consolidation
Antigonish Town Mayor Laurie Boucher shared a few final thoughts on the shelved bid for consolidation. Earlier this month, the province announced legislation to consolidate the Town and County of Antigonish would not proceed to third and final reading. Municipal...
Pictou County Big Brothers-Big Sisters to Hold AGM on April 25th
Margie Grant-Walsh, executive director for Pictou County Big Brothers-Big Sisters, said the organization is hosting a virtual Annual General Meeting on April 25 at noon. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada president and CEO Jill Zelmanovits will serve as guest...
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Province Recognizes School Staff and Administrators during Education Week
The province has recognized 70 outstanding educators, student support staff, and administrators in...
Budget Discussions Underway at the Town of Antigonish
Budget preparation is underway for the Town of Antigonish. Following last night's regular council...
Analysis of College Street Bridge in Antigonish underway after Changes in Structure’s Elevation were Noticed over the Winter
Work continues on the College Street Bridge in Antigonish. On April 8, the town temporarily closed...
Voting in New Glagow Municipal Election this fall will be Electronic
This fall’s municipal election for the town of New Glasgow will be done electronically. Council...
Antigonish Begins Search for a new Chief Administrative Officer
During last night's regular meeting of council, members voted to advertise for a full time CAO to replace former CAO Jeff Lawrence, who left the role at the end of January. In January, the town hired Marvin MacDonald, who worked with Municipal Affairs for 20 years and...
Town of New Glasgow to Present Volunteer Awards Later this Week
A number of New Glasgow citizens will receive Volunteer Awards later this week, as Council announced the winners during their regular monthly meeting. Crystal States will receive the Social Justice Award, Eric Simms will be getting the Carleton Munroe Music &...
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre captures Two Theatre Nova Scotia Robert Merritt Awards
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre picked up a couple of awards at a gala in Halifax Monday Night. Theatre Nova Scotia handed out its annual Robert Merritt Awards, recognizing excellence in professional theatre in Nova Scotia. "The New Candian Curling Club" which...
Nova Scotia Government to fund a New Coastal Protection Co-ordinator as Province Works with Municipalities to Protect Coastlines
The provincial government has announced funding for a new coastal protection co-ordinator to serve as a critical link between the Province and municipalities as they work together to protect Nova Scotia’s coastline. The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities will...
Sports
Antigonish Stoirm 13U and 14U Teams Perform Well at Provincials
Antigonish Stoirm's 13U and 14U squads had strong showings this past weekend at the...
Sports Roundup – April 14
The visiting Vancouver Canucks got goals from Sam Lafferty, Pius Suter and Dakota...
Sports Roundup – April 13
LOCAL SPORTS NS Junior: The Antigonish Bulldogs are one win away from hoisting the...