Budget discussions are underway for the Town of Antigonish. Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher said directors and staff met over the last little while to discuss the projects they want to start this year and what will be included in both the operating and capital budgets...
Antigonish to Sign a MOU with Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance
Antigonish Town Council voted in favour of signing a memorandum of understanding with the Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance during last night`s regular monthly meeting. Following the meeting, Antigonish Town Mayor Laurie Boucher said as a combined voice,...
New Glasgow Audited Financial Statements show Town Ended Last Fiscal Year in the Black
The town of New Glasgow continues to be in fine financial health. Council was presented with the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, showing a consolidated surplus of just over $1.25 million dollars. Council also formally approved...
Town of Pictou Adds $4 million into Capital Budget
The town of Pictou is putting another 4 million dollars into their capital budget. At the monthly meeting of council, Mayor Jim Ryan said that while this year’s capital budget has already been passed, word came from the province that they are willing to fund two...
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Antigonish Snow Removal Budget is Over Budget
After some severe storms in February, the Town of Antigonish`s snow removal budget is over budget....
New Glasgow Town Council Discusses Community’s Response to the Early February Snowstorm
There was much discussion among New Glasgow councilors as they prepared to accept a report written...
Town of Pictou Sells Land for Housing
The town of Pictou has sold a piece of land for housing. At last night’s monthly meeting, CAO Kyle...
RCMP Arrest Three People after Receiving ATV Complaints in Antigonish Over the Weekend
Antigonish County District RCMP arrested three people following numerous ATV complaints in...
Suspect Wanted in Connection with a New Glasgow Home Invasion Arrested
New Glasgow Regional Police say a suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion that occurred last Thursday has been arrested. Police say 19-year-old William Michael Gilmore, also known as Liam Gilmore, who was wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant, was arrested without...
Inverness County Centre for the Arts receives feedback on its Community Planning Survey
The Inverness County Centre for the Arts heard back on a community planning survey. Back in February, the ICCA launched a survey looking for the public's feedback on what the centre does well, what it could do better, and things it doesn't do but should. They received...
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway pleased with Agreement Reached by Town and County of Antigonish with the Federal Government on Housing
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway says a housing announcement made by the federal government recently for Antigonish Town and County is significant. Kelloway was at the announcement where Housing Minister and Central Nova MP Sean Fraser indicated Ottawa has reached...
NSCC and Atlantic Academic Union Reach Tentative Agreement
A strike by more than 1,000 faculty and professional support workers at the Nova Scotia Community College has been averted. The workers were set to hit the picket lines this morning after filing the required 48-hours notice to the provincial Minister of Labour late...
Sports
X-Women Hockey’s Maggy Burbidge Named St. FX Female Athlete of the Week
X-Women Hockey forward Maggy Burbidge is the STFX Female Athlete of the Week. Burbidge,...
Antigonish Stoirm Volleyball hosts 1st Annual Joe Duggan Invitational Tournament
This past weekend the Antigonish Stoirm Volleyball club hosted the 1st Annual Joe Duggan...
Sports Roundup – March 17
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Women lost 3-1 to the host Saskatchewan Huskies in the...