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Antigonish Student Entrepreneur Uses Solar Energy to Power her Ice Cream Business

Jul 12, 2021 | Local News

It could be a first in Canada.  A new seasonal student-run business in Antigonish, Happy Cones,

Student entrepreneur Nicky Nicholson at her business Happy Cones. (contributed photo)

is now open. The trailer, located in the Antigonish Market Square parking lot is completely solar powered.  Happy Cones will also be at various spots throughout the summer

Entrepreneur Nicky Nicholson, a student at Dr. JH Gillis Regional High School says it is designed to promote the incredible benefits of solar energy to the town, community and province.  Nicholson says the idea for the business was created through the St. FX Innovation and Enterprise Centre.
She says the centre helped her with such issues as getting the business started, creating a name and other details.
989XFM is a media sponsor for Happy Cones


Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year