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...
Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone seeks Public Input on its Services
Nova Scotia Health's Eastern Zone is looking for input from area residents on their experiences with the health care system as a patient, family member or caregiver. They are looking for advice and feedback from the public on projects and services offered. Among the...
Search for Missing 73-year-old New Glasgow Area Woman Suspended
The search to find a missing 73-year-old New Glasgow area woman has been suspended. New Glasgow Regional Police say efforts to locate Adair Townsend were called off Saturday evening, but may be reactivated if any new information is received. Townsend was last seen on...
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Discussions Underway to Establish the Nova Scotia Guard; Volunteers that can assist During and After and Emergency in the Province
Discussions have begun in the province to establish the Nova Scotia Guard; volunteers with...
RCMP and EHS Respond to Single Vehicle Crashes in Pictou and Antigonish Counties
The RCMP is investigating two single vehicle crashes in Pictou and Antigonish Counties Saturday...
Pictou East MLA and Premier Tim Houston announces funding for Wastewater Upgrades in Pictou County
The province today announced more wastewater upgrades in Pictou County to support growth in the...
Two Sections of the 105 Highway in Inverness County to be Paved
Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster announced paving is set for two sections of Highway 105 between...
Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Plans for a Number of Events in the Coming Months
The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce is headed for a busy spring and summer. Antigonish Chamber of Commerce executive director Lauren Kaiser said they are looking ahead to their annual president's dinner on May 16, which will feature Central Nova MP Sean Fraser as the...
Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise in Weekly UARB Setting
You will be paying more at the pump. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas jumped by 3.1 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded is now $1.76.4 in the eastern mainland and $1.77.2 on...
Winners Announced for the Strait Regional Science Fair
The Strait Regional Centre for Education handed out awards for the Strait Regional Science fair this week. Grand Prize Best in Fair went to Elise Munro, a Grade 10 student at Dalbrae Academy for her project titled Lyme Time: A Novel Way to Detect Lyme Disease. Second...
Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron sees a Busy Construction Season in 2024
Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron said it will be a busy construction season in the county. McCarron says some are a continuation of projects that began last year. McCarron even though the county was working on the consolidation issue, he noted they didn't take...
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...