Pictou County councillor Mary Wooldridge-Elliott has been nominated as the Liberal candidate for the upcoming by-election in Pictou West. A release from the Liberal party states Wooldridge-Elliott is dedicated to the community and the families who live in Pictou-West....
Spring Lobster Fishing Opening in Portions of the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
There are some changes to the opening of the Lobster fishing seasons along the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, which includes areas along Pictou, Antigonish and Inverness Counties. Lobster Fishing Areas 26A-1 and 26A-3 which covers much of the Northumberland Strait off...
Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Patrick C. Hanley Community Builder Award
The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Patrick C. Hanley Community Builder award. Hanley began his career in 1957 at the CIBC in Antigonish, dedicating himself to both managing finances of Antigonish, and caring for the community. As an...
New Voters Encouraged to Register for upcoming Pictou West By-Election
Eligible voters in the electoral district of Pictou West who are not already on the list of electors are encouraged to register to vote in the by-election to be held Tuesday, May 21, 2024. New voters include young adults 18 years of age or older, new Canadian...
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Melinda MacKenzie will be the NDP Candidate in Pictou West By-Election
Nova Scotia New Democrats will gather to launch the Pictou West by-election campaign of Melinda...
Gasoline Rises, Diesel Falls in Latest UARB Setting
The prices for gasoline and diesel are headed in opposite directions. The Utility and Review Board...
Province Recruits 30 New Paramedics from Australia
Nova Scotia will welcome 30 new paramedics in 2024-25 following the province’s first in-person...
Boylston Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
The RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested a Boylston man for child pornography...
Committee of the Whole for Municipality of the County Makes Recommendations to Council on Electoral Boundary Review and Voting for Next Municipal Election
Committee of the whole for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish made a couple of recommendations for council concerning an electoral boundary review and the voting method in the upcoming municipal election. Antigonish County Warden McCarron said council...
Eastern Counties Regional Library and District of St. Mary’s sign a Memorandum of Understanding
The District of St. Mary's and Eastern Counties Regional Library signed a memorandum of understanding as a way of working together more effectively. Laura Emery, CEO of the ECRL, said the agreement lays out shared responsibilities, means for regular innovation, good...
Arts Health Antigonish Receives $25,000 grant to Investigate Child Care Options
Arts Health Antigonish has received a $25,000 grant to investigate options for bringing more accessible and reliable child care to the area. Nova Scotia Health Minister and Antigonish MLA Michelle Thompson says the funding is coming from the Province's Office of...
John Allan Cameron, Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald and Musician and Arts Advocate Joella Foulds to be Inducted to the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
The Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 inductees. They include Inverness County native John Allan Cameron, Victoria County Fiddler Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald and musician, journalist and arts advocate Joella Foulds. The Induction...
Sports
Antigonish Bulldogs 1-and-1 at Don Johnson Cup, Northern Subway Selects finish Esso Cup with a 2-and-3 Record.
The Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs is now 1-and-1 at the Don Johnson Memorial Cup in Mount...
Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs Win Opening Game at Don Johnson Cup, Northern Subway Selects are now 2-and-2 at Esso Cup
An explosive start for the Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs at the Don Johnson Memorial Cup...
Northern Subway Selects 2-and-1 at Esso Cup
The Northern Subway Selects are now 2-and-1 at the Esso Cup, the national U18 women's...