The Eastern Counties Regional Library has set up a self-serve Library Kiosk at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. The kiosk, which looks very much like a vending machine, allows library users to browse and borrow books whenever the Civic Centre is open. The kiosk is stocked with a variety of books to all ages and […]
Community Events
Dec 9: Medical Offices of Drs. Glenn Gallivan, Emma Chiasson, Andrew Dalziel and NP, Kathryn Boyd (noon)
4H Celebrates 100 years in 2022
2022 MARKS 100 YEARS OF 4-H CLUBS IN NOVA SCOTIA AND ANTIGONISH WAS ITs BIRTHPLACE. THE CORE VALUES OF 4H ARE, HEAD: MANAGING, THINKING—-HEART: RELATING, CARING—-HANDS: GIVING, WORKING—–AND HEALTH: BEING, LIVING. THE 4H PLEDGE IS: I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, MY HEALTH TO […]
One Person hurt in a Two Vehicle Crash in Inverness County
Inverness County District RCMP is investigating a motor vehicle collision on Highway 19 in Judique. On August 3, at approximately 4:05 p.m., police received notice of a motor vehicle collision. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene where it was determined a dump truck had been travelling south on Hwy. 19 when a dirt bike […]
Province announces funding for Cultural and Community Facilities
Nova Scotia invested $858,000 to improve 35 existing cultural and community spaces. The local projects include lighting upgrades for the Strait Area Evergreen Senior’s Club in Port Hawkesbury, electrical and kitchen upgrades for the St. Mary’s District Lions Club in Sherbrooke, furnace replacement and water upgrades for the Pictou United Church Hall, roof upgrades […]
Appointments now available to Book COVID-19 Vaccines for aged 50 and Older
If you are 50 and older, you can book appointments for the Pfizer or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, starting today. Community Clinics and many pharmacies have appointments for this age group. All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible. To book your appointment go online to www.novascotia.ca/vaccination […]
StFX Extension looking into housing
StFX University’s Extension department is partnering on a project looking into housing across the province. Build Together: Strengthening the Community Housing Sector in Nova Scotia launched last week. A partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre, the goal is to engage with housing organizations to consider whether or not the community housing sector can be […]
Mar 5: Late Bus: 225, Pictou County, Jim Gillis, Frank H Elementary and North Nova Education Centre is 50 minutes late this morning.
Feed Nova Scotia/ A guide to local Food Banks
Local food banks are used by thousands of Nova Scotians each year, 45,000 alone in 2019. Following is a list of food banks, in our local area, with open and donation day’s/times. Antigonish Community Food Bank, 166 College St. Open to clients Tuesday 9 – 11 am and Thursday 1 – 3 pm. They accept […]
Hockey’s MacLeod, Basketball’s Disanka named St. FX Athletes of the Week
The St. FX Athletes of the week come from the sports of hockey and basketball. The female athlete of the week is X-Women Hockey forward Lea MacLeod, a third year Business student from Dartmouth. MacLeod had a strong game in the team’s 4 by 4 scrimmage this past Friday. The male athlete of the week […]
