Antigonish Town Mayor Laurie Boucher provided an update on the town`s solar garden project. Following Monday`s regular meeting of council, Boucher was asked about the status of the solar garden, which she said began in 2019. She said they are hoping to have it up and...
Muncipality of the County of Antigonish sets dates for Public Consultation Sessions on an Electoral Boundary Review
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish has set dates for public consultation session on the electoral boundary review for the area. The county is seeking the public`s input on the two boundary scenarios. The first session is set for the county`s municipal...
Inverness MLA and Finance Minister Allan MacMaster says several measures in Federal Budget will Impact the Province
Inverness MLA and Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster commented on the recently released federal budget. On Tuesday afternoon, federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the over 400 page budget, which includes over $52.9 billion in new spending over...
Lighting along New Glasgow’s Pioneer Trail Underway
The Town of New Glasgow announced it is installing lighting along the Pioneer Trail to enhance safety and accessibility for all trail users. Beginning this morning, the Pioneer Trail will be temporarily closed to the public while the lighting is installed. This...
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New Glasgow Regional Police Seek Public’s Help After Car Strikes a Railway Crossing Light
New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a single motor vehicle collision on Tuesday night in...
RCMP Make Arrests from Home Invasion in Durham, Pictou County
Pictou County District RCMP have charged two men in connection with a home invasion that occurred...
Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher Disappointed with Province’s Decision on Consolidation
Antigonish Town Mayor Laurie Boucher shared a few final thoughts on the shelved bid for...
Pictou County Big Brothers-Big Sisters to Hold AGM on April 25th
Margie Grant-Walsh, executive director for Pictou County Big Brothers-Big Sisters, said the...
Province Recognizes School Staff and Administrators during Education Week
The province has recognized 70 outstanding educators, student support staff, and administrators in Nova Scotia as part of Education week. Educator awards for the Strait Regional Centre for Education went to Julie Chandler, Julie Ramey, Jyl Boyle, Jennifer Desmond,...
Budget Discussions Underway at the Town of Antigonish
Budget preparation is underway for the Town of Antigonish. Following last night's regular council meeting, Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher said council and staff held a workshop last week and staff has the green light to look at their priorities. Boucher said they are...
Analysis of College Street Bridge in Antigonish underway after Changes in Structure’s Elevation were Noticed over the Winter
Work continues on the College Street Bridge in Antigonish. On April 8, the town temporarily closed the bridge to vehicular traffic following a recommendation from EXP, an engineering firm hired to assist with assessing the bridge's condition as changes in the bridge's...
Voting in New Glagow Municipal Election this fall will be Electronic
This fall’s municipal election for the town of New Glasgow will be done electronically. Council officially passed a motion for ballots to be cast online or via telephone from October 6th to the 19th, using PINs that will be mailed to all residents beforehand. For...
Sports
Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs win Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League Title
The Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs are Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League Champions for the...
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...