Accessibility upgrades and a new sidewalk are coming to Richmond County thanks in part to provincial funding. A release from the province states the sidewalk project in Arichat will make it easier for people to access the municipal administration building, as well as...
Husband and Wife team receive honorary degress from STFX
Over the weekend, STFX University conferred honorary degrees to Christine Schwarzman and Stephen A. Schwarzman. Christine began her career in media before receiving her law degree, after which she specialized in intellectual-property asset management. The founder...
STFX university recognizes one of its own with honorary degree
During convocation ceremonies on Sunday, STFX University bestowed an honorary degree to Antigonish resident J. Thomas Langley. Langley graduated from StFX in 1961 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and joined the StFX Business Office in 1963. Four years later, he was...
Dr. Sister Dorothy Moore receives honorary degree from STFX University
During its morning convocation ceremony on Sunday morning, STFX university conferred an honorary degree to Dr. Sister Dorothy Moore, from Membertou, Nova Scotia. In 1954, she entered the Sisters of St. Martha and made her final vows in 1956. Since then, Moore has been...
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Students receive recognitions during STFX convocation
STFX University hosted its spring convocations for the over 1,000 graduates this year, with a...
STFX instructors and professors received distinctions during Sunday’s convocation ceremonies
Four STFX instructors and professors received distinctions during the convocation ceremonies...
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser Legislation Moving Forward on getting Some Budget Items Going
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser said a recent piece of legislation is empowering certain budget items...
The Ships of 1801 Society Summer Concert will be Home from the Boston States
The Ships of 1801 Society is presenting Home From the Boston States as its annual summer concert...
Antigonish County District RCMP investigation Fatal Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 7
Antigonish County District RCMP say one person is dead and six people are injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 7 on Sunday afternoon. Police say officers, firefighters and EHS were called to the scene around 3:10 pm Sunday near the 400 block of Highway 7 in the...
St. FX Psychology Professor and Department Chair Dr. Erin Austen named a recipient of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship
St. FX psychology professor and department chair Dr. Erin Austen has received a national award. Austen has been named recipient of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship. It is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at...
Election in the Municipality of Pictou County this Fall will be Electronic
The municipal election for Pictou County will be done electronically. Last night, county council set the time to cast votes from Midnight October 6 until 7 pm October 19. Residents will be able to vote either by phone or online. Those who require assistance casting...
Voter Information Cards for Pictou West By-Election Being Mailed to Registered Voters this Week
If you live in the provincial riding of Pictou West, you will receive a Voter Information Card in the mail this week. It will give you an update on the upcoming by-election on May 21st, including where and when to vote. Each registered voter will receive a VIC....
Sports
St. FX Graduate Gardiner MacDougall Coaches Team Canada to a World Title in the Under-Men’s Hockey Championship in Finland
St. FX University graduate Gardiner MacDougall capped off a perfect season as a hockey...
Sports Roundup – May 5
David Pastrnak scored 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple...
Sports Roundup – May 4
Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period and Adin Hill stopped 23...