The Aberdeen Hospital's emergency department is now home to a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System, equipment used to deliver continuous chest compressions during CPR, thanks to funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation. The foundation announced the purchase earlier...
Cape Breton Canso MP Mike Kelloway comments on the federal budget
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway says there are a number of measures in the federal budget that will have an impact to constituents in his riding. Kelloway says a major plank in the federal government's financial blueprint was housing; building more dwellings...
Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher Hopes to Have Town’s Solar Garden Project Operational in the Fall
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...
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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...
Lighting along New Glasgow’s Pioneer Trail Underway
The Town of New Glasgow announced it is installing lighting along the Pioneer Trail to enhance...
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 consolidation. Earlier this month, the province announced legislation to consolidate the Town and County of Antigonish would not proceed to third and final reading. Municipal...
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 organization is hosting a virtual Annual General Meeting on April 25 at noon. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada president and CEO Jill Zelmanovits will serve as guest...
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...
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Sports Roundup – April 20
LOCAL SPORTS Pictou County Pride and Queer Hockey Nova Scotia are teaming up to host a...
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...