Antigonish County District RMP is investigating a pair of fatal collisions from this morning. This morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 104, near...
Antigonish native and Mount Allison University Chemistry and Biochemistry professor Dr. Tyson MacCormack Receives Major Award at the Post-Secondary Institution
Antigonish native and Mount Allison University Chemistry and Biochemistry professor Dr. Tyson MacCormack has been named recipient of a prestigious award by the post-secondary institution. MacCormack has been awarded the university's Paul Paré Medal of Excellence. It...
Province provides funding to Antigonish County Groups to upgrade and expand Trails
Back in March, the provincial government launched the Nova Scotia Trail Expansion program to fund new trails with the goal of increasing outdoor recreation and physical activity. From the program, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish received $97,279 for the...
Federal Dental Care Plan Expands
Cape Breton Canso MP Mike Kelloway said the federal Dental Care Plan is expanding. Applications opened for seniors aged 65-69 earlier this month, with applications opening earlier this year for older seniors. The plan will begin accepting applications for children...
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Make Your Move Day in Antigonish to be held Thursday
The second annual Make Your Move Day in Antigonish is set for Thursday. Meaghan MacNeil, Active...
Mayfest Returns for its 30th Edition on May 11th
The 2024 edition of Mayfest in Antigonish is set for Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.....
Voters In Pictou West By-Election can apply for a Write-In Ballot
Voters in Pictou West can now apply to use a write-in ballot for the May 21st provincial...
Nova Scotia Government provides Grants for Community Facilities and Trails in Richmond County
The Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage announced grants for...
Port Hawkesbury town officials seek Meeting with Provincial Public Works Department about Changes to Reeves Street
The town of Port Hawkesbury wants to set up a meeting with Department of Public Works officials about changes to Reeves Street. At last night’s regular monthly meeting of Port Hawkesbury Town Council, Town Councillor Jason Aucoin asked about the status of any meetings...
Province provides Rebate for Residents being Treated For Cancer with the cost of a Wig
The Nova Scotia Department of Health has announced residents being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss can now get help with the cost of a wig through a one-time rebate of $300. Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson noted there are individuals who...
RCMP Reports Officers are dealing with Mental Health Calls, More Traffic Offences and Drug Activity In Port Hawkesbury
The RCMP is still dealing with mental health calls, drug activity, and more traffic offences in Port Hawkesbury. Staff Sargeant David Morin provided an update during the regular monthly meeting of Port Hawkesbury Town Council last night. Of the six positions in the...
Port Hawkesbury to Use Electronic and Phone Voting for Municipal Election this Fall
Voters in Port Hawkesbury will not use paper ballots to elect their next mayor and town council in October. During last night’s regular monthly meeting, Port Hawkesbury Town Council approved a recommendation from the committee-of-the-whole to use an electronic and...
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NASCAR Driver and Broadcast Personality Regan Smith Returns to Riverside International Speedway for IWK 250
Regan Smith will return to Riverside International Speedway to drive the Cat Car for...
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...