St. FX President Dr. Andy Hakin says it has been a busy year for the university. The academic year for full-time students officially came to a close with Spring Convocation last weekend. Hakin says the school is coming to the end of the renovation of the Saputo...
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser Encouraged with Findings on Federal Report on Greenhouse Gases
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser said the findings in a recent federal greenhouse gas emissions report are positive news. On May 2, the federal government released Canada's 2024 national Inventory report, which tracks and reports on the country`s greenhouse gas emissions,...
Province Provides Support to Several Local Climate-Change Projects
The province's Environment Minister, Tim Halman has announced support for 12-climate-change projects at the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference in Baddeck. Halman says local leadership and action is the best defence to ensure communities are prepared...
Gasoline and Diesel Prices Fall in Weekly UARB Setting
Filling up will cost you less today. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas fell by 4.7 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded is now $1.80.5 in the eastern mainland and $1.81.3 on...
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Charges Laid after Car Crashes into Waycobah RCMP Detachment
Inverness County District RCMP charged a woman following a collision into an RCMP Detachment. At...
RCMP investigate a pair of fatal collisions on Highway 104 in Antigonish County
Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a pair of fatal collisions from Thursday morning....
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...
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...
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...
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 Living Coordinator for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, called the celebration a partnership between the Doctors Nova Scotia Healthy Tomorrow Foundation, St....
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.. This year marks the 30th edition of the event, which is the largest fundraiser for the St. Martha's Auxiliary. The money raised this year will go towards the...
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 by-election. To use a write in ballot, you must first apply to Elections Nova Scotia. Once it's approved, you will receive a write-in ballot kit. The deadline to apply for a...
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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...