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Provincial Government supports projects for Winter Trails and Cultural Programming

The provincial government has announced $25,721 in community investments in Antigonish County to support winter trail systems and improvements to cultural programming. The investments include the Antigonish Sno-Dogs Snowmobile Association in Arisaig for a new snow groomer, ensuring safer and more accessible winter trails, and the Festival Antigonish Society to install handrails and audio equipment.  The two organizations are receiving $12,860 ea…Read Article

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358, Antigonish, Lorne Teasdale, Antigonish Education Centre, Dr J.H. Gillis Regional High School, St Andrew Junior School travelling 15 minutes late this morning due to road construction

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Ground-Breaking Ceremony Held for New RK MacDonald Nursing Home

A ceremony was held Tuesday morning to officially mark  the start of construction on a new complex that will replace the RK MacDonald Nursing home in Antigonish. RK MacDonald Nursing Home CEO Terry MacIntyre, speaking at the ground breaking ceremony There was a ground-breaking at what will be the new home of the nursing home, a 13 acre lot on Church Street Extension .  The facility is set to open in early 2028.  The nursing home’s CEO, Terry M…See the Story

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Antigonish County Council to Meeting with Justice Official on Friday to discuss an Increase in Local Crime

On Friday, an executive director with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is set to meet with members of council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish following a request made earlier this year. Municipality of the County of Antigonish Warden Nicholas MacInnis said back in January council recommended to staff to reach out to the Department of Justice to arrange a meeting with the minister, after councillors and staff expressed conce…Crime · AntigonishRead Article

Antigonish County Warden Nicholas MacInnis Reflects on his Term So Far

After about seven months as Warden for the County of Antigonish, Nicholas MacInnis reflected on the early days on the job. MacInnis said the time has flown by so far, noting he’s learned a lot and while there are certainly challenges, he feels council is well-equipped to address them all. He said it took about two months for everyone to get their feet under them, adding the biggest thing for him was getting used to the rules of order and procedu…Antigonish · AntigonishRead Article

Chair of the Board of Directors of the RK MacDonald Nursing Home says Construction of a new Nursing Home is the Result of the Efforts of Many

It marks the beginning of construction of a new RK MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish. A number of dignitaries were on hand for a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday at the site where the new facility will be built, on a 13-acre lot on the Church Street Extension. The chair of the RK MacDonald Nursing Home Board of Directors, Camilla Benoit (right) with Congregation Leader of the Sisters of St. Martha, Sister Brendalee Boisvert. The chair of …Antigonish · AntigonishRead Article

Donnie Grant Steps Down as Head Coach of the Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs

The Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs has announced the resignation of head coach Donnie Grant. A release from the team states Grant was an integral part of the Junior B Bulldog hockey program over the past six years, bringing passion, leadership, and commitment to the team. With Grant behind the bench, the Bulldogs earned earning three provincial titles, four Don Johnson Cup appearances, and three Atlantic titles. Beyond the wins, the release states…Antigonish · AntigonishRead Article

St. Francis Xavier University - Outstanding success: Seven StFX chemistry students win awards, largest contingent ever attend Science Atlantic ChemCon

StFX's Department of Chemistry sent its largest ever contingent to Science Atlantic ChemCon, the largest regional gathering for the discipline, held this year at UPEI, and came away from the event. . .Antigonish · AntigonishRead Article

St. Francis Xavier University - StFX faculty awarded Research NS funding for work to help prevent bullying; strengthen community-based mental health care in rural Nova Scotia

Research work by StFX faculty to help with bullying prevention and to strengthen community-based mental health care in rural Nova Scotia has received significant funding from the Nova Scotia Office of. . .Mental Health · AntigonishRead Article

St. Francis Xavier University - StFX's Cheyenne Toms earns spot in Pathy Foundation Fellowship Cohort; recognized for commitment to community-driven change

Cheyenne Toms, a 2025 StFX graduate, has been recognized for her leadership potential, community engagement, and innovative thinking, earning a Pathy Foundation Fellowship for 2025-2026.Cheyenne. . .Antigonish · AntigonishRead Article

Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the New RK MacDonald Nursing Home to be held Tuesday

It’s a sign that work on replacing the RK MacDonald Nursing home in Antigonish has begun. A ground-breaking ceremony will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 for the new RK MacDonald Nursing Home, on a 13 acre lot on Church Street Extension . The facility is set to open in early 2028. Rendering of new RK MacDonald Nursing Home Court Yard It will feature 144 resident rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom. The current building on Pleasant Stre…Antigonish · AntigonishRead Article

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