The citizens group Let Antigonish Decide has announced it is discontinuing an appeal of a decision by Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Timothy Gabriel regarding the merger of Antigonish Town and County. Back in December, Justice Gabriel denied an application by the group to quash a resolution made by Antigonish…
A milestone for the annual Muscular Dystrophy "Fill the Boot Drive" in Antigonish Town and County. The drive is held each Easter Weekend, organized by the Antigonish and Area volunteer fire fighters, which includes seven fire departments. Launched in 2010, it is traditionally held on the Saturday of Easter Weekend , where…
There are some significant changes to the Antigonish Consolidation Act, currently before the Nova Scotia Legislature. As MLA’s sat as a Committee of the Whole House Monday to review the legislation, Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr moved a number of amendments to the bill. Lohr says the most common…
Residents of Antigonish Town and County have opened their wallets again this year in support of the Knights of Columbus Christmas Toy Drive Plus. One of the organizers of the drive, Clarence DeYoung says as expected, demand for their service was higher this year. DeYoung says area residents responded to…
A group that assists Antigonish Town and County residents on low income struggling to heat their homes has launched their annual fundraising campaign. The Chair of the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund Mike MacDonald says it has sent out Christmas cards with a flyer to about 300 donors. MacDonald says last year, close…
The Arts Health Antigonish production, "New in Town", which played to local audiences this summer returns tonight (Wednesday) as a radio play. The production, created by Laura Teasdale and Justin Gregg, featured the stories of a group of new Canadians to Antigonish Town and County. The show was supported by…
A feature film that included scenes of Antigonish Town and County is now the inspiration of a new novel. Shelley Thompson, who wrote the screenplay and directed the film "Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor", has now written a novel called "Roar". Like the film, Thompson's novel tells the story…
The Antigonish Remembrance Day Ceremony is set for at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11 at the Cenotaph Monument at Columbus Field. Prior to the ceremony, the veteran's march will begin at 10:30 at the East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre, home of Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59,…
The residential-resource and commercial tax rates for the Town of Antigonish are staying the same as last year. Antigonish Town Council approved its tax rates and budget during a special meeting last night following an audit committee meeting. The residential-resource tax rate is $1.11 per $100 of assessment and the…