Photo by Drake Lowthers. 32-year-old Cassandra Desmond has been acquitted on six charges from a fight at Dooly’s in Antigonish, two years ago.

ANTIGONISH: Cassandra Desmond has been acquitted on six charges that stem from a physical altercation at Dooly’s Billiard Room in Antigonish’s downtown, two years ago. In his written decision on Feb. 29, Nova Scotia Supreme Court Judge Frank Hoskins said he was “not satisfied” that Desmond committed the offences in the indictment based on the…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities.