Pictuted here are (front, from the left): Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher, Theresa Borden, Alex Cameron, manager of the Royal Canadian Legion – Arras Branch 59, and Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron. (Back, from the left): Jeff Teasdale, executive director for the Antigonish branch of the CACL, and Central Nova MP Sean Fraser are seen here outside the former Philatelic building in Antigonish.

ANTIGONISH: A request from the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) to change their tax rate assessment from commercial to residential was defeated by councillors in the Town of Antigonish. Representatives with the CACL made the request during the town’s regular monthly council meeting on May 17. After a discussion on the issue, councillors defeated…

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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. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.