Photos contributed. Cape Breton University striker Alliyah Rowe capped off a record-breaking AUS ca-reer by being named the 2024-25 AUS Female Athlete of the Year and a national finalist for the Lois and Doug Mitchell Award as U SPORTS Athlete of the Year.

ANTIGONISH/SYDNEY: Two of Atlantic Canada’s top university athletes are in the national spotlight as finalists for the prestigious Lois and Doug Mitchell Awards, honouring the U SPORTS Athletes of the Year. Cape Breton University’s Alliyah Rowe and St. Francis Xavier University’s DJ Jackson were recently named Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Athletes of the Year and…

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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.

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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.