ANTIGONISH: Councillors in the Town of Antigonish have approved their 2026-27 municipal operating budget, maintaining residential and commercial tax rates at current levels while advancing several infrastructure, environmental, and community investments.
During a special...
GUYSBOROUGH: His colleagues say Shawn Andrews has spent a decade and a half helping keep the machinery of public administration in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) running smoothly – and, just as reliably, avoiding...
ANTIGONISH: Senior officials in the Town of Antigonish are reminding the public about the importance of respecting workers after an incident in which a crew member was physically assaulted at a job site.
In...
UPPER AFTON: The Upper Afton Wind Project, a major renewable energy development planned for Antigonish and Guysborough counties, has received environmental assessment approval, the province announced April 22.
Once built, the wind farm will...
GRAND RIVER FALLS: Richmond County District RCMP are investigating a fatal residential fire that claimed the life of an adult in Grand River Falls.
Emergency crews responded on April 22 at approximately 6:55 a.m....
STRAIT AREA: From tackling food insecurity to creating safe spaces for grief and connection, local initiatives supported by Community Health Boards (CHBs) are making a tangible impact across Antigonish and neighbouring communities.
Backed by...
ST. PETER’S: As a local autism fundraiser marks a significant milestone, a community advocate is charting a new course to continue delivering services to the autism community after losing her position due to provincial budget cuts.
ANTIGONISH: Officials from St. Francis Xavier University are asking the Municipality of the County of Antigonish to support a multi-million-dollar plan to upgrade aging campus athletic facilities, warning that without investment, the region risks losing its ability...
Dalem Lake – A traffic stop, which took place in Victoria County earlier this month, resulted in an arrest after RCMP officers uncovered illegal tobacco and cannabis.
An RCMP officer with the Northeast Traffic...
PORT HOOD: Discussion around the council table became increasingly tense last Thursday as Inverness County’s elected officials debated how best to balance support for community organizations with the responsibility of protecting taxpayer dollars.
Council...