Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre received four Merritt Award nominations including; Christian Murray for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role; Marie France Labbé for Outstanding Costume Design; Andrea Boyd for Outstanding New Nova Scotia Adaptation with The Hobbit; while Wes Babcock was recognized for Outstanding Scenic Design with The Outside Inn.

ANTIGONISH: A local theatre company is being recognized for its hard work and talent after being nominated across four different categories in the Merritt Awards, the top honour for live theatre in Nova Scotia. “It feels great,” Festival Antigonish Artistic Director Andrea Boyd told The Reporter. “It’s nice to be recognized by your peers 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.