Pictured at the funding announcement for community transit in Antigonish town and county were (from the left): Madonna van Vonderen, ACTS executive director; Warden Owen McCarron; Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway; Anita Stewart, Antigonish Community Transit board chair; Antigonih MLA Michelle Thompson; Central Nova MP Sean Fraser; Chief Cory Julian, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation; Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher; and Antigonish Town Councillor Diane Roberts.

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: The executive director of the Antigonish Community Transit Society (ACTS) says the organization is over the moon that they offer affordable and accessible transportation options. “We’re incredibly thankful and appreciative about this funding,” Madonna van Vonderen told The Reporter. “It’s going to make a huge difference for our ability to grow our fleet…

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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.