Photo contributed. From left: Dr. Joe Apaloo, Dean of Science; Hon. Sean Fraser ’06 Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada, MP for Central Nova; Mrs. Mona Dahdaleh; Dr. Victor Dahdaleh ‘15, Philanthropist; Dr. Andy Hakin, StFX President and Vice Chancellor; Dennis Flood ’80, Chair of StFX Board of Governors; Hon Michelle Thompson ’06, Minister of Health and Wellness, MLA for Antigonish; Katie Wilson, StFX Student Union VP of Finance and Operations; Dr. Amanda Cockshutt, Academic Vice-President and Provost.

ANTIGONISH: An exciting new era for health research and healthcare in rural Nova Scotia has begun. Leaders in education, government, and philanthropy gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Hall at St. Francis Xavier University on July 5, marking the start of construction for the Victor and Mona Dahdaleh Institute for…

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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.