Photos courtesy of StFX University. StFX honours mathematics graduate Christopher Richard presents his award-winning research on youth mental health and mortality in Atlantic Canada. Richard’s project, Spatially Analyzing Mortality of Youth Aged 20–24 as a Response to Mental Health Predictors, earned first place in the Bachelor’s Poster category at the 14th Annual Canadian Statistics Student Conference.

ANTIGONISH: When Christopher Richard arrived at St. Francis Xavier University, he never expected a required first-year calculus course would lead him to discover his passion and set him on a path toward award-winning research. The May 2026 honours graduate initially approached mathematics with some hesitation, but what began as a challenging requirement for his science…

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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.