The citizens group Let Antigonish Decide has announced it is discontinuing an appeal of a decision by Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Timothy Gabriel regarding the merger of Antigonish Town and County. Back in December, Justice Gabriel denied an application by the group to quash a resolution made by Antigonish…
A milestone for the annual Muscular Dystrophy "Fill the Boot Drive" in Antigonish Town and County. The drive is held each Easter Weekend, organized by the Antigonish and Area volunteer fire fighters, which includes seven fire departments. Launched in 2010, it is traditionally held on the Saturday of Easter Weekend , where…
There are some significant changes to the Antigonish Consolidation Act, currently before the Nova Scotia Legislature. As MLA’s sat as a Committee of the Whole House Monday to review the legislation, Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr moved a number of amendments to the bill. Lohr says the most common…
Residents of Antigonish Town and County have opened their wallets again this year in support of the Knights of Columbus Christmas Toy Drive Plus. One of the organizers of the drive, Clarence DeYoung says as expected, demand for their service was higher this year. DeYoung says area residents responded to…
A group that assists Antigonish Town and County residents on low income struggling to heat their homes has launched their annual fundraising campaign. The Chair of the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund Mike MacDonald says it has sent out Christmas cards with a flyer to about 300 donors. MacDonald says last year, close…