Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher and Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron say the relationship between the two municipal units won’t change after word from the province that the proposed consolidation won’t take place. Premier Tim Houston told the two leaders on Thursday government would not be moving forward with the Antigonish Consolidation…
The proposed bill to consolidate the Town and County of Antigonish is not proceeding. Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr issued a statement Thursday noting while municipal officials from both the town and county voted in favour of consolidation, the province cannot ignore the voices of residents. In a joint statement,…
In the face of mounting criticism and following a tense public meeting with the premier earlier this week, the Nova Scotia government has shelved a piece of legislation that would have led to municipal consolidation in Antigonish County.
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Following a stormy public meeting, Premier Tim Houston has cancelled plans to consolidate Antigonish, N.S. Community activists are relieved; local politicians are disappointed.