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School Support Workers increase Pressure on the Province and Education Administration on Reaching a Contract
The Canadian Union of Public Employees announced school support workers across Nova Scotia will strike on Monday, November 2, unless they receive an offer…
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X-Men and X-Women Players Recognized for Outstanding Seasons by Atlantic University Sport
The AUS revealed the 2026 major award winners from soccer and the X-Women and X-Men teams are well represented. Avri Jamieson (St. FX Athletics photo) For the…
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Pictou County Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Gala Set for November 5th
The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Gala is set for Thursday, November 5, at the deCoste Centre. Olympic sailor Madeline Gillis…
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989XFM Hospital Help Day Raises almost $87,000
The 989XFM Hospital Help Day has been a success. The annual radiothon held Wednesday in support of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation raised…
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Pictou County Partnership Receives Support through the Province’s Regional Economic Partnership Program
The Pictou County Partnership is one of 9 economic development organizations and municipalities receiving funding through the province’s new Regional Economic…
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Richmond Municipal Council Approves Grant Funding for Community Groups
Councillors in Richmond County approved grant funding for community groups. In approving recommendations from its committee-of-the-whole session at last…
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Questions Raised about EverWinds Fuels’ plans for a Data Centre At Richmond Municipal Council
Richmond Municipal Council was questioned about plans by EverWind Fuels for a data centre in Point Tupper. At last night’s regular monthly meeting in Arichat…
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Richmond County To Submit a List of Roads to the Province for Cost Sharing
Richmond County will be submitting its list of roads for a cost-sharing agreement with the provincial government. At last night’s regular monthly meeting…
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Four St. FX Varsity Teams in the U Sports Top 10 this Week
Four St. FX varsity teams are listed in the U Sports Top 10 Rankings. The undefeated X-Men Soccer team, who finished the regular season undefeated is number 2…
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Westville Town Council discuss Off-Road Vehicles at their Regular Meeting
A survey of Westville residents offered no clear answers on how council should deal with off-road vehicles on town streets. At last night’s monthly…
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Lyons Brook Man Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged a Lyons Brook man with trafficking fentanyl. Through an ongoing investigation, members…
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X-Men Soccer 3rd, X-Women Hockey 5th in latest U Sports Rankings
STFX has a pair of teams in the national rankings this week. The undefeated X-Men soccer team are ranked third in the country while the X-Women hockey team is…
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Pictou Waterfront Branding to Result in New Names for Certain Areas
As part of the new branding for the Pictou Waterfront, there will be some new names in use. At last night’s monthly meeting of council, it was noted that…
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Rugby’s Grace Bender, Football’s Deion Blackwood and Soccer’s Sam Barrowclife named St. FX Athletes of the Week
X-Women Rugby flanker Grace Bender is the Subway STFX Female Athlete of the Week. Bender, a first-year Education student from Lakefield, Ont. played a big game…
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Pictou Town Council Seeks More Clarification on a Possible Relocation of Cormorants in the Area
Pictou Town council wants more information on a possible solution to the cormorant problem. Department of Natural Resources wrote to council asking for a…
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Terry Dunbrack Chosen as Pictou Deputy Mayor
The town of Pictou’s next Deputy Mayor will be Terry Dunbrack.   Dunbrack will replace councillor Robert Fry in the position as of November for a…
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Sgt. Darryl Paris Honoured for More than 37 Years Service to the New Glasgow Police
A long serving member of the New Glasgow Police Service was honoured at last night’s meeting of town council. Sgt. Darryl Paris recently retired after…
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Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala to be Held Thursday
The 2026 Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Business Awards gala is set for this week. Seven awards are up for grabs including the Young Entrepreneur Award, the…
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School Support Workers Across Nova Scotia could be out on Strike Soon as Negotiations Near Impasse Between Centres of Education and CSAP and School Support Workers
More that 5,500 school support workers across the province could be manning picket lines next week as negotiations between eight CUPE locals and the…
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Hiking Destination Planned for the Polletts Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness Area in Inverness County
A new hiking destination is under development in northern Inverness County. Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman has announced the province…
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Pictou Woman Charged with Trafficking Cocaine
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged a Pictou woman with trafficking cocaine. RCMP say through an ongoing investigation…
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Fire Destroys Old Fire Hall in the Village of St. Peter’s
A well-known landmark in the village of St. Peter’s has been gutted in a fire. The old St. Peter’s Fire Hall was destroyed in a blaze that occurred this week…
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Province supports Local Projects for Area Seniors
Several local organizations are receiving funding from the province for projects helping seniors age well and stay healthy. In all, 44 projects across Nova…
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11th annual L’Arche Antigonish 5 Kilometre Walk and Fun Run raises More than $11,000
A fund-raiser for L’Arche Antigonish was a big success. The organization held its 11th annual 5 kilometre Walk and Fun Run at Columbus Field at the end…
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During Fire Prevention Week, Residents are Reminded of Proper Disposal of Batteries
This is Fire Prevention Week. One of the key messages this year is ensuring proper disposal of batteries. District of St. Mary’s Warden James Fuller, who…
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St. FX Athletics to Induct Four Athletes and Two Teams into its Sports Hall of Fame this weekend
St. FX University Athletics will induct four athletes and two teams into its Sports Hall of Fame a ceremony on Saturday morning. Athletes to be inducted…
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Gasoline up Slightly, Diesel falls by a Nickel a Litre in Weekly Setting by the Nova Scotia Energy Board
Gasoline and diesel prices are headed in opposite directions. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas is up…
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St. FX University Launches New Graduate-Level Programs in Health Equity
St. FX University is launching new graduate-level programs in health equity. The university says its new Master of Health Equity and Graduate Diploma in Health…
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The Docu-Series of an Antigonish Ghost Story, “The Fire Ghost of Caledonia Mills”, Wins National Award
A four-part docu-series on a century-old ghost story in Antigonish County that gained international attention has won a national award. “The Fire Ghost…
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RCMP Advise Motorists to Slow Down When Approaching Emergency Vehicles on the Side of the Road
It’s a reminder from the RCMP that when motorists encounter emergency vehicles and roadside responders to slow down. Police say during a recent…
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Two Wooden Statues That were Outside the former St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Moved to Antigonish Heritage Museum
Dr. Barry MacKenzie, curator for the Antigonish Heritage Museum, said the facility is now home to pair of wooden statues originally placed at the local…
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12th Annual Helping the Helpers Awareness and Education Day Planned for October 24th
The 12th annual Helping the Helpers awareness and education day for post-traumatic stress disorder is set for October 24 at STFX University. Speakers will…
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Incident of an Offensive Sign posted on an Off-Campus House during St. FX Homecoming referred to the University’s Disciplinary Process
St. FX University President Dr. Andy Hakin says perpetuation of Rape Culture will not be tolerated. Hakin, in a statement on the university’s social media…
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Sports Roundup – October 4
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Men football team treated a sold out Homecoming crowd to a decisive 44-14 victory over the visiting Mount Allison Mounties at STFX…
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Sports Roundup – October 3
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: In pre-season hockey, the X-Men Hockey team won 4-2 in Charlottetown vs UPEI, while the X-Women fell 3-1 against the Dal Tigers at the…
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Antigonish Culture Alive extends the call for submissions for the 2026 Town of Antigonish mural
Antigonish Culture Alive extended the call for submissions for the 2026 Town of Antigonish mural until October 7. Nova Scotian artists can apply, with…
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Gas prices down but diesel prices are up
The price of gas dropped this morning while the price of diesel was on the rise. The price of a litre of regular self-serve unleaded now ranges from $192.8 to…
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STFX welcomes one of its largest incoming classes ever
STFX University recently welcomed one of its largest incoming classes with 1,394 student coming in. University president Dr. Andy Hakin called it one of if not…
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Antigonish Film Festival runs this weekend
The Antigonish Film Festival runs this weekend. It begins tonight from 6 to 9 pm at St. FX University’s Immaculata Hall, with a short film festival, with…
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Gas and Diesel prices head in different directions
The price of gas and diesel went in different directions this week. Gas went up by about three cents a litre. The price of a litre of regular self-serve…
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Town of Antigonish to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Town of Antigonish will fly the Mi’kmaq flag from September 29 to October 2 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30…
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Richmond Warden happy with interest in firearm safety
The Warden of Richmond is glad to see healthy interest in firearm safety. At Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council in…
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Richmond Council seeking a Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership advisory council member
Richmond County is looking for someone to sit on the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership advisory council. During Monday night’s meeting of…
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Richmond council responds to grant request change
A local organization asked Richmond Municipal Council to change its grant request. During the regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on Monday…
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Diesel prices drop in Nova Scotia
The price of diesel dropped last night in Nova Scotia. A litre of diesel in the eastern mainland and Port Hawkesbury is now between $2.69.4 cents and 2.72.4…
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Whale Sanctuary Project moving forward
The next phase of the Whale Sanctuary Project in Guysborough County is underway. Located in Port Hilford Bay, Nova Scotia, the current phase involves…
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Pictou Town Counil to decide name for marina
Pictou town council has their work cut out for them in choosing a new name for the marina. Mayor Jim Ryan says they have received about 80 suggestions, and…
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Antigonight Art after Dark Festival Set for Saturday
The annual Antigonight Art after Dark Festival is set for this weekend. The theme this year is “Turning Tides”. Artists and guests are asked to…
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X-Men Soccer Ranked 5th in Canada, X-Women Rugby is 7th in University Sports
A pair of STFX sports teams are in the top 10 this week. The STFX Men’s soccer team are ranked 5th in the county while the X-Women rugby team is ranked 7th…
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Province invites applications for Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities Program
The province has opened applications for the new Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities (STORM) program, providing $1.9…
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Gasoline and Diesel Prices rise by 6 Cents a Litre
The price at the pump took a big jump. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas rose by 6 cents a litre. The price…
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Pictou County man faces Four Counts of Arson, as well as Assault and Weapon-Related Charges
A Pictou County man faces charges after New Glasgow Police and New Glasgow Fire Department responded to a series of complaints on East River Road Wednesday…
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Antigonish Town Councillors and St. FX staff visit Off-Campus Students for the Good Neighbour Program
With STFX students back for the school year, Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron said he and some other councilors joined university staff in visiting some of the…
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Glenora Distillery Feels the Pinch of the US Government’s Ban on Canadian Alcohol
A local distiller is feeling the impact of a ban of Canadian liquor entering the United States. The measure is to be formally imposed September 29th. Among…
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New Glasgow Police Lay Charges following a Series of Fires Wednesday Night
It was a busy night for first responders in New Glasgow. Police say on Wednesday evening, officers and New Glasgow Fire Department were called to a series of…
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Town of Port Hawkesbury retains STRUM Consulting to Conduct Engineering Assessment following Heavy Rains in Early September
Town of Port Hawkesbury issued a media release as the municipality continues to recover after rainfall on September 4–5 left the area with flooded basements…
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Pictou County Scotians and Antigonish Junior B Bulldogs Swing Trade Early in the Season
There has been a trade in the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League involving local teams. The Pictou County Scotians have received three players from the…