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Sports Roundup – September 12
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Women Rugby team picked up their second win in a row with a high scoring 59-36 victory over the visiting UPEI Panthers in front of over…
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Pallets of Food Donated as Part of the Kraft Hockeyville Provincial Win to the District 13 Recreation and Planning Commission Donated to Pictou County Food Banks
The District 13 Recreation and Planning Commission recently posted on social media showing workers sorting some of the 15 pallets worth of food they received…
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St. FX Psychology Professor Dr. Erin Mazerolle appointed Dr. Erin Mazerolle as a Canada Research Chair in Brain Health Literacy
It was an exciting day for the research community at St. FX University. At a ceremony Thursday afternoon, the university celebrated the appointment of St. FX…
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RCMP lay Weapons Charges following an Incident in Orangedale
An Orangedale man faces charges following an arrest earlier this month. On September 3 at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a report that a man…
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Inverness Water System Water Conservation Directive and Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The Municipality of Inverness County notified Inverness water system users that the Water Conservation Directive and Boil Water Advisory are no longer in…
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Gasoline and Diesel Prices fall in Weekly Setting by Nova Scotia Energy Board
It will cost you less to fill up today. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas is down by 2.4 cents a litre. A…
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Antigonish County Council votes Against a Motion Requesting a Letter of Support for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
During a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday night, council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish voted against a motion requesting a letter…
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Strait Regional Centre of Education Executive Director Paul Landry says Expansion of the School Lunch Program among the Changes this Academic Year
The Strait Regional Centre for Education’s executive director Paul Landry says the SRCE is launching several initiatives as a new school year gets…
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Local State of Emergency Lifted in Richmond County
The Municipality of Richmond County announced the lifting of the State of Local Emergency for the area . While travel is not prohibited, there will be some…
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Empire Company of Stellarton Reports Strong First Quarter
Empire Company, the owners of the Sobeys grocery store chain had a strong first quarter. The Stellarton-based company reported net earnings for the period…
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Town of Antigonish votes to support guaranteed basic income
The Town of Antigonish offered its support for a guaranteed basic income. During a regular meeting last week, Antigonish town council passed a motion to send a…
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Glasgow Square Theatre to host RIDGE
The Glasgow Square Theatre in New Glasgow will feature a show in November that offers a mix of live music, storytelling and history centred on the Battle of…
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Sports Roundup – August 23
LOCAL SPORTS Caper Developments AGR Fastpitch: The came to an end after the St. Andrew’s Flyers defeated the Heatherton Warriors 5 -3 to sweep the best of…
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Sports Roundup – August 22
LOCAL SPORTS Caper Developments AGR Fastpitch: The St. Andrew’s Flyers took the first game in the finals, defeating the Heatherton Warriors 6-1. Winning…
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Public Consultations Begin on New Provincial Wildness Areas and Expansion of Existing Areas
Lands in Cape Breton and Guysborough County are set to become Nova Scotia’s newest wilderness areas. Public consultation opens today, August 21, on protecting…
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Pictou County Man Charged after Police Seize Multiple Packages Containing Presumptive Fentanyl
A Pictou County man faces possession for the purpose of trafficking charges after police seized multiple packages containing presumptive fentanyl, including…
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Nova Scotia Government Grants 20 Year Lease for Marine Sanctuary area at Guysborough County’s Port Hilford Bay for Whale Sanctuary Project
The Whale Sanctuary Project in Guysborough County has taken another significant step. The province has issued a 20-year lease, renewable for another 20 years…
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Town of Antigonish Awards Contract to a Local Company for Residential Waste Collection
A local company has been awarded the contract for Residential Waste Collection for the Town of Antigonish. Eastern 2.0 submitted the low bid of $802,162. Two…
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Municipality of Inverness County Survey Residents on Summer Festivals and Events
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is seeking input from residents on summer festivals and events. As part of its monthly Loopback Survey, it’s…
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New Glasgow Police Advise Police of a High-Risk Sex Offender in the Community
New Glasgow Police is advising area residents that a high-risk sex offender is in the local area. Police say 43-year-old Matthew William Rozins is believed to…
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Sports Roundup – August 15
Caper Developments AGR Fastpitch Playoff semi-finals, Opening games in the Best of Three series: At Arisaig Field, Heatherton Warriors defeated the Arisaig…
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Boill water advisory ends for Mabou water users
The Municipality of Inverness County notified Mabou water system users that the water conservation directive and boil water advisory is no longer in effect…
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Three Local Names on the List of Recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia
Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, released the names of the Order of Nova Scotia’s newest members today, and three local names are…
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Town Officials and RCMP Receive Reports of Fireworks and Firecrackers Set Off In all Hours of the Night
The town of Antigonish yesterday posted on social media regarding multiple reports of fireworks and firecrackers set off at all hours of the night, calling it…
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Shean Trail Crossing at Central Avenue Reopens
Officials with the Municipality of Inverness County say the temporary access restriction across Central Avenue in the community of Inverness for the Shean…
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Potlotek First Nation Members return Wilbert Marshall as Chief and Four Incumbents to Council in Elections
Wilbert Marshall has been re-elected as Chief of the Potlotek First Nation. Marshall beat out four other challengers in the election held earlier this week…
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Charges Dismissed against Two Individuals Charged in a Drug Trafficking case
Charges have been dismissed against two people charged in January in connection with a 12-month drug trafficking investigation by the RCMP’s Street Crime…
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Strait Area Museum in Port Hastings to Feature a Community-based Visitor Information Centre
The Strait Area Museum is now also serving as a community-based visitor information centre. Angie MacIsaac, executive director of the Port Hastings Historical…
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Province’s Environment Minister Seeks More Information from Proponents of a Large Wind Farm in Guysborough County
Timothy Halman, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, released a decision regarding the review of the Harbour Hills Wind Project. The…
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Gasoline up by 4.4 cents a litre, Diesel Jumps by 9.2 in Weekly Setting by Nova Scotia Energy Board
Gasoline and diesel prices are again on the rise. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas is up by 4.4 cents a…
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Sports Roundup – August 2
Kevin Gausman pitched five and two-thirds innings for his first win since May 22nd, George Springer had two hits and two R-B-Is, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat…
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Sports Roundup – August 1
LOCAL SPORTS Caper Developments AGR Fastpitch: Heatherton Warriors 8 U17 Chiefs 1 Winning Pitcher: Paul Purcell, with relief from Trent Deyoung Losing Pitcher…
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Gas Is Down and Diesel Is Up In New Price Adjustment
The price of gas dropped a bit while the price of diesel went up this week. The price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded ranges from $1.91.7 to $1.94.7…
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Antigonish Town Mayor Offers Water Update
Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron yesterday commented on the water situation in the town. As of Thursday afternoon, the town was on voluntary water restrictions…
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The 2026 Atlantic Challenger Baseball All-Star Series Set For Antigonish
The 2026 Atlantic Challenger Baseball All-Star Series is set to run this weekend in Antigonish. Event organizer Randy Crouse said this is the third year for…
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Emancipation Day ceremony set for Guysborough
Emancipation Day 2026 is set for this Saturday. The event marks the day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire. The…
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Mabou under boil water advisory
The Municipality of Inverness County issued a boil water advisory for all Mabou water system users. The municipality stated water system is currently…
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Antigonish Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades continue
Upgrade work continues at the Antigonish Sewage Treatment Plant. A post on the Town of Antigonish social media states, starting today, July 30, crews are…
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Town of Antigonish water utility users under voluntary water restrictions
As of 6 am this morning, voluntary water conservation measures are in place for the Town of Antigonish Water utility. The town of Antigonish is encouraging…
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Police seeking information from public in locating 32-Year-Old Steven Michael Lawrence of Plymouth, Wanted on a Province-Wide Warrant
Pictou County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Plymouth man wanted on a province-wide warrant. Police say 32-year-old Steven…
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Work continues on Several Street Projects in Antigonish
Antigonish Town CAO Randy Delorey offered an update on traffic work underway in the area. Two of the major projects are nearing completion, noted Delorey…
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Submissions of Short Films Now Open for Antigonish Film Festival
The Antigonish Film Festival is seeking submissions of short films from local filmmakers. The films can be up to 15 minutes in length. The coordinator of the…
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RCMP refers Investigation into a Fatal Crash in the Monastery Area to the Serious Incident Response Team
Antigonish County District RCMP has referred an investigation into a fatal crash in the Monastery area to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). Police say…
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Town of Antigonish Work to Address Unpleasant Odour from the Sewage Treatment Plant
Antigonish Town Council and staff are again working on the unpleasant odour coming from the area’s sewage treatment plant. As in the last few years…
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Antigonish Town Council offers Grace Period for Taxpayers paying Tax Bill Online Near the Deadline
Antigonish Town Council dealt with a tax relief request during a meeting last night. Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron explained council received complaints from…
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Several Local Seafood Businesses Receive Provincial Government Support
Local seafood businesses have received support from the provincial government. The province provided a combined $2.22 million in funding to 20 projects through…
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Deadline is August 5th to Request Mail-In Ballots for Potlotek Election of Chief and Council
Officials with the election for Chief and Council for the Potlotek First Nation say August 5th is the last day that community members can request to receive a…
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Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments commit to Funding for the Salem Wastewater Extension Project in Pictou County
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser has announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million in the Salem wastewater extension project through the Direct Delivery…
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One Person dies in a Motorcycle Crash on Highway 105 in Inverness County
One person is dead from a single vehicle motorcycle crash in Inverness County.. On Friday, July 17, at approximately 10:40 a.m., Inverness County District…