Municipality of the County of Antigonish

09/14/2026

The Government of Nova Scotia’s Fall 2026 Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABC) Campaign launched this past weekend.

ABCs play an important role in shaping programs, services, and decisions across the province - and this is a great opportunity to get involved.

While applications are accepted year-round, the deadline to apply for current board opportunities is October 20, 2026.

Watch this video to learn about the benefits of serving on an ABC: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sErVZm04eGo

09/14/2026

Community Post:

The Antigonish Garden Club will meet on September 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Club 60, 121 Main Street. (*new location*)

Doors open at 6:30. Please arrive early to sign in and register for the door prize.

We are looking forward to having Sharon Bryson share her knowledge on Saving Seeds, starting at 7, followed by club business, tea and socializing.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

This event is free for paid members & guests and $10 for non-members.

09/11/2026

Celebrating Our Volunteer of the Year - Andy Pumphrey

Andy Pumphrey was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award this morning by Warden Nicholas MacInnis and Councillor Adam Baden-Clay.

Through her work with Theatre Antigonish, Music of the Night, Antigonish Culture Alive, the Antigonish Film Connection, and AARTEX, Andy has made a lasting impact on our local arts community - bringing people together and supporting creative initiatives.

Please join us in congratulating Andy Pumphrey, our Volunteer of the Year!

09/11/2026

UPDATE: Owner has been located.

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This dog was picked up by municipal staff on September 10, 2026, on Trunk 4 between Exit 36A (Highway 104) and Paqtnkek.

Description:
Large (85 lb) black dog with white markings on the chest, white paws with freckles, and a white tip on the tail. Estimated to be 18 months to 2 years old. Intact male. No collar, microchip, tattoo, or other identification.

If you recognize this dog, please call 902-863-9501.

09/11/2026

We’re looking for certified Swim Instructors to join our team for our Fall Swim Session!

Interested in teaching? We’d love to hear from you!

📧 Contact: [email protected]

09/11/2026

Please see the following update from the Provincial Department of Public Works:

Effective September 14, 2026, access to Pomquet Monks Head Road from the Trans-Canada Highway will be closed. A detour via Dagger Woods Road will be in place.

09/10/2026

Heading to the landfill or doing yard work cleanup?

Don’t forget:
👉 Tarp it. Strap it. Check it.

A few extra seconds can prevent litter and keep everyone safer on the road.

09/09/2026

Municipal Council voted in favour of a Development Agreement at its meeting on September 8, 2026, allowing the construction of a single 40-to-60-unit apartment building at 21 Church Street Extension (Lot 1A, PID 01248673), West River, Antigonish County.

Appeals may be made to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board by an aggrieved person, an adjacent municipality, or the Provincial Director of Planning. Appeals must be submitted before midnight September 23, 2026.

For more information on how to file an appeal, please contact the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board at 1-855-442-4448 or [email protected].

09/08/2026

Moving & Mingling Registration

Moving & Mingling is back! Registration for the Fall session will open on Wednesday, September 16 at 10 a.m.

Moving & Mingling is a free, eight-week fitness program offered three days a week for older adults followed by a social hour.
• Monday & Friday: Chair Yoga
• Wednesday: Aerobic Fitness

Class is hosted at St. Ninian Place and live streamed to the following locations:
• Arisaig Hall
• St. Andrews Community Centre
• Lakevale Mini-Trail Community Centre
• Parkland Antigonish
• Pomquet Community Centre
• Cheducto Lifestyle Complex
• Canso & Area Recreation Complex

📅 October 5th to November 27th
🕒 Class times: 10 to 10:45 a.m. with mingling to follow.

To register, visit: https://townofantigonish.ca/moving-mingling-is-back.html.

For questions, please email [email protected].

Arisaig, NS Community St Andrews Community Centre Mini-Trail Community Center Guysborough Recreation Department Canso & Area Recreation Complex

09/08/2026

Please see the updated post below, which now includes the agenda and Zoom links for this evening’s Committee of the Whole and Council meetings.

The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will take place in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building (285 Beech Hill Road) and will be available online.

There will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building (285 Beech Hill Road).

All meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend in person or virtually.

Committee of the Whole Agenda:https://antigonishcounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CoW260908-Agenda-Package.pdf
Committee of the Whole Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y1QxeTizQXmJoHs94vs3MA #/registration

Council Meeting Agenda:https://antigonishcounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MC260908-Agenda-Package.pdf
Council Meeting Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x6IsY6SxSKewsuGcChW5hg #/registration

Please note that if an in-camera session occurs during the meeting, those viewing online will be readmitted once the confidential portion has concluded.