The Casket

A billboard on the St. Martha's Regional Hospital property in Antigonish promoting the ongoing Time is Now campaign, an initiative of the St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation raising monies for its endowment fund. Richard MacKenzie

UPDATED: ‘St. Martha’s and you: The time is NOW…’ has surpassed $16 ...

Port Hawkesbury Paper’s order books for 2019 are essentially full, a senior company official says. It’s good news for the largest industrial employer in the Strait of Canso region, which is now six years removed from a year-long shutdown and sales process following the bankruptcy of its former American parent company.

Port Hawkesbury Paper says order book full six years after reopening

Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Junior Bulldogs’ forward Ryan Kennedy trying a wrap-around attempt versus the Cole Harbour Colts, during Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League action Nov. 25 at the Antigonish Arena. The Bulldogs won the contest 8-1.

Bulldogs sitting second at NSJHL reaches holiday break

Outgoing Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association (AWRC SASA) executive director Lucille Harper addresses the large crowd on-hand for a Dec. 12 open house at the centre. Harper is retiring at the end of this month after more than 30 years with the AWRC SASA.

Lucille Harper honoured during AWRC SASA open house

St. F.X. President Kent MacDonald, shown during fall convocation in early December, described a $3.95 million increase in annual operating funding from the province as “an early Christmas gift.” Contributed

‘An early Christmas gift’ for St. F.X. in Antigonish

Michael Putnam (left) and Sam Silver (right) of Canvas Clothing recently made a $500 contribution to L’Arche Hearts and Hands, represented by artists Tommy Landry and Kelly Anne Farrell. Those monies were earned through a partnership where the artists’ designs were used on T-shirts – like the ones the foursome wore for this photo – sold by the company. Corey LeBlanc

L’Arche Antigonish Hearts and Hands artists’ work adorns T-shirts

The Monsignor Hugh MacPherson Council of the Knights of Columbus toy drive is in full swing in Antigonish. Volunteers, including Regis MacDonald (left), Leslie Chisholm, Hugh Richardson and Clarence Deyoung, are busy filling orders for families in Antigonish town and county. Corey LeBlanc

Creating holiday memories at ‘toy house’ in Antigonish

Members of the East Antigonish Academy Mustangs, including coach Dwayne Mattie (left), Skyler Delorey, Sofia Solano, Brooke Breen, Meg Wood, Brooke Wallace, Morgan Mattie, Taylor Myette, Reagan DeGruchy, Savana Delorey, Alex Decoste and coach Darryl Breen celebrate their Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation Division 3 girls’ volleyball crown. Submitted

East Antigonish Academy Mustangs capture NSSAF Division 3 girls’ ...

Smooth sailing for Strait Pirates in first half of NSJHL season

One of the keys each year to a successful Christmas Day community dinner at St. James United Church Hall in Antigonish is the contribution of Sodexho Food Services at St. F.X. Chef Michael Pollock (second, left) and kitchen staff members cook the main course – turkeys – along with stuffing and gravy, for the celebration. Sodexho general manager Tim Hierlihy (left), Pollock and dinner co-ordinator Natasha AlAwashez, along with event volunteers Connie Beaton and Derek Bower, gathered recently to plan for delivery of the birds to Morrison Hall. Corey LeBlanc

Side dishes needed for Christmas Day community dinner in Antigonish

A billboard on the St. Martha's Regional Hospital property in Antigonish promoting the ongoing Time is Now campaign, an initiative of the St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation raising monies for its endowment fund. Richard MacKenzie

UPDATED: ‘St. Martha’s and you: The time is NOW…’ has surpassed $16 million in Strait region

Updated 21 hours ago

Declan Smith of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, left, is interviewed by Mavs Gillis of Eastlink TV following the team’s 4-2 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Friday as members of the Screaming Eagles show their support for the captain. Smith made his return to the lineup on Friday following the passing of his mother, Rachel, and scored the game-winning goal.

VIDEO: Declan Smith scores emotional game-winner as Screaming Eagles beat Titan

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 2:09 p.m.

Scott Beaver, discussing the hazards of the proposed gold mine at the Cochrane Hill site, in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s. Beaver and the members of the St. Mary’s River Association held a meeting at the St. Mary’s River Association Interpretive Centre on Dec. 5 to discuss potential environmental impacts.

St. Mary’s River Association says nope to Cochrane Hill mine

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6 p.m.

There were many onlookers Wednesday afternoon as crews started the deconstruction of the Bethany Motherhouse Chapel in Antigonish. Corey LeBlanc

'You brought the spirit with you’

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 12:02 p.m.

News

A billboard on the St. Martha's Regional Hospital property in Antigonish promoting the ongoing Time is Now campaign, an initiative of the St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation raising monies for its endowment fund. Richard MacKenzie

UPDATED: ‘St. Martha’s and you: The time is NOW…’ has surpassed $16 million in Strait region

Updated 21 hours ago

Representatives for the Bulldog sledge hockey program and Bonvie-MacDonald Rinks to Links came together for a photo as Rinks to Links presented sledge hockey player Daniel Bond with a commitment to purchase for him a personalized sled designed for “the more competitive player who is ready to reach the next stage of their development.” Pictured is; Giovanni Akeson (standing, left), Liam Saxon, Abby MacInnis, Brent Ashfield, Chris Dunlap (kneeling, left), Denise Hart and Nicole Mann, and, out front, eight-year-old Daniel. In the background in the stands are Antigonish Minor Hockey Association novice players who play hockey with Daniel as part of the program.

The power of inclusion and a love for hockey come together with Bulldogs sledge hockey

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 4:56 p.m.

The unfortunate state of the town’s tennis courts at Columbus Field is defined by a large crack in the centre of the east court. Antigonish Town Council discussed the future of the court during its Nov. 19 meeting.

Antigonish Town Council talks tennis courts during latest meeting

Updated Nov 26, 2018 at 5:57 p.m.

While it will be free to park elsewhere in the downtown during the holiday season, Main Street meters will remain operational so there is turnover.

Main Street meters remain active during Christmas season

Updated Nov 25, 2018 at 11:06 p.m.

Sports

Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Junior Bulldogs’ forward Ryan Kennedy trying a wrap-around attempt versus the Cole Harbour Colts, during Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League action Nov. 25 at the Antigonish Arena. The Bulldogs won the contest 8-1.

Bulldogs sitting second at NSJHL reaches holiday break

Updated a day ago

St. F.X. X-Women team captain Sarah Bujold, once again, is one of the leading scorers in Atlantic University Sport. Bryan Kennedy

Hockey X-Women second in AUS heading into Christmas break

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 12:16 p.m.

Mike Tate and his competitors battled muddy conditions during the 10k senior men’s race at the 2018 Canadian Cross Country Championships, which took place Nov. 24 in Kingston, Ontario. Athletics Canada

Mike Tate of Heatherton, Antigonish County to represent Canada at 2019 World Cross Country Championships

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 7:09 a.m.

Declan Smith of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, left, is interviewed by Mavs Gillis of Eastlink TV following the team’s 4-2 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Friday as members of the Screaming Eagles show their support for the captain. Smith made his return to the lineup on Friday following the passing of his mother, Rachel, and scored the game-winning goal.

VIDEO: Declan Smith scores emotional game-winner as Screaming Eagles beat Titan

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 2:09 p.m.

Business

Colin MacNeil-McMullin, a worker at Mary Janes in Sydney, shows some of the plastic marijuana containers the store is collecting to be made into artificial arms and hands for needy people.

Pot smokers in Cape Breton can turn joints into limbs

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 6:48 a.m.

The terminal facility in Bar Harbor. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORNELL KNIGHT/BAR HARBOR TOWN MANAGER

'We're satisfied it's a delay only': Bay Ferries keeping eye on delayed purchase process of terminal property by town of Bar Harbor

Updated Dec 10, 2018 at 5:44 p.m.

Developer Ed Farren with Annapolis County Timothy Habinski during an announcement Dec. 8 that Gordonstoun Schools Limited of Elgin, Scotland has granted Farren a franchise to create Gordonstoun Nova Scotia. Gordonstoun is considered the top international private boarding school in the world.

Mutual ethos and historic connection - ‘Gordonstoun reflects our values,’ says Annapolis County Warden Habinski

Updated Dec 10, 2018 at 1:36 p.m.

Annapolis County CAO John Ferguson said residents won't have long to wait to find out about a major development that is expected to be a major economic driver. The public is invited to the announcement on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Bridgetown Regional Community School.

Developer’s interest in vacant Annapolis County schools leads council to Scotland

Updated Dec 10, 2018 at 1:36 p.m.

Living

Snowmobiles gathering near the Antigonish Sno-Dogs’ Eigg Mountain safety shelter during a past winter.

Antigonish Sno-Dogs hope to add members during a white winter

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 6:49 a.m.

The clever cover illustration by artist Christopher Hoyt for A Giant Man from a Tiny Town; A Story of Angus MacAskill.

Inverness author pens Giant MacAskill picture book

Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 3:40 p.m.

Antigonish Highland Society hoping to add members

Updated Nov 20, 2018 at 4:42 p.m.

Frank Merrill Jr., from Chicago, is pictured out front of Antigonish’s Cineplex Theatre, after spending the Oct. 26 to 28 weekend in town taking in the Antigonish International Film Festival and getting together with friends in the area.

Chicago resident puts Antigonish and AIFF in his travel plans

Updated Nov 04, 2018 at 9:14 a.m.

Opinion

Declan Smith of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, left, is interviewed by Mavs Gillis of Eastlink TV following the team’s 4-2 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Friday as members of the Screaming Eagles show their support for the captain. Smith made his return to the lineup on Friday following the passing of his mother, Rachel, and scored the game-winning goal.

SPORTS CHAT: A sign of support

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 2:14 p.m.

Nova Scotia Auditor General Michael Pickup fields question after releasing his latest set of reports in Halifax on Wednesday.

VIBERT: Auditor general says Department of Health has failed Nova Scotians

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 6:49 a.m.

Equalization Santa has delivered goodies for some provinces, and lumps of coal for others. —

EDITORIAL: Equalization inequality

Published Dec 11, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Is there a question for that answer?

Published Dec 08, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Community

St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Church Street will be the place to be this Saturday evening for the annual Lessons and Carols Service.

Early evening start for Lessons and Carols at St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Updated Dec 12, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.

Bruce MacKinnon’s Sir J.A. Macdonald caricature-portrait is an example of the work which is part of the exhibit.

Bruce MacKinnon exhibit in Port Hawkesbury starting Nov. 26

Updated Nov 20, 2018 at 12:43 p.m.

Willie Westenenk, a veteran of the Royal Dutch Princess Irene Brigade, is pictured in the museum area of the Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59. Westenenk, who served in the years following the Second World War, will turn 90 later this month.

Popular veteran Willie Westenenk turning 90 later this month

Updated Nov 07, 2018 at 8:03 p.m.

Santa Claus – also known as Jamie Ross – provides a festive flavour to the Arisaig Christmas bazaar. This year, the event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Arisaig Parish Community Hall. Contributed

Arisaig to ring in Christmas season with a gala

Updated Nov 19, 2018 at 4:26 p.m.

Recent Stories

Dorothy Lander and John Graham-Pole speak about some of the content in The People’s Photo Album, at the book’s official launch at the CACL and Legion Building on Dec. 9. - Sam MacDonald

Photo Album traces the work of St. F.X. and Antigonish’s unsung heroes

The Monsignor Hugh MacPherson Council of the Knights of Columbus toy drive is in full swing in Antigonish. Volunteers, including Regis MacDonald (left), Leslie Chisholm, Hugh Richardson and Clarence Deyoung, are busy filling orders for families in Antigonish town and county. - Corey LeBlanc

Creating holiday memories at‘toy house’

One of the keys each year to a successful Christmas Day community dinner at St. James United Church Hall in Antigonish is the contribution of Sodexho Food Services at St. F.X. Chef Michael Pollock (second, left) and kitchen staff members cook the main course – turkeys – along with stuffing and gravy, for the celebration. Sodexho general manager Tim Hierlihy (left), Pollock and dinner co-ordinator Natasha AlAwashez, along with event volunteers Connie Beaton and Derek Bower, gathered recently to plan for delivery of the birds to Morrison Hall. - Corey LeBlanc

Wanted: side dishes for St. James United Church hall’s Christmas dinner

Don’t let gift-wrapping become tedious. - 123RF

Unique holiday gift-wrapping ideas

Throw a party people will remember. - 123RF

Ideas for an non-traditional Christmas party

Atlantic Superstore Antigonish dietician Ellen Green (left) is joined by staff members Joan Ortega, Kayla Gillis, Stacy McCafferty, Theresa Borden, Ann Peters and Phillip Connors in a photo to promote the in-store Holiday Food Drive going on now until Dec. 24. - Richard MacKenzie

Superstore supporting food bank with holiday campaign

The bench installed at Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation to honour Joan Dillon. - Anne Marie Paul

Bench honours Joan Dillon’s X-Project work

One of the newer additions to the Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Junior Bulldogs’ lineup is Jagger Statton, who was acquired via a trade from the Cumberland County Blues Nov. 8. The versatile Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League veteran adds some much needed depth to the Bulldogs’ blue-line. - Richard MacKenzie

Bulldogs sitting second as NSJHL reaches holiday break

PHAST athletes Mariah Austen (front, left), Baileigh Bekkers, Hannah Austen, Olivia Langley, Zack Elsworth, Riley Avery, Lily MacLean, Malcolm Cameron (back, left), Jacob Pinkohs, Emma Crispo, Colleen MacLeod, Matthew Penner, Kieran McInnis, Cora Kehoe, Cole Beaver, Aidan Doucet and Josh Elsworth swam earlier this month during a meet at Dalhousie University. - Contributed

PHAST continues strong start to season

Danny Frame successfully flipped the caber 16 times in three minutes July 20 at Rotary Park in Middleton to set a new world record in front of a large home-town crowd during Heart of the Valley Festival. Last week Guinness World Records sent Frame a letter saying it was official – he is the world record holder.

Make that official! - Danny Frame’s Middleton caber toss sets world record: Guinness

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a crash on Highway 107 near Exit 18 on Tuesday morning. - Tim Krochak

Storm closes Nova Scotia schools, makes driving dicey

A man measures the level of blood alcohol by Breathalyzer in this 123rf.com photo

POLL: Will the new stricter laws help reduce drunk driving?