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Steven Eadie, from the Antigonish Guysborough Federation of Agriculture, provides opening words for the Feb. 12 event held at St. F.X’s Keating Centre.

Local federation celebrates Ag Day in Canada

The Whiskysmoke Blues Band is bringing Motown and Beyond: An Evening of Classic Rhythm & Blues, to the Bauer Theatre Feb. 23.

Motown and Beyond Feb. 23 at Bauer

The Heatherton Warriors (light jersey) finished first in Rural League regular season action for 2018-19 and will take on the fourth-place County Outlaws in the opening round of playoffs which start tomorrow evening at the Antigonish Arena.

Antigonish Rural League playoffs begin tomorrow at arena

The scheduled events for the 2019 Pomquet Winter Carnival.

2019 Pomquet Winter Carnival schedule

A $10.8-billion liquified natural gas terminal may actually be coming to Goldboro in Guysborough County.

Gran Fondo rolling back into Guysborough County in September

Dr. Mustafa Kapasi of the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital ophthalmology department says this ophthalmic retinal digital camera system is a key to providing quality patient care. Financial support from the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation helped with the purchase of the state-of-the-art equipment. Corey LeBlanc

Dr. Mustafa Kapasi focused on patient care

Declan Smith, a native of Fraser’s Mills, Antigonish County, is captain of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, who are preparing for the QMJHL playoffs.

Hockey homecoming for Declan Smith

Stephanie MacPherson, shown during her first Team in Training half-marathon experience, is preparing for another one, which will take place in Seattle in June. Contributed

Fundraising ceilidh, square dance set for Arisaig

It is a family effort when it comes to Ollie Bots with Emma Smith (left), Shauna Grant-Smith, Oliver Smith, Bryan Smith and Megan Smith pitching in. Corey LeBlanc

Ollie Bots continue to change lives

Myca Ash and Paul Breen, Grade 4 students at École acadienne de Pomquet, will be Évangéline and Gabriel for the 2019 Pomquet Winter Carnival. Corey LeBlanc

Évangéline and Gabriel front and center during Pomquet Winter Carnival

It is a family effort when it comes to Ollie Bots with Emma Smith (left), Shauna Grant-Smith, Oliver Smith, Bryan Smith and Megan Smith pitching in. Corey LeBlanc

Ollie Bots continue to change lives

Updated Feb 15, 2019 at 2:54 p.m.

A screenshot from a Youtube video of a brawl between Acadia and St. F.X. men's hockey teams on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

'Shaming of a sexual assault survivor' sparked hockey brawl, says St. F.X. player

Updated Feb 06, 2019 at 10:19 a.m.

The Syrian Canadian Sports Players participate in a recent basketball session on 'Coach K' Court at St. F.X.'s Oland Centre in Antigonish. Corey LeBlanc

Slam-dunk experience in Antigonish

Updated Feb 06, 2019 at 1:25 p.m.

Marguerite MacGillivray of the teacher/celebrity team waits for a pass on the edge of Alex MacNeil’s crease during the 2018 Pink and Red in the Rink hockey fundraiser, staged by the Saint Andrew Junior School (SAJS) student leadership group, at the Antigonish Arena. Corey LeBlanc

Pink and Red in the Rink returning to Antigonish

Updated Feb 04, 2019 at 7:39 p.m.

News

Brian Adams is presented with his Atlantic Canada Marine Industries Hall of Fame recognition by West Nova MP Colin Fraser (left) and Zach Churchill, Yarmouth County MLA and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, during the Jan. 25 ceremony in Yarmouth.

Cape George native enters marine hall of fame

Updated 1 minutes ago

Snow coming down around Main Street.

SLIDESHOW: Snowy start to 2019

Updated Jan 04, 2019 at 1:45 p.m.

RCMP

Driver faces multiple charges after altercation with police on Christmas Eve

Published Dec 26, 2018 at 10:52 a.m.

While a ban on plastic shopping bags is being considered, the encouragement to use reusable bags when shopping continues to be voiced.

Plastic shopping bag ban still being considered

Updated Jan 01, 2019 at 11:11 a.m.

Sports

Declan Smith, a native of Fraser’s Mills, Antigonish County, is captain of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, who are preparing for the QMJHL playoffs.

Hockey homecoming for Declan Smith

Updated Feb 15, 2019 at 3:01 p.m.

The Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional Royals Division 1 girls’ basketball team – Emily MacDonald (front, left), Lauren Lowther, Charleigh Clarke, Jessica MacKinnon, Madison Gorman, Taylor Gorman (back, left), Sophie Delorey, Cailunn Bance, Brooke MacDonald, Maura Flynn, Katie MacNeil, Malia Artibello, Alana Lawn (assistant coach), Kate Spencer (assistant coach) and Gail MacDougall (head coach) will host the Ian Spencer Memorial Tournament this weekend at the Regional Gym in Antigonish. Contributed

Ian Spencer Memorial to tip off this weekend

Published Feb 01, 2019 at 10:32 a.m.

Nova Major Bantam forward Rory Wood (second from right) is mobbed by teammates Cody van de Sande, Sara Stewart and Benjamin Kennedy after scoring what turned out to be the winning goal as the Novas defeated the Halifax ACCEL Hawks, 3-1, in a game played Sunday (Jan. 27) afternoon at the Antigonish Arena.

SLIDESHOW: Novas bounce back to defeat Halifax ACCEL Hawks

Updated Jan 29, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

X-Men freshman goaltender and Antigonish native Blade Mann-Dixon makes a save during St. F.X.’s 5-1 win over the UPEI Panthers Friday (June 25) evening at the Keating Centre. Mann-Dixon and his X-Men teammates were even more impressive a night later as they downed U Sports’ number one ranked team, the UNB Reds, 3-2. Mann-Dixon, named St.F.X. male athlete of the week, made 38 saves in the contest to improve his record to 7-2 on the year.

SLIDESHOW: X-Men win pair of homes games

Updated Jan 29, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

Business

Thomas Steinhart, owner and operator of Steinhart Distillery, holds up a plaque recognizes his company’s selection as producing the Best Classic Gin in the World at the 2019 World Gin Awards in London, England.

Steinhart’s gin named world’s best

Updated Feb 11, 2019 at 4:44 p.m.

The Shop Local: Antigonish By Choice image will be a familiar site in town this December.

Shop Local: Antigonish By Choice Christmas campaign on now

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 11:40 a.m.

Owner Steve Smith and his wife Kathy are joined by residents of The Maples Supportive Living for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 7. John Bastin

SLIDESHOW: The Maples opens in Antigonish

Updated Nov 09, 2018 at 4:51 p.m.

A large crowd came out for the launch of the Eastern Strait Regional Enterprise Network Connector Program, Aug. 1, at the CACL/Royal Canadian Legion building in Antigonish. Pictured speaking during the event is co-ordinator Matt Berrigan.

Connector program building business connections in Eastern Strait area

Updated Nov 04, 2018 at 9:15 a.m.

Living

Steven Eadie, from the Antigonish Guysborough Federation of Agriculture, provides opening words for the Feb. 12 event held at St. F.X’s Keating Centre.

Local federation celebrates Ag Day in Canada

Updated 13 minutes ago

New Antigonish County Adult Learning Association (ACALA) organization administrator Shayla (Mootz) MacDonald is joined by board members Diane Roberts, councillor with the Town of Antigonish, and Mary MacLellan, councillor with the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Jan. 15, outside the ACALA office located in the People’s Place Library. MacDonald is taking over for Lise de Villiers who officially retired last month, but has stayed on in a part-time capacity to help with the transition.

MacDonald steps into leadership role with ACALA

Updated Jan 24, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy (EAEC/A) students sit down with the healthy snacks they just created during a program run through Antigonish Atlantic Superstore Jan. 11 and 15.

Raising a healthy food lover

Updated Jan 19, 2019 at 1:32 p.m.

Members of the Westenenk family have been a fixture in Antigonish County since 1950 and it was here a special reunion was held in conjunction with the 90th birthday of Willie Westenenk. Pictured during the late-November, early-December visit are; Minnie van de Wiel (back, left), MaryAnn Forbes, Mary van den Heuvel, Annetta Westenenk, Gary Westenenk, Hans Westenenk, Thea Westenenk (middle, left), Willie, Maria Sanderson, Benny Westenenk, Wilhelmien Ten Hove (front, left), Willy Westenenk and Harry Westenenk.

Coming together in Antigonish to celebrate Oom Wim

Updated Jan 16, 2019 at 7:48 a.m.

Opinion

The New England Patriots will now have to make room for another championship banner at Gillette Stadium.

The New England legacy adds another layer

Updated Feb 06, 2019 at 10:21 a.m.

Maybe the wall space for an Antigonish sports hall of fame wouldn’t be a plentiful as what the Oland Centre provides for St. F.X., but that could be worked around.

Isn’t it time for an Antigonish Sports Hall of Fame?

Updated Jan 18, 2019 at 4:17 p.m.

Barnard-Penecon JV, Ltd. was the successful bidder in a tender to construct the north and south dams at the Muskrat Falls site. They won the contract over two other bidders, including Astaldi Canada, the contractor currently responsible for the construction of the powerhouse and spillway on site.

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: No runaround, just dam statistics

Updated 4 hours ago

Russia is going to test the idea of retreating to its own closed intranet system. —

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: Russia planning solo mission in cyberspace

Published Feb 16, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

The Whiskysmoke Blues Band is bringing Motown and Beyond: An Evening of Classic Rhythm & Blues, to the Bauer Theatre Feb. 23.

Motown and Beyond Feb. 23 at Bauer

Updated 25 minutes ago

Jane McMillan, chair of the Anthropology Department at St. F.X., holds a copy of her new book - Truth and Conviction: Donald Marshall Jr. and the Mi'kmaw Quest for Justice. A launch event fro the book will take place this Friday (Feb. 1) at the People's Place Library; from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the library's community room.

Book launch event for McMillan’s Truth and Conviction Feb. 1

Updated Jan 28, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Covered with snow and ice these days, the ballfields in Lower South River will be bustling with activity as soon as the weather allows.

Comedy night in support of Lower South River ballfields Feb. 2

Updated Jan 21, 2019 at 7:47 p.m.

The former Antigonish Visitor Information Centre has been repurposed as The Arts House and, starting this Monday (Jan. 21) afternoon, the location will play host to Write On: Creative Writing Workshop, for youth.

Write On workshop starts Monday at The Arts House in Antigonish

Updated Jan 18, 2019 at 5 p.m.

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Brian Adams is presented with his Atlantic Canada Marine Industries Hall of Fame recognition by West Nova MP Colin Fraser (left) and Zach Churchill, Yarmouth County MLA and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, during the Jan. 25 ceremony in Yarmouth.

Cape George native enters marine hall of fame

Steven Eadie, from the Antigonish Guysborough Federation of Agriculture, provides opening words for the Feb. 12 event held at St. F.X’s Keating Centre.

Local federation celebrates Ag Day in Canada

The Whiskysmoke Blues Band is bringing Motown and Beyond: An Evening of Classic Rhythm & Blues, to the Bauer Theatre Feb. 23.

Motown and Beyond Feb. 23 at Bauer

Barnard-Penecon JV, Ltd. was the successful bidder in a tender to construct the north and south dams at the Muskrat Falls site. They won the contract over two other bidders, including Astaldi Canada, the contractor currently responsible for the construction of the powerhouse and spillway on site.

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: No runaround, just dam statistics

Russia is going to test the idea of retreating to its own closed intranet system. —

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: Russia planning solo mission in cyberspace

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The Heatherton Warriors (light jersey) finished first in Rural League regular season action for 2018-19 and will take on the fourth-place County Outlaws in the opening round of playoffs which start tomorrow evening at the Antigonish Arena.

Antigonish Rural League playoffs begin tomorrow at arena

The scheduled events for the 2019 Pomquet Winter Carnival.

2019 Pomquet Winter Carnival schedule

Evergreen Theatre is offering up a long list of concerts this year that manager David O’Leary hopes will bring good crowds up the mountain to East Margaretsville throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The first show is Joel Plaskett, followed by Lennie Gallant, and then Old Man Luedeke.

Margaretsville’s Evergreen Theatre offers great line-up for the year ahead

A $10.8-billion liquified natural gas terminal may actually be coming to Goldboro in Guysborough County.

Gran Fondo rolling back into Guysborough County in September

Dr. Mustafa Kapasi of the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital ophthalmology department says this ophthalmic retinal digital camera system is a key to providing quality patient care. Financial support from the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation helped with the purchase of the state-of-the-art equipment. Corey LeBlanc

Dr. Mustafa Kapasi focused on patient care