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Rolf Bouman, of Canadian Pioneer Estates, makes a $10,500 donation to the Auld’s Cove Volunteer Fire Department during the department’s 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 18.

SLIDESHOW: 50th anniversary celebration for Auld’s Cove Fire Department

Stella Merry decided a hand-print is nice but a foot-print is even better, when contributing to the ‘buddy bench’ Aug. 16, a collaboration between the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home and Antigonish: Art after Dark Festival which will sit outside the People’s Place Library.

‘Buddy bench 2.0’ for the People’s Place Library in Antigonish

Bumper to Bumper 300 winner Jason Hathaway in victory lane, at Riverside International Speedway Aug. 17, with the checkered flag and trophy.

SLIDESHOW: Hathaway wins Bumper to Bumper 300 in dramatic fashion

Retired hydro-geologist Peter Lund speaking to the crowd during the Cochrane Hill gold mine information session, Aug. 19, in Sherbrooke.

Questions and concerns a plenty during Cochrane Hills proposed mine ...

Roger MacKay is seeking the conservative nomination in Central Nova.

What's next for Central Nova, now that Roger MacKay is out of the ...

The Duke family, from Kentville, N.S., recently participated in the Discoverer Program at Sherbrooke Village where they dressed in period clothes and participated in a variety of activities tailored to their interests and background.

Discover Sherbrooke Village from a new perspective

Sophia Dorton puts all her strength into the discus event during Track and Field Fun Day.

SLIDESHOW: Track and field fun in Port Hawkesbury

Fatal tractor incident in Antigonish County

The popular wharf area in Arisaig is a sight to behold.

Discover Arisaig Harbour

Mark MacDonald, from St. Andrews, Antigonish County, expressed excitement regarding his upcoming student exchange experience, which will see him spending the school year in Italy, while talking to the Casket Aug. 14.

St. Andrews student preparing for Italy experience

Rolf Bouman, of Canadian Pioneer Estates, makes a $10,500 donation to the Auld’s Cove Volunteer Fire Department during the department’s 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 18.

SLIDESHOW: 50th anniversary celebration for Auld’s Cove Fire Department

Updated 14 hours ago

The always popular dunk tank is back for this year’s Heatherton Fun Days Aug. 9 to 11.

Fun times in Heatherton Aug. 9 to 11

Updated Aug 01, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

The Southeast District RCMP is investigating following an off-road vehicle crash in Memramcook that left one man dead and another injured.

Boy, 3, killed in Antigonish County collision

Updated Jul 29, 2019 at 6:55 p.m.

The Municipality of the District of Guysborough float in the Guysborough Come Home Week street parade, July 27, was a salute to veterans and the sacrifices of those who fought in the First World War.

SLIDESHOW: Guysborough Come Home Week street parade

Updated Jul 29, 2019 at 9:37 a.m.

Local

Retired hydro-geologist Peter Lund speaking to the crowd during the Cochrane Hill gold mine information session, Aug. 19, in Sherbrooke.

Questions and concerns a plenty during Cochrane Hills proposed mine information session

Updated 14 hours ago

A small number of the many people who celebrated the announcement of a new skate park coming to Antigonish on Aug. 23.

The time to step up

Updated Mar 03, 2019 at 6:07 p.m.

Town of Antigonish recreation director Tricia Cameron, and Mayor Laurie Boucher, with members of the Park Bench Players Verna MacDonald, [front left], Fran Nunn and Louise Hall.

Funding for downtown bench honouring the Park Bench Players

Updated Feb 08, 2019 at 10:49 a.m.

Casey and Toosje Van de Sande, recipients of the Patrick C. Hanley Community Builder Award, accept a plaque commemorating their recognition. The Van de Sandes selected the Antigonish Community Food Bank to be the recipient of the $500 donation that comes with the award.

The award is the result of a collaboration between the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce and the CIBC Antigonish branch to reward, celebrate and recognize local community builders.

Also pictured are Richard Burelle, executive director of the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce (left), Dan Fougere, president of the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce, David MacGillivray with CIBC Wood Gundy and Ed Joyce, Antigonish branch manager for CIBC. MacGillivray is the grandson of Patrick C. Hanley, the man whose memory the award honours.

Community builders

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 7:43 p.m.

Opinion

The construction was still going on in early August but St. Mary’s University’s new Dauphinee Centre is expected to be ready for the upcoming hockey season. Contributed

Huskies' new home

Updated Aug 20, 2019 at 10:54 a.m.

A stack of newspapers

To venture beyond the (pay)wall

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 12:20 p.m.

Elections P.E.I. ballot box

EDITORIAL: Electoral homework

Updated Feb 22, 2019 at 1:25 p.m.

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.

Business

Aldona Gerrior stands just outside her business Granny's Antiques and Gifts which is located on Adams Street in Antigonish.

Rising popularity of antique stores a desire to recapture memories

Updated Aug 17, 2019 at 8:01 p.m.

Damian Welsh with daughter Kheiran handing out one of Back East Seafood’s specialties – a two-piece fish and chips.

Business brings family back together in Antigonish

Updated Apr 16, 2019 at 10:32 a.m.

Artist rendition of Bayside Travel Centre.

Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation launches $10 million highway showcase

Updated May 17, 2019 at 1:17 p.m.

Signage for the Eastern Strait Regional Enterprise Network (ESREN) on its location on St. Mary’s Street in Antigonish.

Antigonish town and county announce their departures from ESREN

Updated Mar 21, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

Sports

Bumper to Bumper 300 winner Jason Hathaway in victory lane, at Riverside International Speedway Aug. 17, with the checkered flag and trophy.

SLIDESHOW: Hathaway wins Bumper to Bumper 300 in dramatic fashion

Updated 14 hours ago

Jeanie Cameron with coach Bernie Chisholm. File

Dr. Jeanie Cameron part of 2019 Hall of Fame Class

Updated Jul 23, 2019 at 12:07 p.m.

Antigonish Challenger Baseball player Xavier Bennett smashes a single during the inaugural game on the Sandlot, the new accessible baseball field on the property of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School. Corey LeBlanc

PHOTOS: The Sandlot – Antigonish’s fully-accessible ball field - opens

Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

Father Doug MacDonald’s experience in – and love for – the Antigonish Highland Games’ heavy events competition started at a young age. Contributed

MacDonald reflects on stellar heavy events career

Updated Jul 23, 2019 at 12:09 p.m.

Lifestyles

Stella Merry decided a hand-print is nice but a foot-print is even better, when contributing to the ‘buddy bench’ Aug. 16, a collaboration between the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home and Antigonish: Art after Dark Festival which will sit outside the People’s Place Library.

‘Buddy bench 2.0’ for the People’s Place Library in Antigonish

Updated 14 hours ago

The Duke family, from Kentville, N.S., recently participated in the Discoverer Program at Sherbrooke Village where they dressed in period clothes and participated in a variety of activities tailored to their interests and background.

Discover Sherbrooke Village from a new perspective

Updated a day ago

Ancient ruins on Scotland’s Orkney Islands include these 5,000-year-old homes at Skara Brae. - Cameron Hewitt

The remote rewards of Scotland’s Orkney Islands

Updated Aug 16, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Sir Pikachu.

Pokémon-inspired pop-up bar coming to Montreal in 2020

Updated Aug 16, 2019 at 2:36 p.m.

Recent Stories

Rolf Bouman, of Canadian Pioneer Estates, makes a $10,500 donation to the Auld’s Cove Volunteer Fire Department during the department’s 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 18.

SLIDESHOW: 50th anniversary celebration for Auld’s Cove Fire Department

Sergio Davì, an Italian skipper sailing from Italy, arrived in St. Anthony on his way to New York on August 19. Davì, pictured, sits aboard the wheelhouse of his trusty inflatable boat. STEPHEN ROBERTS / THE NORTHERN PEN PHOTO

Taking the Atlantic on alone in an inflatable boat, Italian skipper finds Labrador Sea a unique challenge

Stella Merry decided a hand-print is nice but a foot-print is even better, when contributing to the ‘buddy bench’ Aug. 16, a collaboration between the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home and Antigonish: Art after Dark Festival which will sit outside the People’s Place Library.

‘Buddy bench 2.0’ for the People’s Place Library in Antigonish

Bumper to Bumper 300 winner Jason Hathaway in victory lane, at Riverside International Speedway Aug. 17, with the checkered flag and trophy.

SLIDESHOW: Hathaway wins Bumper to Bumper 300 in dramatic fashion

Retired hydro-geologist Peter Lund speaking to the crowd during the Cochrane Hill gold mine information session, Aug. 19, in Sherbrooke.

Questions and concerns a plenty during Cochrane Hills proposed mine information session

Wes Surrett has announced his intention to run for the Conservative nomination in Central Nova.

Some Pictou County Conservatives upset by national campaign choosing new nominee

Cumberland County’s EMO co-ordinator Mike Johnson looks over the sinkhole in Oxford’s Lions Park in April following the announcement of funding for a geotechnical survey of the property. The results of that report have led the Oxford Lions Club to begin looking for another piece of land in the community for a park. The report indicatets the land is unstable and warns of additional sinkhole development.

Study shows Oxford's Lions Park is unstable, susceptible to more sinkholes

A Starbucks is being constructed in the Aberdeen Business Shopping Centre in New Glasgow.

Something's brewing: Starbucks location is coming to New Glasgow

Court news

Arrest warrant issued for Eskasoni woman in connection with hold-up

Dr. Neil Pothier, at Bayview Animal Hospital in Digby, says he’s noticed a big jump in Lyme disease cases in dogs.

Lyme disease in dogs on the rise in southwestern Nova Scotia

With 228 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, the GLi’s acceleration is impressive.

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