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Poster promoting this Friday's VON Antigonish Christmas event.

The Christmas Story celebrated in song and words this Friday

St. F.X. X-Men guard Thomas Legallais attempting a contested layup during a game at the Oland Centre last month, versus the Dalhousie Tigers.

Young X-Men in good position following first half

One of the keys each year to a successful Christmas Day community dinner at St. James United Church Hall 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

Volunteers key ingredient for annual community Christmas dinner in ...

Assistant professor Department of Psychology at St. F.X. Kara Thompson (left), associate professor in the Faculty of Education at St. F.X. Christopher Gilham, registered nurse and faculty member at NBCC with the practical nursing and allied health programs Stephanie Ruckstuhl, Strait Regional Centre for Education co-ordinator of programs and policy Wanda Fougere and Faye Fraser, Schools Plus Community Outreach worker and former Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre staff member, gather for a photo prior to the launch of Together We Can, Dec. 5 at St. F.X.

Together We Can launched Dec. 5 at St. F.X.

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 ...

A meeting room in the former St. Joseph’s Renewal Centre in Mabou. The Gaelic College is planning renovations and exploring options with potential funding partners now that the St. Joseph Renewal Centre in Mabou is formally in its hands.

New beginning for Mabou landmark

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

For the second time in two years, Betty Ann MacQuarrie was sworn in as warden of Inverness County Thursday, shortly after two-thirds of council had voted to remove her as warden. After a subsequent vote to select a new warden resulted in a tie, MacQuarrie's name was picked from a basket. County CAO Keith MacDonald administered the oath of office.

UPDATED: MacQuarrie remains warden of Inverness County

Heavily damaged after being tipped over by vandals, the community piano stands outside the People’s Place Library on Main Street. Staff at the library have encouraged people to salvage parts of the broken instrument.

Antigonish community piano damaged in act of vandalism

Long-time Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC) Sexual Assault Services Association (SASA) executive director Lucille Harper is being recognized for her work during an open house at the centre Dec. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Harper, a member of Syrian-Antigonish Families Embrace (SAFE), is pictured speaking during the Peace by Chocolate factory opening last year.

Dec. 12 celebration to honour Lucille Harper

One of the keys each year to a successful Christmas Day community dinner at St. James United Church Hall 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

Volunteers key ingredient for annual community Christmas dinner in Antigonish

Updated 20 hours ago

The Men of the Deeps make their traditional entrance during the opening of a Celebration of Life, remembering Jack and Judy O'Donnell through story and song, Sunday evening (Dec. 2) at St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish. Corey LeBlanc

Celebration of Life for Jack and Judy O'Donnell in Antigonish

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 8:51 a.m.

The Antigonish Atom ‘A’ female Bulldogs celebrate their goal medal finish at the SEDMHA Hockey Tournament, held Nov. 22 to 25.

Strong results from SEDMHA tournament for Antigonish teams

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 1:22 p.m.

Select the 2018 top story and newsmaker of the year.

Vote for Nova Scotia's newsmaker, top story of 2018

Updated Dec 10, 2018 at 9:57 a.m.

News

Assistant professor Department of Psychology at St. F.X. Kara Thompson (left), associate professor in the Faculty of Education at St. F.X. Christopher Gilham, registered nurse and faculty member at NBCC with the practical nursing and allied health programs Stephanie Ruckstuhl, Strait Regional Centre for Education co-ordinator of programs and policy Wanda Fougere and Faye Fraser, Schools Plus Community Outreach worker and former Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre staff member, gather for a photo prior to the launch of Together We Can, Dec. 5 at St. F.X.

Together We Can launched Dec. 5 at St. F.X.

Updated 20 hours ago

The future of the Eastern Strait Regional Enterprise Network was a topic of discussion for Antigonish Town Council during its Nov. 19 meeting.

Town of Antigonish expresses support for ESREN

Updated Nov 24, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

Grade 11 options and opportunities program students at East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy Alex Boyle (left), Dallas Gavin and Colin Sampson, along with teacher Greg MacDonald, are pictured with residents of Greenwold Manor after delivering a washer toss game they made and donated to the manor, along with four of their fellow students.

Students make and donate washer toss game to manor

Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 3:41 p.m.

An RCMP cruiser and EHS ambulance sit outside the emergency department at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville on Tuesday morning. Police would not immediately confirm reports that a suspect was taken there for treatment after a standoff along Highway 101 at Berwick. - Ian Fairclough

VIDEO: One suspect injured, two arrested after gun fired at Berwick traffic stop

Updated 18 hours ago

Sports

St. F.X. X-Men guard Thomas Legallais attempting a contested layup during a game at the Oland Centre last month, versus the Dalhousie Tigers.

Young X-Men in good position following first half

Updated 16 hours ago

Jessica MacKinnon (left), Lauren Lowther and Charleigh Clarke are captains of the Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional Royals Division 1 girls’ basketball team. The program will host the annual Mabel Arsenault Memorial Robertson Electrical Classic this weekend – Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 – at the Regional gym. Contributed

Mabel Arsenault Memorial Robertson Electrical Classic to tip off this weekend in Antigonish

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 8:56 a.m.

During Saturday afternoon action at the Leroy MacDonald Memorial Hockey Tournament, Antigonish Atom ‘AA’ Bulldogs goaltender Hugh Burchill follows a shot he deflected away from his net, hit the glass. Pictou County defeated Antigonish 3-1 in this contest.

SLIDESHOW: Bulldogs, Islanders compete in annual Leroy MacDonald Memorial Hockey Tournament

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 8:54 a.m.

Kristina Richard had plenty of support from friends and family, including her father Curtis, during the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish. Corey LeBlanc

Kristina Richard of Antigonish preparing to compete in 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 8:58 a.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 4 hours ago

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 a day ago

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 a day ago

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 a day ago

Living

The lap blanket piece of art being raffled off now to help the People’s Place Library through Friends of the Antigonish Library (FoAL).

Knitting and Spinners’ Circle art to benefit Antigonish library

Updated 20 hours ago

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.

Gyungbo Noh, chef of the night, and his son Hanool Noh at the Lochaber Growers Cooperative hosted diner to celebrate their partnership with L’Arche Antigonish. Amberlee Boulton

Lochaber Growers Cooperative celebrate partnership with L’Arche Antigonish

Updated Oct 30, 2018 at 7:11 p.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 20 hours ago

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Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Sometimes, you don’t really appreciate your mobility until it's restricted. —

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Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 8:56 p.m.

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Community

Poster promoting this Friday's VON Antigonish Christmas event.

The Christmas Story celebrated in song and words this Friday

Updated 21 hours ago

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.

Psychologist Kathy Rolfe giving her presentation during the fifth annual Helping the Helpers event, Oct. 27, at the Schwartz School of Business auditorium on the campus of St. F.X.

SLIDESHOW: Helping the Helpers day breaking down the stigma around PTSD

Updated Nov 04, 2018 at 9:16 a.m.

During the official launch of the poppy campaign locally, Oct. 26, Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59 Chaplin Rev. Peter Smith spoke to Bells of Peace, an initiative for this year’s Remembrance Day to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

SLIDESHOW: Let the Bells of Peace ring out on Remembrance Day

Updated Nov 04, 2018 at 9:12 a.m.

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Poster promoting this Friday's VON Antigonish Christmas event.

The Christmas Story celebrated in song and words this Friday

St. F.X. X-Men guard Thomas Legallais attempting a contested layup during a game at the Oland Centre last month, versus the Dalhousie Tigers.

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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

More than 400 former employees of ServiCom’s Sydney call centre gathered at the Ashby legion on Monday afternoon to hear from facility manager Todd Riley, who told the crowd that efforts are continuing to secure the funds to settle the company’s outstanding payroll. He also told the former workers that there is optimism a deal can be reached with a potential investor who is interested in buying and re-opening the call centre that employed between 600 to 700 people.

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