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Protestors associated with Capers 4 Healthcare marched across the Canso Causeway Nov. 16 to call attention to the problems with health care in Cape Breton. - Sam Macdonald

VIDEO: Cape Bretoners brave blustery weather in health care protest at ...

Members of the public and representatives of Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal discuss a proposed route for a new, twinned section of Highway 104, from Antigonish to Sutherland’s River.

Early highway twinning plans revealed at drop-in session

Wilma Burke, proudly displaying some of the many hand-knit mitts, scarves and socks she brings to the annual Christmas bazaar in Arisaig.

Wilma Burke, a pillar of the Christmas bazaar in Arisaig

Marcelo Sabuc, a prominent human rights activist from Guatemala speaks to guests at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Nov. 5., his words translated for guests by Wyanne Sandler.

The fight for justice in Guatemala

David Miller and his wife, Aida Arnold, were familiar faces at myriad community events. Miller, one of the founders of the Antigonish Art Fair, died Nov. 1. He was 77. File

Antigonish mourns community pillar

Nicole Roberts places her poppy on one of the many wreaths laid at the Antigonish cenotaph during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony Sunday. Corey LeBlanc

Great turnout for Remembrance Day parade, ceremony in Antigonish

Bruce MacDonald: “What I try to emphasize with the people I interact with is the price that families and communities paid in the First World War.”

Impact of First World War on families was remarkable, says Antigonish ...

On the 11th hour.

ON THE 11th HOUR: when the war went quiet

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

St. F.X. sport legend Peggy Gallant being interviewed by Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame President and CEO Bruce Rainnie during the induction ceremony Nov. 2 in Halifax. Nick Pearce

Peggy Gallant enters N.S. Sport Hall of Fame

Protestors associated with Capers 4 Healthcare marched across the Canso Causeway Nov. 16 to call attention to the problems with health care in Cape Breton. - Sam Macdonald

VIDEO: Cape Bretoners brave blustery weather in health care protest at Canso Causeway

Updated Nov 16, 2018 at 7:22 p.m.

Computer systems at St. F.X. were recently hacked. the university says “The malicious software attempted to utilize St F.X.’s collective computing power in order to create or discover bitcoin for monetary gain.

St. F.X. computers hacked by bitcoin miners

Updated Nov 07, 2018 at 8:06 p.m.

Antigonish native Sarah McCarron makes a tackle for the St. F.X. X-Women in their championship game victory over the Guelph Gryphons. Gary Manning

X-Women dynasty captures national rugby championship

Updated Nov 07, 2018 at 8:05 p.m.

Cindy Day shows off her Bourbon Fruitcake.

Oakridge Boys, lobster and fruitcake, oh my: Cindy Day’s favourite Christmas traditions

Published Nov 17, 2018 at 12:45 a.m.

News

St. F.X. nursing student Farhiyo Salah, a refugee from Somalia, has overcome incredible odds and adversity to attend a Canadian university. She hopes a local organization, C.A.R.E., can help her reunite with her two sisters still living in a refugee camp in Kenya. Richard MacKenzie

Somalia refugee attending St. F.X. hopes C.A.R.E. can reunite her family in Antigonish

Updated Nov 09, 2018 at 3:10 p.m.

Inverness County has had a connectivity committee comprised of councillors looking at the problem for some time, exploring various options, noted Warden Betty Ann MacQuarrie.

Council members set to review Inverness County warden next month

Updated Oct 09, 2018 at 1:04 p.m.

The Nova Scotia RCMP has confirmed it was notified Saturday (Oct. 6), at 7:47 a.m., that a 68-year-old man from Arisaig died while tuna fishing. He was brought to land at Murphy's Cove in Port Hood. The investigation is now in the hands of provincial occupation health and safety officials. File

Antigonish County man died Saturday morning while tuna fishing

Updated Oct 08, 2018 at 12:27 p.m.

A sample of one of the marijuana varieties available at the NSLC. - Ian Fairclough

Marijuana sales brisk in Atlantic region

Updated a day ago

Sports

St. F.X. guard Justin Andrew in the middle of a layup on UNB’s net.

X-Men make comeback in second weekend game against UNB

Published Nov 13, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.

Heather MacKenzie (centre) and the first all-women mine rescue team – the Diamonds in the Rough. Brandy Bloxom

Heather MacKenzie part of first all-female mine rescue team - Diamonds in the Rough

Updated Nov 04, 2018 at 9:09 a.m.

St. F.X.’s Olivia DeMerchant attempts a run during her team’s 38-7 victory over Acadia in the AUS title game, Oct. 26, at Oland Stadium.

SLIDESHOW: St. F.X. X-Women down Acadia 38-7 to win third consecutive AUS championship

Updated Oct 28, 2018 at 8:22 p.m.

- St. F.X. X-Men defensive back Ethan Mastin makes a nice lounging tackle on a Mount Allison Mountie receiver, during the X-Men’s final regular season game, played Oct. 27 at Oland Stadium. Richard MacKenzie

X-Men enter AUS semifinal action against Acadia on a winning streak

Published Nov 02, 2018 at 4:56 p.m.

Business

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.

This year, a number of new tourism experiences were rolled out, including Beer and Wine Tours of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Harbour Tours, Savour the Sea - Wharfside Lobster Suppers, and Yarmouth Walking Tours.

Tourism on the rise in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Published Oct 23, 2018 at 1:49 p.m.

Michelin's Granton, Pictou County, plant

Michelin to add 150 new jobs to Pictou County site

Updated Oct 23, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.

Jennifer Dunn is a tax professional with BDO Canada in Charlottetown.

The end is near: year-end

Published Oct 22, 2018 at 3:18 p.m.

Living

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.

Alex Zutt (left), a son of the late Katherine Fleming, as well as George Fleming Jr., Katherine’s brother, present Coady International Institute Diploma in Development Leadership program participant Grace Arach with the Katherine Fleming International Development Award, during the Sept. 29 ceremony.

Grace Arach is first Ugandan to receive Katherine Fleming Award

Updated Oct 09, 2018 at 4:14 p.m.

Anne Campbell stands beside the large X-Ring display, which was a popular spot for photos, prior to the Welcome Home Dinner where she was recognized with the Friend of St. F.X. honour.

Harbour Centre native Anne Campbell presented with Friend of St. F.X. honour

Updated Oct 05, 2018 at 8:47 a.m.

Anita Stewart is the Antigonish Town and County Crime Prevention Association’s senior safety co-ordinator. Stewart sees her job taking on more responsibilities.

Senior safety co-ordinator role expanding as needs grow in Antigonish

Updated Sep 28, 2018 at 3:26 p.m.

Opinion

Somebeachsomewhere owner and trainer Brent MacGrath being interviewed by Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame CEO Bruce Rainnie during the induction ceremony Nov. 2. Nick Pearce

A unique and deserving hall of fame selection for Somebeachsomewhere

Updated Nov 15, 2018 at 5:40 a.m.

Some students joined members of the Lecturers’ Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland (LUMUN), who belong to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, on Nov. 1 for a rally to denounce the latest final offer tabled by the university’s administration. LUMUN represents two bargaining units and roughly 330 per-course instructors and about 90 post-doctoral fellows at MUN’s St. John’s and Grenfell campuses. —

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: Universities should pay up

Updated Nov 14, 2018 at 9:31 a.m.

Six RONA locations in Newfoundland and Labrador are slated to close Jan. 27, 2019 This one on O’Leary Avenue in St. John’s is one of them.

Russell Wangersky: Feeling the chill

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Statistics Canada wants to take a look at your banking information. —

Editorial: Data mining gets personal

Published Nov 09, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Community

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.

Theatre Antigonish actors Madison Kendall (left) and Brendan Ahern are joined by stage manager Ashley Pettipas in the pool constructed, on the Bauer Theatre stage, for the play Metamorphoses which runs from Nov. 7 to 10, as well as Nov. 17 and 18.

Unique set awaits those seeing Theatre Antigonish's Metamorphoses

Updated Oct 22, 2018 at 2:03 p.m.

The cover for Arden Powell’s novel – her first – A Summer Soundtrack for Falling in Love. A launch event is taking place Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., at the St. F.X. Art Gallery. Contributed

Still time for a summer soundtrack as Antigonish native Arden Powell releases new novel

Updated Oct 20, 2018 at 3:25 p.m.

989 XFM general manager Ken Farrell and St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation executive director Sadie Benoit with the promotional poster for this year’s 989 XFM Hospital Help Day Raffle which will take place Oct. 24 at Antigonish Market Square. Richard MacKenzie

A lot of reasons to support 989 XFM Hospital Help Day for St. Martha's Regional Hospital

Updated Oct 17, 2018 at 1:02 p.m.

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