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Matthew MacInnis (second from right), a leader for the team of volunteers helping keep the ballfields in Lower South River in the best possible condition, came together for a photo with representatives from the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, which provided funding for much needed work at the recreation location. Joining MacInnis for a photo are Deputy Warden Hughie Stewart (left), Councillor Bill MacFarlane, and Warden Owen McCarron.

Successful season for Lower South River ballfields

Royal Dutch Princess Irene Brigade veteran Willie Westenenk, a long-time resident of Antigonish County, led the planting of tulips Oct. 16 in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59. The planting of tulips is being done across Canada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Holland.

Event coming up in Antigonish commemorating liberation of Holland

Marco Wood has opened a personal fitness business he has been planning for the past seven years. RFT Fitness Training is located on Xavier Drive and Wood also travels to people’s homes and offices to accommodate their schedules.

RFT – a different approach to fitness training

The Bear Paw Pipeline is the sister project of the proposed Bear Head LNG plant in Richmond County.

Bear Head project proponents look for permit extensions

Scotland's Julie Fowlis, left, sings with Emma Stevens from Eskasoni First Nation during the Celtic Colours closing concert in Port Hawkesbury on Saturday. The Causeway Ceilidh was one of 52 official concerts held over the nine-days of the 23rd annual festival. COREY KATZ

Sold-out shows, local love equal Celtic Colours success in Cape Breton

Mounties are investigating the sudden deaths of a man and a woman in Port Hood.

Bones discovered in Little Judique not human: RCMP

Veteran guard Justin Andrew and the St. F.X. basketball team will host the Pizza Delight X-Men Invitational tip-off tournament this weekend on Coach ‘K’ Court at the Amelia Saputo Centre (formerly Oland Centre). File

Pizza Delight X-Men Invitational set for this weekend in Antigonish

The Stanfields; Jason MacIsaac, Jon Landry, Calen Kinney, Dillan Tate and Mark Murphy.

Dillan Tate and Calen Kinney enjoying life as Stanfields

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to a crowd at the Little Harbour Community Centre in Pictou County, where George Canyon is running as the Conservative candidate for Central Nova.

Scheer excitement: Conservative leader addresses party faithful in ...

Organizers of the 26th annual Hospital Help Day, including 989 XFM general manager Ken Farrell (left), St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation (SMRHF) fund development associate Sadie Benoit and SMRHF board chair Wayne Ezekiel, are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the Oct. 30 fundraiser in support of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Corey LeBlanc

Hospital Help Day to hit the airwaves Oct. 30

Sean Fraser speaking to supporters in New Glasgow on the night of the 2019 Federal Election. Fraser held onto his seat in parliament with a healthy share of the vote among Central Nova voters.

Liberal candidate Sean Fraser defeats Conservative George Canyon to keep Central Nova

Updated 21 hours ago

Safety at the Beech Hill/Trunk 4 intersection remains a concern for Municipality of the County of Antigonish council. Richard MacKenzie

Antigonish County continues wait for traffic report

Updated a day ago

High-speed hopes for Antigonish County

Updated a day ago

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to a crowd at the Little Harbour Community Centre in Pictou County, where George Canyon is running as the Conservative candidate for Central Nova.

Scheer excitement: Conservative leader addresses party faithful in Pictou County

Updated Oct 18, 2019 at 5:14 p.m.

Local

The 164-year-old courthouse on Main Street in Antigonish is, according to Daniel MacIsaac, "the soul of this community."

Alleged victim cross-examined in sexual assault trial of two former St. F.X. football players

Updated 3 minutes ago

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to a crowd at the Little Harbour Community Centre in Pictou County, where George Canyon is running as the Conservative candidate for Central Nova.

Scheer excitement: Conservative leader addresses party faithful in Pictou County

Updated Oct 18, 2019 at 5:14 p.m.

The RCMP in Clarenville are investigating a suspected carjacking and assault.

Two hospitalized after Highway 104 collision

Published Oct 17, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

File photo

Transport truck driver lost control in fatal Highway 104 collision after mattress blew off car roof, RCMP say

Updated Oct 16, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Opinion

Anthony TIbbo holds the Bible that was given to him by a Salvation Army worker while he was in prison. What he read, he says, God used to change his life.

LETTER: Redemption story a reminder to shine a light in our world

Updated Oct 04, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

The Antigonish Old Dogs who participated in the Molson Canadian Moncton Dynomites Tournament March 29-31. Pictured is Allan MacDonald (back, left), Paul Bourque, Rob Dunphy, Deiter Haas, Kevin Cameron, Gary Wood, Allie MacDonald, Donnie MacDougall, Brent MacDougall, coach Greg MacDonald, Greg MacDonald (front, left), Adam Dunphy with daughter Addison, Stephen MacKenzie, Doug Vail, Richard MacKenzie, trainer Mark from Moncton, Willie Joe Sofan and Leonard MacEachern. The Old Dogs won their division at the tournament; the seventh time in a row they have, with different line-ups, claimed a tournament title.

Different age, same game, more memories

Updated Aug 13, 2019 at 2:53 p.m.

DVDs featuring well known and beloved movies starring Candy, as well as some SCTV Christmas skits, and a book written about the late, great Canadian comedic actor.

A Canadian comedy icon gone too soon

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

A stack of newspapers

To venture beyond the (pay)wall

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

Business

Marco Wood has opened a personal fitness business he has been planning for the past seven years. RFT Fitness Training is located on Xavier Drive and Wood also travels to people’s homes and offices to accommodate their schedules.

RFT – a different approach to fitness training

Published 16 hours ago

Oak Manor Men’s Wear storefront on a sunny June afternoon in Antigonish.

SLIDESHOW: Antigonish icon Oak Manor Men’s Wear saying good bye

Updated Jul 09, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

The exterior of Midnite Automotive location at 3998 South River Road in Antigonish.

Grand Opening for Midnite Automotive this Saturday

Updated Jun 13, 2019 at 7:03 a.m.

Town of Antigonish mayor Laurie Boucher joined owner Sarah MacDonald, as well as her husband and father, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony during the grand opening celebration June 6. Debbie Grant

Rediscover Hearing celebrates opening with open house

Updated Jun 12, 2019 at 12:25 p.m.

Sports

Matthew MacInnis (second from right), a leader for the team of volunteers helping keep the ballfields in Lower South River in the best possible condition, came together for a photo with representatives from the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, which provided funding for much needed work at the recreation location. Joining MacInnis for a photo are Deputy Warden Hughie Stewart (left), Councillor Bill MacFarlane, and Warden Owen McCarron.

Successful season for Lower South River ballfields

Updated 16 hours ago

St. F.X. X-Men forward Tane Caubo attempting to block a Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus pass, during his team’s 3-0 victory Sept. 29 at St. F.X. Stadium. The X-Men will be back on home turf Oct. 20 versus Memorial University. Richard MacKenzie

‘Very thin’ X-Men roster focused on playoff run

Updated Oct 11, 2019 at 11:57 a.m.

St. F.X. X-Women forward Amanda Smith gets away a ball directed at the Université de Moncton Aigles-Bleues’ goal, during Sept. 29 AUS soccer action at St. F.X. Stadium. The attempt sailed a little too high over the Moncton goal. The defensive battle ended in a 0-0 draw. The X-Women will be back on home turf Oct. 20, versus Memorial University. Richard MacKenzie

Soccer X-Women readying for playoff run

Updated Oct 11, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.

St. F.X. forward Declan Smith reacts to puck movement during a Sept. 28 game at the Antigonish Arena versus the UPEI Panthers. Smith is home in Antigonish playing hockey for the first time – consistently – since his bantam years.

Declan Smith suiting up for hometown X-Men

Updated Oct 11, 2019 at 10:52 a.m.

Lifestyles

Royal Dutch Princess Irene Brigade veteran Willie Westenenk, a long-time resident of Antigonish County, led the planting of tulips Oct. 16 in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59. The planting of tulips is being done across Canada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Holland.

Event coming up in Antigonish commemorating liberation of Holland

Published 16 hours ago

St. F.X. student Jaidyn Ciufo chats with Megan Waddington, community relations officer with Elections Canada, during the Get out the Vote campaign launch event, Sept. 27, at St. F.X. the informative and fun event was hosted by St. F.X. Student Union.

Encouraging students to get out to vote

Updated Oct 11, 2019 at 10:44 a.m.

A fundraising concert and open house, featuring Laura Teasdale, family and friends, will take center stage Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Maryvale community hall. Showtime is 7 p.m. Contributed

Save our little hall

Updated Oct 08, 2019 at 12:14 p.m.

Kelly Ann Farrell displays a fall-themed cake she completed during one of her sessions at Dairy Queen Antigonish. Contributed

Cakes by Kelly in Antigonish

Updated Oct 08, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.

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From left, Beth MacInnis of the SPEC Blazers is pressured by Brooklyn Woodill of the Whitney Pier Mustangs while Ella Oakley of the Mustangs looks on during Cape Breton Middle School Soccer League girls ‘B’ playoff action Tuesday at Neville Park in Whitney Pier. T.J. COLELLO/CAPE BRETON POST

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Tyrone Gardiner, shown above, and Rudy Plichie will be attending the film premiere of “Distinction Earned” at the Sydney Museum on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Cape Breton boxers on the silver screen

Court. - Stock

Nova Scotia Crown Attorneys to walk off job Wednesday

Simon Bonnington’s swing hit Stephen Hawboldt’s chestnut dead on, but Halwboldt went on to knock the former North American Conkers Championship winner out of play in an elimination round Oct. 19 at Historic Gardens in Annapolis Royal. Georgette Sprague went on to become the 2019 champ by defeating her son Spike.

Smashing good time! Mother bests son in North American Conkers Championship in Annapolis Royal

Matthew MacInnis (second from right), a leader for the team of volunteers helping keep the ballfields in Lower South River in the best possible condition, came together for a photo with representatives from the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, which provided funding for much needed work at the recreation location. Joining MacInnis for a photo are Deputy Warden Hughie Stewart (left), Councillor Bill MacFarlane, and Warden Owen McCarron.

Successful season for Lower South River ballfields

Perspective view of the proposed Shannon Park Halifax stadium. - Don Ellis Architecture

Stadium, CFL idea survives Halifax council vote

Royal Dutch Princess Irene Brigade veteran Willie Westenenk, a long-time resident of Antigonish County, led the planting of tulips Oct. 16 in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59. The planting of tulips is being done across Canada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Holland.

Event coming up in Antigonish commemorating liberation of Holland

Marco Wood has opened a personal fitness business he has been planning for the past seven years. RFT Fitness Training is located on Xavier Drive and Wood also travels to people’s homes and offices to accommodate their schedules.

RFT – a different approach to fitness training

Alan Doyle's new tour will make several stops in the Maritimes in April. - Dave Howells

Alan Doyle's new tour will hit Maritimes in April

Tim Houston is one of five candidates running to be the next leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives.

Tim Houston calls for mandatory vaccinations in Nova Scotia public schools