Municipality of the County of Antigonish

Holiday Events

Santa is Coming to Antigonish County... Twice! Santa has officially confirmed it. He'll be making two special visits to Antigonish this holiday season! Mark your calendars: Saturday, November 21 – Santa Claus Parade Friday, November 27 – Christmas on Main Saturday,...

County News

Holiday Events

J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning to Headline Christmas on Main

The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish are excited to announce that acclaimed East Coast musicians J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning will headline this year's Christmas on Main celebration with a festive concert. Taking place on Friday,...

Free Swims are back‍!

Free Swims at the StFX Pool are back‍! Antigonish County Rec and Town of Antigonish Recreation have partnered again to offer free swims starting this Saturday, November 7th and running until the end of March 2027. Drop in anytime on Saturday from 1PM - 3PM at...

RFQ – Supply and Installation of Sanitary Sewer Liner

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is requesting quotes from qualified contractors for the supply and installation of a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), or approved equal trenchless liner, for an existing sanitary sewer main at Wrights River Crossing Before the...

Notice of Approval – Church Street Extension Development Agreement

(September 9, 2026) – Municipal Council voted in favour of a Development Agreement at its meeting on September 8, 2026, allowing the construction of a single 40-to-60-unit apartment building at 21 Church Street Extension (Lot 1A, PID 01248673), West River, Antigonish...

Rainfall Warning for Antigonish – After Hours Numbers

A Yellow Rainfall Warning is in effect for Antigonish Town and County. A slow-moving system is expected to bring prolonged rainfall this weekend with significant rainfall this evening and overnight into Saturday morning. Heavy downpours may lead to localized flooding,...

Notice of Adoption

(September 3, 2026) - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 26th, 2026, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish adopted amendments to the Plan Antigonish Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw, which are in effect as of the date of this...

New Appleseed Drive Crosswalks

Creating safer neighbourhoods in our community The Municipality would like to advise residents that new crosswalks have been installed along Appleseed Drive to improve pedestrian safety and enhance connections within the area, particularly for students travelling to...

MP Jaime Battiste Announces Federal Funding in Antigonish County

(August 27, 2026) -Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste and Warden Nicholas MacInnis announced a federal investment of $566,644 through the Build Communities Strong Fund. In partnership with the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society (AAHS), the project will support...

Harbour Hills Path Expansion

(October 2, 2026) UPDATE: Please see the following update from the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works regarding potential traffic delays on Post Road as construction of the AT Corridor extension continues. Night work will begin Sunday evening, October 4, 2026, and...

J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning to Headline Christmas on Main

Free Swims are back‍!

RFQ – Supply and Installation of Sanitary Sewer Liner

Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Meetings:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Special Council Meeting at 5:00pm
This meeting is being called for the purpose of holding an in-camera session to discuss Contract Negotiations.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – please note the regular November 10th meetings have been rescheduled to this date

Committee of the Whole starting at 5:30pm
Municipal Council Meeting starting at 7:30pm

Wednesday November 18, 2026

Joint Council meeting starting at 6pm at Town Hall

Tuesday November 24, 2026

Asset Management Committee starting at 5:30pm
Committee of the Whole starting after Committee of the Whole

Waste Collection Calendar

The calendar below is created specific to your civic address and is currently active for residents with curbside collection in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.