Municipality of the County of Antigonish

2026 Volunteer of the Year – Nominate today!

It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re celebrating our Volunteers of the Year by recognizing both an individual volunteer and two volunteer groups from our community. Volunteers are the backbone of Antigonish County, giving their time and energy to keep centres running,...

County News

Press Release: Antigonish residents invited to take part in community-wide movement challenge

For immediate release Antigonish residents invited to take part in community-wide movement challenge Local initiative builds on strong community momentum to support everyday movement ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA | MAY 5, 2026 — Residents of Antigonish are invited to take...

Join Our Team – Public Works Positions

We are now accepting resumes for Collection Team Member and Scale House Operator positions. The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is accepting resumes for positions within our Public Works Department, primarily based at our Solid Waste Management...

Bulky Waste Collection – Spring 2026

Bulky waste collection will occur on your regular garbage day between May 25 and June 5, 2026. Not your recycling collection day. You can check your collection day by entering your civic address in the Collection Calendar on the County website homepage or Eastern...

Non-Profit Affordable Housing Grant Application Now Open

The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) aims to bring about changes at the municipal level to make it easier to build more homes, both now and in the future. It encourages communities to make commitments, show improvements, and receive funding as a result. One of the...

Notice of Public Hearing

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve: Amendments to the Plan Antigonish Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for the Municipality of the County of...

2026 Volunteer of the Year – Nominate today!

Join Our Team: Municipal By-law Officer

We are hiring a Municipal By-law Officer POSITION SUMMARY: The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is seeking applications for a By-law Officer. This position reports to the Municipal Clerk. This individual will be responsible for responding to complaints...

Make Your Move Community Movement Challenge

Something BIG (and fun!) is coming to Antigonish this spring… From May 9 to June 30, our community will be joining others across Nova Scotia for the Make Your Move Community Movement Challenge — a friendly initiative all about simple, everyday movement, connection and...

Well Impact Survey Results

The Well Impact Survey conducted in Fall 2025 by the Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) provided valuable insight into how last year’s drought affected private wells across Antigonish County. A total of 68 residents responded, with 23 reporting their...

Request for Proposals – Bulky Waste Collection 2026

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is seeking proposals for the roadside collection of Bulky Waste materials within the County of Antigonish. The successful bidder will be required to collect and separate designated material from approximately 6,800 homes in...

Press Release: Antigonish residents invited to take part in community-wide movement challenge

Join Our Team – Public Works Positions

Bulky Waste Collection – Spring 2026

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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

Tuesday May 19, 2026

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting starting at 5:30pm
The purpose of this meeting is to review the Operating Budget

Monday May 25, 2026

Special Committee of the Whole meeting starting at 5:30pm
The purpose of this meeting is to review the 2026/2027 Operating Budget

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Asset Management Committee meeting starting at 5:30pm
Committee of the Whole starting after Asset Management.
Special Council Meeting starting after Committee of the Whole.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Special Council Meeting starting a 6pm
The purpose of this meeting is to hold Statutory Public Hearings for planning applications.

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.