February 2026 Update – Notice has been provided by the NSUARB regarding the scheduling of a hearing for their consideration of the proposed electoral boundaries. The NSUARB has arranged for the Notice of Hearing to be posted in The Casket on February 18, 2026, and in the Guysborough Journal and the Reporter on February 11, 2026, and April 29, 2026. The Notice is also posted on the NSUARB’s website.
Antigonish County is divided into electoral districts. Currently, there are ten districts, and each district is represented by a member of Council. Provincial legislation requires that the boundaries of the districts are reviewed every eight years, to make sure that districts are as equal in the number of electors as possible. With the growth and movement of people in Antigonish County, the district boundaries need to be changed.
Existing Boundaries (set in 2014)
A high-resolution version of the existing municipal boundaries can be accessed online here: https://edpc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=e25386cbab3c4639aa20e8ead9388d63
Revised Proposed Boundaries for 2028
Using the feedback received from the community during the Public Information Sessions, revisions were made to the proposed boundaries for consideration. These revised boundries were presented to Municipal Council at their meeting on December 9, 2025, and approved with further revision:
Want to see this map in closer detail? A web version can be accessed here
More of a list person than a map person? A text file describing these districts can be accessed here
Want to compare this map to what we presented at the Public Information Sessions? You can find that map here: 2025 Boundary Review Map
A big change between the current boundaries and the proposed boundaries is the use of local communities to define the boundaries of a district. Wherever possible, the entire community (e.g. Lakevale, Beech Hill, Afton) is contained within one district, instead of being split. This allows residents to quickly identify their district based on their Canada Post mailing address.
Additional Information
You can learn more about this project by reviewing the staff reports and presentations that were made to the Committee of the Whole this year:
- January 14, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
- February 26, 2025 Staff Report to the Committee of the Whole
- September 9, 2025 Staff Report to the Committee of the Whole
- September 9, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
- October 20 – November 6th Public Information Session Presentation
- November 25, 2025 Staff Report to the Committee of the Whole
- November 25, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
- December 9, 2025 Presentation to the Committee of the Whole
Interested in learning more about the 2023-24 boundary review process, where the number of councillors and districts was examined? Read the report to Council here.
What Comes Next?
Municipal Council approved amendments to the boundaries at their meeting on December 9, 2025. Staff revised the maps in accordance with Council’s motion, and has submitted the required paperwork to the NSUARB.
View the Timeline here: Boundary Review 2025 Timeline
What does the NSUARB do once they receive our submission for the revision to the district boundaries? Learn more on page three and four in this document.
How is the Public Able to Be Involved?
2. You can reach out to municipal staff to provide your comments up until November 12, 2025
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- By email: beth.schumacher@antigonishcounty.ca
- By mail: Beth Schumacher, Municipal Clerk – Municipality of the County of Antigonish – 285 Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill B2G 0B4
Have questions and want to speak to a member of staff? Contact Beth at beth.schumacher@antigonishcounty.ca