Current Notices

Trail Maintenance

Trail Maintenance

Please use extra caution on the Landing Trail this week, as maintenance crews will be working along the route.

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Notice to Residents

Notice to Residents

A notice to the residents in the St. Andrews and Blacksmith Valley Road area. Due to maintenance, you may experience low water pressure beginning at 9am on Thursday, July 3rd. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Come Celebrate Canada Day

Come Celebrate Canada Day

Come Celebrate Canada Day with Antigonish Town and County!   Celebrate Canada Day with us on Tuesday, July 1st—a full day of family fun for all ages! The day will include a delicious pancake breakfast, live local entertainment, kids’ activities, official ceremonies,...

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Fun Free July Events

Fun Free July Events

Check out these free fun family events happening in partnership with County Recreation in July! Heartland Tour: Registration for the 19th Heartland Tour Nova Scotia is open!! The community to have the most registrations will be given the "Most Active Community Award"!...

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Fun Free July Events

We’re Hiring a Summer Rec Programmer & Rec Leader II

We're hiring! Summer Recreation Programmer & Rec Leader II Love being active and working with the community? This fun and flexible summer job is for you! You'll help run our awesome equipment loan program, support activities on the Antigonish Scotiabank Mini-Pitch...

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Trail Maintenance

Communications Strategy Engagement Session

Join County staff at the Antigonish Farmers Market this Saturday morning, June 14, 1025, for a County Communications Engagement Session. Several County Councillors will be there to talk with community members about improving communication between the County and...

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Fun Free July Events

Murals Installed at the Scotiabank Mini-Pitch

EXCITING MINI-PITCH NEWS! Murals have been installed at the Scotiabank Mini Pitch. Last year, the County teamed up with the Town’s Beautification Committee and Antigonish Culture Alive to to make this vision a reality! Designed by the talented duo Molly Margaret and...

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Trail Maintenance

Mini Pitch Grand Opening a Success

The County hosted a successful Scotiabank Mini-Pitch Grand Opening & MYMA Fun Day! The skies cleared in time for the opening ceremonies and ribbon cutting, featuring remarks from local Trevor Reddick, Cathy Manear (Scotiabank), Warden Nicholas MacInnis, Mayor Sean...

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Job Opportunity: Make Your Move Antigonish Community Coordinator

Collection Vehicle Operator

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Operator to join our team. The Operator will be responsible for operating machinery and performing tasks to ensure efficient production processes. This is a full time position reporting directly to the Director of Public Works....

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Trail Maintenance

2025 Low Income Tax Exemption Application Now Available

The Municipality currently offers a Low-Income Tax Exemption of $300. To be eligible for this tax exemption, the total gross combined household income from the previous taxation year must not exceed $40,000. Income of all members of the same family residing in the...

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Council Approves 2025-26 Municipal Budget

Council Approves 2025-26 Municipal Budget

COUNCIL APPROVES 2025/26 MUNICIPAL BUDGET(Antigonish, Nova Scotia) - On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish approved its 2025–26 Municipal Operating Budget, totalling $20,828,099. Municipal Council approved the budget with...

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Trail Maintenance

Notice of Intent to Consider a By-Law on Second Reading

Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish intends to consider, on second reading, amendments to the By-law Respecting Charges for Local Improvements. The intent of the proposed amendments to this by-law are to remove two PIDs from Schedule A, and to...

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Trail Maintenance

PRESS RELEASE: FUNDING BOOST FOR COMMUNITY TRANSIT

Antigonish Town and County have announced a joint investment of $37,800 through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to support Antigonish Community Transit Society (ACTS). This funding will help ACTS improve its bus service by redesigning routes, updating branding...

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RFP: REVIEW & SOULTIONS – ANTIGONISH COMMUNITY TRANSIT

RFP: REVIEW & SOULTIONS – ANTIGONISH COMMUNITY TRANSIT

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish (County), Town of Antigonish (Town), and Antigonish Community, Transit Society (ACTS; collectively referred to as the Partners) are seeking submissions from qualifiedindividuals and organizations for the review, assessment...

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TAX BILLING AND CANADA POST SERVICE UPDATE

TAX BILLING AND CANADA POST SERVICE UPDATE

As part of the upcoming budget process, Council has not yet finalized the tax rate. A decision is expected in the upcoming week, and updates will be shared as they become available. We are also monitoring the potential for a Canada Post strike, which may impact the...

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Trail Maintenance

COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is building a new communications strategy — and wants your voice to help lead the way. Fill out our Community Engagement Survey today, and share how you'd like to stay informed and connected with the County. Plus, you'll be...

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Fun Free July Events

RISK MANAGEMENT INFO SESSION

Risk Management Information SessionThis free information session will introduce key topics relevant to non-profit recreation and community groups.-Insurance Demystified-Practical Risk Management-Real-World Liability: Facilities, Events & ContractsWhen: Wednesday,...

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