On June 26, 2023, council members and staff from the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, and the Town of Antigonish met to discuss their past, present, and future. “Collaboration is key to regional development,” says Owen McCarron,...
Current Notices
Holiday Closure and Collection Schedule
The Beech Hill Solid Waste Management Facility will be closed on Saturday, July 1 and Monday, July 3. The Municipal Administration Centre will be closed on Monday, July 3. Garbage, Organics and Recyclables will be collected as usual on Monday, July 3.
Canada Day 2023
The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish have begun preparations for our community’s annual Canada Day celebrations. The Town and County are proud to partner together in creating an itinerary of events for all ages to enjoy. The...
Notice of Special Meetings
Tuesday, May 30
Committee of the Whole 5:30pm
Municipal Council 7:30pm
Bulky Waste Collection
The annual Bulky Waste Collection will be taking place from May 22 – June 2, 2023 throughout Antigonish County.
Active Transportation Corridor
In the coming weeks, the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works will be breaking ground on a transformational Active Transportation Corridor in Antigonish. The project includes the construction of a multi-use pathway along the Trunk 4 between Beech Hill Road and...
Committee of the Whole and Council Meetings Postponed
Committee of the Whole and Municipal Council meetings originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 11 are postponed until Tuesday, April 18.
Funding to Support Healthcare Recruitment and Retention
On Friday, February 10, 2023 the Province of Nova Scotia announced that the Community Navigation and Physician Retention Services Association will receive $100,000 from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund. The Association is a partnership...
Antigonish Tourism Strategy Survey
A group of municipal and community partners, including representatives from the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Town of Antigonish, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish Chamber of Commerce, Destination Eastern Northumberland Shores, and Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw...
Town and County Hire Community Sport Navigator in Partnership with Sport Nova Scotia
The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish are pleased to announce the hiring of Maria Fraser as a Community Sport Navigator as part of a three-year pilot program with Sport Nova Scotia. The purpose of the Navigator position is to work...
Participate on a Committee
We are currently seeking two County representatives for the Police Advisory Committee for a four year term. Letters of application will be received until February 28 at 4:00pm. Applications should include a brief biography of the individual and information on skills...
Antigonish Community Transit Survey
Antigonish Community Transit is working with Common Good Solutions to review their Fixed Bus Route. They are interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas on the Fixed Bus Route offered in Antigonish to ensure their service is meeting the needs of our residents. Your...
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Water crews will be conducting scheduled maintenance to the water system on Blacksmith Valley Road on Friday, February 10. Work will begin at 10:00PM. Residents who are on the St. Andrews water system will experience low water pressure while the work is being...
Community Partnership Grants
Deadline March 31st, 2023 Every year, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish provides funding to community groups and organizations with the intent of enabling and encouraging citizen involvement in the community. The Municipality of the County of Antigonish...
Christmas & New Years Garbage Collection Schedule & Beech Hill Transfer Station Closures
Please note that the Beech Hill Solid Waste Resource Management Facility located at 1356 Beech Hill Road will be closed on the following days: Monday, December 26, 2022 Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Monday, January 2, 2023 Garbage, Organics and Recyclables will be...
Office Closure
The Municipal Administration Centre will be closing early at 2:30PM on Wednesday, November 30 for staff training. The Beech Hill Transfer Station will remain open. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
A HOMETOWN HOLIDAY
Council and staff at the Town and County are busy working with Santa and his elves to plan this year’s holiday activities, including the parade, holiday skates, holiday movies, and more! Stay tuned for updates and details to come. Friday, November 25: Christmas...
A Letter from Town and County CAOs
Dear Antigonish Residents, At two Special Council meetings held on October 20, 2022, the Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish voted to move forward with consolidation. We understand and respect the varying views, differences of opinion...
DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
The Province of Nova Scotia has released their Disaster Financial Assistance Program. Forms for small businesses, non-profits and residential property owners and tenants who have suffered uninsurable damage or loss from Hurricane Fiona can be found below: DISASTER...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Please note that a Special Municipal Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Building, 285 Beech Hill Road, for the purpose of making a decision on consolidation with the Town of...