Current Notices

Heritage Day Garbage Collection Schedule

Heritage Day Garbage Collection Schedule

The Beech Hill Solid Waste Resource Management Facility located at 1356 Beech Hill Road will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021 for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. Garbage, Organics and Recyclables will be collected as usual on Nova Scotia Heritage Day.

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Joint Statement from Mayor and Warden

Joint Statement from Mayor and Warden

A Message to the community of Antigonish, On behalf of Town and County Councils, we wanted to share a message to the community regarding the recent announcement of a positive COVID-19 case from StFX University. We recognize and empathize with residents about the...

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Broadband Updates: Addresses Ready to Connect

Broadband Updates: Addresses Ready to Connect

It is an exciting day in Antigonish County, we have close to 500 new addresses that are now able to connect to Bell's FIBE service.  This was made possible through Develop Nova Scotia's Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative.  Here is the update we received this morning...

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Household Hazardous Waste Permanent Facility

Household Hazardous Waste Permanent Facility

Do you have household hazardous waste that you are unsure how to dispose of safely? These can be leftover or unwanted products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Proper disposal of these items protects you and the environment.  The Town...

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Antigonish County Water Utility

Antigonish County Water Utility

On November 25, 2020, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish received a decision from the Nova Scotia and Utility Review Board (NSUARB) to approval to amalgamate the two existing water utilities (Fringe Area and Lower South River & Area) into one utility...

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Remembrance Day Garbage Collection

Remembrance Day Garbage Collection

The Beech Hill Solid Waste Resource Management Facility located at 1356 Beech Hill Road will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in observation of Remembrance Day. Garbage, organics and recycling will NOT be collected Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Garbage...

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Notice of Special Council Meeting – November 2nd

Notice of Special Council Meeting – November 2nd

Please note that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm for the purpose of swearing in the new Council, and selecting the Warden and Deputy Warden. Following the revised Minister’s Order regarding Committee and Council meetings,...

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Notice of Special Council Meeting – August 31st

Notice of Special Council Meeting – August 31st

Please note that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 7:30 pm.  Following the revised Minister’s Order regarding Committee and Council meetings, this meeting will be held as a blend of in-person and virtual attendance, with limited...

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Notice of Public Hearing: Donation of Land Appleseed Drive

Notice of Public Hearing: Donation of Land Appleseed Drive

Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish has scheduled a Public Hearing as required by the Municipal Government Act for the donation of land on Appleseed Drive (PID 10017036).  Municipal Council intends to donate this land to the Antigonish Affordable...

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Notice of Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

Notice of Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

Please note that a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:30 pm.  Due to the Minister’s Order regarding Committee and Council meetings, this meeting will be held remotely, with minutes of the proceedings posted within 24...

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Community Information Sessions: StFX Return to Classes

Community Information Sessions: StFX Return to Classes

StFX University will host two virtual Community Information Sessions that will outline their plans to safely and responsibly welcome students back to campus in September. The virtual Community Information Sessions are open for anyone to participate. The sessions will...

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Notice of Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

Notice of Special Council Meeting – Monday June 29, 2020

Please note that a Special Municipal Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 8:00 pm.  Due to the Minister's Order regarding Council meetings, this meeting will be held remotely, with minutes of the proceedings posted within 24 hours of the...

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Low Income Tax Exemption 2020

Low Income Tax Exemption 2020

Municipal Council approved an increase to the Low Income Tax Exemption, increasing the rebate to a maximum of $200 with a total household income for 2019 not exceeding $30,000. For a copy of the Low Income Tax Exemption Form, click here.

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Paying Your Property Tax Bill

Paying Your Property Tax Bill

Did you know that you can pay your tax bills without coming into the Municipal Administration Office? Property tax bills for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish have been issued and the deadline has been extended until July 31, 2020. Cheques can be mailed to:...

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