(May 15, 2026) – Please note that there are two separate applications to be considered during the Public Hearing.
Development Agreement and Rezoning – Church Street Extension
The Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve an application on behalf of Riavan Investments Limited to:
a) enter into a Development Agreement for a 40–60-unit apartment complex on Lots 1A (PID 01248673) and 2 (PID 01286475) Lands of Riavan Investments Limited, 21 Church Street Extension, West River, Antigonish County and
b) rezone a portion of Lot 1A (PID 01248673) and Lot 2 (PID 01286475) Lands of Riavan Investments Limited, 11 Church Street Extension, West River, Antigonish County from the Residential (R-1) Zone to the Local Commercial (C-1) Zone
Please refer to the staff report for more information: Development Agreement & Rezoning – Church Street Extension
Rezoning Application – Eigg Mountain Wind Inc.
The Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve an application by Eigg Mountain Wind Inc. to amend the boundaries of the Wind Resource Overlay in the Plan Antigonish Land Use By-law by rezoning twenty-four (24) 3.14-hectare portions of eighteen separate properties to allow for the construction of 22 Wind Turbines generally located between Connors Mountain Road, Maple Ridge Road and MacQuarrie Road, Antigonish County.
Please refer to the staff report for more information: Rezoning Application – Eigg Mountain Wind Inc.
Staff Reports with more detailed information on the proposed amendments, can be found:
• at the Municipal Office (285 Beech Hill Road) or at www.antigonishcounty.ca
• at the Eastern District Planning Commission (606 Reeves St., Unit 3 Port Hawkesbury) or at www.edpc.ca, or by contacting Toll Free 1-888-625-5361.
Any written or oral presentations (in favour or opposition) to the proposed recommendations can be made before Municipal Council at a Public Hearing to be held on:
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm
Municipal Office Council Chambers 285 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish County
Posted on the Municipal Website May 15th, 2025 and in The Reporter and the Guysborough Journal May 20th 2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.