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Overnight work on Bay Street in Antigonish

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The Bay Street Project continues this week with evening and overnight construction in Antigonish.

The work will be happening on East Main Street between Haley Road and Adam Street.

Traffic control will be in place from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 31 until the morning of Friday, June 5.

This project was to replace water and waste lines last fall, with curbs and asphalt poured last week which disrupted traffic during daytime hours.

Town officials continue to apologize for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience as the project wraps up.

Mural unveiling - Qi Cai

Beautifying Antigonish with a new mural that showcases the Town

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This year’s winning mural has been unveiled by Antigonish Culture Alive (ACA) and the Town of Antigonish through the Antigonish Public Art Program.

The contest calls for submissions of mural concepts on a specific theme through the Antigonish Public Art Program hosted each year by the arts and culture non-profit organization ACA and the Town.

Local artist Qi Cai portrayed the Town’s Centennial Anniversary of the Antigonish Electric Utility by displaying current energy and nature, historic buildings and future growth.

“Even as the town grows, it will always stay colorful, green and connected to nature, because that balance is what makes this place beautiful [and] special,” she shares.

“But none of this would be here without the giant light bulb behind us. Thank you to Antigonish Electric Utility for a hundred years of quietly helping this town shine.”

Cai says it’s her dream to have a mural in the Town and she was so happy to be chosen.

She tells us what influenced her artwork and love for the Town.

“I love the historic buildings. I love the history, culture, friendly people, and beautiful nature. And, the hope. So, that’s my idea for this. It’s all in this painting, basically,” she expresses.

She looks forward to her daughter pointing out her mural along Bay Street to her classmates saying her mom painted it.

Her other works are available to be viewed at her own Qi Cai Gallery in Pomquet and on her Instragram.

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Bay Street roadwork during the day upcoming in Antigonish

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Drivers, get ready for traffic delays as the Bay Street Project moves to daytime work this week.

The Town of Antigonish says there will be controlled stop and go traffic from Wednesday, May 20 to Friday, May 22 between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

They ask that you be mindful of work crews and equipment when traveling through the area.

Last fall, roadwork on Bay Street caused havoc with major delays and frustration.

Mayor Sean Cameron said the work started last year to replace water and sewer infrastructure to support the growth in the area.

The Town apologies in advance for any inconveniences and appreciates your patience as work is finished on this project.

You can find updates on their Facebook and website as the work progresses.

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Library introduces ways to help people hear better

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Hearing has become more accessible at a local library.

Three hearing loops are now available for use at The People’s Place: Antigonish Town and County Library’s workstations at their circulation desk.

Branch manager, Kristel Fleuren-Hunter shared with us that people can connect their Bluetooth hearing aids or use a handheld receiver, like an old telephone, to amplify sound.

“We’re always trying to make sure our services are available for everybody. We’ve been actively working on improving our accessibility in many different areas. We just don’t want to see folks being left out,” expressed Fleuren-Hunter.

“Hearing loss is pretty serious and it can have a lot of impact on folks in terms of including sort of impacting social isolation, if you can’t hear and you can’t participate fully in programs. So, we’re just hoping that this helps folks out a bit and makes the library just a little more friendly and accessible.”

She says these hearing devices make staff voices crisper and clearer for people with hearing loss or whose first language is not English.

Accessible Hearing Solutions installed the hearing loops, along with mobile hearing equipment in the library’s community room which will help make programs more accessible.

The library received funding for this equipment from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund.

Hearing loops are also available for use at the Pictou Library.

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McHappy Day aims to buy medical equipment for local hospital

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Mark your calendar for McDonald’s McHappy Day on Wednesday.

On that day, you can contribute to the cause by purchasing any food items and branded merchandise or making a donation.

Independent franchisee Wayne Kennerknecht says the greatest feeling you could ever have is helping critically sick and injured children, like his own son.

He shares with us that proceeds from the Port Hawkesbury and Antigonish locations will go to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital to help make care local, so patients don’t have to travel to Halifax or Sydney.

“We are buying vital equipment to keep patients from having to travel to other parts of the province in order to get their care taken up. The more that we can do in St. Martha’s, the better it’s going to be,” Kennerknecht states.

He’s set the goal to raise $18,000 towards a bilirubin monitor to help diagnose and manage jaundice for newborn babies.

“I just hope that we get as many people as possible coming into Port Hawkesbury and Antigonish and support that regional hospital and our goal again is to buy specialized equipment that the government will not sponsor that can save lives,” Kennerknecht expressed.

He says McHappy Day is a great cause, and you just never know, someday you might be the one that’s using that medical equipment that they’re purchasing.

A road work ahead sign laying on the ground

Roadwork continues on Bay Street in Antigonish

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The Town of Antigonish is letting drivers know in advance that the construction on the Bay Street Project is continuing.

The work is happening at the east end of Main Street starting on the evening of Sunday, May 3 and going until the morning of Friday, May 8.

There will be traffic control in place from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. while the roadwork is happening.

Mayor Sean Cameron says the work started last year to replace water and sewer infrastructure to support the growth in the area.

After daytime roadwork caused chaos last fall, the Town is keeping this roadwork to evenings and overnight.

They apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience as they finish this project.

Volunteers

Nominate a Volunteer of the Year from the Town of Antigonish

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Do you know any volunteers from the Town of Antigonish who make a difference?

The Town says nominations are open until May 6 for Volunteer of the Year.

There’s also a Youth Volunteer of the Year for someone between 13 and 24-years-old (as of July 1, 2026) who lends a helping hand.

The online nomination form says nominees must live in the Town of Antigonish who made a significant contribution as a volunteer.

The Volunteer of the Year Nominees must have volunteered for at least two years and displayed strong leadership abilities.

If selected as a winner, anyone 25-years-old or older must be willing to accept public recognition for the award.

You can make your nomination for Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year here.

Roadwork

Bay Street Project resumes in Antigonish on Monday

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Drivers in Antigonish are being notified that the Bay Street Project resumes this week.

The Town says construction will take place on Monday to Friday morning from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

This work will occur at the section of East Main Street between Haley Road and Adam Street.

They are keeping the roadwork to evenings and overnight after daytime work caused traffic turmoil last fall.

The Town says this work includes extending sewer lines under the tracks, installing curbs and sidewalks, and laying asphalt on the street and active transportation trail.

They apologize for any inconveniences and appreciates your patience as they finish this project.

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Second planned power outage in Antigonish on Monday morning

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The Town of Antigonish is giving notification of a second planned power outage on Monday, April 20 from 12:30 a.m. to 6 a.m.

They say the outage will affect the following areas:

  • Bay Street
  • Sisters of St. Martha’s
  • Fernwood Drive
  • Mount Cameron Circle (civic numbers: 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, 35)

The Town says the outage necessary to move power lines to the new poles that were installed last Tuesday.

The power outage will not impact St. Martha’s Regional Hospital and Parkland Antigonish and there are no traffic control measures required, according to the Town.

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Turf field damaged in Town of Antigonish

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There was noticeable damage recently done at a turf field in Antigonish.

The Town of Antigonish says their Central Turf Field was destroyed over the weekend.

They add that incidents to important community facilities like this impact everyone who relies on it for recreation, sport, and community events.

Mayor Sean Cameron said in a Facebook post that it is ridiculous that the person responsible had nothing better to do than drive a vehicle onto the playing surface.

He hopes the nearby high school’s cameras recorded the vehicle and its occupants.

If you have any information or saw what happened whether it was intentional or not, the Town asks you to email: recreation@townofantigonish.ca.

They thank residents for helping protect and maintain shared community spaces, so they remain safe and accessible for everyone.

We have reached out to the recreation department for more information. 

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