Town of Antigonish

Public Notice - St. Ninian Street, September 14-18

For the week of September 14, one\-way traffic is expected to continue along St\. Ninian Street for drivers travelling from Church Street to Cairn Park\. A detour is in place for drivers heading east…

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Public Notice - No Parking, Greening Drive Section, Sept 11

On Friday, September 11 there is a planned asphalt installation along the curb on Greening Drive in order to complete the sidewalk project, and also along Martin Street between James Street and Green…

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Public Notice: Fire Pump Testing at StFX - September 10

StFX University will be conducting fire pump testing tonight, Thursday, September 10th beginning at 8 p\.m\.

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Keep Fats, Oils and Grease Out of the Drain

Did you know that pouring fats, oils and grease down the sink can cause serious sewer blockages?

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Public Notice: Dog Park Closure - September 8, 2026

The Dog Park at Columbus Field will be closed Tuesday, September 8 from 1 to 4:30 p\.m\. for our Parks crew to deal with a tree that fell over the weekend\.

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Moving & Mingling is back!

Moving & Mingling is back\! Registration for the Fall session will open on Wednesday, September 16 at 10 a\.m\.

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Public Notice – St. Ninian Street one-way traffic

For the week of September 7, one way traffic is expected to continue along St. Ninian Street for traffic travelling from Church Street to Cairn Park. A detour is in place for drivers heading east.

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Rainfall Warning for Antigonish - After Hours Numbers

A Yellow Rainfall Warning is in effect for Antigonish Town and County\.

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A Yellow Rainfall Warning is in effect for Antigonish Town and County.

A slow-moving system is expected to bring prolonged rainfall this weekend with significant rainfall this evening and overnight into Saturday morning.

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Friendly Reminder - the Fall Bulky Waste Pickup is next week.

Collection days will only happen once in your neighbourhood and is based on your regular garbage pickup schedule. Pickup days will be September 8, 9, and 10.

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Public Notice - St. Ninian Street, September 7-11

For the week of September 7, one way traffic is expected to continue along St\. Ninian Street for traffic travelling from Church Street to Cairn Park\. A detour is in place for drivers heading east\.

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Fall 2026 Bulky Waste Pickup

The Fall 2026 Bulky Waste Pickup is an opportunity for residents of the Town of Antigonish to dispose of unwanted items that do not fit in a regular garbage bag. Collection days will only happen onc…

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Public Notice - St. Ninian Street Neighbourhood Water Shut Off

Public Notice - St. Ninian Street Neighbourhood Water Shut Off On Tuesday September 1 at 7:30 p.m. there is a planned water shut off that will impact customers on St. Ninian Street between Highland…

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Public Notice - St. Ninian Street, August 31 - September 4

Early in the week of August 31, St\. Ninian Street is expected to maintain one lane for traffic travelling from Church Street towards Cairn Park\.

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Public Notice: Water Shut Off, St. Ninian St Neighbourhood

On Thursday August 27 at 7 p\.m\. there is a planned water shut off that will impact customers on St\. Ninian Street between Highland Drive and College Street, as well as customers on Hillcrest Stree…

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New Residential Waste Collection Contractor Effective October 1, 2026

New Residential Waste Collection Contractor Effective October 1, 2026 The Town is pleased to announce a new contractor has been selected for residential waste collection services (clear bags and com…

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Water Update

Thank you to everyone who has been doing their part to conserve water. While we received rain over the weekend, water is still not spilling at the James River Dam. This means that we remain in Volun…

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What to do when an evacuation alert is issued

What to do when an evacuation alert is issued An evacuation alert is your signal to get ready to leave. While you may not need to leave immediately, conditions can change quickly, and being prepared…

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Town Announces New Residential Waste Collection Contractor

The Town is pleased to announce that a new contractor has been selected to provide residential waste collection services beginning October 1, 2026\.

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Hiring: Machine Operator/Labourer

We are hiring! We're looking for a Machine Operator/Labourer to join our Public Works team. This is a permanent, full-time, unionized position with regular hours of Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30…

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Public Notice: St. Ninian Street Water Shut Off August 24

On Monday August 24 at 8 a\.m\. there is a planned water shut off that will impact customers along St\. Ninian Street between Highland Drive and College Street, as well as neighbouring customers alon…

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Public Notice: Pothole Patching Continues August 24-28

Work is expected to continue for the week of August 24\-28 in the following order:

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Public Notice: St. Ninian Street - Week of August 24, 2026

For the week of August 24, St\. Ninian Street will be reduced to one lane for traffic travelling from Church Street towards Cairn Park\. A detour will be in place for motorists travelling east toward…

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Active Transportation Trail Phase B: One Month Update

Crews have been working through August to complete the next section of the Active Transportation Trail along St\. Ninian Street\.

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Pothole Patching Update August 20

Update, August 20: Work on Main Street is expected to continue after 4 p\.m\. today, and will wrap after the asphalt is installed and finished\.

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Public Notice: Planned Power Outage, Greening Drive - August 20, 2026

There is a planned power outage scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026\.

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Water Update

Water Update The Town has been under voluntary water conservation measures since July 30. The reservoir is currently approximately 16 to 18 inches below the top of the dam. Mandatory water conserva…

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Pothole Patching Underway

After a busy first morning on Main Street, crews from Dexter Construction moved operations to College Street around 3 p\.m\. to allow for better traffic flow on Main Street during peak commute time\.

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Creighton Lane Parking Lot Update

Over the last several years, the Town has been making improvements to the Creighton Lane Parking Lot to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall functionality\.

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Public Notice: Water Shut Off, St. Ninian and Neighbourhood

On Monday August 17 at 8 a\.m\. there is a planned water shut off that will impact customers along St\. Ninian Street between Highland Drive and College Street, as well as neighbouring customers alon…

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Public Notice: Pothole Patching planned to begin August 18

Pothole patching is expected to begin on Main Street on Tuesday August 18, and include stop\-and\-go traffic as work progresses along Main Street including Court Street and College Street for approxi…

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Public Notice: St. Ninian Street - Week of August 17

For the week of August 17, St\. Ninian Street will be reduced to one lane for traffic travelling from College Street towards Cairn Park, but two\-way traffic will resume between College Street and Ch…

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Public Notice: Gillis Way Pathway Reopened to Public

The footpath from the end of Gillis Way to James Street is open again to the public\. Thank you for your patience while planned work for the pathway was completed\.

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Town warns about fireworks and firecracker complaints

We have received multiple reports of fireworks and firecrackers being set off at all hours of the night. Not only is this activity dangerous, but it is also highly disruptive to residents. Our By-…

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Public Notice: St. Ninian Street Water Shut Off

Today August 12 at 8 p\.m\. there is a planned water shut off that will impact customers along St\. Ninian Street between Highland Drive and Church Street\.

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Emancipate Your Mind Panel Discussion in Antigonish

Emancipate Your Mind: discussing Emancipation Day in Canada and Living Africentrically

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Water Update: Conservation Efforts Making a Difference

Water Update: While we've had some welcome rainfall recently, water is still not flowing over the James River Dam. The good news is that the rain, combined with the water conservation efforts of o…

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Public Notice - Line Painting

Public Notice - Line Painting Parking lot line painting and some road painting will continue for the week of August 10-14, weather pending. This is the expected order of work: Aug 10 – Creighto…

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Public Notice - West Street

Public Notice - West Street Two-way traffic is expected to continue during the day from August 10-14, with potential for an altered centreline.

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Public Notice: West Street - Week of August 10, 2026

Two\-way traffic is expected to continue during the day from August 10\-14, with potential for an altered centreline\.

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Public Notice: St. Ninian Street - Week of August 10, 2026

For the week of August 10, St\. Ninian Street will be reduced to one lane for traffic travelling from Church Street towards Cairn Park\.

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Public Notice: Line Painting, August 10-13 2026

Parking lot line painting and some road painting will continue for the week of August 10\-14, weather pending\.

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Public Notice: Gillis Way Pathway Temporary Closure

Starting August 6 the footpath from the end of Gillis Way to James Street will be closed and remain closed until planned work for the pathway is finished\.A notice will be published once it is reopen…

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Dr. JJ Caroll Awards Program - Applications Now Open

The Town of Antigonish is pleased to annouce that the applications are now open for the annual Dr\. JJ Carroll Awards Program\.

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New Aerators Installed at the Sewage Treatment Plant

Work complete on the Sewage Treatment Plant's new aerators

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Create a Wildfire Evacuation Plan

When a wildfire threatens your area, every minute matters. Having an evacuation plan in place can help you act quickly and confidently during an emergency.

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Emancipation Day Events

Join us as we commemorate Emancipation Day with two events on Tuesday, August 11\.

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Active transportation and accessibility improvements in Antigonish

Federal government invests in active transportation and accessibility improvements in Antigonish

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Public Notice: St. Ninian Street - Week of August 3, 2026

For the week of August 3, St. Ninian Street will be reduced to one lane for traffic travelling from Church Street towards Cairn Park. A detour will be in place for motorists travelling east towards C…

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Public Notice - Parking Lot Closures for Line Painting

To accommodate scheduled line painting in Town\-owned parking lots, the following closures will be in effect starting at 8 a\.m\. each day:

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