Peace by Chocolate Easter chocolate bunnies now available
Peace by Chocolate's Easter chocolate bunnies are available to order online for delivery across Canada. https://peacebychocolate.ca
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Town Council Meeting
Town council meets Tuesday at 7pm in council chambers. Agenda includes the downtown parking review and the 2026 capital budget. Public welcome.
Clocks go ahead tonight: check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Daylight saving time begins tonight, Sunday March 8. The Antigonish Fire Department reminds residents to set clocks ahead one hour and test their smoke and CO detectors. Replace batteries if needed.
Spring Hours
Don't forget: the market runs every Saturday through spring. Market Square, 9am to noon. Free parking on the street.
Play with Books fundraiser at the People's Place Library today
Theatre Antigonish and Friends of the Antigonish Library are hosting Play with Books today at the People's Place Library — theatrical readings of classic children's books, arts and crafts, baked goods, and door prizes. Pay-what-you-can; all donations go to FoAL and the Bridge the Bauer campaign.
A Taste of Solidarity tea at Coady for International Women's Day
Coady Institute hosts A Taste of Solidarity: Sharing Tea and Community this Sunday, March 8 at 2pm in Desmond Hall. Free to attend; donations toward the Indigenous Women in Community Leadership program are welcome. https://coady.stfx.ca
IWD giveaway winners announced: tickets to the Schwartz Women in Business Gala
Congratulations to Debbie D Mattiep and Inka Mittler, winners of two tickets each to the Schwartz Women in Business Gala. Thanks to all who participated.
Farmers' Market vendor map for Saturday March 7
The Antigonish Farmers' Market vendor map for Saturday March 7 is out. Market runs 10am to 1pm.
Piper's Pub rebuild: roof going on as interior takes shape
The crane was on site March 6 as the last big roof sections went into place at Piper's Pub. Interior work is moving quickly with out-of-town crews on site, and the colours and finishes are starting to come together.
Cross-country ski trails and snowshoe routes freshly groomed at Antigonish Golf Club
The cross-country ski trails at Antigonish Golf Club have been freshly groomed. Free equipment loan programmes are available through both Town and County Recreation — skis and boots through the Town, snowshoes and nordic poles through the County. https://town-of-antigonish.booqableshop.com/
Affordable Housing Society responds to provincial budget cuts
The Antigonish Affordable Housing Society has issued a statement in support of individuals and families impacted by recent Nova Scotia budget cuts, reaffirming their commitment to stable, affordable housing for all. https://www.antigonishaffordablehousing.ca
Without emergency housing, street outreach in Antigonish faces a trust gap
A Roof Over Your Head highlights that without a shelter or emergency housing locally, there is nowhere to redirect people experiencing homelessness, making support work significantly harder.