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Latest News

Permanent Recirculation Online at Sewer Treatment Plant

Permanent Recirculation Online at Sewer Treatment Plant

Friday, 17 July 2026

The newly installed permanent recirculation line is now online at the Sewage Treatment Plant.

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Active Transportation Trail: Next Section Starting Monday, July 20, 2026

Active Transportation Trail: Next Section Starting Monday, July 20, 2026

Friday, 17 July 2026

Continuing of the Active Transportation Trail

Since awarding the tender to B.D. Clifton, the Town and the contractor have been finalizing preparations for the first day of on-the-ground work on Monday, July 20.

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Tender Awarded for Screening and Aerations Upgrades at Sewer Treatment Plant

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Town of Antigonish has awarded the tender for Screening and Aerations Upgrades for the Town’s Sewer Treatment Plant (STP) front end to Avondale Construction for an amount of $6,282,365.00 (+HST). This project will be jointly funded by a grant from the Province of Nova Scotia, The Town of Antigonish, and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.

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Tender Awarded for Phase Three of Active Transportation Trail

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Town of Antigonish has awarded the tender for the next phase of the Active Transportation (AT) Trail to B.D. Clifton Contracting Limited. The contract amount is $834,846 (+HST).

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Current Projects & Initiatives

Recreation Facility and Recreation Needs Assessment The Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish are working together to learn more about the community’s recreation needs, now and in the future.

Housing Accelerator Fund The Town received $1.3 million to expand zoning for higher-density housing, introduce affordable housing incentives, and streamline approvals.

Antigonish Tourism Strategy A group of municipal and community partners, including the Town, are developing a tourism strategy for Antigonish.

Town Mural/Photo Program The Town of Antigonish is pleased to partner with Antigonish Culture Alive (ACA) on the Antigonish Public Art Program.

Accessibility Plan The Town of Antigonish is committed to creating a safe community for everyone, including residents and visitors living with disabilities.

Physical Activity Strategy The Physical Activity Strategy sets a vision and goals for Town staff to pursue in order to positively influence opportunities for physical activity in the community.

Bay Street Capital Project The Bay Street Capital Project includes major upgrades to underground infrastructure, road conditions, and public safety.

Net Zero The Town of Antigonish is leading the way in Nova Scotia. The province has a goal to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, and we are already at 63 percent.

Grid Modernization The Town of Antigonish, in partnership with local and federal governments, is implementing a multi-phase project to modernize our electric utility and build a new substation.