The Eastern-Strait Regional Enterprise Network (ESREN) is currently recruiting 8-10 volunteer directors with extensive business experience to serve on its inaugural Board of Directors. The ESREN has been established by the Towns of Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury and the Municipalities of Antigonish, Guysborough and St. Mary’s, as well as the Province of Nova Scotia, to provide regional leadership on economic development priorities and support business development in the region.

The ESREN is recruiting a competency-based board of directors to serve 1 to 3 year terms. Applicants should be driven by the belief that they can make a difference in the region by leveraging their backgrounds, skills and connections in one or more of the following areas: business, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, value-add and technology development, exports, partner and stakeholder relations, as well as expertise in law, policy governance, accounting, human resources, economic development, or other relevant fields or expertise.For additional information or to obtain a recruitment package and application, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Stephen Feist, CAO, Town of Antigonish, (902) 867-5576.

For the application and further information please download pdf Eastern-Strait REN Board Recruitment Package(186 KB) .

The Town of Antigonish would like to extend their condolences to friends and family of Susan Lorraine Eaton, age 62, of Antigonish, who recently passed away.

Susan was the Town’s Returning Officer for the last 4 municipal elections.  Her dedication to ensuring a smooth municipal election and passion for encouraging people to exercise their democratic right was well known and appreciated by the town and citizens.  Susan was also a major supporter of electronic voting as a means to encourage greater voter participation and convinced the Town Council to implement it for the upcoming municipal election.  She was looking forward to seeing this through for next year’s municipal election.  Susan will be sadly missed at the Town of Antigonish.

AwesomeAntigonish will be awarding its first grants for interesting projects this November 12 at 7 pm at the People's Place Library in Antigonish. Take a look to see what they are all about.

Download What Is Awesome Antigonish to find out more.