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New Substation for Antigonish Electric Utility Energized

New Substation for Antigonish Electric Utility Energized

Thursday, 15 October 2026

One hundred years after the Town of Antigonish took ownership of the Antigonish Electric Utility, crews waited to hear the anticipated hum of a new substation coming online. 

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New Residential Waste Drop-Off Location Starting October 1, 2026

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Missed collection day? Need to drop off waste between pickups? Starting October 1, Town residents can take residential waste to Eastern 2.0 at 54 Valley Road in the Antigonish County Business Park. 

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Moving & Mingling is back!

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

Registration for the Fall session will open on Wednesday, September 16 at 10 a.m. 

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Town Announces New Residential Waste Collection Contractor

Monday, 24 August 2026

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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Current Projects & Initiatives

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

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

Net Zero 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 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.