Members of the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) met on June 24th, 2014 to formalize constating documents, creating a municipally-owned independent power producer.

Read about the pdf Alternative Resource Energy Authority – Wind Energy Project(187 KB) .


Navigating the expansive network of community and social services provided by government and the not for profit sector can be challenging.

211 is a free, confidential information and referral service for thousands of community and social services available across the province. When you dial 2-1-1, trained information and referral specialists will help you understand and find services like applicable rebates (i.e. HARP), services for seniors, home care and respite, volunteer opportunities, tax services, credit counseling, mental health/addiction services, disability services, recreational programs, tuition assistance, food banks, housing assistance, emergency shelters and much more.

211 is available 24/7, in English and French and for the hearing impaired. There are also interpretation services available in over 100 languages.

For more information, dial 2-1-1 or search our online database at www.ns.211.ca.

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The Province of Nova Scotia is partnering with the Town of Antigonish to slash red tape and make it easier to do business in the restaurant and accommodations industry.

Antigonish is one of three pilot municipalities working with Service Nova Scotia on the Restaurant and Accommodations Industry Sector Bundle (ISB) project. Under the project, government is streamlining how businesses and government interact by bundling services and making them accessible under a single online tool.

Have your say about customer service at the Town of Antigonish!

Customer service is an important part of business at the Town of Antigonish. Please complete this short survey to help us assess customer service at the Town of Antigonish. The information collected from the survey will inform staff and help the Town to determine what we are doing well and where we can improve.

Thank you for your feedback.

A Water Rate Study, on behalf of the Town of Antigonish Water Utility for approval of amendments to its schedule of rates and charges for water and water services and its schedule of rules and regulations, has been submitted to the Utility and Review Board.

Please see attached.