Upper Afton wind project one step closer to construction
Construction on the wind farm, which will have up to 28 eight-megawatt turbines, is expected to begin in 2027 in Antigonish and Guysborough counties.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/upper-afton-wind-project-environmental-assessment-approval-9.7173598?cmp=rss

N.S. municipalities support anti-poverty group's call for higher social assistance rates
The Antigonish Coalition to End Poverty has sent a letter to Premier Tim Houston, raising concerns that financial support for those living in poverty has fallen well below inflation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-social-assistance-rates-antigonish-coalition-to-end-poverty-9.7168641?cmp=rss

Missing Antigonish boy found, RCMP say
Eight-year-old was found on Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/missing-boy-found-antigonish-rcmp-april-1-9.7150447?cmp=rss

Nova Scotia only faith-based hospital to end religious sponsorship
An agreement signed between St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish, N.S., the Department of Health and Wellness, and Nova Scotia Health will end on Sept. 30.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11722172/st-marthas-nova-scotia-faith-based-care/

Nova Scotia only faith-based hospital to end religious sponsorship
An agreement signed between St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish, N.S., the Department of Health and Wellness, and Nova Scotia Health will end on Sept. 30.
#Health #NSHealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11722172/st-marthas-nova-scotia-faith-based-care/

EverWind seeks approval for Upper Afton wind farm
EverWind Fuels is asking the province for environmental approval on a wind farm with up to 28 turbines in Antigonish and Guysborough counties.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/everwind-seeks-approval-for-upper-afton-wind-farm-9.7117962?cmp=rss

Sisters of St. Martha to end sponsorship of Antigonish hospital
Sisters of St. Martha will conclude its role as sponsors of St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish on Sept. 30, 2026. The province said after that happens, the hospital "will more closely align with all other hospitals across Nova Scotia."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/sisters-of-st-martha-end-sponsorship-antigonish-hospital-9.7117775?cmp=rss

Seniors at N.S. independent living facility outraged after housing authority ends in-house care
The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is changing how continuing care is delivered at facilities in Bridgetown, Berwick and Antigonish due to operational changes and complaints by some residents about mandatory costs, according to a spokesperson.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/seniors-indepedent-living-continuing-care-nova-scotia-provincial-housing-agency-9.7114368?cmp=rss

Seniors at independent living facility outraged after housing authority ends in-house care
The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is changing how continuing care is delivered at facilities in Bridgetown, Berwick and Antigonish due to operational changes and complaints by some residents about mandatory costs, according to a spokesperson.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/seniors-indepedent-living-continuing-care-nova-scotia-provincial-housing-agency-9.7114368?cmp=rss