The Municipality of the County of Antigonish, the Town of Antigonish, Responsible Energy Action, Antigonish Community Energy, Bicycle Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University, and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal have partnered up to complete a bikeway corridor study considering improvements for walking and cycling on Trunk 4 and a second to-be-determined route linking the highway to the Antigonish Landing. 

Today, Antigonish Town Council approved a $10.67 million in total municipal expenditures and a capital plan of $3,087,400 as part of the 2019-2020 municipal budget.

The Town of Antigonish has modified its internal structure by implementing a new Department of Community Development. The Department of Community Development strives to create a sustainable community that supports the growth of the Town and broader community’s social, cultural, environmental, and economic prosperity.

The Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund offers financial support to low-income people in Antigonish Town and County who are unable to pay the full cost of heating homes during the winter season. Help is available for oil, electricity or wood.

The Town of Antigonish, Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Eastern Strait Regional Enterprise Network and the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to launch Shop Local: Antigonish By Choice holiday campaign.