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Spring/Summer 2015
Inside this edition…
Town Staff/Council Directory……………………………… 3-5
Recreation …………………………………………………………… 6-21
Town Services & Information……………………………… 22-43
In The Community……………………………………………… 44-55
Community Directory………………………………………….. 56-59
Photograph by John Pellerin
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Visit the Town of Antigonish website:
www.townofantigonish.ca
This edition of ‘Talk of the Town’ covers events and
information from May 1st, 2015 — Aug. 31st, 2015.
If you would like to see something included in future editions please email [email protected]
Please see below for important dates associated with
Your online guide for active living. Discover recreation, sport and physical activity
opportunities in Antigonish, Guysborough and Pictou Counties!
www.highlandconnect.ca
On Highland Connect you will find programs, services and facilities in our community. We make it easier for you to know where to do fun activities, as well to find
out how to be a leader in community sport or recreation, how to access funding opportunities and
much more. Highland Connect supports healthier lifestyles for all.
The Special Events application form can be found online at:
www.townofantigonish.ca
The Recreation Director will review the application and provide
assistance to the Organizer in meeting all policies and require-
ments. The following chart is a guideline showing the approxi-
mate times it would be best for events to be presented to the
Town. It is based on anticipated attendance:
We know planning an event, large or small, is detail-oriented
work. However, we know that it's the hard work and efforts of
the Town of Antigonish’s individuals, neighborhoods and
groups which make Antigonish a world-class community to
live, work and visit. We appreciate all the time and energy
invested by Event Organizers and supporters to make our
Town more enjoyable for everyone – Thank You!
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Through our Bench, Bike-Rack and Tree dedication program,
friends and families can create a dedication or memorial by
placing a public bench, bike-rack or tree in one of the Town of
Antigonish parks, playgrounds or walk-ways. Each dedication
carries a different story through the words engraved on the
plaque. These lovely dedications with their bronze plaques serve
as a lasting reminder or a timeless gift to a loved one.
The dedications are an attractive and useful addition to our
recreational areas and are much appreciated by the many
citizens who visit and use Antigonish Town parks and walkways
every day.
Each year memorial benches, bike racks or trees are donated
and installed throughout the Town of Antigonish parks,
playgrounds and walk-ways by citizens and organizations in
memory of loved ones, friendships or to commemorate a special
event.
Costs (Subject to change)
All donations are to be made out to the Antigonish Town
Recreation Department in advance of placing orders for benches
and plaques. More than one person can donate to a bench.
Individual tax receipts can be issued for donations of $25 or
more to the donor whose name appears on the cheque. Cash
donations can also be tax receipted when accompanied by the
donor name and address.
For more information and for complete details please visit
www.townofantigonish.ca or by calling 863-5596
Item Cost Installation Plaque Total Costs
(HST included)
Bench $1100.00 $350.00 $50.00 $1500
Bike Rack $800 $300 $50.00 $1150
Tree $250 $50.00 $100.00 $400
DEDICATION PROGRAM
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Recreation
Brian Nicholson has been a volunteer in the Antigonish ar-
ea almost as long as he has been a resident in the Town.
Brian’s great love, besides his wife Tara and children Si-mon and David, is Touch Football. It was because of Bri-an’s efforts that touch football was first introduced into the
Antigonish community. The Highland Touch Football League has evolved from a two-team league into six
teams which are co-ed, a mix of youth and adults, and spans three counties.
Brian is an adherent to the CS4L philosophy of Sport for All; with this in mind, Brian regularly goes into the schools
to offer both training and playing opportunities. Brian was instrumental in bringing Touch Football into the schools as a JAGAS sanctioned sport.
Besides Touch Football, Brian has also taught curling to
children in the area through the School of Rock Project. He organizes and runs the chess club at the Peoples’ Place Li-
brary. Brian is also on the St. Martha's Building For Health Committee and takes part in the Annual fund-raising drive.
Congratulations Brian!
Congratulations Brian Nicholson:
Volunteer of the Year!
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Town Services
Occasionally weather conditions can arise that may cause power outages. Here are a few things to keep in mind before these events occur: In the event of a power outage, check whether the outage is limited to your home. A visual check from your window around your neighbourhood will often allow you to determine if it is a utility outage
or a problem in your own home. If you believe that the outage is not limited to your own home, please do not assume that the outage has already been reported. Give us a call at 863-2777.
Home generators are a handy source of electricity in the case of a power outage. If you are connecting your generator to your electrical system, ensure you have it installed by a qualified electrician. The
electrician will obtain a permit, the installation will be inspected and the risk of a back-feed to our system which can cause harm to our employees will be removed. In the event of a power outage you should bear in mind that, on the return of power, whatever devices you had running at the time of the
outage may unexpectedly restart. Power tools, appliances, hair dryers are just a few items that may cause damage on a return of power. Turning the item off or unplugging it should prevent unexpected
damage or injury. If you see a downed power line, keep back a minimum of 6 meters and always assume that the wires are live. Electric transmission and
distribution lines are always the thinner wire occupying the top section of the utility pole. Generally, the thicker, heavier wire occupying the upper-middle section of the pole are telephone and cable lines. If you are unsure as to whom to contact regarding a downed line, call us at 863-2777. At times we experience outages or other system problems. We will try
to provide updates as soon as we get them related to these issues on
our “Town of Antigonish – Electric Utility” Facebook page.
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E-Billing: The Town is presently emailing utility invoices for those customers who prefer that method. E-billing saves money, is good for the environment, and customers get their invoices on a more timely basis.
If you would like your utility invoices emailed to you, please contact us at [email protected]
Pre-authorized payments: The Town is pleased to offer a Pre-authorized Payment option for paying all town bills. We can establish a
plan for you to pay as bills come due, or using a budget or monthly payment plan. Drop in, or contact us for details. [email protected].
Online payments: You can now pay your utility bills online via online banking. All you need is your 8-digit utility account number (do not include decimal points). Below is a list of banks we currently deal with, along with the corresponding payee name you will need for your bank.
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Check out opportunities for saving energy through retrofit or other worthy programs offered by Efficiency Nova Scotia. You are paying to fund those programs through your electricity rates, might as well try to take advantage of them. Contact them at http:/www.efficiencyns.ca,
or call 1-877-999-6035.
RBC Antigonish (Town) Taxes/Utilities
Scotiabank Antigonish (Town) Taxes & Utilities
CIBC Antigonish (Town) Tax/Utility
Credit Union—Central 1 ANTIGONISH, TOWN—PROP TAX
Bank of Montreal Antigonish Town of Taxes and Utilities
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Archibald Acadia Street Adam Street
Brierly Brook Road Arbor Drive Archie Street
Centennial Drive Brookland Street Bantry Lane
Chestnut Street Carter Crescent Bay Street
Chisholm Street Coady Avenue Braemore Avenue
Cunningham Drive College Street Cedar Terrace
Hillside Drive Dolorosa Avenue Church Street
Keltic Park Elm Street Court Street
MacDougall Street Hawthorne Street Fairview Street
Maple Street Landsdown Drive Fatima Street
Margaree Drive MacLellan Street Gillis Way
Northview Drive Malcolm Court Greening Drive
Pine Street Orchard Terrace Highland Drive
Pushie Street Pleasant Street Kirk Street
Ross Street Scarboro Drive MacDonald Street
Silverwood Drive St. Mary’s Street MacKinnon Street
Sunrise Crescent Sydney Street Main Street
Sunset Terrace Victoria Street Mariner Drive
The Heights Martin Street
Thompson Street Mt. Cameron Drive
Tigo Park Nicholson Court
Viewville Street Brierly Way
Wedgewood Drive St Andrew’s Street
Whidden Street St. Ninian Street
Xavier Drive West Street
Hillcrest Street Questions? Contact the Town of Antigonish Hotline: 863-4949 or visit the Town of Antigonish website: http://www.townofantigonish.ca/.
Garbage, Green Carts, and Recycling
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Please note: When your collection day falls on a holiday, your
collection date will be moved to a Thursday pick up. Materials
should be placed at curbside by 7:30 AM. Items should be clean
and properly sorted.
Large Bulky Waste Pick Up: Twice a Year Event
Spring –April 20, 21, and 22. Fall - September 21, 22,and 23.
One Day only, on your regular scheduled garbage pick up day.
Bulky items can be dropped off at Eastern Sanitation on Adam
Street throughout the year. Please phone in advance 863-1744.
Now accepting electronics: You can now return your old TVs,
computers etc. to the ENVIRO-DEPOT™ which is located at the
site of MacMillan’s Petro-Canada in South River. Phone 863-1127.
Light Grey: Clear bag garbage/green bin Dark Grey: Blue bag recyclables
Black: Summer only— blue bag recyclable and green bin
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Give Leftover Paint A Second Chance Nova Scotians can return leftover paint, year round during business hours, to any of the province’s Enviro-Depots at no charge. Unused paint is sorted at a facility in Springhill, Nova Scotia, and then sent for recycling into new paint products.
Nova Scotia’s Paint Recycling Program Over three million containers of paint are purchased every year in Nova Scotia and up to 25% of the paint is never used. The Paint Recycling Program helps keep paint out of the landfills and out of our environment!
Keep the Lid on Safety: Follow these steps to make returning paint to an ENVIRO-DEPOT™ a safe experience:
Make sure paint is tightly sealed in its original container.
The original label must be on the container and visible.
No Painting tools in the container (brushes, stir sticks, etc.)
Don’t mix alkyd (oil-based) with latex (water-based) paints.
Keep paint containers out of reach of children and pets.
Enviro-Depots DO Accept
Interior/exterior latex, alkyd, enamel & oil-
based paints
Porch, floor & deck paints
Interior/exterior varnishes & urethanes
Primers, undercoats & sealers
Marine enamels (must not contain
pesticides)
Wood finishing oils & stains
Rust paint, decorative metal paints
Fence & barn paints
Aluminum paints
Paint Aerosols that are latex, alkyds, varathanes
Enviro-Depots Do NOT Accept
Empty paint cans
Automotive & marine paints
Bulging or unlabeled cans
Roof patch, tars, grease
Solvents (e.g. paint thinners or
Varsol®)
Stir sticks, brushes, rags & rollers
Glues and Adhesives
Art & craft paints
Two-paint paints (e.g.
Urethanes & Epoxies)
Deck cleaners
Lacquers & epoxies
Corrosives
Other household hazardous
waste
Drywall filler
Antigonish Enviro-Depots: MacMillan’s Service Centre 4802 Hwy 104, Lwr South River, 863-1127 Floss Bottle Exchange Old Antigonish Lane, Monastery, 232-3247 For a full list of sites, visit: www.rrfb.com
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Town Services
Sharps is a medical term for a device with sharp points or edges that that can puncture or cut skin including needles, syringes, lancets, auto injectors and infusion sets. The Safe Sharps Bring-Back Program is offered by the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia through your local
pharmacy for the safe disposal of used sharps. Used sharps must be handled properly.
Do not …
•Put used sharps in a plastic
bottle or jugs for disposal. •Place sharps in recycling or
garbage bags because they can seriously harm people who are handling the bags. •Flush sharps down the toilet.
•Try to remove, bend or recap
needles used by another person. •Put anything but sharps in a
sharps container.
Needle stick injuries from
used sharps may cause infections or diseases. If you are stuck, seek immediate medical attention.
If you use sharps…
1. Pick up a free Safe Sharps container at your community pharmacy. 2. Place your used sharps into the Safe Sharps Containers.
3. When the container is full,
return the sealed container to your community pharmacy. For more information, please contact the RRFB at 1-877-313-7732 or your local pharmacy.
Includes but is not limited to the following examples of paper soiled with food, dirt, water, or edible oil/grease: Sugar & flour bags, paper
plates, waxed paper, baking soda box, coffee filters, napkins & paper towel.
Yard waste including: Flowers & potting soil Wrap messy food in a sheet of newsprint, a paper bag or box.
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Town Services
Yellow bags are not permitted for garbage. You must use clear garbage bags for garbage collection. One solid colour privacy bag no larger than a kitchen catcher is permitted in each clear garbage bag. If you have a medical condition and require an exception to this rule, please call the
Town of Antigonish Waste Hotline at 902-863-4949 and request an exception form. All solid colour bags (black, green, orange, yellow, white, etc.) will be rejected from collection. Rejected bags must be removed from curbside promptly on collection day no later than 9:00PM. The garbage must be
placed into a clear garbage bag for the next collection.
Garbage Bag Rules:
-coloured clear bags of standard size, approximately twenty-five (25) inches or sixty-four (64) centimeters by thirty-five (35) inches or eighty-nine (89) centimeters;
larger than twenty (20) inches or fifty-one (51) centimeters by twenty-two (22) inches or fifty-six (56) centimeters; and
materials, compostable organics, household hazardous waste, and
other materials identified as not acceptable for disposal by the Town or
designated disposal facility. Garbage questions? Call the Town of Antigonish Waste Hotline: 902-863-4949 or Eastern Region Solid Waste Management: 902-232-2563/email: [email protected].
Leaf and yard waste can be dropped off at Eastern Sanitation on Adam Street during regular business hours. Branches may not be any larger than 2” in diameter. Up to 1/2 ton load of leaves will be accepted. Smaller amounts of leaves and grass clippings may be
placed in your green bin.
For further information please refer to the Town of Antigonish website: http://www.townofantigonish.ca or phone the Waste Hotline at 902-863-4949.
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The following waste electronic items are banned from disposal in Nova Scotia and must be properly recycled and are not collected curbside.
keyboards, mice cables and internal components.
input devices such as keyboards, mice and trackballs.
tablets, etc.
surface, including laser and LED, ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation and “multifunction” copy scan, fax and print devices. Standalone desktop scanners and fax machines are also included in this category.
technologies such as Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), flat panel (Plasma, LED and LCD) and rear projection.
speakers, portable stereos, personal CD players, portable audio
recorders, tape/radio players, headphones, digital media players (MP3), voice recorders, digital cameras and video cameras.
equalizers, speakers and in-dash audio/video components.
digital cable and satellite equipment, speakers, amplifiers, receivers, data projectors and similar audio/video systems.
-packaged disc player/speaker/
amplifier systems for use with video or television display to create a home theatre experience.
-cellular telephones including corded and cordless telephones, as
well as telephone answering machines. (For cell phone recycling, visit www.recyclemycell.ca)
Limit of 5 items, restricted to residential e-waste (TV's must be under 32 inches).
Items must be carried into the store, Phone: 902-863-6787
Municipality of the County of Antigonish
1356 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2L5
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 & Sat 8-12, Phone: 863-4744
For full details on regulated electronic products in Nova Scotia, visit:
www.recycleMYelectronics.ca/NS
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Town Services
In the Town of Antigonish no one is permitted to
attach any signage to Town Property including buildings, utility poles and street lamps. Any
interested group or individual wishing to have a banner or flag placed on town property shall apply in
writing to the Town of Antigonish for permission to do so and shall include in same reason(s) for
wanting to have this item(s) displayed on town property. Also, a request date and length of time for
placement should be noted. In general it shall be in intention of Town Council to only approve requests
where the message being conveyed is considered to be for public good.
You can view the Town of Antigonish Policy
Respecting Banners and Flags attached to and/or
Hanging from Town Property at: www.townofantigonish.ca
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The purpose of the animal control by-law is to promote safety, health and welfare of the people and protection of property, to ensure the humane treatment and control of dogs, to regulate or prohibit the keeping of fierce or dangerous dogs within the Town of Antigonish.
Every owner of a dog, who resides in the Town, shall register such dog(s) with the Town of Antigonish. The Owner of every dog shall keep on the dog a collar with the tag issued for that dog by the Town at the time of registration and such tag
shall be kept securely fixed on the dog at all times. The owner must notify the Town immediately if the dog tag is lost.
The Animal Control Officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the by-law. Outside of regular by-law enforcement hours, (Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) excluding statuary holidays, the Animal Control Officer shall only respond to calls that are deemed to be an emergency.
Every owner of a dog who violates any of the following would be considered in violation of the by-law: Whose dog is not registered pursuant to this by-law;
Whose dog is not wearing a dog tag pursuant to this by-law;
Whose dog is running at large;
Whose dog persistently disturbs the quiet of the neighborhood by
barking, howling or otherwise; Who harbors, keeps or has under care, control or direction a dog
that is fierce or dangerous; Who fails to remove the feces of such a dog, other than a service
dog, from public property or private property other than the owners; or
Whose dog damages public or private property
Any person who contravenes any provision of the Animal Control By-Law shall be subject to a fine set out in the by-law.
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Town Services
Every responsible dog owner agrees… picking up after your dog is a MUST. No matter where or when it occurs, there is NO excuse for not scooping the poop.
It is the law – Just like littering, it’s unlawful NOT to pick up
after your dog, and your violation is subject to fine.
Its common courtesy - Cleaning up after your dog’s shows
respect for our neighbor’s and our community. Only
irresponsible dog owners leave their dog’s poop for others to look at, step in or clean up.
Dog Poop is unhealthy – Abandoned dog poop can host
diseases and / or parasites which can infect other dogs that come into contact with it, or be transmitted to people who accidently step in it and track it home. Particularly at risk, of course, are children who play on the ground.
Dog Poop is unsightly – Everybody knows that. It’s
disgusting. Pick it up.
Dog Poop tops the list of complainants against dogs – More
than dog aggression, nuisance barking or unsupervised dogs, most complainants against dogs are about people not cleaning up after their dogs.
Dog Poop makes dog owners look bad – Dog Poop is the
number one reason for negative public sentiment against dogs. Every time you don’t pick up after your dog, you are giving one more reason for others to dislike dogs and dog owners.
A full copy of the Town of Antigonish Dog By-Law can be found on the
Town of Antigonish website: www.townofantigonish.ca
Animal Control Department: Phone: 867-5578 / Email: [email protected]
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Shop Location 25 Hallowell Grant Road.
(Grey Building Beyond Kell’s Ent.)
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday
8:00am to 4:00 pm
Service Numbers Billing Enquiries (Town Hall)………………………… 863-2351
required, no Building Permit shall be issued until the same
Municipal Services Permit is issued.
Refer to website for forms.
Important Notice to Homeowners/Contractors/Plumbers/Designers
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Occupancy Permit: Required under the Building Code
Regulations of Nova Scotia prior to occupancy of any construction
governed by a building permit. Occupancy permits may only be
issued when all inspections required under the NS Building Code
Regulations have been called for & all outstanding work finished.
Timelines: Please apply for all permits well in advance of your
anticipated start date. This will allow staff sufficient time to
review your submission(s) and identify any additional information
that may be required. In most cases, no review will start in
relation to an application until all required information and fees
are submitted. Depending on office workloads, and as per the
Municipal Government Act & Building Code Act, Development &
Building Permit issuance may take up to 30 days.
Municipal Services Permit: A municipal service permit is
required whenever you intend to carry out work to your property
that may impact the Town's infrastructure. This includes
activities such as installation and/or repair or replacement of
sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer/weeping tile or water services
that connect to the Town's system or when installing a driveway.
There is no fee associated with obtaining a municipal services
permit; however, please allow at least five (5) business days for
your application to be processed. Contact us to find out what
information will be required to consider your application.
Water Services (Having Water Turned On/Off) : Plumbers
and property owners are reminded that under a Water Rates
Approval issued by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board,
there are charges associated with the activation of new water
accounts and for requests to have water services turned on or off
for repairs, etc. The fee associated with having water turned off
and/or on is $25.00. If the request is made outside of regular
business hours, the fee increases to $100.00. This fee will be
added to the property owners' water bill and will appear on the
quarterly billing.
For further information, please call 867-5575.
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The following table applies to building Permit Application and
Inspection Fees of all sorts, and at all stages of construction or
readiness for occupancy for new construction, additions,
renovations, and demolitions pursuant to the Town of Antigonish
Building By-law and the Building Code Act.
Description of License, Inspection, Permit, Application, Approval, or Service
Fee¹
Building Permits
New Residential Development $20.00 plus $1.20 per $1,000
of the value of the project
New Commercial, Institutional and Industrial
Development
$20.00 plus $1.50 per $1,000
of the Project
Renovations, Repairs and Upgrades of residential,
Institutional, Commercial or Industrial
$20.00 plus $2.50 per $1,000
of the value of the project
New Mobile Home Installation $50.00
Exterior Decks/Platforms/Stairs– New Construction $50.00
Exterior Decks/Platforms/Stairs-Repairs to Existing $25.00
Building Permit Renewal (limited to one) $50.00
Demolition Permit
Demolition for Residential, Institutional and Commercial $50.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000
of demolition costs
Development Permits
Development Permit $25.00
Sign Permit $50.00
Zoning Confirmation $35.00
Pool Permit
Swimming Pool Permit (above or below ground) $50.00
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¹Proceeding with any construction, renovations or
demolition without the benefit of a permit shall result in
a charge of double the permit fee.
Cash In-Lieu of Parking
Description of Fee Fee
Cash in-lieu of parking fee pursuant to section 223 of
the Municipal Government Act and sections 5.24(2)
and (4) of the Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law
$4,825.00 per parking
space
Dog Control Fees
Description of Dog Impoundment or Service Fee
Dog Impoundment, pursuant to the Town of
Antigonish Dog Control By-Law
$35.00 per dog per day
of impoundment
Dog registration, pursuant to the Town of Antigonish
Dog Control By-Law
$25.00 per dog for the
life of the dog
Use of Council Chambers
Description of Fee Fee
Council Chambers cleaning fee pursuant to the Town
of Antigonish Use of Council Chambers Policy
$50.00
For more information, please contact the
Department of Planning at 867-5575
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Town Services
The Town of Antigonish has a long history of cherishing both their
natural and built heritage and strives to continue this tradition by
preserving the unique cultural and historical features of this community.
Preserving our heritage buildings as a cultural resource and increasing the
number of properties registered as municipal heritage properties is called
for in both the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and the Strategic
Plan. Designating property within the municipal registry is important for
its protection. Once registered, the property owner works with the
municipality to ensure heritage value is maintained.
Benefits of Property Reservation
There are many benefits to designating a heritage property to the Town
of Antigonish Registry. Not only will it help maintain the historic and
cultural fabric of Antigonish, but also land use decisions can be made
that respect the heritage importance of these properties.
Intrinsic Value: Designating a property contributes to sense of place.
Our built heritage is a cultural asset that is visible to everyone, which
gives identity and distinctiveness to a community.
Property Value: Designation may increase property value. Research
has shown in areas where there is a downturn in property values,
heritage buildings have been less affected.
Recognition: Registered properties receive a plaque to display on their
property denoting it as a Heritage Property.
Financial Incentives: There are provincially funded grants and re-
bates that are offered to registered heritage properties.
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Grant Administration Assistance
Conservation Work
Heritage Property Program
30% of eligible costs to a max of $1000 for maintain-ing the structural needs of properties used for religious
worship or community, non-profit purposes
Conservation Advise
Heritage Property Program
50% of eligible costs to a max of $1000 for homeown-ers seeking advise from conservation consultants about
the restoration of the exterior or structure
Materials and Labour
Heritage Property Program
The PST portion of HST can be returned on the materi-al and labour costs to the building’s exterior to a max
of $500.
Materials Rebate
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations
The PST portion of the HST can be returned on the material costs with no maximum amount
Interested property owners should submit an application form to the
Planning Advisory Committee (currently acting as the Heritage Advisory
Committee) stating their reasons for having their property designated.
The committee will then review the application and, if accepted, will
advise town council to add it to the existing registry of heritage
properties. All recommendations must include a letter of support from
the committee, a consent form from the owner, and a completed
registration application. Council will decide whether the property should
be registered at a public meeting, which all interested parties will be
advised of. Once approved by Council, a Notice of Registration will be
sent to the property owner and filed with the Registry of Deeds.
Applications for materials and labour grants are available from the Department of Planning at Town Hall.
Images: Two designated Heritage Properties are shown on the left. Above, a number of character-defining elements of homes in Antigonish.
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Join the Movement! Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, African Dance, Traditional Step Dance. For more information, visit www.antigonishdance.ca or call Sally Clark, 863-6776
In The Community
Locations: Tuesdays @ St. Andrew Junior School Thursdays @ Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School
Cost: 25$ per Junior, 30$ per Adult, 50$ per Family
antigonishbadminton.ca
New members welcome. Join September—June. Information & registration at weekly play times:
Tuesdays: Junior development, 5-7:30 PM/ Adult, 7-9:30PM Thursdays: Adult, 8-10 PM Sundays: Open to all, 1-4 PM
The main objective of PHAST is to provide each swimmer with a high level of coaching to achieve goals of fitness, sportsmanship and stroke development.
S.A.G.S.A.R. is a 100% volunteer 24 hour response service organization. Our coverage area includes the towns of Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, Mulgrave and Canso and the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond and a large portion of Inverness County. Individual members are trained to various degrees in Map and Compass, Winter Survival techniques and Global Positioning Systems, as well as, Boater’s Safety, safe use of all-terrain vehicles and Project Lifesaver. The RCMP calls upon S.A.G.S.A.R. primarily for lost or missing persons such as hunters, fishermen, boaters, hikers, seniors and children, but may also request assistance with evidence searches. S.A.G.S.A.R. members respond to all manner of disasters and are readily available to assist teams in other areas for relief on extended searches.
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In The Community
Courses offered to the general public and new members include: Map and Compass Training Winter Survival Techniques GPS training Hug-A-Tree Program Team Captain Training (members only) Search Managers Training (members only) If you are interested in becoming a member or for any of the above training please email our membership office at [email protected].
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In The Community
The Antigonish Community Transit Society will continue to run
through the Summer of 2015! We are always looking for ways
to serve you better so if you have any suggestions, comments,
ideas or are interested in volunteering, donating or advertising
on/in the bus, contact us at 1-902-867-0411, email us at
Memorial Donations: a memorial donation is a wonderful way to pay
tribute to a beloved relative, friend or colleague. Memorial Cards are available at Curry Brothers Funeral Home, MacIssac’s Funeral Home and the Foundation Office.
Honorary Donations: An anniversary, birthday or other occasion can be acknowledged through a monetary gift to St. Martha’s Foundation.
Donations of Appreciation: Former patients, families and friends may wish to express their gratitude towards St. Martha’s Hospital through a
gift to St. Martha’s Foundation.
Wills & Bequests: Once your family has been provided for, a person may wish to leave a donation to St. Martha’s Foundation through their
will to ensure good healthcare for generations to come.
Other Planned and Deferred Gifts: Other gifts arranged now but not available for use by St. Martha Foundation until some future time, are
available and may be discussed by your tax and legal advisers. Planned Giving allows you, the donor, to provide a significant gift to St. Martha’s Foundation, which may not have been possible in your lifetime.
Volunteering: Our events are successful not only because of the
generosity of money but also the generosity of time. We require
volunteers for all events throughout the year.
For more information on events, volunteering or how to donate please contact the Foundation office at 863-1131, or visit our website
Areas throughout Antigonish, Guysborough and the Strait Richmond areas.
Space is limited. Please register. Call: 902-863-7369 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yourway.novascotia.ca
Do you have an ongoing health condition? For example: arthritis, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, asthma or high blood pressure?
Sign up for Your Way to Wellness! This free workshop helps adults with chronic (ongoing) health conditions overcome daily challenges, take action and live a healthy life! Participants learn how to: *Set goals and problem solve *Improve communication with health care providers, family and friends *Eat healthier and become more active *Manage symptoms and difficult emotions (fear, anger, frustration) *Make daily tasks easier *Improve self-confidence
“This program not only changed how I manage my chronic condition but how I live my life.” — Your Way to Wellness Program Participant
Health Connections Antigonish is a community health
resource centre located in the People’s Place Library on 283 Main Street in Antigonish. It is a service of GASHA in
partnership with the Pictou Antigonish Regional Library (PARL) and the Antigonish Town & County Community Health Board.
We work with GASHA and other community agencies to
provide health promotion programs and educational sessions that are free of charge and open to the public. Some examples of programs offered through Health
Connections are: Women Alike Cancer Support Group facilitated by the
Cancer Resource Room, GASHA
Being Doing Becoming facilitated by Mental Health Services, GASHA
Caregiver Support Group, facilitated by Caregivers
Nova Scotia
Alzheimer & Related Dementia Family Support Group
Your Way to Wellness Program coordinated through Primary Health Care, GASHA
Varied Health Related Education Sessions
We also offer help in finding available health services,
supports and information. We do not offer clinical health care services. Our website: www.gashahealthconnections.ca
Drop in or contact us: 283 Main Street, Antigonish, NS Phone: (902) 863-7369
adolescent girls with services and programs that can help them make informed decisions about
their health. Our services are provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes: a physician, nurse practitioner, Mental Health Services,
Addictions Services, Public Health Services, and the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre.
We are sensitive to the needs of those who experience difficulties in accessing appropriate health services.
Hours of operation: Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Antigonish Women’s Resource Center 204 Kirk Place, 219 Main Street in Antigonish
Call for an appointment: 902-863-6221
Are you as healthy as you could be? Want more
information? Need someone to talk to?
The Men’s Health Centre provides health services to men and boys 12 and older. Our services are provided by a team of health professionals that includes: a physician,
Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health
Services and Family Services.
Hours of operation: Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: Family Services of Eastern NS Office 275 Main Street, Suite 103 Antigonish
(across from Town hall) Call for an appointment: 902-863-2358.
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Please feel free to add to our Community Directory by sending your information to: Town of Antigonish Recreation, 274 Main Street, Antigonish NS B2G 2C4 or