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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers

Journalist at The Reporter

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Recent Articles

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Federal funding to pave way for 150 new affordable housing units in Antigonish County

BEECH HILL: More than $560,000 in federal funding will help extend municipal water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needed to support the construction of 150 new affordable housing units in Antigonish County. Parliamentary Secretary and Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish MP Jaime Battiste and Municipality of the County of Antigonish Warden Nicholas MacInnis announced the $566,644 investment Aug. 27 […]
2 months ago
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Auditor General calls for stronger oversight of mental health and a...

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s Office of Addictions and Mental Health must strengthen its oversight of the province’s mental health and addictions system to ensure Nova Scotians have consistent access to care, according to a new report from the Auditor General. Released June 23, the audit concludes that, five years after the office was established, it is […]
4 months ago
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Inverness County groups receive $190,000 to bolster food security

INVERNESS: More than a dozen food-focused initiatives across Inverness County are receiving a combined $190,000 in provincial funding aimed at improving access to nutritious food and supporting community-based programs. The investment, announced March 31 by Inverness MLA Kyle MacQuarrie, is being delivered through the Feeding Communities Fund, which is distributing $5.3 million to organizations across […]
7 months ago
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Ash, Jackson named StFX student-athletes of the year

By Drake Lowthers ANTIGONISH: Distance runner Caroline Ash and basketball standout DJ Jackson were named St. Francis Xavier University’s student-athletes of the year at the school’s annual athletics awards gala. Ash, a fourth-year business student from Newmarket, Ont., earned female honours following a dominant season with the X-Women cross country and track teams. Jackson, a […]
7 months ago
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March meltdown: Flooding hits downtown Antigonish

Drake LowthersDrake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds […]
8 months ago
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St. Patrick’s Day in Antigonish subdued, with minor incidents and p...

ANTIGONISH: This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Antigonish were notably calmer than in previous years, with local officials and police pointing to fewer disruptions, smaller gatherings, and proactive enforcement as key factors. According to the Antigonish RCMP, Saturday, March 14 saw mostly minor incidents and a generally cooperative crowd. A total of six Summary […]
8 months ago
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Arisaig man arrested for impaired driving after speeds near 200 km/...

BROOKFIELD:A routine traffic patrol on Highway 102 turned into a serious arrest last week when a 46-year-old man from Arisaig was stopped for travelling nearly twice the posted speed limit and found to be impaired by alcohol. According to the RCMP Northwest Traffic Services, the incident occurred on Feb. 28 at approximately 9:55 p.m. An […]
8 months ago
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Federal funding to boost senior inclusion across northeastern Nova ...

ANTIGONISH: A major federal investment aimed at improving the quality of life for vulnerable seniors will see more than $3.4 million flow into northeastern Nova Scotia over the next five years through a collaborative project led by St. Francis Xavier University. The Government of Canada announced Jan. 20 that StFX’s collective impact initiative has been […]
9 months ago
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Health, housing, and hope come together in new Antigonish community...

SUGARLOAF: A transformative new development at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain is set to redefine what inclusive community-building looks like in Antigonish. A partnership led by local physician Dr. Amy Hendricks and community developer Paul Davie is bringing together a medical clinic, affordable housing, supported homes for adults with disabilities, and second stage housing for […]
11 months ago
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StFX-RCMP partnership fuels hands-on student research into policing...

ANTIGONISH: A unique partnership between St. Francis Xavier University and the Antigonish County District RCMP is giving students the opportunity to support frontline policing through research with direct impacts on public safety. Since 2021, psychology students at StFX have been digitizing and analyzing two decades’ worth of RCMP cell-log data – a collaboration launched by […]
12 months ago
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MODG posts official job ad for new chief administrator

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal GUYSBOROUGH: If you’re a seasoned and visionary leader with a strong understanding of municipal governance – and a soft spot for long walks along 400 kilometres of coastal charm – the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) may have a job for you. Bonus points if […]
about 1 year ago