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• Feb 25

  Kim Wempe's Star Rising from Coast to Coast

  February is a busy month for Kim Wempe, and one she’ll probably never forget. The Halifax folk/roots artist recognized for a voice as fierce and powerful as a North Atlantic storm has been thrown into a whirlwind of h...

  Feb 25th, 2010 - myNISH.ca

• Jan 2

  Cape Breton Songwriter Carmel Mikol to Perform at Florida Fes...

  Canadian songbird Carmel Mikol is flying south this winter to represent the country at the 30-A Songwriter’s Festival in Seaside, Florida January 15-17, 2010. Headlining artists include The Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins...

  Jan 2nd, 2010 - myNISH.ca

• Jan 2

  "Blue Moon" Winter Storm on the way for Nova Scotia

  Environment Canada issued a Winter Storm warning for Nova Scotia on Saturday morning that predicts "the combination of a run of high astronomical tides, storm surge and large pounding waves will lead to coastal floodi...

  Jan 2nd, 2010 - myNISH.ca

• Dec 22

  Happy Holidays from myNISH.ca!

  The weather outside is frightful, so curl up by the fire and enjoy time with family and friends this Holiday Season. From our hearts to yours, have a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year! myNISH.ca wi...

  Dec 22nd, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Dec 11

  Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" returns to the Bauer

  Take a break from the Holiday rush and settle in for this dramatic telling of this holiday classic. Whether read aloud with family and friends or in solitude on a chill winter evening to savor the story, Dickens' A Ch...

  Dec 11th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Oct 17

  Red Hot Wireless Internet Downloads and Uploads in Antigonish

  If you're in downtown Antigonish and your computer can connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can get free high speed internet until November 19th. Surf the web, download music and videos at up to 512 KB per second. Click th...

  Oct 17th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 29

  Bruce Guthro Songwriter's Circle Tonight for Music on Main

  Antigonish's 'Music on Main' presents Bruce Guthro's Songwriter's Circle tonight at Columbus Field on Main Street. Guthro will be joined by some of Atlantic Canada's finest songwriters and entertainers including J.P. ...

  Jul 29th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 17

  [VIDEO] World Heavy Events at the 146th Antigonish Highland G...

  It's a banner year for heavy events at the 146th running of the Antigonish Highland Games. Regional, Canadian and World competitions will take place on Columbus Field this weekend. Festival co-ordinator mark McGuire e...

  Jul 17th, 2009 - Festival Antigonish

• Jul 16

  [VIDEO] Last Day to Purchase Advance Tickets for Highland Gam...

  High energy entertainment and excitement are guaranteed in Antigonish this weekend. Beoloch, Anna Ludlow, Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert and headliners The Cottars are just a few of the musical acts on the bill f...

  Jul 16th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 15

  The Cottars in Concert in Antigonish Tonight!

  Cape Breton Island’s, The Cottars, will be appearing in concert tonight in Antigonish, NS at the St. FX Chapel on the St. FX University campus. It’s a special show with various local and regional guests and of course ...

  Jul 15th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 15

  [VIDEO] 2009 Antigonish Highland Games Underway with Golf Tou...

  The 146th running of the Antigonish Highland Games gets underway this week. On Wednesday, events kick off with the ‘Kilted’ and ‘Tilted’ golf tournaments. Thursday is the Highland Evening with scotch tasting and a ce...

  Jul 15th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 10

  Punk Babes The Bag Ladies Crash Highland Games Weekend

  Toronto's best looking acoustic punk rebel duo 'The Bag Ladies' roll into town Sunday, July 19th for a performance as unique as their style. On tour with Toronto Punk/Country/Rockers 'The Burnitdowns', the ladies will...

  Jul 10th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 2

  What's Up in the 'Nish: July 2 to July 6

  Canso's annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, honouring the legendary singer/songwriter who made the region his second home and gained inspiration for some of his most popular songs from the people, places and stories of ...

  Jul 2nd, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jun 24

  What's Up in the 'Nish: June 25 to July 1

  Art exhibits, live music and Canada Day celebrations make up this week's edition of "What's Up in the 'Nish" on myNISH.ca. Find out what's going on in and around Antigonish with this weekly update courtesy of the Anti...

  Jun 24th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Jun 10

  Tory MLA Angus 'Tando' MacIsaac Re-elected in Antigonish whil...

  Unofficial results from June 9th's election vote paint a new political picture in the province of Nova Scotia. Former Deputy Premier Angus 'Tando' MacIsaac holds on to his Antigonish seat while Jim Boudreau is elec...

  Jun 10th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• May 15

  Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol at the StFX Art Gallery May 22

  Motorists and pedestrians beware: two of Halifax's most captivating singer/songwriters are teaming up to take their music on the road this spring, but which one will be behind the wheel as they travel between 10 shows...

  May 15th, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• May 3

  Congratulations StFX Class of 2009

  On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, St. Francis Xavier University held their spring convocation in Masters of Science, Education and Adult Education; Bachelors of Education, Science, Nursing, Human Nutrition, Human Kinetics, Ar...

  May 3rd, 2009 - myNISH.ca

• Apr 15

  Green Party to host 'Culture of Community' Benefit Concert Ma...

  On May 2nd, at beautiful Sharon St John United Church Hall in Stellarton, the Green Party is hosting “The Culture of a Community” Benefit Concert, starting at 7pm. The night’s line-up of performers includes the Pictou...

  Apr 15th, 2009 - Lise Richard

• Dec 4

  Duane Andrews & Mishra's Dream at Immaculata Hall

  Antigonish gypsy-jazz entertainers 'Mishra's Dream' open the show for Newfoundland's ECMA award winning Duane Andrews and Cape-breton fiddler Dwayne Cote on Saturday, December 6th at Immaculata Hall on the StFX Campus...

  Dec 4th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Oct 22

  Ron Hynes & Dave Gunning in Antigonish

  Two-time 2008 ECMA award winner, Dave Gunning and Canadian songwriting icon, Ron Hynes, continue the musical journey on their “Hard Workin’ Hands” tour, Oct. 25 at Bauer Theatre, Antigonish. Show time is 8:00pm. Ticke...

  Oct 22nd, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Oct 3

  October 3rd is Youth Voter Day!

  "Youth Voter Day is an opportunity for young people to take a hand in the decision-making of the country," says Katie Gibbs, co-chair of one national party's youth effort to involve more young voters in the upcoming f...

  Oct 3rd, 2008 - Lise Richard

• Aug 28

  We're Growing!

  That's right! Thanks to continued support from the community, myNISH.ca is moving into a new phase of growth in Fall 2008. The major focus of this exciting update will be to fully develop the listings on the myNISH...

  Aug 28th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Aug 21

  Alas For You! Rock musical ends run on Festival Antigonish Fa...

  Jesus is back in Antigonish and there are only three days left to catch him (a)live in the StFX auditorium. Mounted for the second time in six years by the FAST Young Company, director Richie Wilcox brings the Gospel ...

  Aug 21st, 2008 - Adam Lomas

• Aug 8

  Kim Wempe at the Justamere Cafe tonight

  Kim Wempe, the prairie born singer/songwriter who now calls the east coast 'home', is preparing a suppertime treat for diners at the Justamere Cafe tonight. Billed as 'folk rock with mandolin, violin, and harmonies', ...

  Aug 8th, 2008 - Adam Lomas

• Aug 8

  Take a Vacation - To the theatre!

  Seasoned theatre goers know about it and vacationers will want to know about it too. Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre (FAST) calls it “five plays in three days” – a weekend that theatre enthusiasts and tourists vac...

  Aug 8th, 2008 - Festival Antigonish

• Aug 2

  Trew Entertainers

  Former Antigonish rockers The Trews played out one of their signature live performances Friday night at the 2008 New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee. Check out these shots from the show.

  Aug 2nd, 2008 - Adam Lomas

• Aug 1

  The Trews - Paranoid Freak on YouTube

  Check out the music video for the Trews' latest single, 'Paranoid Freak' from their 2008 album No Time for Later.

  Aug 1st, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Aug 1

  Hometown boys to rock New Glasgow's Riverfront Jubilee tonight

  Antigonish rockers The Trews return to Nova Scotia today to headline the second night of the 13th annual New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee. Having toured the US and Canada this year supporting their third album, No Time ...

  Aug 1st, 2008 - Adam Lomas

• Aug 1

  2008 New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee Schedule

  Here's a list of dates and acts for the 13th annual New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee, July 31 to August 3rd, 2008.

  Aug 1st, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 24

  Calling all community groups!

  Do you have a meeting, fundraiser, or other event you need to announce to the community? Post it here on myNISH.ca! Advertise in the myNISH.ca Classifieds section under Notices:Announcements. It's a new, quick, easy, ...

  Jul 24th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 20

  Bilingual Exchange Students Volunteer at 145th Antigonish Hig...

  The 2008 Antigonish Highland Games saw participants of a new kind as Antigonish welcomed a group of young volunteers from around the province. The group included nine youth volunteers and two leaders who were particip...

  Jul 20th, 2008 - Aleisha Laureijs

• Jul 20

  Local Team Claims Men's 1700lb Tug of War Championship at the...

  The Antigonish North men's team held off Falmouth to win the Northeastern Nova Scotia Tug of War Championship at the 2008 Antigonish Highland Games. The final in the 1700lb class was held Sunday afternoon in front of ...

  Jul 20th, 2008 - Aleisha Laureijs

• Jul 20

  Hadley Claims Fourth Canadian Scottish Heavy Events Champions...

  Heavy Events at this year's Antigonish Highland Games wrapped up on Sunday at Columbus Field with local competitor Greg Hadley claiming the Canadian Championship. A large crowd remained at the field after the ceremony...

  Jul 20th, 2008 - Aleisha Laureijs

• Jul 20

  Photo Gallery - Men's 1700lb Tug of War Final

  A collection of photos from the Men's 1700lb Tug of War Final held Sunday afternoon at the 145th Antigonish Highland Games. The final pull came down to a faceoff between a local team and Falmouth. Stay tuned to myNISH...

  Jul 20th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 20

  Photo Gallery - Highland Games Heavy Events: Sheaf Toss Chall...

  A collection of photos from the 'Sheaf Toss Challenge' Heavy event at the 145th Antigonish Highland Games on Sunday, July 20.

  Jul 20th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Photo Gallery - 2008 Antigonish Highland Games Grand Street P...

  More photos from Saturday's Grand Street Parade at the 145th running of the Antigonish Highland Games.

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Photo Gallery - 2008 Antigonish Highland Games Grand Street P...

  Photos from Saturday's Grand Street Parade at the 145th running of the Antigonish Highland Games.

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Photo Gallery - Antigonish Highland Games Tattoo (Album #3)

  Photos from Saturday's Antigonish Highland Games including the Scotia Highland Dancers and the Antigonish Highland Society, Glengarry, and RCMP pipe bands.

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Photo Gallery - Antigonish Highland Games Tattoo (Album #2)

  Photos from Saturday's Antigonish Highland Games including the Scotia Highland Dancers and the Antigonish Highland Society, Glengarry, and RCMP pipe bands.

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Photo Gallery - Antigonish Highland Games Tattoo (Album #1)

  Photos from Saturday's Antigonish Highland Games including the Scotia Highland Dancers and the Antigonish Highland Society, Glengarry, and RCMP pipe bands.

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Ashley MacIsaac to headline Grand Finale Ceilidh at Columbus ...

  World class Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac will return to Ceilidh Corner at Columbus Field on Sunday night to close the 145th Antigonish Highland Games with a Family Ceilidh. MacIsaac will be accompanied by Maybe...

  Jul 19th, 2008 - Adam Lomas

• Jul 19

  Photo Gallery - 'A Highland Evening' with Dennis Ryan & Ashle...

  A collection of photos from the 'Highland Evening' Whiskey Tasting tour of Scotland held at Piper's Pub on Thursday, July 17. Hosted by Dennis Ryan, the sold-out house enjoyed a raucous ceilidh with Ashley MacIsaac, M...

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  Welcome to myNISH.ca!

  Welcome to myNISH.ca! Thanks for dropping in. I hope you find the time you spend on the site to be enjoyable and informative – both on this visit and on what I hope will be many regular visits in the future. Ov...

  Jul 19th, 2008 - Adam Lomas

• Jul 19

  145th Running of the Antigonish Highland Games Underway

  The 145th annual Antigonish Highland Games officially opened Friday evening with a brief ceremony held at Columbus Field. Members of the Highland Society and other dignitaries were led on to the field by a pipe band a...

  Jul 19th, 2008 - Aleisha Laureijs

• Jul 19

  Daily Schedule - Saturday July 19, 2008 (Clan Day)

  A quick look at the day's events scheduled for 'Clan Day' during the 145th Antigonish Highland Games. Events include the Grand Street Parade, Canadian Scottish Heavy Events Championships, Tug of War and the Antigonish...

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 19

  New website helps Antigonish residents connect with their com...

  myNISH.ca, the first online community dedicated to Antigonish area news and local listings, was launched today by local new media firm Adalo Communication & Technology Services. The site is focused on helping individu...

  Jul 19th, 2008 - myNISH.ca

• Jul 18

  Tenth Anniversary Highland Games Road Race draws crowd of par...

  Overcast skies and an evening temperature of 24 degrees were the conditions tolerated by particpants in the Antigonish Highland Games Road Race. The five mile race began and ended Friday night at Columbus Field with o...

  Jul 18th, 2008 - Aleisha Laureijs

• Jul 17

  Photo Gallery - 2008 Highland Games Street Fair

  A collection of photos from the 2008 Highland Games Street Fair held Thursday, July 17 on Main St. in Antigonish. The street was closed for the day between College and Church Streets. Local vendors set up shop on the ...

  Jul 17th, 2008 - myNISH.ca