Antigonish

The Town of Antigonish is currently embroiled in a dispute with Antigonish County over the issue of annexation/amalgamation. Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Causes. The issue primarily relates to availability of land within town boundaries. Constant development has reduced the amount of undeveloped land within the town. According to Town officials, there is no longer enough land remaining for future expansion of the town. Town officials also suggest that this lack of vacant land is forcing new development into t ...

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Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - History, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Education, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Economy, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Annexation/Amalgation, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Causes, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Timeline, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Recent Developments, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Notable people from Antigonish

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Antigonish is considered to be a "service centre" as many of the local businesses are based in the service sector. There are no major industrial operations located in the town or county. The workforce is primarily white collar with the largest employers being St. Martha's Regional Hospital and St. Francis Xavier University. St. FX president, Sean Riley, is poorly regarded in town for his blundering financial record with St. FX. However, he is credited as the man who built the Millenium ...

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Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - History, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Education, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Economy, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Annexation/Amalgation, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Causes, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Timeline, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Recent Developments, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Notable people from Antigonish

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St. Francis Xavier University is located in Antigonish. StFX has 4,000 full-time students and 500 part-time students. It has been named as the best undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean's Magazine for four consecutive years (2002-2005). StFX is also well known for the X-Ring and The Coady Institute. The elementary and secondary schools in Antigonish fall under the jurisdiction of the Strait Regional School Board. Antigonish is home to three public schools. Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School St. Andrew Junior Sc ...

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Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - History, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Education, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Economy, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Annexation/Amalgation, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Causes, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Timeline, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Recent Developments, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Notable people from Antigonish

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The Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, PC, CC, GOQ, LL.D (born March 20, 1939), was the eighteenth Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993. Born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Brian Mulroney became Prime Minister after his Progressive Conservative Party won the most parliamentary seats in Canadian history. At the time, Mulroney was unique in Canadian politics in that he had never been a career politician. A longtime businessman, he had become leader of the Progressive Conservative Party without any poli ...

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• Brian Mulroney - Background
• Brian Mulroney - Prime Minister
• Brian Mulroney - First Term
• Brian Mulroney - Second Term
• Brian Mulroney - Retirement
• Brian Mulroney - After politics
• Brian Mulroney - Legacy
• Brian Mulroney - Supreme Court appointments
• Brian Mulroney - Notable cabinet ministers
• Brian Mulroney - Quote

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United Empire Loyalists is the name given to the portion of British Loyalists who resettled in British North America and other British Colonies as an act of fealty to King George III after the British defeat in the American Revolutionary War. This group of Loyalists settled in the two colonies of Quebec (including the Eastern Townships), modern-day Ontario and Nova Scotia (including modern-day New Brunswick). Their arrival marked the beginning of a predominantly Engl ...

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• United Empire Loyalists - List of Loyalist settlements in present-day Canada

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The X-Ring is a ring given to senior students of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia every year on December 3, the feast day of St. Francis Xavier. X-Ring - History of the X-Ring. The distinctive StFX X-Ring is presented to the graduating class in a special investiture ceremony which originated in October 1958. The X-Ring was copyrighted in 1957 under the Industrial Designs Act. After several years of debate, the student union that year passed legislation which def ...

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• X-Ring - History of the X-Ring

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X is the twenty-fourth letter of the Latin alphabet. Its name in English is ex (/ɛks/). In phonetics, x is the IPA and X-SAMPA symbol for the voiceless velar fricative (IPA is used for pronunciation throughout this article). The consonant cluster /ks/ was in Ancient Greece written as Chi 'Χ' (Western Greek) or Xi 'Ξ' (Eastern Greek). In the end, Chi was standardized as Including:

• X - Codes for computing
• X - Meanings for X

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In Unicode the capital X is codepoint U+0058 and the lowercase x is U+0078. The ASCII code for capital X is 88 and for lowercase x is 120; or in binary 01011000 and 01111000, correspondingly. The EBCDIC code for capital X is 231 and for lowercase x is 167. The numeric character references in HTML and XML are "X" and "x" for upper and lower case respectively. ...

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X, X - Codes for computing, X - Meanings for X

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The name is traced to a variation of the Mi'kmaq name "Kamsok", which roughly translates into "opposite a high bluff or high banks opposite". The area was likely home to members of the Mi'kmaq Nation due to its proximity to excellent fishing grounds. Although fishermen from Western Europe had been operating in the waters off Canso, beginning in the early part of the 16th century, the European discovery of the actual area of the town and its harbour is traced to French fishermen in 1605. The name "Canseau" was first mentioned in Marc Lescarbot's ...

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Canso Nova Scotia, Canso Nova Scotia - Geography, Canso Nova Scotia - History, Canso Nova Scotia - Trivia

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The electoral district was created in 2003. 93.3% of the riding came from Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough riding, and 6.7% came from Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore. In the 2004 election, Conservative Party candidate Peter MacKay, who had represented Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough, was re-elected with 16,376 votes. The New Democratic Party candidate Alexis MacDonald received 10,470 while the Liberal Party candidate, Susan Green, earned 9,986. The only other candidate was Reb ...

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Central Nova, Central Nova - Demographics, Central Nova - Geography, Central Nova - History, Central Nova - Members of Parliament, Central Nova - Election results, Central Nova - 2006- present, Central Nova - 2004 - 2006, Central Nova - 1968 - 1997

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The last native speaker in Ontario died in 2001. Today there is a resurging interest in the language, with limited school programmes available to children. Scottish Gaelic music is Cape Breton's most famous export, and Halifax held its first International Fèis, a weekend-long celebration of Scottish Gaelic music and culture, in June 2005. Tourism and revenue in Nova Scotia are closely attached to the continuing success of the province's Scottish Gaelic heritage, and by extension the language. Recent initiatives have bee ...

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Scottish Gaelic in Canada, Scottish Gaelic in Canada - Origins, Scottish Gaelic in Canada - Scottish Gaelic Canadian Culture, Scottish Gaelic in Canada - Bungee, Scottish Gaelic in Canada - Canadian Scottish Gaelic Today, Scottish Gaelic in Canada - Bibliography

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Brian Mulroney - First Term. Mulroney's having the first PC majority in 22 years was considered by many to be a breath of fresh air at first, but growing pains would soon surface. The lack of experience among appointed Ministers soon resulted in many embarassing scandals and conflict of interest allegations that would dog the government. The long time out of government also meant that many within ...

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Brian Mulroney, Brian Mulroney - Background, Brian Mulroney - Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney - First Term, Brian Mulroney - Second Term, Brian Mulroney - Retirement, Brian Mulroney - After politics, Brian Mulroney - Legacy, Brian Mulroney - Supreme Court appointments, Brian Mulroney - Notable cabinet ministers, Brian Mulroney - Quote

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Global Maritimes airs a 60-minute newscast at 6:00 PM on weeknights, anchored by Allan Rowe, and an 11:00 PM newscast with Stacey Jones; with meteorologist Cindy Day appearing on both newscasts. Global National airs between 11:15 and 11:45, with Jones anchoring a second regional segment between 11:45 and 12:05. A talk show, Global Noon hosted by Duane Lowe, airs weekdays at noon. ...

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CIHF-TV, CIHF-TV - Transmitters, CIHF-TV - News Programming, CIHF-TV - Other Programming, CIHF-TV - History

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Global Maritimes airs a 60-minute newscast at 6:00 PM on weeknights, anchored by Allan Rowe, and an 11:00 PM newscast with Stacey Jones; with meteorologist Cindy Day appearing on both newscasts. Global National airs between 11:15 and 11:45, with Jones anchoring a second regional segment between 11:45 and 12:05. A talk show, Global Noon hosted by Duane Lowe, airs weekdays at noon. Effective February 6, 2006, a major restructuring of Global Maritimes' weekday news schedule is expected to take place. With Global N ...

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CIHF-TV, CIHF-TV - Transmitters, CIHF-TV - News Programming, CIHF-TV - Other Programming, CIHF-TV - History

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The County of Sydney was created in 1784. Its boundaries were established by Governor and Council on December 16, 1785. When St. Mary's Township was established in 1818 it was partly in Sydney County and partly in Halifax County. In 1822 that part of St. Mary's Township which had been in Halifax County was annexed to the County of Sydney. In 1836 Sydney County was diminished in size when Guysborough County was established out of what had been part of it . In 1863 the name of the County of Sydney was changed to Antigonish County ...

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Antigonish County Nova Scotia, Antigonish County Nova Scotia - Background, Antigonish County Nova Scotia - Communities, Antigonish County Nova Scotia - Highways, Antigonish County Nova Scotia - Protected Areas

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In 1998 StFX began an $85 million (CAD) campus renewal initiative. The goal of the program is to improve educational and residential opportunities throughout campus. To date, the initiative has seen the completion of four large scale projects. The construction of two apartment-style residences, Power Hall and Somers Hall, aimed at upper-year students. Complete renovation of Morrison Hall, the main dining facility at StFX Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre, a $20 million (CAD) athletics and conference centre StFX Sciences Centre, a s ...

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Saint Francis Xavier University, Saint Francis Xavier University - History, Saint Francis Xavier University - Academic Recognition, Saint Francis Xavier University - The Coady International Institute, Saint Francis Xavier University - Campus Renewal, Saint Francis Xavier University - Athletics, Saint Francis Xavier University - Students' Union, Saint Francis Xavier University - Students' Union Executive 2005-2006, Saint Francis Xavier University - Noted graduates

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List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Bathurst. CKLE (K 93) - 92.9 FM CBAA (CBC Radio One) - 97.9 FM CBAL-FM1 (Espace Musique) - 101.9 FM CKBC (Max 104.9) - 104.9 FM CBAF-FM2 (Radio-Canada) - 105.7 FM List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Campbellton. CKNB - AM 950 CBAL-FM3 (Espace Musique) - 88.9 FM CBAE (CBC Radio One) - 90.5 FM CBAF-FM3 (Radio-Canada ...

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List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - New Brunswick, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Bathurst, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Campbellton, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Caraquet, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Edmundston, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Fredericton, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Grand Falls, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Kedgwick, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Miramichi, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Moncton, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Sackville, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Saint John, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Shediac, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - St. Stephen, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Sussex, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Woodstock, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Baie Verte, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Bonavista, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Carbonear, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Clarenville, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Corner Brook, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Deer Lake, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Gander, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Grand Falls-Windsor, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Labrador City and Wabush, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Lewisporte, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Marystown, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Nain, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Placentia, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Port-aux-Basques, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - St. Anthony, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - St. John's, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Stephenville, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Prince Edward Island, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Charlottetown, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Summerside, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Nova Scotia, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Amherst, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Antigonish, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Bridgewater, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Clare, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Digby, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Halifax, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Kentville, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Middleton, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - New Glasgow, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Port Hawkesbury and Mulgrave, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Shelburne, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Sydney, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Truro, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Windsor, List of radio stations in Atlantic Canada - Yarmouth

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List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Alberta. Amisk: "Beaver" in Cree. Athabasca River, Lake Athabasca, Athabasca Falls, Mount Athabasca, Athabasca: "Where there are reeds" in Cree. Chinook: See Chinook. Medicine Hat: Translation of the Blackfoot word saamis, meaning "headdress of a medicine man". Wetaskiwin: "Place of peace" or "hill of peace" in Cree. List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - British Columbi ...

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List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Provinces and territories, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Alberta, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - British Columbia, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Manitoba, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - New Brunswick, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Newfoundland and Labrador, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Nova Scotia, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Northwest Territories, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Nunavut, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Ontario, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Quebec, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Saskatchewan, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - Yukon, List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin - References and notes

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Francis Xavier devoted much of his life to missions to remote countries. As King John III of Portugal desired Jesuit missionaries for the Portuguese East Indies, he was ordered there in 1540. He left Lisbon on April 7, 1541, together with two other Jesuits and the new viceroy Martin de Sousa, on board the Santiago. From August of that year until March 1542, he remained in Mozambique, and reached Goa, India, the capital of the then Portuguese colonies, on May 6. His official role in Goa was Apostolic Nuncio. He spe ...

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Francis Xavier, Francis Xavier - Early life, Francis Xavier - Missionary work, Francis Xavier - Death, Francis Xavier - Legacy, Francis Xavier - Recognition

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A few years later, he entered provincial politics and won a seat in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 1982 election to represent Chatham. He became leader of the provincial Liberals in 1985, and won the largest electoral victory in Canadian history in 1987 when his party won every seat in the legislature. McKenna's term in office was viewed mostly as a success. His key priority throughout his term was job creation and he was known to say that the "best social program we have is a job." He encouraged small business growt ...

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Frank McKenna, Frank McKenna - Private life, Frank McKenna - New Brunswick politics, Frank McKenna - Prospective career in federal politics, Frank McKenna - Business career, Frank McKenna - Ambassador

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