People for an Antigonish Rec Centre

Exciting things happening in New Glasgow! We're always looking for current and relevant examples of how communities are evolving in other parts of the province to see what we can learn.

The Town of New Glasgow, in partnership with the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, is launching a fundraising campaign to support the revitalization of the New Glasgow Public Library and Community Spaces.

The project will transform the existing library facility into a vibrant Destination Centre, bringing together community partners and providing welcoming, accessible spaces for residents of all ages. Planned upgrades include modern meeting rooms, creative and maker spaces, areas for youth and seniors, and programming and collaboration spaces for community groups and nonprofit organizations.

The fundraising campaign has a goal of $4.7 million, which will help create modern, flexible spaces while supporting major building upgrades that improve accessibility and reduce energy use.

“Our public library has always been a place where people come together to learn, connect, and grow,” said Mayor Nancy Dicks. “This revitalization project will ensure the library continues to serve our community for generations to come.”

The campaign is being led by Co-Chairs Wade Sullivan and Emily Sullivan.

“The library has always been a special place in our community, and this project will help create a space where people of all ages can gather, learn, and connect,” said Emily Sullivan.

“We’re proud to help lead this campaign and invite others to join us in supporting a space that will benefit our community for many years to come,” said Wade Sullivan.

A digital booklet outlining the project and ways to support the campaign is available on the Town of New Glasgow website at https://newglasgow.ca/library-revitalization-project-2.html

Today is the LAST day the community survey is open.

There are still a few remaining community engagement sessions taking place this week.

Thank you to everyone who has spread the word and participated to date.

Getting to this point has been 3 years on the making.

There is still time to share your experiences and contribute to this process which will inform how we approach recreation in the future!

The Town and County of Antigonish are launching a Recreation Facility & Recreation Needs Assessment to help shape the future of recreation in our community. We want to understand how people use current spaces, what’s missing, and what facilities and programs will be needed in the years ahead.

We need your input! Take the Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmwMw9hEfNlIpyQsuf5CEDuXumYGPvbS6xoANVdl-VQsBphA/viewform

You can share your ideas and experiences through a community survey, and by joining one of our upcoming community engagement sessions. Your input will help guide decisions about recreation spaces, programs, and future investments.

Whether you’re a parent, athlete, senior, newcomer, student, or someone who simply enjoys being active, your perspective is important.

Learn more and take part: https://antigonishcounty.ca/rec-needs-assessment/

Survey is open until March 30, 2026

Make your voice heard and spread the word! Head out to any one of these community engagement sessions this week.

Send us a DM anytime if you have any questions or comments :)

📣 Have your say on recreation in our community!

The in-person Recreation Needs Assessment engagement sessions are taking place this week. Join a session to connect directly with consultants and take part in meaningful conversations about recreation in Antigonish Town and County.

Share what recreation opportunities already exist, what’s missing, where the gaps are, and what you’d like to see in the future.

💬 Your input will help shape the future of recreation in our community - don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

Registration for engagement sessions is not necessary, but appreciated as it helps organizers prepare for the session. Register for an engagement session here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfQ9LVB.../viewform

You can also share your ideas by completing the survey:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfmwMw9hEf.../viewform...

More information can be found on our website: https://antigonishcounty.ca/rec-needs-assessment/

New post!! Check it out. Reminding you, about more ways to meaningfully contribute to in the recreation needs assessment

Please share. The more the merrier!

We want to hear from you!
Stop by the Antigonish Farmers’ Market and connect with consultants working on the Town and County Recreation Needs Assessment.

They want to learn about the recreation opportunities that currently exist in our community, identify gaps, and hear your input that can help shape future programs and spaces.

💬 Share your ideas in person, or take a few minutes to complete our survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmwMw9hEfNlIpyQsuf5CEDuXumYGPvbS6xoANVdl-VQsBphA/viewform?usp=send_form

📅 Want to join a full engagement session? Learn more and sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ9LVB-qK17kLk_sQ_H2US7xUVWqi0vMHtAMv7tj0qRaoGrQ/viewform
Your voice matters - help shape the future of recreation in our community!

More information can be found on our website: https://antigonishcounty.ca/rec-needs-assessment/

Wishing there was more to do over March break?
Have your say on the rec survey!

The Town and County of Antigonish are launching a Recreation Facility & Recreation Needs Assessment to help shape the future of recreation in our community. We want to understand how people use current spaces, what’s missing, and what facilities and programs will be needed in the years ahead.

We need your input! Take the Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmwMw9hEfNlIpyQsuf5CEDuXumYGPvbS6xoANVdl-VQsBphA/viewform

You can share your ideas and experiences through a community survey, and by joining one of our upcoming community engagement sessions. Your input will help guide decisions about recreation spaces, programs, and future investments.

Whether you’re a parent, athlete, senior, newcomer, student, or someone who simply enjoys being active, your perspective is important.

Learn more and take part: https://antigonishcounty.ca/rec-needs-assessment/

Survey is open until March 30, 2026

This is a very exciting opportunity and one that we are proud to have been a catalyst for. Your input matters. Please share widely and discuss within your networks. We love data!

The Town and County of Antigonish are launching a Recreation Facility & Recreation Needs Assessment to help shape the future of recreation in our community. We want to understand how people use current spaces, what’s missing, and what facilities and programs will be needed in the years ahead.

We need your input! Take the Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmwMw9hEfNlIpyQsuf5CEDuXumYGPvbS6xoANVdl-VQsBphA/viewform

You can share your ideas and experiences through a community survey, and by joining one of our upcoming community engagement sessions. Your input will help guide decisions about recreation spaces, programs, and future investments.

Whether you’re a parent, athlete, senior, newcomer, student, or someone who simply enjoys being active, your perspective is important.

Learn more and take part: https://antigonishcounty.ca/rec-needs-assessment/

Survey is open until March 30, 2026

Our friends from the arts community want to hear from you! Please take the time to share your feedback plus earn a chance to win a $30 gift card.

In a rapidly changing culture, Antigonight is dedicated to creating an excellent, free and accessible program for our 16th festival in the fall of 2026!

Our team is excited to be conducting a community-needs assessment and taking stock of what the residents of Antigonish town and county feel is important for the arts community to address together, so we can build programming that represents the public’s interests.

We’d love to hear from our community to learn what you’d be interested in learning, leading or seeing at our upcoming Antigonight festival! Please complete our online questionnaire for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to the Farmer's Market!

You can find the questionnaire here: https://www.antigonishculturealive.ca/?page_id=931

The forecast looks good for outdoor winter activities this weekend. How are you planning to move?

The golf course is officially groomed for cross country skiing! Feel free to book some skis through our free equipment loan and enjoy the course in all it's winter beauty.❄️

Link to book equipment: https://town-of-antigonish.booqableshop.com/

As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to 2026 we hope and wish for BELONGING in our community.

An article titled "The Loneliness Epidemic and the Importance of ‘Third Spaces’" was published in the Halifax Examiner back in November. Although focused on more urban areas the issue of loneliness is on the rise everywhere.

From the article, Kim Samuel, founder of the Belonging Forum notes:

"Belonging isn’t accidental; careful thought is needed for effective space design that fosters belonging.

Belonging in physical spaces is not a choice between four walls versus an open concept. It’s about everything that happens within that space.

The environment, the friendships, imagination, and hope that can either flourish or perish.”

More nuggets from the article in the comments. Some things to consider ahead of our upcoming recreation needs assessment.

Happy New Year to all of our supporters, neighbours, colleagues, volunteers and community members.

Hey friends!

We are long overdue for a post and update.

The last time you heard from us, we were asking for your support in encouraging Town and County Councils to fund a recreation facility needs assessment. 💰

For those of you who might not be aware, we were SUCCESSFUL! ✅

We are well aware the holidays are in full swing and this comes with a lot of lists, letters and time spent with friends and family.

We are hoping this post will put us back on your radar 📡 because we want you to start thinking about WHAT RECREATION IN ANTIGONISH MEANS TO YOU.

Much like this plain wreath needs some colour and sparkle, community engagement in this process will need input from all voices to really bring it to life.

Stay tuned!

We're not entirely sure of the details but this looks like the kind of news we're interested in!