Tripping Gracefully

02/27/2026

With Town of Antigonish – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/27/2026

Thank you to Municipality of the County of Antigonish for the donation of $500, and to Warden Nicholas MacInnis for making it happen. Warden MacInnis also donated a superb 9+lb beef roast from his own beef farm business, which went into our beef and barley soup at our last Community Soup Gathering.

The $500 donation will be used to stock our two fridges with grocery basics for one week.

Please consider donating to the Antigonish Community Fridge and Pantry.

We accept e-transfers at [email protected].

We are not a registered charity, so we cannot issue tax receipts.

Every dollar we are given is spent with thought and intent. Thank you for your support.








Antigonish Coalition to End Poverty
Antigonish Community Fridge
Antigonish Farmers' Market Association
Antigonish Community Health Board
Antigonish Community Food Bank
The People's Place: Antigonish Town and County Library
Town of Antigonish

02/27/2026

The East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre is seeking a reliable and detailed-oriented Cleaner for their facility. More details here:
https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/job/cleaner/ac6b42ba-014a-4b29-8f9b-d3d5b4324728

02/27/2026

The Town of Antigonish has raised the Ukrainian flag to mark four years since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This is a moment to reflect on the millions of lives forever changed by the war — those who have lost loved ones, been forced from their homes, or continue to live under the threat of violence.

By raising the Ukrainian flag, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and with all those in our own community who have personal ties to the region. May it serve as a symbol of compassion, support, and hope for the future.

02/27/2026

Antigonish Legion Branch 59 is looking for friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individual to join our team as Bartender. More details here:

https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/job/bartender/a50a30b6-ff55-4afc-9279-a8e1bd7cf748

02/27/2026

On behalf of Tripping Gracefully, we stand in strong solidarity with individuals, collectives, artists, cultural workers, heritage advocates, arts organizations, creative communities, and everyone affected by the recent provincial budget decisions made by the Government of Nova Scotia.

The 2026-27 budget has proposed sweeping reductions to the Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage sector, including the partial or full elimination of 72 grant programs that support arts, culture, heritage, and community creative work across this province. Among these are essential programs such as Artists in Schools, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, the Publishers’ Assistance Program, the Art Bank, the Ministers’ Awards for Excellence in the Arts, and many other funding streams that provide stability and opportunity for artists, arts organizations, heritage initiatives, and cultural workers from coast to coast to coast. These cuts have resulted in over $14 million in reductions to cultural funding, including substantial cuts of up to 30 % to Arts Nova Scotia and penalties on local arts service organizations. 

The elimination of the Nova Scotia Publisher Assistance Fund further jeopardizes the publishing ecosystem in this province and threatens jobs, local voices, and the sustainability of a vibrant literary community. 

Budget decisions of this scale have real and far-reaching impacts that extend beyond organizations to families, students, educators, elders, and community members who depend on accessible arts, cultural heritage, and creative expression for emotional, social, and economic wellbeing. Moreover, broader community and nonprofit funding reductions — totaling up to $130 million — compound the harm being felt across the social and cultural sectors. 

Tripping Gracefully affirms that arts, culture, and heritage are not luxuries — they are critical to who we are as a province, to our diverse identities, and to the very fabric of our communal life. We join other cultural organizations and community advocates in calling on policymakers to reverse these harmful funding cuts, to meaningfully consult with sector stakeholders, and to reinvest in a cultural ecosystem that nurtures creativity, belonging, equity, and shared prosperity for all Nova Scotians.

We extend our deep respect and solidarity to all those doing everything possible to protect our creative communities.

02/27/2026

What a disgrace NS

Utterly disgraceful, Michelle Thompson. Shame on you for letting this happen.

02/26/2026

The Nova Scotia Accessibility Advisory
Board has drafted recommendations on the following Accessibility standards.

- information and communication.
- Public Transportation.

Once the recommendations are approved, they become law. Have your say, visit: https://accessibility-engagement.ca/consultation to find out more information.

02/26/2026

Are you a team player who is organized, creative and excited about supporting the arts in Antigonish? We'd love you to consider applying to be our Art Festival Coordinator!

Antigonish Culture Alive is offering a 5-month contract, approximately 15 hrs a week (flexible and full-time before and during the festival), for a Festival Coordinator to manage Antigonight, Antigonish’s annual arts festival.

We are looking for a leader who is flexible, organized, effective in verbal and written communication, enthusiastic about supporting local artists, and can be in Antigonish, NS, several days a week for the duration of the contract (preference for a resident of Antigonish town or county).

For more information or to find out how to apply, check out our website: https://www.antigonishculturealive.ca/?page_id=903

02/26/2026

Join us on February 26th for an Art Workshop!

Thursday February 26 | 12:00–1:30pm

Affordable Housing Community Room
25 Appleseed Dr. Antigonish

02/26/2026

The next session of the Older Adults Moving and Mingling Program is around the corner!

The next eight-week session is scheduled for March 2 to May 1 and we are taking applications to fill available spaces.

If you’d like to join at one of our locations, please email [email protected].

02/26/2026

Are you an Employer interested in hiring newcomers? Be sure to register for the upcoming Free Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) workshop for Employers!

Event details:
As part of our programming, we are hosting a two-part information session for employers and employer representatives interested in learning more about the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process and building inclusive workplaces.

The first session will be led by a Registered Immigration Consultant, providing an overview of LMIA requirements, employer responsibilities, and key considerations when hiring newcomers.

The second session, facilitated by AWRC, will focus on community-building, inclusive employment practices, and supporting newcomer integration in the workplace.

Syrian food will be served for lunch during breaks!

🗓 Session 1: Monday, March 9 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

📍 LMIA Process with a Registered Immigration Consultant Credit Union - Community Corner Building

🗓 Session 2: Wednesday, March 11 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Building Community with AWRC Credit Union - Community Corner Building

👥 Who can attend: Employers and employer representatives only

Address: 257 Main St, Antigonish NS B2G 2C1

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd59T-whY3qMTNKGWhL8tWuoXdmy-8ieTcIv9jI7QZJC2P-Jg/viewform