Antigonish, N.S. to get more affordable housing [Video]

Antigonish, N.S., will soon have more affordable housing thanks to a partnership between all three levels of government.

The province announced the partnership supporting the second phase of the Appleseed Court development on Thursday. The new development will add three buildings and 17 units adjacent to the existing 12-unit complex that was opened by the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society in 2022, according to a news release from the province. The addition will include four barrier-free units and a community navigator provided by the society. The location is close to supermarkets, schools and other amenities.

Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson is the MLA for Antigonish. She said the project shows what can be accomplished when all three levels of government work together.

“The Antigonish Affordable Housing Society has built a reputation for creating vibrant, accessible and affordable communities where individuals, seniors and families want to live and call their home,” Thompson said, speaking on behalf of Municipal …