Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Antigonish is a Canadian town in north-eastern Nova Scotia and the

Economy

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.

Related Topics:
Service sector - White collar - St. Martha's Regional Hospital - St. Francis Xavier University

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A great deal of retail development has taken place within Antigonish. The retail landscape of the town and county has changed significantly thanks to a recent building boom. Much of the growth has taken place in the Post Road area of town. Atlantic Superstore, Wal-Mart, and Central (a home improvement warehouse chain, similar to The Home Depot, located in Nova Scotia) have constructed new stores within the past year. The former Atlantic SuperValu, also located in this area, has been redeveloped as a Staples Business Depot. Other areas have also seen growth. Shoppers Drug Mart and the NSLC (liquor store) have built new stores downtown, and a new GM dealership was constructed on the outskirts of town. There are also plans to build a new Cleve's Source for Sports and open a Blockbuster Video near the local shopping mall.

Related Topics:
Atlantic Superstore - Wal-Mart - Central - The Home Depot - Nova Scotia - Staples Business Depot - Shoppers Drug Mart - NSLC - GM - Cleve's Source for Sports - Blockbuster Video - Shopping mall

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