ANTIGONISH: Six researchers at St. Francis Xavier University have been awarded more than $1 million in federal funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants program. The funding, announced by the federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Mélanie Joly, will support research over the next several years in [...] The post StFX researchers secure more than $1 million in federal research funding appeared first on Port Hawkesbury Reporter .
ANTIGONISH: Six researchers at St. Francis Xavier University have been awarded more than $1 million in federal funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants program. The funding, announced by the federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Mélanie Joly, will support research over the next several years in... Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island.
Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.
- Published
- Jul 16, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 16, 2026
- Source
- Port Hawkesbury Reporter
- Category
- Canada
- Read time
- 1 min
Key facts
Why this matters locally
This canada story matters locally because it may affect readers, businesses, commuters, families, or public services in British Columbia.
Local impact
BC Post links this item to British Columbia coverage so readers can follow related city updates, weather, traffic, events, and category news in one place.
Timeline
Source and credit
BC Post may summarize, organize, and add local context for reader clarity. Original reporting remains with the listed publisher.