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Town of Antigonish Community Communications Survey

The Town of Antigonish wants to do a better job of keeping you informed and hearing from you. This short survey asks where you get information about the Town today and how you would like to receive it in the future.

Your answers will help shape the Town’s new Communications Strategy, being developed with Stir Creative and Portfolio - A Strategic Action Company. The survey takes about 8-10 minutes. You do not need to live in Town to take part: if you work, study, shop, visit or get power from the Town, we want to hear from you.

Your privacy: this survey is anonymous. Results will only be reported as combined totals and themes. Please do not include names or personal details in your written answers.

Closes: November 6th 2026.
About you
1.Which of these describe you? (Check all that apply)
2.What is your age?
How you get Town information today
3.In the past year, where have you gotten information about the Town? (Check all that apply)
4.Of those, which ONE do you rely on most?
5.How well informed do you feel about each of these?
Very well
Somewhat
Not very
Not at all
Not sure
Power outages, water shut-offs and hydrant flushing
Road closures and construction
Emergencies (storms, wildfires, evacuations)
Council decisions
Budget and property taxes
Recreation programs and community events
Major projects and long-term plans
6.How much do you agree with these statements about Town communications?
Agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Town information is easy to find
Town information is easy to understand
I get information in time to plan around it
I trust the information the Town shares
The Town explains why decisions are made
When I contact the Town, I get a clear answer
7.When you see a post, notice or sign, how easy is it to tell that it comes from the Town?
How you would like to hear from us
8.For URGENT information (power outages, water shut-offs, road closures, emergencies), how would you most like to be told? (Choose up to 2)
9.For GENERAL news (programs, events, services, reminders), how would you most like to hear from the Town? (Choose up to 3)
10.For COUNCIL DECISIONS, the BUDGET and MAJOR PROJECTS, what would help you most? (Choose up to 3)
11.If the Town offered a free alert service for outages, water shut-offs and road closures, would you sign up?
12.The Town used to mail a quarterly newsletter to residents. Which of these would you read? (Check all that apply)
13.For planned work that affects you (construction, planned outages, street closures), how much notice would you like?
Having your say
14.How would you prefer to share your views with the Town on decisions and projects? (Check all that apply)
Language and accessibility
15.In which language would you prefer to receive Town information?
16.Would any of these make Town information easier for you to use? (Check all that apply)
Last thoughts
17.What is ONE thing the Town could do to improve how it communicates with you?
18.Is there anything else you would like to tell us about Town communications?
Thank you!
Your input will help shape how the Town of Antigonish keeps you informed and listens to you. A summary of what we heard will be included in the Communications Audit Report, which will be shared with Council this fall. Questions? Contact communications@townofantigonish.ca.