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Richmond, Port Hawkesbury lend support to St. Martha’s road access request

Port Hawkesbury Reporter 4 hours ago Published February 11, 2026

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The Municipality of Richmond and the Town of Port Hawkesbury have endorsed the Town of Antigonish's request to improve road access to St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron sent correspondence to both municipalities highlighting concerns that recent road construction in Antigonish has worsened existing access challenges to the healthcare facility. The two Cape Breton-area municipalities agreed to lend their support to the access improvement initiative, recognizing the regional importance of St. Martha's Regional Hospital for residents who travel there for medical services.

Original Article

RICHMOND/PORT HAWKESBURY: Two local municipalities have added their support to the Town of Antigonish’s request to improve road access to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Correspondence from Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron highlighted concerns that recent road construction in the town has worsened existing access challenges to the health care facility. In his letters to the Municipality…