Publication
`Everybody's going to feel it'
Nova Scotia farmers are the latest group taking a hit from Donald Trump's war in the Middle East. The U.S.-Israeli bombing of Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, is having a devastating effect on the cost of vital fertilizers....
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PICTOU
New affordable housing is coming to the Town of Pictou in the near future. On March 20, Marco MacLeod, MLA for Pictou West, announced the construction of a 27-unit housing development on Beeches Road. The project will include 11 affordable homes that...
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LOCAL HOCKEY ARENA WINS NOVA SCOTIA KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE COMPETITION
A local rink has just won the first stage of a major national competition. On March 15, the Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena was declared as one of 13 Kraft Hockeyville winners, as part of a new contest phase this year that awards critical rink funding...
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TAKE TWO
On March 9, Premier Tim Houston (right) addressed a crowd of protestors in Westville, who had gathered for a second time to rally against cuts proposed in the provincial budget. The following day, the Premier announced to the province that $53.6...
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RALLY FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE
On March 4, dozens rallied at the office of Premier Tim Houston in Westville to showcase their disapproval of the province's new budget, which includes cuts to the culture, tourism, and arts sectors. This was one of many rallies organized across the...
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Ivor MacDonald Arena hosts Thorburn's 2026 Hockeyville Community Rally
A local hockey arena has just entered into a national competition. On Feb. 21, the Hockeyville Community Rally was held at the Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena in Thorburn. The rally is organized by the District 13 Recreation and Planning Commission, a...
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`WE ARE ALL PART OF THE SOLUTION'
A recent public forum seeks to end the silence on intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, and human trafficking On Feb. 13, the Pictou County Women's Resource and Sexual Assault Centre held a public forum titled “Breaking the Silence” at the...
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Glasgow Square Theatre celebrates 25 years of local culture
A local theatre has just commemorated a milestone anniversary. On Feb. 6, the town of New Glasgow came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary and the future of Glasgow Square Theatre. The evening, hosted by Pictou County Comedy Night comedian and...
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HONOURING AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH
In honour of African Heritage Month, the Town of New Glasgow hosted a proclamation ceremony on Feb. 4. During the ceremony, Daryl Paris (right) was chosen to receive the first-ever Hearts and Hands Award from New Glasgow Regional Police Chief Ryan Leil...
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Local charity assists in the heating of Pictou County
A local charity is working to keep its community heated this winter. The Pictou County Fuel Fund is a registered charity that provides short-term assistance to struggling residents of Pictou County with heating their homes. They provide oil, pellets,...
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Women's Resource Centre celebrate 50 years in Pictou County
A first-time ceremony celebrated the advocacy of women in Pictou County against sexual violence. On Jan. 15, the Pictou County Women's Resource and Sexual Assault Centre hosted the Threads of Time Awards ceremony and gala at the Museum of Industry....
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Strengthening families, organizations, communities
Summer Street Industries has surpassed a major milestone with the official opening of Summer Street Farm, a participant-led, closed-environment farm designed to strengthen local food security while creating meaningful employment and learning...
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