Welcome Home to Pictou County, Nova Scotia 2020

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WHERE TO FIND LOCAL NEWS Here we have a variety of news sources for you to access local, provincial, national and international news. While the internet offers endless options for information, it’s always nice to know where to find local news and community events.

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS The Pictou Advocate Pictou County’s Weekly since 1893 pictouadvocate.com A vibrant, fresh weekly publication focusing on events that matter most to its readers, containing 100 per cent local copy. SaltWire (formerly The News) The SaltWire Network, an Atlantic Canada news source, is available at saltwire.com/pictoucounty

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS

PROVINCIAL NEWS SOURCES

Mix 94.1FM Today’s Best Variety Z97.9 FM Classic Rock Other stations are accessible here including: 989XFM Antigonish, 100.9FM Big Dog Truro, 99.5 Cat Country Truro, 89.5FM CBC Radio, and many others. Some communities, organizations and municipal units also offer newsletters providing community updates and events, though aren’t considered your traditional sources of news.

The Chronicle Herald (print and online) A daily provincial paper that offers breaking news, sports, entertainment, business, and national news.

INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, AND LOCAL NEWS (online and television) CBC News CTV News Global News

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER

AllNovaScotia.com (online only) Daily business and political news in the region.

The Globe and Mail (daily, online) The National Post (daily, online and print)

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Want to explore what life is like here? Check out our local publication, At Home on the North Shore, also known as ah! a quarterly lifestyle magazine created right here in Pictou County.

AT HOME WITH DAVE AND SARA GUNNING LOCAL GIFTS TO START YOUR LIST THE TINY TREE THAT’S MAKING A BIG COMEBACK

PICTOU COUNTY, WELCOME HOME

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Pictou County Bucket List

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pages 88-92

Day Trips

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pages 86-87

For Museum Enthusiasts and History Buffs

2min
pages 82-83

Arts and Culture

3min
pages 80-81

Weather and the Seasons

2min
pages 64-65

The Ocean is Calling Your Name

1min
pages 70-71

Fun on the Water

2min
pages 72-73

Food and Flavours

2min
pages 68-69

Climate Change and Action

1min
page 63

Sports and Recreation

2min
page 78

The Great Outdoors

3min
pages 74-75

Wildlife and Furry Friends

1min
pages 76-77

Where to Find Local News

1min
page 61

Senior Living

2min
page 55

The Literary Scene in Pictou County

2min
page 60

Pictou Antigonish Regional Library (PARL

2min
pages 58-59

Newcomer Services and Sponsorship

1min
pages 56-57

Local Lingo

1min
page 54

For the Young, and Young-at-heart

1min
pages 52-53

Getting Involved – Volunteering

2min
pages 50-51

Social Enterprises and Supports

1min
page 48

Bills and Utilities

1min
page 37

Shopping in Pictou County

4min
pages 44-45

Levels of Government in Canada

2min
page 36

Resources for Job Seekers and Employers

1min
page 43

Getting Around Pictou County

2min
page 35

Child Care

2min
page 34

Education and Schools

3min
pages 32-33

Health Care – The Aberdeen Hospital

4min
pages 28-31

Safety, First Responders, Emergency

4min
pages 26-27

Housing in Pictou County

2min
pages 24-25

Town of Westville

2min
pages 22-23

Town of Pictou

2min
pages 16-17

Town of Stellarton

2min
pages 18-19

Town of Trenton

1min
pages 20-21

Town of New Glasgow

2min
pages 14-15

Municipality of Pictou County

2min
pages 12-13

Life in Pictou County – Welcome Home

3min
pages 6-7

History of Pictou County

2min
pages 8-9

Pictou Landing First Nation

1min
pages 10-11
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