Pictou, Canada News

The Knights of Columbus Council 1667 New Glasgow and the Father Gerald MacKenzie Council 8608 of Pictou are in the final preparation stages for their Respect For Women March, which is being held Sunday.

The Town of New Glasgow and the Municipality of the County of Pictou, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Seniors, are conducting an age-friendly assessment in their communities.

Gerry Horne, president of the Pictou County Cruisers, has his motorcycle shined and ready to go for an upcoming Show and Shine and awareness ride next weekend.

An award-winning wine produced from grapes grown in Lyons Brook will be available for tasting at three local locations this week.

Charges have been laid in the murder of Amber Kirwan. People in Nova Scotia's Pictou County are thankful a charge has finally been laid.

Friday and finish Sunday afternoon.A Delegates will debate and vote on more than 100 resolutions, many relating to changes teachers say will increase their ability to support their students' diverse needs.

Karla MacFarlane, a local community volunteer and owner of the Ship Hector Company Store, is seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination for Pictou West for the next provincial election.

Faus Johnson, executive director of the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to the Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors for a second term.

A local group's fight to have a governance study completed in the county is going to hit the streets.

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Nova Scotia will present 'The Gondoliers' - a satiric tale of switched identities, mixed up royalty and the quest for true love - at the deCoste Centre in Pictou on Saturday.

Vale has embarked on an exciting new venture, sponsoring a series of free concerts at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Sudbury.

The Town of Pictou is considering making amendments to a land use bylaw that could directly affect the fundraising efforts of the local exhibition.