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Thorburn is getting ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2022
The Thorburn 150 Historical Kiosk Society has been struck and plans are in the works for a kiosk to be built near Union Presbyterian Church that will house interpretive panels…
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Library helps people needing virtual health care
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, the Aberdeen Health Foundation and Nova Scotia Health have launched a pilot project to help people in Pictou County access virtual care.
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Be a Good Neighbour
Mary MacLellan of Pictou County Senior’s Outreach knows the importance of being a good neighbour.
Municipal Climate Change Action Plan in the works for MOPC
MOPC Council has accepted a resolution from the Climate Advisory Committee during its February council meeting that it will prepare a Municipal Climate Change Action Plan.
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Road name changes in District One
Two roads in District 1 will undergo name changes because of the twinning of Highway 104 and the opening of the new interchange in Barney’s River. Coun.
MOPC Council to discuss proposed NSP hike
A MOPC councillor wants the municipality to make a presentation to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board during a hearing on Nova Scotia Power’s proposed rate increase.
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MTBPC works to improve Fitzpatrick Mountain Trail
MOPC Warden Robert Parker, second from the left, recently visited a new bridge built by the Mountain Bike Trail Builders Pictou County.
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Council hears concerns about lack of sanding and salting on secondary roads
Council will be penning a letter to the provincial government over concerns about a lack of salting and sanding on Pictou County roads.
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COVID restrictions hurting local arenas
Local community rinks are experiencing substantial financial shortfalls this winter because of COVID-19 restrictions, says District 10 Coun. Randy Palmer.
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Council discuss homelessness concerns in Pictou County
MOPC Council received a letter from the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library supporting a local homeless shelter that is seeking government funding to expand its capacity.
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