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3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

Artificial Intelligence · Pictou

3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

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(Family Features) As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness. In fact, nearly 60% of adults age 60 and older are lonely at…See the Story

Beyond MAHA: Defeating obesity requires a new strategy

Obesity · Pictou

Beyond MAHA: Defeating obesity requires a new strategy

79% Center coverage: 97 sources

Obesity — like most other medical conditions — requires an “arsenal” of treatments, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.See the Story

Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) 101

Pictou · Pictou

Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) 101

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What parents should know about pediatric growth hormone deficiency See the Story

Advance Poll today for Town of Pictou By-Election

Today is the first of two days of advance polls for a by-election to fill a vacant seat on Pictou Town Council. The advance poll will be open from 12 noon to 8 pm today at the CNR station at 71 Front Street. The second advance poll will be held Tuesday. Regular polling day will be next Saturday, June 21st. In the running for the vacant seat are Gary Cornish, Terry Dunbrack and Lloyd MacLean. The byelection was called following the resignation of…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Museum of Industry set to mark 30th anniversary

Plans are progressing for the Museum of Industry’s 30th anniversary celebrations.Pictou · Pictou Read Article

The Pictou Bee is telling northern Nova Scotia's stories

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The Pictou Bee has brought together a community of authors, illustrators and designers to celebrate Nova Scotian stories.Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Pictou West MLA Marco MacLeod announces Provincial Funding for Accessibility Upgrades and infrastructure Improvements with Community and Recreation Facilities

Pictou West MLA Marco MacLeod has announced more than $300,000 for accessibility upgrades and infrastructure improvements at community and recreation facilities in the local area. The money is provided through the province’s Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage Department. The largest amount of funding for a single project is the New Caledonia Curling Club in Pictou with $80,000 for upgrades to the ice shed. The Pictou County Wellness Cent…Infrastructure · Pictou Read Article

Retiring Search and Rescue Veteran Honoured by his Peers and by Pictou County Council

At last night’s meeting of Pictou County Council, several awards of recognition were presented to Charlie Strickland, who is retiring from Pictou County Volunteer Ground Search and Rescue after 29 years of service. Warden Robert Parker said that Strickland was not only the first President of the organization, but also trained volunteers and spent many years as a Search Director. Strickland also wrote the safety manual which was adopted by the pr…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Track athletes advance to provincials

Hundreds of athletes gathered at the Pioneer Coal Athletics Track for School Sports Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Regional track and field championships.Pictou · Pictou Read Article

“A few of my favourite things”

Like robins and apple blossoms, the members’ art show at The Fraser in Tatamagouche is a rite of spring.Pictou · Pictou Read Article

HILTZ, Doris Isabel (Fraser)

HILTZ, Doris Isabel (Fraser), age 93 of Little Harbour, N.S. passed away on Friday May 30th, 2025, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow she was a daughter of the late John Simon and Gladys (Huggan) Fraser.…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

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