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Pork Adds Sizzle to Summer Grilling

Tyson Foods · Pictou

Pork Adds Sizzle to Summer Grilling

79% Center coverage: 19 sources

(BPT) - Nothing beats the sounds and smells of grilling season or the mouthwatering sizzle of meat on the grill. Increasingly, consumers are seeking to elevate their at-home eating experiences with high-quality proteins, including pork. In fact, according to the…See the Story

How Our Rescue is Working to Keep Communities Safe

Pictou · Pictou

How Our Rescue is Working to Keep Communities Safe

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

(BPT) - From prevention to intervention, Our Rescue collaborates with partners and communities around the globe to provide direct services and support to people who are forced into sex trafficking and children who are exploited.See the Story

Greek Police Arrest Cocaine Gang

Methamphetamine · Westville

Greek Police Arrest Cocaine Gang

Greek police have dismantled a gang that had been hiding cocaine in sheets of leather that were smuggled from Bolivia to Greece on container ships, police officials said on Friday.They said the method used by the gang signalled a shift in methods…See the Story

Countdown to Ship Hector’s Launch

A milestone moment in Nova Scotia’s maritime and cultural heritage is fast approaching. After five years of restoration work, the Ship Hector, a symbol of Scottish immigration and perseverance, will once again take to the waters on July 12, 2025, marking a new era for the ship’s storied history. The launch event will include a formal ceremony, cultural performances, heritage displays, and the highly anticipated dockside launch of the Hector into…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

At The Pictou Lobster Carnival They Celebrate Despite Lobster Landings Down

By Bastien MacLean The Town of Pictou celebrated its 91st edition of the Pictou Lobster Carnival this weekend. The Carnival marks the end of the lobster fishing season in the area. The festivities include a fairground for kids, events like a Lobster Banding competition, a Mardi Gras style street parade…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Final preparations under way for historic Ship Hector launch

PICTOU — With just over two weeks until the long-anticipated relaunch of the Ship Hector, final preparations are now underway to ready both vessel and community for this once-in-a-generation event. On Saturday, July 12, Pictou will come alive as thousands…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Pictou County police seize cocaine and methamphetamine, charge woman with drug trafficking – Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers

June 26, 2025, Westville, Nova Scotia… The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged a woman with drug trafficking after executing a search warrant in Westville as part of an ongoing investigation. On June 18, the PCISCEU, with assistance from Westville Police Service, executed a search warrant at a home on MacKay St. Officers safely arrested a 41-year-old woman and seized a quantity of cocaine and crystal meth…Methamphetamine · Westville Read Article

Policing in Trenton to change

Mike MacKenzie wanted some answers.Trenton, Nova Scotia · Trenton Read Article

Canada Day strong tradition in Westville

People who have only observed Westville’s Canada Day celebrations in more recent years say they marvel at how Westville draws people to its Canada Day celebrations.Canada Day · Westville Read Article

Wellness programs expand across Pictou County

Pictou County residents have new opportunities to stay active, connected and informed. New health and wellness programs offered through Nova Scotia Health in collaboration with local partners are taking place throughout the county. Three new programs are being offered to support people of all ages in urban and rural settings.Frailty and Fall Prevention ProgramPictou County · Pictou County Read Article

Compromise and caution urged at latest Pictou County uranium meeting

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Pictou the site of the most recent meeting, after one in River John in early JuneRiver John · River John Read Article