Pictou News
The Rotary Club of Pictou Brings Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" to the DeCoste Centre
March 26, 2008
Beginning on Thursday, April 3 the Rotary Club of Pictou will present its annual spring musical at the deCoste Centre. This year they have chosen Cole Porter’s musical comedy Anything Goes. The show is a vintage affair of fabulous music and dazzling dance set aboard the S.S. American cruise liner. ....more
New Glasgow, County of Pictou and Town of Pictou Join Forces in Campaign to Promote Earth Hour
March 25, 2008
It will be lights out for one hour in parts of the town of New Glasgow, the rural Municipality of Pictou County and the Town of Pictou on the last Saturday in March in a big step towards enlightenment. The three municipalites, partners in Energy Conservation and Sustainability in Pictou County, have joined together to initiate an awareness campaign to promote Earth Hour 2008......more
Apprenticeship Work Supports the Ship Hector
February 29, 2008
What is interesting about the skills and crafts utilized by the Ship Hector to safely berth her alongside on the Pictou Waterfront and the apprenticeship training programs being offered at the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) personnel? more....
Hector Heritage Quay Employees Embark on Professional Certification Program
February 15, 2008
Employees at the Hector Heritage Quay, Elaine Chaisson and Bill Halliday, are participating in training opportunities with EMERIT certification programs as "Heritage Interpreters" . EMERIT training products and programs are based on industry-defined standards, recognized across Canada ....more
2007 Press Releases
Final Report on the Town of Pictou available March 21.
March 19, 2007
Pictou, NS - The Executive Summary of the Town of Pictou Organization Study Final Report will be available March 21 in the Town office. A public meeting will be held in the Pictou Elementary School on March 27, at 7:00pm. Contact the Town Office 485-4372 for more information.
PRTC releases Spring Recreation Program Schedule
Mar. 19, 2007
Pictou, NS - The PRTC spring recreation program schedule is available now. Call PRTC at 485-6057 for more information, or download a copy...Spring Program Schedule
Rotary Club of Pictou brings the Pajama Game to the deCoste Centre Stage
March 8, 2007
Pictou, NS - The Rotary Club of Pictou has chosen the Broadway musical comedy "The Pajama Game" as their annual fundraising production...more
Calling all Scots and former Pictonians
Feb. 27, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Ship Hector Foundation is looking for information to create a a database...more
Pictou Academy class of '87 Reunion planned for July
Feb. 27, 2007
Pictou, NS - Where has 20 years gone? That is the question on the Class of 87' minds as they prepare for a 20th Reunion from Pictou Academy...more
Hector Centre/McCulloch House announces 2007 events and exhibit schedule.
Feb. 26, 2007 schedule
Call for Volunteer Award Nominations.
Feb. 05, 2997
Pictou, NS - Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture is now accepting nominations for the Town of Pictou Provincial Volunteer Award...more
February Library programs offer something for everyone.
Jan. 29, 2007
Pictou, NS - From ABCs for Babies to the Book Club, there is something for everyone at the Pictou Library this February...full schedule of events.
Pictou Winter Carnival Events Planned for Feb. 9&10.
Jan. 29, 2007
Pictou, NS - A variety of events are planned in Pictou to celebrate winter this February including coasting, a free skate and pancake breakfast...full schedule of events.
PRTC releases Winter Recreation Program Schedule
Jan. 9, 2007
Pictou, NS - The PRTC recreation program schedule is available now. Look for the guide in your mailbox, call PRTC 485-6057 for more information, or download a copy...Winter Program Schedule
Confused about labels?
Jan. 9, 2007
Pictou, NS - Attend a free nutrition label reading tour hosted by Sobeys, Pictou Store on Feb. 13 from 10am-12pm. Space is limited. Contact PRTC to register...more
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