Author: Heather Brimicombe

Heather Brimicombe is a Pictou County native and graduate from the University of King's College in Halifax with a Bachelor of Journalism Honours degree as well as a combined major in Sustainability. She has previously won a Canadian Communities Newspapers award for a multimedia feature and was part of a team nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalism data award in the investigative category. Photography, art, sports and outdoor activities are all hobbies of hers as well as crafting, and baking.

Count her in: Returning officer celebrates long career as she prepares for next election

August 5, 2020August 4, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Thirty-three years of experience in municipal and provincial elections behind her ensures Josephine MacDonald has seen just about everything that the big day can throw at her. The returning officer for this year’s upcoming municipal elections is already beginning her long preparation for October 17 with much to do still until the final tally is […]

Flying home

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020Heather Brimicombe

The RCAF branch in Stellarton is welcoming another few pieces to their collection with the help of a local family who was interested in donating medals and documents of a family member who was killed in action in the Second World War. Margaret and Raymond Murray decided that a display might be the best place […]

McDonald’s a hit

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Long line ups mark opening of Pictou McDonald’s. Long line ups in the double drive through as well as inside have marked the opening of the brand new McDonald’s restaurant just off of the Pictou Rotary this week.

Fisheries museum bids farewell to hatchery

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Tiny hatching lobsters will no longer be a part of the Northumberland Fisheries Museum; the museum has officially shut down the lobster hatchery for good as of the beginning of the 2020 season. Aging equipment that would cost a large sum to replace and a loss of the need of the hatchery have led to […]

Taking a stand … against domestic violence

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Members of the Black Lives Matter movement took a stand against domestic violence Sunday evening outside of the New Glasgow Police station. The protest was sparked by a recent incident that happened in the community. After those involved and some in the community felt the response by NGRPD was not appropriate for the situation, the […]

Statement from Nova Scotia RCMP Commanding Officer regarding announcement of joint review

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020Heather Brimicombe

The RCMP welcomes today’s announcement of a joint review into the devastating incidents of April 18 and 19, 2020. We support the independent review and will cooperate fully. What took place in Northeast Nova Scotia was unprecedented and has forever affected victims’ families foremost, but also RCMP employees across Nova Scotia, particularly those who were […]

Ready to rec and roll

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Westville recreation bringing the fun back to summer Many aspects of summer seem to have been canceled this year due to the public health pandemic, but the Town of Westville is making sure everyone has a chance to have fun in the safest way possible. Michael Thompson, recreation director for the Town of Westville, says […]

Through the lens of youth

July 22, 2020July 21, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Local teenager takes part in photovoice project to share community experience Finding reflection and a new way to express her thoughts and share them with policymakers was not what Shyanna Denny had expected to do during her time in quarantine. After her mom sent her a link to The Atlantic Youth Weaver Photovoice project, Denny […]

Rags to riches

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Local entrepreneur breathes life into old fabrics by upcycling Born out of necessity and a life long passion, Janelle’s Upcycled and New Fashions came to life this July after owner Janelle Clyke found herself without a job due to the global health pandemic. This, along with some encouragement from friends, pushed Clyke to pursue her […]

Ripe for the picking

July 15, 2020July 14, 2020Heather Brimicombe

Local berry grower sees great season so far It’s no surprise that while everyone was on lockdown nature flourished outside with little human influence. It has been a good year for strawberries with no major frost concerns and lots of sunshine and rain to help the berries grow. With all the help from Mother Nature, […]

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