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Water, water everywhere … Maybe not!

April 9, 2021April 6, 2021Pictou Advocate

By Dr. Jock Murray and Janet Murray For The Advocate “Water is the driving force in nature.” — Leonardo da Vinci When I was a child I marvelled at the tall standpipe on the outskirts of town, aware that it provided the water that came out of the taps on High Street. I wondered how...

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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh passes away

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021Pictou Advocate

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away. He was 99. Buckingham Palace announced the news earlier this morning. A press release from Canada News Wire paid tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh noting that he devoted himself to the people of the Commonwealth and of Canada. He stood by Her Majesty The...

Three arrested after cocaine, other drugs, firearms seized

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021Pictou Advocate

Three people are facing charges after drugs and firearms were seized in the execution of a search warrant on April 7. According to a press release from the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, on that day at approximately 10 p.m., the PCISCEU, with assistance from the Stellarton Police Service and the Westville Police Service,...

MACDONALD, Marlayne Irene Joudrey

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021Pictou Advocate

MACDONALD, Marlayne Irene Joudrey – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlayne Irene Joudrey MacDonald, age 47, on April 5, 2021. Marlayne grew up in Westville, NS and spent most of her life there. She graduated from Westville High School in 1991. She worked at the Atlantic Superstore for 18 […]

MOPC receives federal funding for high speed internet project

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021Pictou Advocate

The Municipality of Pictou County (MOPC) has been awarded $4.46 million from the Federal Government’s Universal Broadband Fund Rapid Response Program for the deployment of a broadband network to rural areas. With a contribution from the Municipality of Pictou County of $3.32 million, this project will connect many underserved households to high-speed internet in Pictou...

Litter dump believed to be deliberate

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021Pictou Advocate

Garbage littering the road into Pictou Landing First Nation is believed to have been deliberately dumped there. A press release from the Pictou County District RCMP says that on the evening of Friday, March 26 residents of Pictou Landing First Nation noticed the roadway littered with garbage upon entry into the community. Police say they...

Mentoring Plus Strategy launches website

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021Pictou Advocate

NEW GLASGOW — A project to connect experienced retirees with people for mentorship now has a new tool to help people learn more about it: a website. The Mentoring Plus Strategy’s website is now live online providing a place for curious people to learn more about how they can get involved. “Whether you’re a retiree...

SINCLAIR, Beatrice Jessie Amelia (Shea)

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021Pictou Advocate

SINCLAIR, Beatrice Jessie Amelia (Shea) – Age 83 of Borneo, Guysborough County passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of the late Charles Perley and Margaret Jessie (Munro) Shea. Collecting quilt books and making quilts were […]

FRASER, Verna “Pat” (Patriquin)(Wilson)

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021Pictou Advocate

FRASER, Verna “Pat” (Patriquin) (Wilson) – Verna Aldean Fraser, 93 of Rocklin, NS passed away with grace and peace on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, NS. Born April 16, 1927 in Greenville Station, Cumberland County, NS she was the only daughter of the late Stewart and Ida (Gray) Patriquin. Verna […]

FORBES, Dolina E.

April 4, 2021April 5, 2021Pictou Advocate

FORBES, Dolina Elizabeth – 95, of Scotsburn, passed away April 2, 2021 in Valley View Villa, Riverton. Born in Welsford she was the daughter of the late George and Jessie “Dolly” Baillie. Lina was a natural born caregiver starting in Tatamagouche in her early years. Later she helped take care of an aunt, an uncle-in […]

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