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Two youth facing charges following altercation at Antigonish school

Pictou Advocate

ANTIGONISH – Two students are facing charges following an altercation at a school here. At 10:46 a.m. today, Antigonish District RCMP responded to a call of an altercation between two youth and another youth at a school in Antigonish. The victim, a male, was assaulted by two other males and the victim sustained minor injuries....

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Local impact mixed from “Grand Slam”

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PICTOU — Some local businesses saw benefits from the recent Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. Holiday Inn Express manager Alayna Munroe welcomed the event, which filled the hotel near the Wellness Centre. “It’s great to showcase Pictou County — we could have it every year,” she said. “The more...

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Nominations open for the 46th Provincial Volunteer Awards

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Know an outstanding volunteer who deserves recognition? You can now nominate them for a Provincial Volunteer Award. Every year, to mark National Volunteer Week, the Province of Nova Scotia celebrates volunteers nominated by organizations and communities at the Provincial Volunteer Awards. “The annual Provincial Volunteer Awards is our way of saying thank you to the...

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Stakeholders discussing Northern Pulp Focus Report

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The four major stakeholders are currently speaking jointly to the media at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre about the Northern Pulp Focus Report. This is the first time any of the groups have spoken to media since the public comment period on Northern Pulp’s Focus Report closed on November 8.  From left: Pictou Mayor Jim...

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IGNITE Northern tenants win $75,000 in Spark Innovation Challenge

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STELLARTON – Two tenants from Ignite Labs Inc. (IGNITE) have won a collective total of $75,000 in the Spark Innovation Challenge. This challenge is focused on supporting startups in rural communities across Nova Scotia who are doing amazing things but aren’t always noticed. Green Oil Solutions, a sustainable innovation company based in Pictou County, has...

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RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle collision

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UPPER BROOKSIDE – Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that happened this morning in Upper Brookside, Colchester County. Police responded to the collision at approximately 9 a.m. A truck carrying two adults had left Hwy 104, entered the ditch and collided with a tree. The occupants, a 70-year-old woman and an...

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Sexual Assault Allegation Made Against RCMP Member – Pictou District

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The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has commenced an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault against a male member of the RCMP. On November 6th, a call was received by the Pictou District RCMP from a third party regarding an allegation of sexual assault of a female by a RCMP member who...

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