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Police charge two men for violating Public Health orders

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021Pictou Advocate

If you violate the Health Protection Act and / or the Emergency Management Act in New Glasgow, you will be charged. New Glasgow Regional Police charged two men this week for doing just that. A press release from the police said that on May 12, shortly after 1 p.m., they received a report of a...

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Business growth in the midst of a pandemic

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021Pictou Advocate

By Raissa Tetanish and Jackie Jardine The Advocate A global health pandemic isn’t stopping a number of new local businesses from opening their doors. Jackson Youssef said the pandemic confirmed to members of his family their pizza was what customers wanted. So much so that they’ve gone from one pizza shop in Port Hawkesbury, to...

Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021Pictou Advocate

By Janet Murray and Dr. Jock Murray For The Advocate One of the hardest things about the COVID lockdown this year was that so many of us wouldn’t get to see and hug our mothers on Mother’s Day. There will be calls and cards and gifts and promises, but we would miss the hugs most...

CHISHOLM, John Joseph “Joe”

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021Pictou Advocate

CHISHOLM, John Joseph “Joe” – With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Joseph “Joe” Chisholm, husband of Christina (Clark MacKenzie) Chisholm of Douglas, NB on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Dr Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Born on March 30, 1938 in Antigonish, NS, he was a son of the […]

Praise for weekly Advocate

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021Pictou Advocate

To the Editor: I must confess to receiving a large dollop of joy along with the receipt of my “Advocate” each week. I really do. So much so, that I ended up shouting the last few Gaelic swear words I still know at those “others” who seem not to realize the real consequences of their...

Lyme has different forms

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021Pictou Advocate

To the Editor: Lyme disease can be very difficult to treat once it is well established in the body. It is essential to try to treat early with the hope of eradicating the infection as it has the ability to hide in the body. Lyme disease is a multi-system disorder; it can affect every organ/system...

BURKE, Edward J. ‘Eddie’

May 12, 2021May 13, 2021Pictou Advocate

BURKE, Edward J. ‘Eddie’, Pictou – June 19, 1937 – May 11, 2021 – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Joseph Burke Jr. on May 11, 2021 at age 83. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Eddie is survived by his wife […]

Camping season delayed

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021Pictou Advocate

Those who love to spend their summer camping in the great outdoors have a little longer to wait until the start of camping season. Nova Scotia Provincial Parks has announced via press release that it is delaying the start of camping season at provincial camping parks until at least June 1 due to COVID-19 restrictions....

Drug, weapons charges result of search warrant

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021Pictou Advocate

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple offences on Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant. At approximately 1:45 p.m., the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Westville Police Service, searched a residence on Macquarrie Avenue, Westville. As a result, police seized a quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine,...

Potential exposure to virus locally

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021Pictou Advocate

There was potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus in all four zones of the province on Tuesday, including Northern Zone. In addition to a number of Halifax transit routes, one Air Canada flight and various locations throughout the province, Sobeys at 293 South Foord St., Stellarton, is listed as being a site for possible exposure...

Author: Pictou Advocate

Police charge two men for violating Public Health orders

Business growth in the midst of a pandemic

Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday

CHISHOLM, John Joseph “Joe”

Praise for weekly Advocate

Lyme has different forms

BURKE, Edward J. ‘Eddie’

Camping season delayed

Drug, weapons charges result of search warrant

Potential exposure to virus locally

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