Welcome to Pictou County
The Municipality of Pictou County, located in northern Nova Scotia, is home to approximately 20,000 residents. This rural community features a diverse landscape of farmland, forests and industry, offering both natural beauty and economic opportunity. Whether you're here to live, work or visit, Pictou County welcomes you.
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Sewer By-Law Amendment
TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm the Municipal Council for the Municipality of the County of Pictou will consider amendments to its Sewer Charges Bylaw.
Meeting Postponed
The Property and Finance Meetings originally scheduled for tonight, Dec. 15 have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. due to poor road conditions.
Job Opportunities
The Municipality of Pictou County currently has two job openings. - Admin Assistant for Department of Emergency Services - Intermediate Accountant for Rural Broadband Initiative.
Christmas Lights 2025
We want to know where the best lights in Pictou County are! Send us your pictures of local decorations for our Christmas Lights 2025 map and you'll be entered in for the chance to win an MOPC Yeti mug. The winner will be chosen on Dec. 22nd.
A Message from the Warden
Robert Parker is Warden of the Municipality of Pictou County
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