Road name changes in District One
February 10, 2022
Two roads in District 1 will undergo name changes because of the twinning of Highway 104 and the opening of the new interchange in Barney’s River. Coun.
MOPC Council to discuss proposed NSP hike
February 10, 2022
A MOPC councillor wants the municipality to make a presentation to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board during a hearing on Nova Scotia Power’s proposed rate increase.
MTBPC works to improve Fitzpatrick Mountain Trail
February 10, 2022
MOPC Warden Robert Parker, second from the left, recently visited a new bridge built by the Mountain Bike Trail Builders Pictou County.
Council hears concerns about lack of sanding and salting on secondary roads
February 9, 2022
Council will be penning a letter to the provincial government over concerns about a lack of salting and sanding on Pictou County roads.
COVID restrictions hurting local arenas
February 9, 2022
Local community rinks are experiencing substantial financial shortfalls this winter because of COVID-19 restrictions, says District 10 Coun. Randy Palmer.
Council discuss homelessness concerns in Pictou County
February 9, 2022
MOPC Council received a letter from the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library supporting a local homeless shelter that is seeking government funding to expand its capacity.
Nova Scotia property values up for 2022
January 25, 2022
The value of Nova Scotia properties is up over eight percent for 2022, bringing the total value of assessments to $124. 6 billion.
Habitat for Humanity building a new home in Pictou County
January 25, 2022
The Pictou County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is building its first home for a family in need of affordable housing.
January 25, 2022
2021 has been another challenging year, and we begin 2022 with a higher volume of COVID cases and increased hospitalizations in our county, but we must have faith and hope…
January 25, 2022
It is a time of great uncertainty as we welcome 2022. I encourage everyone to stay strong as we follow public health guidelines to keep each other safe.