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Tree Planting Survey

August 24, 2022

Let's Plant Trees

Recognizing the impacts of climate change in the County, in 2019 the Municipality of Pictou County Council formed a Climate Change Advisory Committee composed of County Councillors and…

Plans Shared for River John Health Centre/Food Bank

August 3, 2022

Volunteers working towards constructing a new health centre and food bank in River John briefed the Municipality of Pictou County on its plans during August’s monthly council meeting.

Helping Seniors Cover Heating Bills, Other Increasing Costs

July 28, 2022

The government is taking action to help older Nova Scotians with increasing energy prices and other rising costs so that more seniors are able to live well at home.

Council Considers Extending Cottage Collection

June 21, 2022

The MOPC is considering extending its waste collection from Pictou County cottages until December 31, 2022.

MOPC Emergency Services Director Outlines Four Objectives

June 21, 2022

Emergency Services Director Evan Hale has had a busy month settling into his new position with the Municipality of Pictou County.

Council Approves $19.9 million Budget for 2022-23

June 7, 2022

MOPC Council held its June meeting last night which included the passing of its $19. 9 million operating budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Plymouth Community Centre receives Community Access-Ability Grant

June 1, 2022

Accessibility upgrades will be made at 43 community facilities across the province with the help of almost $1 million in funding from the Community ACCESS-Ability Program.

Work on Westville Road will disrupt traffic in evenings until end of August

May 25, 2022

Beginning Tonight: A section of the Westville Road, near the Highland Square Mall, will be closed during the evenings for most of the spring and summer months as the province…

MOPC Hires Director of Emergency Services

May 24, 2022

The MOPC is excited to announce that Evan Hale has joined our growing team as our new Director of Emergency Services.

Council will not consider not-for-profit groups for Canada Community Building Funds

May 19, 2022

Council has adopted a motion to not allow fire departments or not-for-profit organizations to have access to the Canada Community Building Fund.

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