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Plans Shared for River John Health Centre/Food Bank
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.
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Helping Seniors Cover Heating Bills, Other Increasing Costs
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.
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Council Considers Extending Cottage Collection
The MOPC is considering extending its waste collection from Pictou County cottages until December 31, 2022.
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MOPC Emergency Services Director Outlines Four Objectives
Emergency Services Director Evan Hale has had a busy month settling into his new position with the Municipality of Pictou County.
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Council Approves $19.9 million Budget for 2022-23
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.
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Plymouth Community Centre receives Community Access-Ability Grant
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.
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Work on Westville Road will disrupt traffic in evenings until end of August
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…
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MOPC Hires Director of Emergency Services
The MOPC is excited to announce that Evan Hale has joined our growing team as our new Director of Emergency Services.
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Council will not consider not-for-profit groups for Canada Community Building Funds
Council has adopted a motion to not allow fire departments or not-for-profit organizations to have access to the Canada Community Building Fund.
Council concerned about campers becoming permanent homes in rural districts
Council has asked staff to look at its minimum planning standards to address concerns about people making travel trailers or recreational vehicles their homes 12 months of the year.
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