2006 News Archive

PFD Food Bank Drive Dec. 16
Dec. 7, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Annual Pictou Fire Dept. Pictou West Food Bank Drive will be held on Friday, December 16th.  Pictou Business is offering their support to the Fire Dept. Collection boxes are being set up at Stedman's and the Recreation, Tourism & Culture office...more

Ship Hector Light-up planned for Dec. 8
Dec. 7, 2006
Pictou, NS - Local groups are collaborating to light up the waterfront for the Christmas season this year. On December 8 at 6:30pm the Ship Hector will be lit and all are invited to the Quay for hot chocolate and apple cider...more.

Pictou Christmas Light-up postponed to Dec. 7
Dec. 1, 2006
Pictou, NS - Due to poor weather conditions, the Pictou Christmas Light-up has been postponed to Thursday Dec. 7, 2006 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. The annual event will feature the Pictou Elementary School Choir, Firetruck Santa and the PFD Elves, plus free hot chocolate & kids treats. For more information please contact Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture 485-6057.

Rotary Club Annual Play Auditions Nov. 19
Nov. 8, 2006
Pictou, NS - Auditions for the Rotary Club of Pictous Spring 2007 Musical Comedy The Pajama Game take place Sunday, November 19, 2006 at McCulloch School, Pictou at 2 PM. All are welcome. Singing / Non-Singing Parts and On Stage / Behind the Scenes roles. For more information, call 485-2534.

Pictou Town Accommodations Group To Hold Christmas Tour Of Inns To Aid In The Fight Against Breast Cancer
Nov 8, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Town Accommodations Group (PTAG) today announced plans for a Christmas Tour Of Inns, to be held Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd...more

Pictou Lobster Carnival AGM set for Nov. 9.
October 17, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Lobster carnival will hold its annual general meeting on November 9, 2006 at 7pm at the Braeside Inn...more

Rotary Club of Pictou is sponsoring a Washer Toss Tournament.
October 4, 2006
Pictou, NS - A Washer Toss Tournament, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pictou will be held at the Caledonia Curling Club in Pictou October 14...more 

Tickets On Sale Now for the Ship Hector Foundation New Years Eve Gala
October 3, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Ship Hector Foundation is hosting a New Years Gala at the deCoste Entertainment Centre, in Pictou, NS on December 31, 2006...more

PRTC Programs update
Sept. 29, 2006
Pictou, NS - Registration is being accepted for the following programs: Girls on the Move, for Grades Primary to 2, begins Oct. 16, from 5:45-7pm and runs for 6 weeks. Cost is $25...more

PRTC Fall Program Schedule Available Now
Sept. 18, 2006
Pictou, NS - Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture's Fall Program Schedule is available now. Programs include yoga, Tai Chi, Hip Hop, Girls on the Move and more. Call 485-6057 to register or in person at the PRTC office at 40 Water Street. Pre-registration is required. Full program details

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited The Town of Pictou Waterfront early Tuesday Morning
Sept, 12, 2006
Pictou, NS - U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice visited the Town of Pictou early Tuesday morning. Rice was escorted on her tour of the waterfront by Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay...more

Annual Terry Fox Run Planned for Sept. 17
Sept. 7, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Town of Pictou will be one of the many towns participating in the 26th Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 17th, 2006...more 

Gaelic Language Workshops and Ceilidh planned as part of New Scotland Days September 9th
Sept. 4, 2006
Pictou, NS In keeping with the annual tradition of hosting Gaelic language workshops during New Scotland Days in Pictou, an enhanced program will be offered this year...more

St. Andrews Society to help bring New Scotland Days 2006 to a close.
Sept. 1, 2006
Pictou, NS - The St. Andrews Society of Pictou County will once again perform a memorial service on the final weekend of New Scotland Days in Pictou. The service, to remember and honour Pictous Scottish forebears, will take place on Saturday Sept. 16th at 10:30am...more

New Scotland Days Worship Service changed to Sept. 17.
August 28, 2006
Pictou, NS - The annual New Scotland Days worship service held at the Pictou United Church has been changed from September 10 to Sunday September 17. This special service, which celebrates New Scotland and Celtic heritage, begins at 10:30am.

The Town of Pictou Bids Farewell to Long-Time Employee, David Steele
August 25, 2006
Pictou, NS -  The Town of Pictou bids farewell to David Steele on August 31, 2006, when he retires after 33 years as an employee of the Town....more, plus David Steele, Then and Now Photo Gallery

An Evening of Jazz on the Waterfront
August 22, 2006
Pictou, NS - Music lovers who need a little taste of Jazz mark August 26th on your calendar. The Pictou Waterfront will be the place to be for an evening of stellar performances by renowned local entertainers and highly celebrated artists...more

Pictou North Colchester Exhibition Program Now Available.
August 22, 2006
Pictou, NS - The 2006 Pictou North Colchester Exhibition program features horse shows, demolition derby, ATV obstacle course, strong man competitions and more...2006 Program

Public Meeting Planned to Review Town of Pictou Budget
August 16, 2006
Pictou, NS - A public Meeting will be held on Wednesday August 16th, 2006 in Council Chambers to review the 2006/2007 budget and set the annual tax rate. Meeting Agenda

Traditional Mi'kmaq Arts & Birch Bark Canoe Exhibit added to New Scotland Days Schedule
August 11, 2006
Pictou, NS - As part of New Scotland Days in Pictou, on August 19 a traditional Mikmaq arts exhibit, featuring an authentic birch bark canoe, will be held at the Hector Heritage Quay...more

"Great Big Sing" Set to Go for This Year
August 11, 2006
Pictou, NS - The very popular Great Big Sing, which began its life as the closing event of the New Scotland Days Festival in Pictou, Nova Scotia, and has stayed closely associated with that festival ever since, will take place this year on Sunday, September 17th, 2006...more

Pictou Haunted Hike cancelled for August 5
August 4, 2006
Pictou, NS - The haunted hike, presented by Curtain Call Players, scheduled for August 5th in Pictou, has been cancelled.  Two haunted hikes planned for September 2, in Pictou will run as scheduled. Contact 485-6057 for more information.

Coastal Spirit Expeditions Announces Summer Schedule
July 17, 2006
Pictou, NS - The summer program schedule for Coastal Spirit Expeditions includes kids camps and roll clinics...more

Bluenose arrives in Pictou to Hundreds on Onlookers
July 14, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Bluenose II arrived in Pictou today  at 11:05am to the delight of hundreds of onlookers. The port visit is the first major event of the New Scotland Days Festival...more

Bluenose II arrives in Pictou July 14
July 13, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Bluenose II arrives in Pictou Friday July 14th at 11:00am for its first visit to the Shiretown in four years. A welcome ceremony is planned at 11:00am on Pier C...more

New format and new events for New Scotland Days beginning July 10th 2006 in Pictou.
July 10, 2006
Pictou, NS New Scotland Days, Pictous annual living heritage festival, which began after the launch of the Ship Hector, has modified its format. Since 2001 the festival has been held on the third weekend in September...more

"Little Mermaid" and "Prince Neptune"  to be crowned at the 2006 Pictou  Lobster Carnival
July 5, 2006
Pictou, NS - The 2006 Pictou Lobster Carnival pageant, sponsored by CURVES, features sixteen four to six year olds from the Pictou area competing for the titles "Little Mermaid" and "Prince Neptune"...more

Annual Great Big Sing Plans are Underway
June 28, 2006
Pictou, NS - Get Ready for New Scotland Days 2006 and the "Great Big Sing" Sunday, September 17th 2006 7:00pm at Pictou United Church...more

First Annual Kite and Kayak Festival July1-2, 2006
June 28, 2006
Pictou, NS - Pictou Lodge Resort and Coastal Spirit Expeditions are proud to present the first annual Maritime Kite and Kayak Festival, a celebration of wind and water...more

The Pictou Lobster Carnival celebrates the end of the fishing season July 6-9, 2006.
June 27, 2006
Pictou, NS - Continuing the tradition of marking the end of the lobster fishing season, the Pictou Lobster Carnival, which began in 1934, invites residents and visitors to celebrate the lobster, local fisherfolk and the fishing industry on July 6-9, 2006 in Pictou, Nova Scotia...more

Curves Little Mermaid and Prince Neptune Pageant registration is closed.
June 27, 2006
Pictou, NS - Registration for the Curves Little Mermaid and Prince Neptune Pageant is closed. 16 boys and girls have registered for new the 2006 pageant to be held on the main stage July 8. The Pictou Lobster Carnival and Curves thank everyone for their interest, and encourages parents to contact the Lobster Carnival Committee next year for information on how to register for the 2007 event.

Pictou Lobster Carnival Adopts New Pageant Format
June 14, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Lobster Carnival decided this week to adopt a new format for the pageant. Due to declining participation in the traditional Queen pageant, this year a "Little Mermaid" and "Prince Neptune" pageant will be held for children ages 4-6, Saturday on the Main Stage...more

Local Attractions Celebrate Museum Day June 10
May 31, 2006
Pictou, NS - Heritage attractions in the Town of Pictou will celebrate Museum Day on Saturday June 10th this year. Admission is free at the Northumberland Fisheries Museum, Hector Heritage Quay, and Hector Exhibit Centre for the day...more

Lobster Carnival Trooper Tickets go on sale May 27th
May 19, 2006
Pictou, NS - Tickets for the Trooper concert at the Beer Garden scheduled July 7, 2006 go on sale May 27th...more

Bluenose II tickets for Pictou Cruises go on sale May 19th
May 18, 2006
Pictou, NS - Tickets go on sale May 19th for two special Bluenose II cruises, departing from Pier C in Pictou in July. Cruises are scheduled Saturday July 15, 2006 from 1:30pm-3:30pm and Sunday July 16, 2006...more

Ship Hector returns to Quay May 13th, 2006
May 12, 2006
Pictou, NS - On Saturday May 13th, 2006 the Ship Hector will return to the Hector Heritage Quay for the 2006 tourism season...more

Pictou Garden Club Show May 20
May 1, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Garden Club will be holding their annual flower sale on Saturday, May 20, 2006 from 9 am-10 am at the Gazebo across from Tim Hortons on Water Street in Pictou.

Spring Girls on the Move program begins soon
April 13, 2006
Pictou, NS - Pictou Recreation and Tourism is now accepting registration for the Girls on the Move Program...more 

Stella Maris Spring Fling takes place May 6
April 13, 2006
Pictou, NS - Stella Maris Parish Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2006 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at the Stella Maris Hall.  There will be a Spaghetti Lunch from 12 noon-2:00 pm.  Adult $8  Children $4  Take out available.  Large flea market no clothing, pantry table, fudge table, jewelry, books, toys, Chinese auction and 50/50 draw.  For further information call Marilyn MacDonald at 485-5973.

Summer student application deadline extended to April 18th
April 13, 2006
Pictou, NS- The Town of Pictou has extended its application deadline to Tuesday, April 18th at 4:30 pm...more 

Tractor-trailers tout Pictou County tourism
April 10, 2006
Halifax Herald, Truro Bureau - Pictou County will get plenty of mileage out of a new mobile tourism advertising campaign...full story

Ship Hector Rigger to Promote Pictou at Toronto Travel Show
April 3, 2006
Pictou, NS - Ship Hector Rigger, Bill Halliday, is heading to Toronto from April 6th to April 9th for the Toronto Travel & Leisure show...more

Pictou ranked second in cost-effectiveness for businesses.
Mar. 22, 2006
Pictou, NS- A recent report by KPMG ranked Pictou second out of 33 Canadian centres with a population base of less than 100,000...Full story or for the complete study go to www.kpmg.ca.

Rotary Club of Pictou brings  "Mame" to the deCoste Centre
Mar. 15, 2006
Pictou, NS- The Rotary Club of Pictou has chosen the Broadway Musical comedy "Mame" as their annual fundraising production...more

ACOA supports new fisheries museum along Pictou's Historic Waterfront.
Mar. 12, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Heritage Association has received funding from the Atlantic Canada  Opportunities Agency...more

2006 Summer Employment Positions
Mar. 3, 2006
Pictou, NS-The Town of Pictou is currently accepting applications for the following summer employment positions...more

Celtic Jam Session planned for Tartan Day, April 6th.
Mar. 1, 2006
Pictou, NS - Thursday April 6th, at the Hector Exhibit Centre, a traditional Celtic Jam is planned to celebrate Tartan Day, in honour of our Scottish Heritage...more

20 year Reunion of PA class of '86 planned for this summer
Mar. 1, 2006
Pictou, NS - This summer marks twenty years since a group of roughly 60 students celebrated their graduation from the Pictou Academy...more

PRTC Committee seeking volunteer
Feb. 27, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture Committee (PRTC) is seeking to fill a vacancy for one of its volunteer positions...more

Employment Opportunity at Hector Heritage Quay
Feb. 23, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture Department is seeking to fill the position of Interpretive Centre Supervisor at the Hector Heritage Quay...more

Pictou Lobster Carnival Committee Public Survey Completed.
Feb. 16, 2006
Pictou, NS - The Pictou Lobster Carnival Committee has completed their Public Survey. They would like to thank all those who participated...more

Pictou Lobster Carnival Committee warns popular events may  be cancelled.
Feb. 16, 2006
Pictou, NS-The Pictou Lobster Carnival Committee still requires volunteers to assist with several events...more

Scrapbooking Workshop offered by PRTC
Feb. 10, 2006
Pictou, NS - Pictou Recreation and Tourism is now accepting registration for a Scrapbooking Workshop to be held on Monday, February 27, 2006...more

Girls on the Move program begins in February
Feb. 9, 2006
Pictou, NS - Pictou Recreation and Tourism is now accepting registration for the Girls on the Move Program...more

Winter Carnival planned for Feb. 11, "with or without winter"
Feb. 2, 2006
Pictou, NS- Pictonians will celebrate Winter Carnival this year with or without winter, said Jodie Noiles, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator for Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture...more

Pictou Lobster Carnival is Conducting a Public Survey.
Jan. 19, 2006
Pictou-NS - The Pictou Lobster Carnival Committee has put together a Public Survey.  The committee is hoping to get the input of the public on a number of issues... more

There's No Life Like It.
Jan. 19, 2006
Pictou, NS - An article, by Allison Lawlor, in the Jan/Feb edition of Progress magazine features the story of a Pictou native who couldn't stay away from the Maritimes. After years away he returned to his home town. Read the article

Winter Recreation Program schedule available now.
Jan. 9, 2006
Pictou, NS - The winter recreation program schedule is available. Contact Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture 485-6057 for more information or to register for programs...Winter 2006 Schedule