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Lobster Tales
February 23, 2010
The Pictou Lobster Carnival Committee announces its Entertainment lineup for July 09-11 2010. <MORE>
Take the Roof Off Winter at the Carnival
February 5, 2010
The Town of Pictou will warm up to winter during their annual Winter Carnival February 12-13, 2010. Bust out of hibernation and "Take the Roof Off Winter"! <MORE>
CBC's Land and Sea Features Local Lobster Hatchery
January 25, 2010
Pictou NS - The Lobster Stock Enhancment Research Project, a division of the Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Heritage Association, will be featured as aprt of an upcoming Land & Sea episode, slated to air on Sunday, January 31st at 12:00pm on CBC Television. <MORE>
Break Out of Hibernation and "Take the Roof Off Winter"
January 19, 2010
With the Winter blahs about to set in, the provincial "Take The Roof Off Winter" campaign being coordinated locally by Pictou Recreation, Tourism and Culture is encouraging Pictou to combat the winter blues by participating in outdoor physical activity.
Call for Volunteers for New Scotland Days 2010
January 19, 2010
The 10th Annual New Scotland Days festival is slated to take place September 10-12, 2010. In preparation for these festivities and anniversary year, a call is going out to all those interested in participating on a volunteer festival Committee. <MORE>
Volunteers Needed This Weekend to Clean Up Boidy Park
September 22, 2009
Step into History at New Scotland Days - A Living Heritage Festival
August 31, 2009
The bustle of a working tall ship as her crew prepares her for sail, the rhythmic sound of Nova Scotia's Gaelic singers, the stories of hardship of a three month voyage at sea will set the scene for the New Scotland Days celebrations. <MORE>
Phantom Ship Floats into Lobster Festival
July 6, 2009
PICTOU – An unexpected vision shocked spectators at Friday night's Pictou Lobster Carnival fireworks. Before the fireworks display, the "phantom ship" floated down the harbour while ablaze. <MORE>
February 9, 2009
Join in the celebrations inside and out during Pictou Winter Carnival 2009. This years' schedule of events for February 13-14 include activities that embrace the winter spirit with both indoor and outdoor activities for everyone. <MORE>
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