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Public Notices & News
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Pictou County Solid Waste-Holiday Notice
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 November, 2026
Collection regularly scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th will be rescheduled for Monday,
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Committee of Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, Nov. 2/26
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- Published on Thursday, 29 October, 2026
Notice of Town of Pictou
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Committee of Council Meeting
Council Chambers – CN Station
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NOTICE: Pictou Waterfront Boat Ramp Closure
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- Published on Thursday, 06 August, 2026
Effective immediately, the public boat launch ramp on the Pictou Waterfront is closed due to
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Public Notice - OHVs have access to all Town Streets
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
Effective June 24, 2026, OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles) will be permitted to operate on all town
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Features
Town Profile
Population
3,107 (2021 census)
Founded
1767
Incorporated
1873
Residential Tax Rate
$1.69 (2023-24)
Commercial Tax Rate
$4.34 (2023-24)
Area
7.94 sq. km
Time Zone
Atlantic
Industry
Light Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Shipping
Centrally located on the Northumberland Shore, is an ideal location to start a small or medium-sized business, raise a family and enjoy a quality of life second to none.
Festivals and Events
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FREE Soup Luncheons at First Presbyterian Church HallThu. 12 Nov, 2026 11:30 am
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November Noel 2026-Saturday, Nov. 14 Sat. 14 Nov, 2026 9:00 am
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Hike SummitSat. 14 Nov, 2026 1:00 pm
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FREE Soup Luncheons at First Presbyterian Church HallThu. 19 Nov, 2026 11:30 am
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Christmas LIght-Up - Friday, November 27Fri. 27 Nov, 2026 5:15 pm
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Fill Up the Truck with Food-Saturday, Nov 28Sat. 28 Nov, 2026 10:00 am
