The Pictou Advocate

The Pictou Advocate Pictou County's weekly since 1893. The Pictou Advocate is published by Advocate Media Inc., an Advocate Company. Advocate Media Inc.

Advocate Printing & Publishing was founded in 1891. Headquartered in Pictou, N.S., with locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Maine, the company services the Atlantic Provinces, the state of Maine, the eastern seaboard, and companies across Canada. owns four community newspapers. In addition, Advocate Printing & Publishing includes 25 trade and regional magazines, a flyer distribution company, a commercial photography studio, and a creative design studio.

Marco MacLeod is excited to get to work as Pictou West's new MLA.
05/31/2024

Marco MacLeod is excited to get to work as Pictou West's new MLA.

Were this a heavyweight boxing match, the referee might have shown mercy and stopped the fight.

Voting members with the United Way of Pictou County have a decision ahead of them tonight.
05/30/2024

Voting members with the United Way of Pictou County have a decision ahead of them tonight.

The United Way of Pictou County will hold a vote on May 30 to see if there is support to form a regional organization with six other United Way agencies

The province and Paper Excellence Canada have reached an agreement and the pulp mill in Abercrombie will remain closed.
05/29/2024

The province and Paper Excellence Canada have reached an agreement and the pulp mill in Abercrombie will remain closed.

After decades of controversy, the pulp mill in Abercombie will soon fade into history.

If you're wanting to have a fire this summer, you'd better check the BurnSafe Map before you light it as fines for viola...
05/24/2024

If you're wanting to have a fire this summer, you'd better check the BurnSafe Map before you light it as fines for violating the restrictions could cost more than $25,000.

Anyone caught violating the daily burn restrictions this season may see a fine of $25,000.

Sean Fraser and Mark Holland were in Pictou County recently to talk to residents about the new federal dental care plan.
05/23/2024

Sean Fraser and Mark Holland were in Pictou County recently to talk to residents about the new federal dental care plan.

Dental care providers in Nova Scotia are a little wary about signing up for the new dental care program, according to the Central Nova MP.

Marco MacLeod is the unofficial winner of the Pictou West byelection. The official addition will occur at the returning ...
05/22/2024

Marco MacLeod is the unofficial winner of the Pictou West byelection. The official addition will occur at the returning office at 10 a.m. on May 23.

Pictou West is staying blue after Marco MacLeod gathered the most votes in Tuesday's byelection.

If you're living in Pictou West, make sure you get out to vote in the provincial byelection by 8 p.m.
05/21/2024

If you're living in Pictou West, make sure you get out to vote in the provincial byelection by 8 p.m.

For residents in the provincial riding of Pictou West, it's byelection day today, May 21.

A couple is bringing a little bit of Trenton's history back to life.
05/21/2024

A couple is bringing a little bit of Trenton's history back to life.

A piece of Trenton’s history may help forge the future.

A Scotsburn woman added her second Boston Marathon to her list of accomplishments, roughly 10 years after her first.
05/17/2024

A Scotsburn woman added her second Boston Marathon to her list of accomplishments, roughly 10 years after her first.

Completing the 2024 Boston Marathon was special for a local distance runner.

An educator from Pictou County was one of the first Nova Scotians to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
05/15/2024

An educator from Pictou County was one of the first Nova Scotians to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Deanna Mohamed doesn’t do what she does just to collect awards.

A former Pictou County man has his eye on becoming a Seven Continents Club member.
05/14/2024

A former Pictou County man has his eye on becoming a Seven Continents Club member.

Michael Dunn is a living example of the proverb ‘It’s never too late.’

Bonnie (Jill) MacDonald was last seen in New Glasgow around 2 a.m. May 10.
05/10/2024

Bonnie (Jill) MacDonald was last seen in New Glasgow around 2 a.m. May 10.

RCMP in Pictou County are searching for a 54-year-old woman they say was last seen in New Glasgow around 2 a.m. May 10.

A world-wide belly dance day is coming to Pictou County tomorrow.
05/10/2024

A world-wide belly dance day is coming to Pictou County tomorrow.

A local belly dancing group will be shaking their stuff across Pictou County on May 11.

It was a long wait for students and staff at the Pictou Landing First Nation School, but they were finally able to hold ...
05/08/2024

It was a long wait for students and staff at the Pictou Landing First Nation School, but they were finally able to hold a special blessing ceremony earlier this week.

Good things come to those who wait.

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre was in the area last week with stops in Pictou County, Antigonish a...
05/01/2024

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre was in the area last week with stops in Pictou County, Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury.

Pierre Poilievre says he is set out to reverse the nine years of “terrible government” the country has seen under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and restore the hopes for Canadians.

The Town of Pictou celebrated its volunteers last week with a special ceremony.
04/25/2024

The Town of Pictou celebrated its volunteers last week with a special ceremony.

Individuals and groups were honoured last week during the Town of Pictou’s 2024 volunteer reception at the Royal Canadian Legion.

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The Advocate is a vibrant, fresh weekly publication focusing on events that matter most to our readers.

Containing 100 per cent local copy, The Advocate covers everything from news and sports to community events and local people making a difference in the community. We combine it all with photos that capture the true spirit of our community – from all corners of Pictou County.

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