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Location Map and Facts Life in Pictou County – Welcome Home History of Pictou County
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Pictou Landing First Nation Municipality of Pictou County Town of New Glasgow Town of Pictou Town of Stellarton Town of Trenton Town of Westville
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Housing in Pictou County Safety, First Responders, Emergency Health Care – The Aberdeen Hospital Education and Schools Child Care Getting Around Pictou County Levels of Government in Canada Bills and Utilities Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Religion, Spirituality, and Places of Worship Pictou County is Open for Business Resources for Job Seekers and Employers Shopping in Pictou County
ON THE COVER
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Building an Inclusive Community Social Enterprises and Supports Community Resources in Pictou County Getting Involved – Volunteering For the Young, and Young-at-heart Senior Living Local Lingo Newcomer Services and Sponsorship Pictou Antigonish Regional Library (PARL) The Literary Scene in Pictou County Where to Find Local News Dollars and Cents – Banking Climate Change and Action Weather and the Seasons Festivals and Events Food and Flavours The Ocean is Calling Your Name Fun on the Water The Great Outdoors Wildlife and Furry Friends Sports and Recreation The Pictou County Wellness Centre Arts and Culture For Museum Enthusiasts and History Buffs Photo-worthy Spots in Pictou County Day Trips Pictou County Bucket List
Front: The young and young-at-heart all enjoy a dip in our waters. | Melmerby Beach, photo by Tourism Nova Scotia Back: Photo by Brittany Currie and Aaron MacKay This booklet was prepared in 2020. Please check information either online or in person, as we know things can change. PICTOU COUNTY, WELCOME HOME
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