Life in Pictou County

Get a Slice of this Side Hustle

Within less than six months, Darrah DeYoung went from making her first cheesecake to selling out at the New Glasgow Farmers Market.

Posted 13 months ago by Heather Knight 5 Minute(s) to read

Making Pictou County Home

Making Pictou County Home Some decisions we make for ourselves and our families, decisions that are best when looking ahead to the future, are not the easiest to move forward with.…

Posted 14 months ago 4 Minute(s) to read

Pursuing Second Chances in Pictou County

Pursuing Second Chances in Pictou County Marcus English understands what it means to feel a need to be creative.

Posted 16 months ago 4 Minute(s) to read

Be Braver in Business and Explore Hometown Opportunities

Be Braver in Business and Explore Hometown Opportunities Moving away to expand your knowledge and skills is brave, but moving home to seek new opportunities might just be braver.

Posted 16 months ago 3 Minute(s) to read

Art Store Fills County Gaps

Art Store Fills County Gaps Madison LeBlanc and Justin Parkinson share a life, and a dream.

Posted 17 months ago 2 Minute(s) to read

Building a Thriving Business in Pictou County

Building a Thriving Business in Pictou County Tucked away on Foord St. in Stellarton is a new bakery quickly rising in popularity.

Posted 17 months ago 3 Minute(s) to read

10 great things about Pictou County!

10 great things about living in Pictou County!If you have ever been to Pictou County, you know that there are many things that make Pictou County great! It was hard…

Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

Nature is free for everyone

Nature is free for everyone to enjoy and Active Pictou County has been working with newcomers to engage them in all the great outdoors has to offer.

Posted 18 months ago 3 Minute(s) to read

“I was happy when told about coming to Canada; the government of Canada was assisting us as refugees and giving us an opportunity to get employment and have a life because when you live as a refugee many opportunities are not there. I was excited and eager to come to Canada.”

Gratitude for a fresh start

Gratitude for a fresh start

The greatest part about coming to Canada and Pictou County for Abdalazeez Alabbas was the opportunity for a fresh start.