Pictou West MLA Marco MacLeod joins Cabinet, becomes Energy Minister

Guysborough Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department closed until 7 tonight

Oct 13, 2026

Guysborough Memorial Hospital's emergency department will be temporarily closed today between 7 am and 7 pm. Virtual Urgent Care is not available during this closure. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911. For general health advice and information call...

Pictou Woman Charged with Trafficking Cocaine

Oct 10, 2026

The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged a Pictou woman with trafficking cocaine. RCMP say through an ongoing investigation, officers with the unit learned that a woman was trafficking the drug throughout the region. On October 6th,...

Fire Destroys Old Fire Hall in the Village of St. Peter’s

Oct 10, 2026

A well-known landmark in the village of St. Peter’s has been gutted in a fire. The old St. Peter’s Fire Hall was destroyed in a blaze that occurred this week. In a release, Fire Chief Marvin MacLean says firefighters were called to the scene Wednesday evening. ...

Province supports Local Projects for Area Seniors

Oct 9, 2026

Several local organizations are receiving funding from the province for projects helping seniors age well and stay healthy. In all, 44 projects across Nova Scotia are being supported through the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program. The announcement was made by...

11th annual L’Arche Antigonish 5 Kilometre Walk and Fun Run raises More than $11,000