http://www.pictouadvocate.com The Latest News from Pictou, NS en-us Copyright 2009 Advocate Media Inc. 2/9/2010 2:51:49 AM 20 http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2922 2922 Students clad in pink t-shirts gathered in the gymnasium at East Pictou Middle School on Friday as part of the school’s third annual Stand Up Against Bullyin... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2920 2920 African Heritage Month was officially proclaimed Monday during signing ceremonies that took place at New Glasgow’s town council chambers. “African Heritage M... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2921 2921 Finance Minister Graham Steele says he appreciates the options local residents have provided to help the province out of deficit. Steele was in Stellarton la... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2926 2926 Residents of Pictou County continue to find unique ways to raise much-needed funds for Haiti after a devastating earthquake hit the country several weeks ago... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2928 2928 A renowned chef who grew up in Westville is preparing to become the new chef at the Canadian embassy in Turkey. Steve Conway, his wife Filez and their three-... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2925 2925 A reservist from Pictou has received special recognition from Canada’s chief of defence staff. Cpl. Myles MacKenzie, a member of the Nova Scotia Highlanders,... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2924 2924 The Library Boards Association of Nova Scotia’s website is an important tool to help the association lobby for more money for the province’s public libraries... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2916 2916 Retired life just got a whole lot better for Paul and Marie Works. They were in Moncton Monday to collect the top prize from Atlantic Lottery’s latest Set fo... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2923 2923 Participating in PICCOLA’S Take Flight family literacy program has made a difference for Susan MacPhail. MacPhail says the program offered by the Pictou Coun... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2918 2918 Opening a Christian Counselling Ministries office in Pictou County is a welcome step, local lay minister Jacquie Ross says. “It’s a great day,” Ross said aft... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2927 2927 At least three members of Canada’s armed forces with ties to Pictou County are assisting with efforts to help Haiti after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that h... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2919 2919 Early intervention is crucial to ensuring children reach their full potential, Lisa D. Smith says. Smith is executive director of Pictou County Early Interve... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2917 2917 An Internet marketing workshop for small businesses has been scheduled for four locations across the province, including one workshop Feb. 16 in Stellarton. ... http://www.pictouadvocate.com/stories.asp?id=2915 2915 Local photographer Philip MacKenzie has completed two photo projects depicting buildings and people in New Glasgow and Pictou. MacKenzie, a New Glasgow resid...