Public Notices & News
Water Outage - Friday, October 23, 2026
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- Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 15:29
There will be a water outage on Chestnut St West on Friday, October 23 from 9:00 am to approximately 2:00 pm for the replacement of a fire hydrant.
Residents on Chestnut St West will have no water until the replacement is complete.
The Town of Pictou apologizes for any inconvenience to customers.
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Notice Royal Canadian Mounted Police of NS
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- Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 15:39
The Explosives Disposal Unit will be conducting a training exercise tomorrow October 22 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., on Elliot Street in #Pictou.
Residents in the area may notice an increased police presence and noise during the training.
All RCMP training, is carefully planned and controlled, and is essential to maintaining both public and officer safety. There is no risk to the public as a result of this training.
Thank you to the community for your understanding and support as #RCMPNS conducts this training to ensure teams are prepared for all emergencies.
Residents in the area may notice an increased police presence and noise during the training.
All RCMP training, is carefully planned and controlled, and is essential to maintaining both public and officer safety. There is no risk to the public as a result of this training.
Thank you to the community for your understanding and support as #RCMPNS conducts this training to ensure teams are prepared for all emergencies.
Sprinkler Maintenance - Thursday, Oct. 22/26
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- Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 15:36
Due to sprinkler maintenance at the Justice Complex on Water Street tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 22) between 9:00 am-11:00 am.
Residents may experience water discolouration and low pressure in the downtown area until the work in completed.
The Town of Pictou apologizes for any inconvenience to customers.
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Residents may experience water discolouration and low pressure in the downtown area until the work in completed.
The Town of Pictou apologizes for any inconvenience to customers.
Subscribe to alerts to get other notifications: street closures, town newsletter and recreation events and programs: Subscribe to Alerts - Town of Pictou
HarvFEST on the Harbour-Saturday, Oct. 24/26
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- Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 13:18
Get ready for some pumpkin fun in Pictou on October 24th from 2:00-6:00 pm!
Note: There is a change in time for Witches on the Water, it is now at 5:00 pm.
Block Party on Water Street
Free Entertainment; pumpkin pie contest, pop-ups & activities outside shops
Fill up the Rot Rod for the Food Bank
In-store Specials
Food & Drink
Fat Tony's (Water Street)
Vendors with sweet treats
Sharon's Shanty (Vendor Village)
Vendors Village
Free entertainment, pumpkin carving & decorating, Shelby Ranch Pony Rides (2-5 pm)
Bouncy Tractor (2-4 pm)
Face painting (2-4 pm)
Hay bale playground
Fire pits with s'mores & cider
Witches on the Water - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Glow-UP
Watch the waterfront light up with glowing pumpkins at dusk!
Community Nurses - 25B Front St Pictou 2:00-6:00 pm
No appointment or health card needed
Screening: blood pressure and blood sugar
Guidance: Health tips and next steps
Connections: Local program and resources
