Growing Pictou County, one story at a time.

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, one story at a time, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership, Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Pictou County sits down with Rohan Mishra from the Town of New Glasgow and Monica Rivers from the Partnership to learn more about the Pictou County Climate Summit. The Pictou County Climate Summit is being hosted by the Pictou County Partnership in co...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership, Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Pictou County sits down with Maxine MacLean from the Partnership to learn more about how we work to grow and retain businesses, talent, and opportunity in Pictou County. As the region’s economic development organization, the Partnership brings togethe...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership, Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections sits down with Sarah Santos from the Partnership to learn more about the Community Connections Program and how it supports newcomers with building meaningful connections in Pictou County. Moving to a new place can come with a long t...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, Robert Young and Ann MacGregor sit down with Chrissy and Jonathan Langford of Northumberland Diesel Ltd. in Three Brooks, NS. Founded in 1981 by Chrissy’s father, this family-owned business has grown into a trusted marine service provider supporting commercial fishers throughout Pictou County and the Maritimes. Tune in to hear how Nort...

In this episode of "Growing Pictou County, one story at a time", brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership, Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections and Maxine MacLean from the Partnership are joined by Shelley Curtis-Thompson, Executive Director of the Pictou County Women’s Resource & Sexual Assault Centre, to discuss the Centre’s programs and services and to hi...

In this special episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, we highlight Stories Across Generations, a collaborative art project led by Creative Pictou County with support from the Pictou County Partnership, and funded by Arts Nova Scotia. The project connected local artists, newcomers, and community elders through storytelling and creativity, resulting in a moving collection of artwork...

This week, Colleen Proudfoot (Pictou County Partnership) and Ann MacGregor (Nova Scotia Works Career Connections) welcome Layla Rahmeh , Executive Director of the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce . Layla shares how the Chamber supports local businesses through advocacy, member benefits, and networking—and gives us a preview of the Business Achievement Awards happening October 22, 2025 at the DeCo...

As part of Welcoming Week 2025 and its theme, Stories We Share , we reconnect with Abdalazeez Alabbas, who first arrived in Canada with his family in 2021. In our 2022 blog post , we shared his journey of coming to Pictou County, starting work as a Continuing Care Assistant, and working toward becoming a registered nurse. In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time , Abdalazeez r...

In this episode of “Growing Pictou County, one story at atime”, Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections speaks with Maddie Kennedy, Program Coordinator for 2SLGBTQI+ Business Support at the Pictou County Partnership. Maddie shares program highlights to date and shares detailsabout the upcoming Pride in Business Workshops and networking event happening on September 25, 2025 in colla...

In this episode of "Growing Pictou County, one story at a time", Colleen Proudfoot, Manager of Business and Entrepreneurship at the Pictou County Partnership , chats with Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections to talk about the Partnership’s work to build a more prosperous, inclusive future for all who live and work in Pictou County. Tune in to learn about the Partnershi...

🍫In this episode of “Growing Pictou County, One Story at aTime”, Colleen Proudfoot and Ann MacGregor sit down with Allan Keefe, founder of Chapel Cove Chocolate in Little Harbour, Nova Scotia. His start as a chocolatier began with a franchise in Vancouver, but after relocating to PictouCounty, Allan launched his own independent chocolate business—producing ethically sourced, small-batch chocolate...

In this episode of "Growing Pictou County, One Story at aTime" , Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections is joined by Colleen Proudfoot, Manager of Business and Entrepreneurship at the Pictou County Partnership . They discuss the Partnership’s Newcomer Business Navigation Program , which helps newcomers launch, grow, or purchase a business in Pictou County. Through one-on...

On this episode of " Growing Pictou County, one story at a time" , brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership, Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections and Mary Ellen Makhlouf from the Partnership are joined by Andy Thompson, Municipal Councillor for District 11, to talk about the recently announced daycare in Plymouth. The province announced $3.1 million in infrastru...

In this episode of “ Growing Pictou County, one story at at a time” , Colleen Proudfoot and Ann MacGregor chat with Tim Loat and Elisa Dalla-Giustina, the owners of Express Yourself Café in Trenton. Operating out of a refurbished caboose, the café offerings include coffee, specialty drinks, sandwiches, baked goods, and their popular breakfast wraps—all with a strong focus on local ingredients and...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, one story at a time , we’re joined by Sarah Santos, Community Connections Coordinator at the Pictou County Partnership. Sarah shares a warm invitation for newcomers to get involved in Pictou County Connected: Your New Community Awaits — a new initiative designed to help you explore your surroundings, connect with services, and meet friendly faces along the...

This week’s guest is Rachel Francis , owner of Mobility Health & Fitness . Before launching Mobility Health & Fitness, Rachel ran a business offering nutrition coaching and health foods. Over time, her focus shifted toward injury prevention, movement, and inclusive fitness—leading to the creation of a space centered on mobility, wellness, and accessibility. From boot camps and rooftop yoga...

This week on " Growing Pictou County" , Maddie Kennedy from the Pictou County Partnership and Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections talk with Amanda Simmons, from Pictou County Pride about what’s in store for Pride Festival and why Pride is more than a celebration — it’s also advocacy, education, and the effort to create lasting change. 🌈 Pictou County Pride Festival r...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time , Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections is joined by Victoria Curtis, the Immigration Readiness Support Coordinator at the Pictou County Partnership. The focus of their conversation is the launch of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—a new Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) initiative designed...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time , we are joined by Moataz Ibrahim—a mechanical engineer and the founder of Clear Path Engineering . After relocating to Pictou County for an engineering role, Moataz found not only a welcoming community but also a strong network of support that helped him turn a side hustle into a growing business. Through Clear Path Engineering , Moata...

In this episode of “Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time”, we sit down with sisters and entrepreneurs Emily Hutchinson and Pamela Godin, the owners of Endless Love Wedding Rentals & Consignment in Stellarton, NS. From a spontaneous idea to opening a boutique offering wedding, prom and formal wear on consignment, Emily and Pamela share their story of building a business that blends sustai...

In this episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time , we’re joined by Melanie Dash, Recreation and Active Living Coordinator for the Town of Westville. Originally from the South Shore of the province, Melanie shares how her own experience as a newcomer within the province inspires her work today. She’s leading the upcoming Welcome to Westville event—an exciting opportunity for newcomers...

In this episode of "Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time", Cathy Munro of Bramble Hill Farm shares exciting news - the fresh microgreens part of her business is now owned by Tracy and David Hutchings, owners of Go West Homestead in Merigomish. Originally from Ontario, they now call Pictou County homeand are carrying forward a mission of food security and community resilience in Pic...

Reunion Alert! This week on “ Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time” , Wade Tibbo of the Pictou County Partnership and Ann MacGregor from Nova Scotia Works Career Connections welcome a familiar voice — Gene Mills , Ann’s former morning show co-host. Gene shares how he turned his love for trivia, music, andmaking memories from a side hustle into Foxy Entertainment –a full-time business. From t...

In this episode of “Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time”, we're joined by Allesondra Roddick and Matthew Webb of My Grandfather’s Farm who are continuing a family tradition as the take the farm into its next generation of operation. They share how they blend tradition with innovation—combining time-tested practices like crop rotation with modern methods such as environmentally friendly...

In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Fanning, MentorAbility Facilitator with Nova Scotia Works Career Connections, to explore how mentorship can unlock new opportunities for people experiencing disabilities. Aaron shares the impact of the MentorAbility program acrossPictou, Antigonish, and Guysborough counties—connecting job seekers with disabilities to inclusive, short-term mentorship experienc...