Growing Pictou County, one story at a time.

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time , brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership! In this episode, we sit down with Evelyn and Joeven Bauzon, a mother and son who moved from the Philippines 🇵🇭 and now proudly call Pictou County their home. 🏡 Join us as we explore their journey, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the reasons why Pictou County is the p...

It’s episode #10 of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time! We are celebrating this milestone with a very special interview with the Pictou County Partnership’s Immigration Readiness & Support Coordinator, Vic Curtis! Vic moved from UK six years ago, after travelling the world with her husband, and they chose Pictou County as their new home! At the Partnership, Vic works hand-in-hand with...

🎙️ And it’s time for Growing Pictou County, one story at a time , brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership. Today’s guest is Yeni Maclean , who moved from Cuba 🇨🇺 19 years ago, bringing Cuban music, dance, and cuisine to Pictou County. Let’s hear her story! 💃🏻 📚 To learn more about the Pictou County Partnership and how they support employers hiring internationally, follow them on social...

In today’s episode, we will meet Adriana Salazar, who moved from Colombia and found the peaceful place she was looking for to raise her family in Pictou County. Let’s hear her story! To learn more about the Pictou County Partnership and how we support local employers in hiring international talent, follow us on social media or visit our website pictoucountypartnership.com. Stay tuned for more epis...

In this episode, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership, we chat with Antje Hoare , who moved from Germany to Pictou County and owns The Coffee Bean in New Glasgow. ☕🌟 Listen to her inspiring journey and learn more about her experiences! If you're ever in Downtown New Glasgow, don't miss out on a fresh coffee and a muffin at THE COFFEE BEAN, located at 168 Archimedes Street, at...

Join us for another episode of Growing Pictou County! 📖✨ Today’s guest is Jocelyn Pierre, who moved from Haiti 🇭🇹 to Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 and now helps newcomers as a Community Navigator for the Province of Nova Scotia. 🌍🛤️ Tune in to hear his inspiring story! 🎧 #GrowingPictouCounty #Inspiration #Community #NewBeginnings #PictouCounty #Newcomers #ImmigrantSupport #989XFM #Spotify #ImmigrationMatters...

In this episode, we feature Bahati Ernestine , who moved from Kenya to Pictou County three years ago. Bahati now gives back to the community as a nurse at the Aberdeen Hospital and with Refuge Point, an organization helping refugees start new lives. Hear her inspiring journey! Learn more about Refuge Point at refugepoint.org and the Pictou County Partnership at pictoucountypartnership.com . Tune i...

🌟 This week on our podcast: Meet Liya Robertson ! 🌟 Liya moved from Russia to Nova Scotia over 20 years ago for love and has been dedicated to teaching English as a Second Language in Pictou County. In this episode, she shares her experiences as a newcomer, her passion for the outdoors, and offers valuable advice for new arrivals. 🏞️✨ #Podcast #NewBeginnings #PictouCounty #ESL #Community #Inspi...

Today’s guest is Rania Almethyb, who owns Maple Cedar Syrian Kitchen, the first Middle East Restaurant in Pictou County. Rania is also a regular at the New Glasgow Farmers Market, selling her delicious Middle-East food every Saturday. Let’s hear her story!

We are pleased to welcome Nanda Shirke to Growing Pictou County, one story at a time! In this episode, Nanda tells us about her move to Pictou County 15 years ago and her work at the Multicultural Association of Pictou County. She also shares valuable advice for newcomers moving to the area.

In this first episode, The Pictou County Partnership's CEO Wade Tibbo talks to 989XFM about Growing Pictou County, one story at a time and the idea behind this project.