Search being scaled back for missing Pictou County siblings
LANSDOWNE STATION, N.S.: The RCMP are scaling back the major search efforts ongoing in Pictou County for two siblings who were reported missing on May 2. At the same time,…
Pictou County ISCEU charge three for drug trafficking
PICTOU COUNTY: The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged three people as part of a drug trafficking investigation in Mountville. On February 25, in relation to…
Drugs, weapons seized after search warrant execution
PICTOU COUNTY: Five people have been arrested after the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) seized drugs and a weapon from a Pictou residence during a search warrant…
N.B. man charged with attempted murder
PICTOU COUNTY: RCMP in Pictou County has charged a Miramichi, New Brunswick, man with a number of offences, including attempted murder. On February 4, at approximately 12:50 p.m., RCMP officers…
Police investigating theft from Premier Houston’s riding association
HALIFAX: The Premier of Nova Scotia told media on Wednesday that police in Pictou County are investigating the theft of an undisclosed amount of money from his riding association’s fund.…
Teamwork between RCMP detachments leads to arrest of Lyons Brook man on more than 40 charges
ENFIELD: A team effort between five RCMP detachments helped lead to the arrest of a 28-year-old Lyons Brook man on more than 40 charges. RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East…
N.S. announces youth mental health locations
STELLARTON: Young Nova Scotians and their families will soon have easier access to mental health and addictions services and related supports in their communities. Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and…
MacFarlane installed as first female Speaker at Province House
HALIFAX: The MLA for Pictou West has made history becoming the first female Speaker of the N.S. House of Assembly. Karla MacFarlane was nominated and elected into the position when…
Tools stolen in Hardwood Lands break-and-enter recovered
HARDWOOD LANDS: The theft of tools from a business in Hardwood Lands on Jan. 3 is under investigation by East Hants RCMP. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said the investigation revealed the…
SPCA rescues 72 kittens and cats in Pictou County, Cape Breton
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA is asking for help from the community after rescuing 72 cats and kittens in need of urgent medical care, the organization announced in a release…