It’s time for another episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership! 🎙️

This week, we’re joined by Oksana Sichkar, who moved from Ukraine to Pictou County two years ago with her family. Combining her passion for books, her experience as a University Professor of Literature in Ukraine, and her current role as an Educational Assistant here in Pictou County, Oksana has written her first bilingual children’s book in Ukrainian and English. 📚✨

Hear Oksana’s inspiring story of resilience and creativity and how she’s making her mark in Pictou County.

You can find Oksana’s bilingual children’s book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/5Kwyppf.

To learn more about Community Connections, the Partnership’s volunteer matching program that supports newcomers, email [email protected].

Join us next week for another inspiring story!

Join us on “Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time” with Carissa Ainslie, Executive Director of Creative Pictou County.

Carissa tells us about their new space at the DeCoste Performing Arts Centre and the vital role art plays in our community. Hear Carissa share more about how the creative sector supports wellness, strengthens our local economy, helps build a vibrant tourism region, and enriches our daily lives—because art truly matters.

Learn about the mission behind Creative Pictou County, their exciting upcoming initiatives, and how you can connect with the thriving art sector in Pictou County.

📻 Episodes originally air Thursday mornings on 98.9 XFM.

Over the past three weeks, our radio partner 989XFM aired a special compilation of some of our best moments from Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time in 2024. 🎙️ We’re excited to bring those three episodes to Spotify so you can revisit the inspiring stories of newcomers who’ve chosen Pictou County as their home. 🌍🏡

A huge shoutout to Ann MacGregor for jumping into this project with creativity and professionalism and to 989XFM for believing in this idea and helping us share these stories across the airwaves. A special thank you to the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment for providing the funding that makes this project possible.

Most importantly, thanks to all the newcomers, volunteers, and service providers who generously shared their stories and experiences. 💙 You’ve all helped grow a more inclusive and welcoming community here in Pictou County.

We’ve got lots of exciting projects in the works for 2025, so stay tuned—we’re just getting started! 🎉

Over the past three weeks, our radio partner 989XFM aired a special compilation of some of our best moments from Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time in 2024. 🎙️ We’re excited to bring those three episodes to Spotify so you can revisit the inspiring stories of newcomers who’ve chosen Pictou County as their home. 🌍🏡

A huge shoutout to Ann MacGregor for jumping into this project with creativity and professionalism and to 989XFM for believing in this idea and helping us share these stories across the airwaves. A special thank you to the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment for providing the funding that makes this project possible.

Most importantly, thanks to all the newcomers, volunteers, and service providers who generously shared their stories and experiences. 💙 You’ve all helped grow a more inclusive and welcoming community here in Pictou County.

We’ve got lots of exciting projects in the works for 2025, so stay tuned—we’re just getting started! 🎉

Over the past three weeks, our radio partner 989XFM aired a special compilation of some of our best moments from Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time in 2024. 🎙️ We’re excited to bring those three episodes to Spotify so you can revisit the inspiring stories of newcomers who’ve chosen Pictou County as their home. 🌍🏡

A huge shoutout to Ann MacGregor for jumping into this project with creativity and professionalism and to 989XFM for believing in this idea and helping us share these stories across the airwaves. A special thank you to the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment for providing the funding that makes this project possible.

Most importantly, thanks to all the newcomers, volunteers, and service providers who generously shared their stories and experiences. 💙 You’ve all helped grow a more inclusive and welcoming community here in Pictou County.

We’ve got lots of exciting projects in the works for 2025, so stay tuned—we’re just getting started! 🎉

In this episode of '"Growing Pictou County, one story at a time," Wade Tibbo, CEO of the Pictou County Partnership, reflects on key highlights from the past year, including:

💼 $3M+ in payroll in the local economy through job creation and retention efforts

Episodes originally air on 98.9 XFM.

It’s time for another episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership! 🌟

This week, we’re joined by Sue MacIntosh, one of the founders of Pictou County Safe Harbour—a volunteer-driven, non-profit refugee sponsorship society. Sue shares how Safe Harbour provides newcomers with a warm welcome and connects them to the resources they need to achieve social and economic empowerment. 🌍❤️

Safe Harbour’s volunteers have played a vital role in welcoming former refugee families to Pictou County over the years. Some of these families came through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), which helps highly skilled refugees find meaningful work in their fields. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers, these families now proudly call Pictou County home. 🏡

To learn more about Safe Harbour and their incredible work, visit pcsafeharbour.ca or connect with them on Facebook. And if you’re interested in Community Connections, the Pictou County Partnership’s volunteer program that pairs community members with newcomers, email [email protected].

Join us next week for another inspiring story on Growing Pictou County! 🎙️

Listen into this episode of “Growing Pictou County, one

Hear Michelle talk about “Health” as part of our everyday.

It’s time for another episode of Growing Pictou County, One Story at a Time, brought to you by the Pictou County Partnership! 🌟 This week, we sit down with Aleksandra Trajkovic, who journeyed from Serbia 🇷🇸, lived in different parts of the world and Canada, and now calls Scotsburn, Pictou County, her home. 🏡

Aleksandra is an “End of Life Doula,” supporting individuals, families, and communities through their death and grief journeys with her business, Not the End. 💕 Let’s hear how her journey led her to Pictou County and the meaningful work she does.

Learn more about Aleksandra’s services at www.nottheend.ca. To explore the Elevate Program and other initiatives for entrepreneurs by the Pictou County Partnership, visit pictoucountypartnership.com or follow them on social media.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories next week! 🎙️✨

This episode of “Growing Pictou County, one story at a time” welcomes a repeat guest! Kristi Russell returns to chat with us about her new venture - Watervale Springs Retreat.

Discover how Kristi and her husband transformed a piece of land into a serene getaway featuring three stunning tiny-home-style cabins nestled in Salt Springs.

Hear about their focus on supporting local businesses,

Listen now to learn more!

🔗 To learn more about Watervale Springs Retreat, visit watervalesprings.ca