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CTV News
2 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Iconic getaway in Pictou, N.S., officially reopens
An iconic getaway in Pictou, N.S., has officially reopened. Pictou Lodge was bought by new owners earlier this year. After months of hard work, it opened for the season in July. 'To have this business back up and running, it's exciting,' said Pictou Lodge co-owner Brad Hartlin. He and his brother purchased the property together. 'This is something that we want to keep in our family, hopefully for a long, long time. Maybe even generations. So, to have the opportunity to do this, we're going to make sure that we do things right,' he said. Hartlin has a long background in hospitality and other businesses. The lodge now employs more than 30 people – many of whom are very familiar with the property. 'One of the big things that we wanted to do is make sure that we had the staff that was here previously, because without them, we wouldn't be able to do it,' said Hartlin. 'We approached Gary Chambers, who has been the supervisor of the property for over 40 years, so as soon as he said he was in, that made us say, 'We're in. Let's do this deal.'' It's been a busy few months of replacing roofs, floors and just doing general repairs. 'It just shines in there. The place is spotless, and we couldn't be happier,' said Hartlin. 'We're still working on two of the older units that will be ready for 2026. We simply didn't have time in a three-month period with the staff that we had in place. They were working around the clock to get us up and running for July.' Rebounding from Fiona Pictou Lodge was badly damaged by Post-Tropical Storm Fiona in 2022. The previous owners had planned to reopen but it ultimately closed completely in 2023. 'There was a devastated feeling here in the community, not just because of the history and the importance of the lodge historically, but from a tourist perspective,' said Town of Pictou Mayor Jim Ryan. 'I think every business in this part of the province would have been affected by that one way or another.' While the lodge has only just reopened, with fewer rooms than before, bookings have already been rolling in. 'I think we're at a 75 per cent occupancy right now, which going into this, this is our first venture. We didn't really know exactly what was going to transpire,' said Hartlin. Ryan is excited to see the lodge reopen. 'Pictou Lodge is part of the package in northern Nova Scotia,' he said. Marking a milestone in 2026 Pictou Lodge first opened in 1926, and Hartlin is excited to be part of its next chapter. 'There's been so many people that have been part of the lodge. I go back to some of the stories like Babe Ruth stayed here, which to me being a sports fanatic like I am, just adds even more character to the space,' he said. One of the projects on the horizon is redoing the Babe Ruth room, something Hartlin is looking forward to. The big goal for 2026 is to open a restaurant on site. Due to the quick turnaround from purchasing to opening, Hartlin said a taphouse is open daily this year with local beers on tap. 'It's just it's such a tranquil space and anyone that wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, especially in the world we live in today, you can come up here and even if you don't stay, come up and spend the day here,' he said. 'We welcome people to come on to the property. We really want people from away and from Pictou to be able to come here and enjoy it, just like we do.' As Pictou Lodge's 100th anniversary approaches, Hartlin has big plans for its future. 'We're going to make sure that we do our part to celebrate the history of the lodge,' said Hartlin. 'The big thing is let's keep reinvesting into this property to bring it back to the glory days that it once was, and you can already feel it now in the air.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
13 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Community involvement helps reopen Lawrence House in Maitland
The Nova Scotia Museum has reopened a site in Hants County with a new model. Lawrence House is being operated by provincial staff and events are being co-ordinated with community volunteers. The CBC's Luke Ettinger reports.
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Nopiming Provincial Park to reopen Friday, campgrounds to remain closed for season
A provincial park closed this spring due to wildfires will reopen this Friday. A provincial park closed this spring due to wildfires will reopen this Friday. As wildfires smoulder through Nopiming, the province says it will reopen the park on Friday. As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the province says permanent residents, cottagers and commercial operators will be allowed to return to Nopiming Provincial Park. The province will also be reopening PR 314 and PR 304. It noted that while Bird Lake Campground is open, all other campgrounds, including Beresford Lake, Black Lake and Tulabi Falls, will remain closed for the season. This includes backcountry campsites at Shoe Lake. 'These closures are in place as significant wildfire clean-up is required across the park,' the province said in a notice posted Tuesday. 'Burn zones with scorched trees pose a safety risk and backcountry areas must be evaluated before water routes and hiking trails can safely reopen. Anyone hoping to spend time in Nopiming backcountry this season should make other plans.' The province said the fire in the area remains out of control, noting flame and smoke will continue throughout the summer and fall. More details on the closures can be found on the provincial parks website.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge reopens Monday, months ahead of schedule
An iconic Minneapolis landmark undergoing construction has reopened months ahead of schedule. The Stone Arch Bridge closed in April 2024 and was originally scheduled to open in spring 2026. Earlier this month, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it would open on Aug. 9 but officials then said that the bridge would open on Monday. Crews were working to repair stone and motor to slow the bridge's deterioration. During construction, pedestrians were able to go to the middle of the bridge, but had to turn around at the closure point. Gov. Tim Walz, along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will announce the reopening of the bridge on Monday at 2 p.m. There will also be a family-friendly event to celebrate the reopening on Aug. 9 featuring food trucks, live entertainment and more. The bridge was built in 1883 as a railroad project, bringing 80 passenger trains a day to downtown Minneapolis at its peak, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Hennepin County bought the bridge for $1,001 in 1989 and ownership of the bridge transferred to the state in the 90s, when it was converted into a pedestrian bridge.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
New owners plan to reopen Wolverhampton's Astoria nightclub
Plans have been put forward to reopen a Wolverhampton nightclub that was shut down by the city on Skinner Street, has been closed since December after managers were accused of putting the public at risk by ignoring safety application by new owners for the late-night venue requested permission to host sporting events, boxing, wrestling and live music from 10:00 until 06:00 every plans are by Apollo Entertainments Ltd, which is owned by Ricki Wellman, who runs another nightclub and two pubs in the city. Astoria opened in 2023 following a £1m makeover but closed just 14 months Midlands Police said requests to be notified of events – a key condition of its licence - were ignored and failing to make them aware of events throughout the year had led to disorder at the Midlands Fire Service said it also had its concerns about how fire safety checks were carried 700-capacity venue had hosted Sky Sports boxing, Bongo's Bingo, and Euro 2024 games as well as raves, DJ sets, gigs and stand-up new application by Mr Wellman, who runs the city's Gorgeous Nightclub in School Street, the Royal London pub in Wulfruna Street and the White Hart in Worcester Street, asks to be allowed to serve alcohol until 05:00. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
