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Other People's Heaven: The Viola Desmond Story

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Lead actress in the play Other People's Heaven: The Viola Desmond Story Nawa Nicole Simon is pictured with the youngest sister of Viola, Wanda Robson. Both Ms. Simon and Mrs. Robson were presented with a bouquet of flowers from the Town of New Glasgow by Mayor Barrie MacMillan following the presentation of Other People's Heaven, written and directed by Beau Dixon and produced by Firebrand Theatre that was staged at Glasgow Square on Thursday evening before a full house of more than 200. Mr. Dixon was given a New Glasgow flourish umbrella and cast members Bridget Gillespie and Donald Brandy a pewter ornament of the New Glasgow Town Hall.

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Settled:
1784 and named for Glasgow, Scotland
Incorporated: 1875
Population:9,455       
Area: 2,695 acres


Residential Tax: $1.82 per $100.00
Commercial Tax: $4.40 per $100.00
Meter Base Charge: $42.46
Water Rate: $0.7985 per cubic meter
Sewer/Pollution Rate: $0.814 per cubic meter
Signature Flower: Lillian's Day Lily (view)


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New Glasgow is a beautiful riverside town of 9,455 residents, located in northern Nova Scotia, which serves as the commercial-service centre for the region of Pictou County with a population of 46,513.  The Town’s strategic direction with a focus on downtown revitalization, commercial development, tourism growth, enhanced communications and strong core services are pillars  for commercial, environmental, tourism, heritage and social sustainability and growth for New Glasgow.

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As Mayor of New Glasgow, I am pleased to welcome you to our Town's website. It is our sincere hope that this site will provide useful information for our citizens and business community and will also be an incentive for visitors to come in person and visit New Glasgow on Nova Scotia's beautiful Northumberland Shore. Read more...

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