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NS: Funding cements Lafarge’s plans to pursue green venture
[PLEASANT VALLEY, NS] — A pilot project recently announced by Premier Darrell Dexter will see the Lafarge cement plant become the first in North America to More
NS: Woodlot owners fear proposed provincial changes equal industry hardship
[TRURO, NS] – A Truro woodlot owner sees potential changes in the industry as further indication of forestry crisis. “There are such drastic changes,” says Jim Verboom, who owns 55 acres of woodland, speaking at the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners annual general meeting in Truro. More
NS: New chamber executive named
[TRURO, NS] – Elmsdale resident Wayne Fiander is the new president of the Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce. Fiander takes over from Tom McInnis. Fiander has more than 30 years experience in management, marketing in the pharmacy industry and government affairs at the municipal and provincial levels while also working for two Nova Scotia premiers. More
NS: Native Council launches new marketing campaign
[TRURO, NS] – The Native Council of Nova Scotia has developed a suite of new marketing and educational materials to raise awareness about Nova Scotia’s Off-Reserve Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal Peoples, as well as the programs and services offered to them through the Council. More
NS: Technical support specialist jobs coming to Truro
[TRURO, NS] – A number of technical support specialist jobs are coming to Truro. The Colchester Regional Development Agency and New Brunswick-based knowledge management company Innovatia are looking for technical support specialists as the firm gets ready to expand and create new jobs in the Truro area. More
NS: Truro needs attractions, says councillor
[TRURO, NS] – Truro needs to become a destination point to help businesses, which provide 60 per cent of the town’s tax base. More
NS: Consensus says zip lines a great idea but not for Victoria Park
[TRURO, NS] — A recurring theme arose at a public meeting in Truro last night: bring an aerial adventure park to Truro, but don’t locate it in Victoria Park. “Why not buy property if you want it for commercial purpose … the park’s not for sale,” said Truro’s John Blois to a loud round of applause. More
NS: Truro councillor pushes for aerial adventure park
[TRURO, NS] — The public will have an opportunity to have their say on an aerial adventure park being proposed for Truro’s Victoria Park. The town’s department of parks, recreation and culture will host a public meeting to hear from residents on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in council chambers of town hall. More
NS: Aerial adventure park could take tourism to new heights
[TRURO, NS] — Zip lines could be installed at Victoria Park this summer if Truro town council enters into an agreement with a private company. Martin Laviolette, who owns TreeGO parks in Moncton and Fredericton, presented his plans to create an aerial adventure park to council on Monday. More
NS: Retailers shop for ways to entice locals
[TRURO, NS] — Out-of-town competition and unseasonably good weather have been deterrents to some local businesses hoping to bring more customers through the doors for their Christmas shopping. And retailers are brainstorming ways to entice customers to shop locally. More
NS: AGM focuses on future of farming
[TRURO, NS] — Nova Scotia farmers will converge on Truro today and tomorrow for their annual general meeting. The session provides an opportunity for farmers to exchange ideas and hear from stakeholders. “In an era of expected dramatic increased costs of energy the role of agriculture in the economy will expand rapidly,” said Richard Melvin, Nova [...] More
NS: Meeting leaves beef farmers fuming
[TRURO, NS] — Many beef farmers looking for answers about the future of their industry left a special meeting in Truro on Friday feeling angry, disappointed and confused. A quorum of more than 40 cattle producers from across the province called the meeting because of concerns over the future of their business and the content of [...] More
NS: Truro Chamber names three finalists for award
[TRURO, NS] – The Truro and District Chamber of Commerce (TDCoC) has named the three finalists for the RBC New Small Business of the Year Award. The winner will be named at the TDCoC’s Annual Small Business Week Luncheon taking place October 21st at the Best Western Glengarry. The three finalists were chosen from a pool [...] More
NS: Mouth guard not just for pros, says developer
[TRURO, NS] – Anil Makkar sits perched on the edge of his seat in an excited, almost childlike fashion, his face beaming with a smile as he relays a now-favourite tale. “Now, this kid normally pitches at 85 miles an hour,” he says, of an Oakville, Ont. baseball player who was participating in university tryouts. [...] More
NS: Beef farmers want politicians to take them seriously
[COLLINGWOOD, NS] – Nova Scotia beef producers are getting proactive with politicians, urging them to take their concerns seriously before the industry collapses. To prove their point, the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers are asking the four political parties to step up to the auction block today with their vision of the future for beef farmers. [...] More
