Over $29,000 in provincial funding has been approved by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage through the Strategic Development Initiative Program for local historical projects.  Joshua Slocum may yet get his due recognition!

Uber-entrepreneur Roland Swift has been awarded funding from the Canadian Research Council's IRAP program which will enable the company to conduct testing on, among other things, a towable banding machine. From his headquarters in Digby, Roland continues to revolutionize the global packaging industry. He's a great inspiration to all of us in the region, and beyond.

Over the summer, this bit of good news about our health care system may have gotten lost in the vaation shuffle:  Nova Scotians can now dial 811 to connect with HealthLink, the province's new 24-hour, seven-day-a-week teleservice.  Here's how HealthLink will help us develop a more sustainable health care system.

Now that tourism consultant Roger Brooks has presented his findings and suggestions, we'd like to hear from you!  What did you think of his report?

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Downeast Group has submitted its Phase I interim report of the 5 Year Investment Strategy which ADEDA commissioned this summer.  Some of the findings may surprise you.  For instance, from 1996 to 2006, the immigrant population in Nova Scotia increased by only 7.7%; our region saw growth of more than double that of the province.  To review the report and asset map, simply click here.

In terms of population, ours is the oldest province in Atlantic Canada, and the second oldest in Canada.  Furthermore, the population of seniors in Nova Scotia is projected to double within the next 20 years.  That said, seniors are the most generous segment of the population, giving more of their time and money to support our quality of life.  So when we allow ageist attitudes to go unchallenged, we devalue the knowledge, experience and skills of our seniors.  Here's how this valuable resource can better us all.

NEW AGRICULTURAL REPORT PUBLISHED
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture commissioned novaknowledge to produce a Report Card assessing the environmental performance of our agricultureal sector.  More information is available here.

This past week, multi-level funding to upgrade waste water treatment plants around the Annapolis Basin was announced.  This is not just an environmental coup for the region, it's an economic win for our fishery, recreation and tourism operators, as well as property owners.  Read all about it!

 

The Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership, headed by Terri McCulloch, is expanding its network of Recommended Experiences by opening up the program to new applicants in the Fundy region.  As you probably know, Terri's work to promote the Bay has reached an international audience with its inclusion in the the New7Wonders contest.  This is an opportunity you shouldn't miss!

ATTENTION TOURISM PARTNERS & RELATED BUSINESSES

Save the date!  September 29 is when you'll have the opportunity to hear first-hand the findings of tourism consultant Roger Brooks who secretly visited our region last month.  It is imperative that we heed and act on his recommendations.  Here's what you need to know about this presentation.