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Agency announces website to answer 'WhyHere'…

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A few clicks of a computer keyboard bring up the latest facts, profiles, history - even climate information - about Lunenburg and Queens counties as… Read More

Shipbuilding Information-Developing a Culture of…

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Ready, Set, Go…CME Guide to Supplier Readiness - ‘Developing a Culture of Safety’ CME Nova Scotia in partnership with McInnes Cooper invites you to… Read More

Visit, Work and Live in Nova Scotia!

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New! For individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who wish to work in Canada! If you’ve always dreamed of spending a year living and working in Nova… Read More

HB Studios joins growing NS industry at game…

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Excerpt from Conference Opens Markets for Nova Scotia Video Game Companies HB Studios, also of Lunenburg, makes a habit of attending a circuit of… Read More

Bowater Mersey among N.S. green energy projects

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SHERWOOD, LUNENBURG CO. – Energy Minister Charlie Parker announced this morning the second group of projects to receive approval under a program that… Read More

Buyers ‘clamouring’ for haskap berry products

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Producer expects explosive growth BRIDGEWATER — When LaHave Forests sent samples of its Lunenburg County haskap berry juice to some major… Read More

Exotic Nova Scotia: A toast to the coast

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Cool water seeps into my boots as Ben Swetnam guides me through the fine mist that lingers over the vineyard. It is an October morning, the height of… Read More

Exotic Nova Scotia: Hit it right on the Bluenose

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Enjoy some dime time in Lunenburg You’ve seen it on the coin, now it’s time to see it in real life. The Bluenose II, a replica of the boat that… Read More

Federal and Provincial Summer Job Programs Details

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Employers – Applications are now available to Hire a Student this summer: Student Career Skills Development Program 2012 – applications available now… Read More

Art, culture, heritage identified as tourism keys

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By ROBERT HIRTLE rhirtle@southshorenow.ca southshorenow.ca LUNENBURG — Nova Scotians should better utilize their artistic and cultural resources to… Read More

Governments support Atlantic Initiative to…

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The Government of Canada and the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced their support for a new… Read More

Canada's slice of Scottish life

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by: Christina Pfeiffer From: escape January 07, 2012 GAELIC heritage, seafaring history and picturesque fishing villages are some of the attractions… Read More

Stats show South Shore housing market stabilizing

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by Paula Levy, SouthShoreNow.ca COUNTY - Although Nova Scotia's housing market fared well in the fall, vice-president of the Nova Scotia Association… Read More

Nova Scotia Schooners

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Nova Scotia Schooners is a half hour documentary that explores the resurgence of interest that has taken place during the past decade in these… Read More

Local Employer Honoured by Lieutenant Governor

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Employers Recognized for Promoting Employment of Persons with DisabilitiesLieutenant GovernorNovember 30, 2011 8:00… Read More

Festivals & Events Guide

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Promote your Festival and Event on novascotia.com - It's free! Nova Scotia Tourism offers festival and events throughout Nova Scotia the opportunity… Read More

Business sector seeks ways to capitalize on city…

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Keith Corcoran, SouthShoreNow.ca (10/26/11) Lunenburg County business leaders are seeking ways to capitalize on positive byproducts from Halifax's… Read More

NS Wins Ship Contract

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Nova Scotia has been selected to build Canada's next fleet of combat ships. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been chosen to negotiate the right to build… Read More

2011 Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence Awards

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And the winners are... Six local businesses will be hanging plaques in their offices after receiving honours as best in their category before a… Read More

Composites Atlantic in the News

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Lunenburg firm cheers as ultra-light jet takes flightComposites Atlantic makes components for carbon-fibre Boeing 787 Dreamliner By BILL POWER… Read More

Tourism Industry Social Media Bootcamp

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White Point Beach Resort Oct. 16/17, 2011 Sign up for a ‘hands-on’ Social Media Bootcamp! Together, as 25 Industry Operators and Resource People, we… Read More

Lunenburg - a Top 10 Getaway for Parents

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(From CheapFlights.ca) Top 10 getaways for parents Ditch the kids for a vacation away Of course you love them, but sometimes we all need a break from… Read More

Newcomers Potluck Picnic

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On Sunday, July 17th we will be hosting a Newcomers Potluck Picnic from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the DesBrisay Museum in Bridgewater. This is a great… Read More

Nova Scotia rates high on the Friendly Factor

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From Media Writer Kerry Diotte, Troy Media... In the world of travel writing, it’s a bit of a cliche to say, the people make the place. But in the… Read More

Province Supports Shared Service Review

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The province is investing $50,000 in a shared services and governing review by three South Shore municipalities planning for the future. Today, June… Read More

May 2011 Labour Market Updates

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May 2011 Labour Market Information updates for Southern Nova Scotia are now available. Visit Labour Market Information online Lunenburg Queens RDA… Read More

Climate Change Adaptation Fund

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Need some help identifying the potential impacts of climate change on your organization? Have a project idea to make your community better prepared… Read More

Queens Puts out the Welcome Mat

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Queens Newcomers Group is truly a community-driven initiative. One day back in July 2010 at a gathering for new immigrants in Greenfield, Queens… Read More

South Shore loop named an ideal summer road trip…

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7 ideal summer road trips This trip is a great choice for people who don't like long driving days. All the stops are close to one another, and the… Read More

Labour Market Update for April 2011

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April 2011 Labour Market Information updates for Southern Nova Scotia are now available. Visit Labour Market Information online Lunenburg Queens RDA… Read More

Local Ship Builders Creating Jobs, Growing the…

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The restoration of Bluenose II on the Lunenburg waterfront continues to make history and create good jobs that grow the economy. The first plank, or… Read More

2011-12 Business Plan

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The 2011-12 Lunenburg Queens RDA Business Plan is available online. Click image to view / download. Current and past business plans, as well as other… Read More

ShipsStartHere.ca launched by Industry and…

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In 2010, the Government of Canada introduced a groundbreaking program that could have a profound impact on Nova Scotia. The National Shipbuilding… Read More

Message from Andrew Button, Executive Director

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I was very excited to present my first report as Executive Director of the Lunenburg Queens Regional Development Agency in February. 2011 is off to a… Read More

Partnership leads to results for Immigration

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A very good working relationship has been established with the community-based Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services (ISIS) which is looking to… Read More

Taking action on addressing regional skilled…

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The LQRDA conducted an exercise with eight of the region’s largest manufactures to identify their projected skilled labour requirements over the next… Read More

Local Farmers’ Markets Information &…

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Working in partnership with local farm market vendors, the LQRDA hosted an information and networking session for farmers’ markets from across the… Read More

Collaborating on Business Retention &…

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Several economic development partners throughout the region have built trusting relationships with businesses in Lunenburg Queens. In March the… Read More

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