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What’s 2026 Going to Look Like for You and Your Business?
January 6th, 2026By Wade Cleveland Welcome to the early days of 2026. It’s a great time for businesses to take a moment to reflect on where they’ve been, and to think seriously about where they’re going. In Western Nova Scotia, that question feels especially important right now. The past few years have…
The Power of Networking: How Connections Spark Opportunity
December 9th, 2025If there’s one thing rural Nova Scotia does exceptionally well, it’s connection. The real kind of connection. The kind built over coffees at the wharf, surprise chats at the grocery store, and those unexpected meetups where someone says, “Hey, you should talk to so-and-so.” Here in Western Nova Scotia, our…
Western Nova Scotia’s One-of-a-Kind Christmas Tree Tradition
December 2nd, 2025There’s a moment every year – often the first time you spot a strand of lights glowing through the cold – when the holiday spirit settles in. In Western Nova Scotia, that moment has taken on a distinctly coastal charm. Our region has embraced a Christmas tradition that’s as unique…
The Western REN December Roundup
November 26th, 2025Our Second Annual Toy Drive Is On NOW This season, let’s come together to make Christmas brighter for children in need. Until Thursday, December 11th, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help brighten Christmas for children in need across our region. If you’d like to take part, simply drop your…
Welcome to Western Nova Scotia: The App Helping Newcomers Feel at Home
November 6th, 2025Settling into a new community is exciting and full of possibilities, but it can also be challenging when you are trying to find your way around a new place. To make that experience easier, the Western REN and Welcome Platform Tech Technologies launched the “Welcome to Western Nova Scotia” app…
Your Business, Our Support: Our Regional Resource Page & Why It Matters
November 4th, 2025By Wade Cleveland Every October, Small Business Week shines a light on the incredible entrepreneurs and business owners who keep our region strong, creative, and resilient. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our local economy. And an equally dedicated network of organizations is working behind the scenes to help them…
The Western REN November Update
October 30th, 2025Celebrating Businesses in the Western Region Wrapping Up a Busy October! What an October! From welcoming two Cruise Ships to Yarmouth Harbour to Small Business Week to Nova Scotia Music Week, things were definitely hopping, and Western REN was proudly there through it all. Thank you to everyone who worked…
Why Small Business Matters: Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Our Communities
October 27th, 2025By Wade Cleveland Last week’s Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Business Awards was a wonderful reminder of the incredible business community we have here in Western Nova Scotia. The Western REN was proud to sponsor the 2025 People’s Choice Award. It’s an award that gives you, our community, a voice in…