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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…
Western Nova Celebrates Small Business Week
October 15th, 2025October 19th – 25th Small Business Week is October 19th – 25th. It’s a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs, innovators, and builders who keep our local economies buzzing, and all those who support them. Here in Western Nova Scotia, small businesses play a huge role in making our communities vibrant….
PONANT Cruise Ships Arrive in Yarmouth: Inaugural Calls This October 2025
October 2nd, 2025Spend any time at all on the waterfronts of Halifax or Sydney this time of year and you’ll be struck by how alive the area is — full of people, activity, and energy. A big part of that vibrancy is the presence of cruise ships bringing visitors to our province…
The Almost October Newsletter
September 23rd, 2025Things are really buzzing as we head into Small Business Month. More Art on the Dark Sky T’Railway This is a spot known as the Pump House in the Municipality of Barrington in Upper Wood’s Harbour. It pumps industrial water to various fish plants in the area. And it’s gotten…
September Events & Opportunities Update
September 12th, 2025Let’s Talk! Job Opportunity – Connector Program Coordinator Join Western REN as our next Connector Program Coordinator and make an impact by connecting youth and recent graduates directly with skilled trades careers. You’ll work with educators and employers, facilitate apprenticeships, and help newcomers expand their networks across Western Nova Scotia….
Your Future, Anchored in the Ocean Economy
September 11th, 2025Opportunities in Western Nova Scotia’s Blue Economy Explored in 5-part Video Series Western Nova Scotia is defined by the ocean. Generations have built their livelihoods on the water. From fishing and boatbuilding to research and innovation, we have created communities rooted in resilience, ingenuity, and pride. But the story of…
Western REN Community Connection Coming to Digby
September 8th, 2025Western REN is continuing to hit the road with Community Connection — our new outreach initiative that brings the REN team directly into the communities we serve. Our next stop will be in Digby on Thursday, September 18, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the CBDC Digby offices, 68…
September Newsletter
August 29th, 2025It’s September! Time to Hit the Ground Running Call for Board Members: Help Shape the Future of Western Nova Scotia Are you passionate about Western Nova Scotia? The Western REN is looking for private sector leaders to join our Board of Directors. Board Members play an important role in guiding…