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Business Resilience in Western Nova Scotia
From Uncertainty to Action If you run a business in Western Nova Scotia, you don’t need another abstract lecture on resiliency. You’ve been living it. From rising costs and labour shortages to export uncertainty and climate events, volatility is no longer the exception. It is the operating environment. Across fishing and seafood, tourism, agriculture, and…
What’s 2026 Going to Look Like for You and Your Business?
By 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 brought constant change: shifting markets,…
The Power of Networking: How Connections Spark Opportunity
If 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 business ecosystem thrives because people…
Your Future, Anchored in the Ocean Economy
Opportunities 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 our ocean economy in Western…
Western REN Launches Community Connection – First Stop: Barrington
At the Western REN, we believe strong relationships start with showing up. That’s why we’re launching Community Connection — a new outreach initiative designed to bring our team out of the office and directly into the communities we serve. Our first stop will be the Barrington Regional Library on Thursday, August 21st from 10 am…
Comeau’s Farm Market: Growth, One Cardboard Cutout at a Time
How a family-run market used Western REN’s Continuous Improvement program to turn a big idea into a better future. Comeau’s Farm Market in Metegan has been a local institution since 1985, when Adrien Comeau’s grandfather first opened the doors with a simple, powerful vision: to provide Clare with fresh, high-quality produce straight from the family…