ADEDA News

A Local Scoop
And speaking of community media coverage, congratulations are deserved this week for the Annapolis County Spectator, one of the community newspapers that serve Annapolis Digby so well. The Spectator was recently named top newspaper in its class by the Atlantic Community Newspapers Association at their awards ceremonies in Halifax. Those of us familiar with the diligent work, long hours and insightful weekly coverage provided by our local journalists aren’t surprised by this recognition. But, nonetheless, a well deserved “tip of the hat” (the one with the little “press” tag in the hatband) to the Spectator team for their excellent work.

Faithful Foundations
Also in progress while I was in Halifax was the national Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, held in Nova Scotia this year in part to mark the 300th anniversary of its presence in our province, beginning right here.

The first Anglican worship in Nova Scotia was a three-hour-long, Oct. 10, 1710, Thanksgiving service in Port Royal, celebrated by clergy of what was then known as the Church of England. The Church will hold a service at St. Luke’s Annapolis Royal, on that actual anniversary date. It will use the same liturgy as the original 1710 service. More information will be posted on our web site and in a future newsletter.

And the occasion serves to remind us of the many superb examples of church architecture, representing many denominations, which dot our region. It’s just another example of the incredibly rich history of structural design that “blesses” our communities.

Membertou 400 Coming Up
An even longer standing ceremony of faithful observance is scheduled for next week with the marking of the 400th anniversary of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. Local ceremonies will be held at Port Royal National Historic Park on June24. Among the guests coming to Nova Scotia to mark this occasion is Archbishop Pedro Quintana, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada.

Building Our Marine Research Capacity
Following on last week’s focus on international Oceans Day and the importance of oceans management to our region, there was great news from Universite Sainte-Anne last week. The university officially opened its new marine research centre, adding to an already impressive marine learning agenda. The centre is designed to further assist local marine and aquaculture industries face new challenges and pursue new opportunities.

In a related side story, there was intriguing news from just down the road from the Université Sainte-Anne about a local company receiving a major award to assist with the development of a programmable bait saver for lobster traps. Good to see both our academic and private sector communities moving forward with new initiatives.

Port Day Coming Ashore
The heightened emphasis on local marine research adds to the impetus for a successful launch of the upcoming Digby Port Day. The first of what is planned to be an annual look at the growing potential of the Port of Digby is scheduled for June 28 at the Digby Heritage Centre, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Speakers and presenters will include Reg Hazelton, Digby Harbor Port Authority Chairman; Terri McCulloch, Manager of the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership; Dan Bartlett, Vice President of Bay Ferries; John Woods, Vice President (Energy Development) Minas Basin Pulp and Power; Digby Mayor Ben Cleveland and Jim Thurber, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby.

Special keynote speaker will be Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova.

And there’ll be a special guest appearance by Bay of Fundy Tourism’s popular new “Whale Car”. For more information contact me at communications@annapolisdigby.com, and for plans to participate contact Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com.

A “Relay” Great Show
On a note close to my heart, it was wonderful to see the contribution to cancer research raised by the enthusiastic and dedicated participants at this year’s Digby Relay for Life. Congratulations to all – especially the organizers – for raising awareness as well as making an astounding financial contribution.

While I have to admire the commitment of the Digby walkers, my focus of physical activity this week, aside from the regular market visits and acting as a reluctant gardening assistant, will be digital. By that I mean my fingers on frenetic channel changing. Yes, the Stanley Cup is over (Way to go ‘Hawks – what did I tell you!) – but let’s bring on the World Cup. My head says Argentina – but my heart’s with Mexico, even after the tie with South Africa (I just love to watch those Latin American teams – and the fans!). Ole! Ole! Amigos…

Till next week;

Peter

Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
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