...but a "promise" not to interfere with natural views. - blogger
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Michelle Kaufmann at W. Coast Green
Today, Google announced that it's getting into the wind power game in a big way -- according to the New York Times, the search engine giant is taking 37.5% of the equity for a $5 billion project to create a 350 mile transmission 'backbone' for future offshore wind farms on the East Coast. The backbone would span New York City to southern Virginia, and support a capacity of 6,000 megawatts of electricity. It would provide an important lifeline to further offshore wind development, and could have huge implications on the nascent American wind industry. Here's what the plan looks like:
This Times graphic shows the basic outline of the proposed project:
The plan has been widely met with praise from environmentalists and government officials alike. Enviros like the plan because it marks a major investment in a transmission line not intended to carry electricity from coal-fired power plants, and it should serve to spur further investment in East Coast wind power. Though the reports make little mention of it, the the announcement coincides with President Obama's recent push to rev up the nation's dormant offshore wind industry.
Construction is slated to begin on the backbone in 2013, but even before there are wind farms to plug into the grid, the transmission backbone will serve a purpose -- carrying electricity from Virginia, where it's relatively cheap, to places like New York and New Jersey, where it's far more expensive (looks like the project won't be entirely coal-free ...).
Google's initial investment is thought to clock in at around $200 million, and a New York financial firm called Good Energies is matching it. Further investors will likely be attracted to the project with such big names and capital attached.
Yet while this is exciting news for the nation's flagging energy infrastructure, politicians and pundits are quick to warn that the project, which spans 5 sates and is the first ever attempted of its kind, could get help up in various bureaucratic morasses. We all, of course, know too well what happened to a certain wind farm proposed in Massachusetts 10 years ago ... However, the companies anticipate such obstacles, and the wind farms proposed to connect to the backbone have subsequently been planned for locations that are out of sight from the shoreline to limit the interference from any natural view.
All told, this is an exciting development that could mark a turning point in American offshore wind.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
PEI and Wind
Why PEI’s wind plan is dying
from topix.net
10/12/2010
In October, 2008, Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz made a bold promise. The province was going to dramatically increase the amount of wind power it produced, boosting production to 30 per cent of its total electricity consumption from the 18 per cent it then generated.
The move would make the province a green powerhouse, and the North American jurisdiction with by far the highest proportion of wind-generated electricity. At the same time, PEI would become an energy exporter – despite having no other homegrown sources of power – by building additional wind projects to sell power into the New England market.
All this was to be accomplished by 2013, when the province would have 500 megawatts of wind turbines churning out power – a substantial amount for a tiny island province. Only Ontario, Quebec and Alberta would have had more.
Mr. Ghiz vowed that the $1-billion worth of wind farm and transmission construction would be the largest project on the island since the building of the Confederation Bridge.
Two years later, the plan is in disarray. While PEI tried to attract private developers to the province, several of their proposals demanded higher power prices than the province was willing to pay. The government and its utility rejected the offers because they would have driven up electricity prices, which are already the highest in Canada.
Currently, the government is in negotiations with two developers to build projects that will add just 30 MW to the 164 MW of wind power already in production in the province.
PEI’s tarnished vision underlines the delicate economics of renewable energy around the world, where subsidies and high energy prices are often the keys to getting projects off the ground.
While there is tremendous pressure on governments to wean their power grids off fossil fuel, renewables are still an expensive alternative that can push up electricity prices. There is also an increasing public pushback against huge turbine developments – or other “clean” generation projects – near populated areas, forcing politicians to think twice. Just last week, the Ontario government backed down on a proposed natural-gas-powered electricity plan in the populous – and wealthy – Toronto suburb of Oakville, after a well-organized and intense public protest.
In PEI’s case, a key problem was that expected North American “cap-and-trade” carbon-pricing policies did not come to pass, Energy Minister Richard Brown said in an interview at his office in Charlottetown. If they had, carbon credits associated with wind power would have made development on PEI much more viable, he said.
At the same time, the plunge of the global economy into recession didn’t help. “Economic conditions went down the tubes, and that opened up a lot of excess [power generation] capacity,” Mr. Brown said. Consequently, energy prices dropped, making wind less viable.
Still, “the plan is not dead ... we are still committed to 500 MW of wind,” Mr. Brown insists. The time frame has merely been extended until the economy turns around and energy prices make wind projects more viable. “Any developer that wants to come forward with a project on Prince Edward Island, I am more than pleased to entertain [their plans],” he said.
PEI’s plan was formulated at time when oil prices were above $100 (U.S.) a barrel, noted Dinara Millington, a senior economist with the Canadian Energy Research Institute in Calgary. But that didn’t last. “They did not foresee these kinds of issues, with the economy being so depressed and prices for fossil fuel energy being so low,” she said. That removed any incentives for private developers to jump in with big projects.
Essentially, unless energy prices show substantial and sustainable increases, in most jurisdictions wind power is not economical without subsidies of some sort, Ms. Millington said.
The dilemma for PEI is that if it pays too much to wind developers, electricity prices for consumers and businesses will have to go up, and some of those businesses may leave the island as a result, damaging the overall economy.
By contrast, Ontario can pay high “feed-in tariffs” for the wind and solar power it buys from developers because those renewables still make up just a tiny proportion of that province’s power generation and thus put less upward pressure on overall electricity prices. Even in Ontario, however, the shift to renewables has raised the spectre of higher power prices over the longer term.
“I’ve had developers come in here and say ‘well I can go to Ontario.’ ” Mr. Brown said. “My comment to them is, ‘If Ontario is offering a better deal, see you later.’ ”
Indeed, Ontario currently pays 13.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for on-shore wind power, while PEI pays just 7.75 cents. That makes PEI far less attractive, unless a developer can export some of its power at a much higher price.
With 22 per cent of PEI’s electricity currently generated by wind, “we’re already a world leader in renewable energy,” Mr. Brown said, but he’s not willing to push those numbers higher if it means subjecting islanders to higher rates.
Transmission is also an issue, if PEI is to become a bigger wind energy exporter. Currently, undersea cables carry power to the province from New Brunswick, and some wind power (from a privately owned wind farm) off the island. But that capacity is limited.
The federal government needs to help finance new transmission lines, Mr. Brown said, but Ottawa should also be taking the lead in creating a better east-west power grid that connects the provinces together. The current situation, where most provinces connect north-south to U.S. states, is inefficient and counterproductive to Canada’s energy and environmental interests, he said.
from topix.net
10/12/2010
In October, 2008, Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz made a bold promise. The province was going to dramatically increase the amount of wind power it produced, boosting production to 30 per cent of its total electricity consumption from the 18 per cent it then generated.
The move would make the province a green powerhouse, and the North American jurisdiction with by far the highest proportion of wind-generated electricity. At the same time, PEI would become an energy exporter – despite having no other homegrown sources of power – by building additional wind projects to sell power into the New England market.
All this was to be accomplished by 2013, when the province would have 500 megawatts of wind turbines churning out power – a substantial amount for a tiny island province. Only Ontario, Quebec and Alberta would have had more.
Mr. Ghiz vowed that the $1-billion worth of wind farm and transmission construction would be the largest project on the island since the building of the Confederation Bridge.
Two years later, the plan is in disarray. While PEI tried to attract private developers to the province, several of their proposals demanded higher power prices than the province was willing to pay. The government and its utility rejected the offers because they would have driven up electricity prices, which are already the highest in Canada.
Currently, the government is in negotiations with two developers to build projects that will add just 30 MW to the 164 MW of wind power already in production in the province.
PEI’s tarnished vision underlines the delicate economics of renewable energy around the world, where subsidies and high energy prices are often the keys to getting projects off the ground.
While there is tremendous pressure on governments to wean their power grids off fossil fuel, renewables are still an expensive alternative that can push up electricity prices. There is also an increasing public pushback against huge turbine developments – or other “clean” generation projects – near populated areas, forcing politicians to think twice. Just last week, the Ontario government backed down on a proposed natural-gas-powered electricity plan in the populous – and wealthy – Toronto suburb of Oakville, after a well-organized and intense public protest.
In PEI’s case, a key problem was that expected North American “cap-and-trade” carbon-pricing policies did not come to pass, Energy Minister Richard Brown said in an interview at his office in Charlottetown. If they had, carbon credits associated with wind power would have made development on PEI much more viable, he said.
At the same time, the plunge of the global economy into recession didn’t help. “Economic conditions went down the tubes, and that opened up a lot of excess [power generation] capacity,” Mr. Brown said. Consequently, energy prices dropped, making wind less viable.
Still, “the plan is not dead ... we are still committed to 500 MW of wind,” Mr. Brown insists. The time frame has merely been extended until the economy turns around and energy prices make wind projects more viable. “Any developer that wants to come forward with a project on Prince Edward Island, I am more than pleased to entertain [their plans],” he said.
PEI’s plan was formulated at time when oil prices were above $100 (U.S.) a barrel, noted Dinara Millington, a senior economist with the Canadian Energy Research Institute in Calgary. But that didn’t last. “They did not foresee these kinds of issues, with the economy being so depressed and prices for fossil fuel energy being so low,” she said. That removed any incentives for private developers to jump in with big projects.
Essentially, unless energy prices show substantial and sustainable increases, in most jurisdictions wind power is not economical without subsidies of some sort, Ms. Millington said.
The dilemma for PEI is that if it pays too much to wind developers, electricity prices for consumers and businesses will have to go up, and some of those businesses may leave the island as a result, damaging the overall economy.
By contrast, Ontario can pay high “feed-in tariffs” for the wind and solar power it buys from developers because those renewables still make up just a tiny proportion of that province’s power generation and thus put less upward pressure on overall electricity prices. Even in Ontario, however, the shift to renewables has raised the spectre of higher power prices over the longer term.
“I’ve had developers come in here and say ‘well I can go to Ontario.’ ” Mr. Brown said. “My comment to them is, ‘If Ontario is offering a better deal, see you later.’ ”
Indeed, Ontario currently pays 13.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for on-shore wind power, while PEI pays just 7.75 cents. That makes PEI far less attractive, unless a developer can export some of its power at a much higher price.
With 22 per cent of PEI’s electricity currently generated by wind, “we’re already a world leader in renewable energy,” Mr. Brown said, but he’s not willing to push those numbers higher if it means subjecting islanders to higher rates.
Transmission is also an issue, if PEI is to become a bigger wind energy exporter. Currently, undersea cables carry power to the province from New Brunswick, and some wind power (from a privately owned wind farm) off the island. But that capacity is limited.
The federal government needs to help finance new transmission lines, Mr. Brown said, but Ottawa should also be taking the lead in creating a better east-west power grid that connects the provinces together. The current situation, where most provinces connect north-south to U.S. states, is inefficient and counterproductive to Canada’s energy and environmental interests, he said.
ADEDA News
Grape Expectations
One of my many guilty pleasures is a venerable BBC sitcom called “The Last of the Summer Wine”, which due to my age and appreciation of British humour, has become a weekly favourite. Alas, BBC has pulled the plug this year on the irascible West Yorkshire seniors. So no more “summer wine”.
However, here in Annapolis Digby we’re celebrating the “first of the autumn wines” (now you know where I was going with that lead). Annapolis Highlands Vineyards in Bear River East introduced its new, and much awaited, “Highland Sass” last week. It’s been a great year for wineries in Nova Scotia, and especially for Annapolis Highlands. Just last week they added three more prestigious medals to their already growing list of national awards, with a gold and two silvers bestowed at the recent 2010 Atlantic Canadian Wine Competition. We ‘re proud to add that this is yet another successful business with which ADEDA has had the privilege to work over the past year – congratulations Brendan and Karen!
And Maybe with a Good Book or Old Movie...
If, on these fall evenings, you’ve a mind to relax with a glass of wine you could combine it with a read of Granville Centre author Joyce Grant Smith’s second book “Animal Talk”. It’s a charming collection of true animal stories that some early readers have compared to the James Herriot series (here we are back on BBC and in Yorkshire again). Copies are for sale at a number of locations. If old films are your thing, check out the 51,000 feet of archival film recently posted by the Nova Scotia Archives. This fascinating footage includes some spellbinding movie coverage set here in Annapolis Digby and trust me – it’s a must visit site. And if these suggestions aren’t enough, then remember that October is Library Card Month, and the Western Counties Regional Library is offering a wide range of programs, book sales and special displays.
Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow.
And to end as we began – with a focus on small business learning initiatives I wanted to let you know ASAP that small business owners and entrepreneurs in Digby and Annapolis Counties are invited to a “no charge Business Breakfast” designed to celebrate Small Business Week. The first will be on Thursday, October 21st, from 7:45 – 9:00 am at the Capitol Pub, 333 Main Street in Middleton ; and the second on Friday, October 22nd from 7:45 – 9:00 am at the Coastal Inn, 111 Warwick Street in Digby.
You can hear the success stories of those who have invested in growth; learn how your Regional Development Authority and CBDC’s can help you start or grow a business; and discover the potential Geographic Information Systems (GIS) holds for our economy and your business!
For more information or to make plans to attend contact ADEDA’s Dan Harvey at (902)526-4479 or dharvey@annapolisdigby.com.
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One of my many guilty pleasures is a venerable BBC sitcom called “The Last of the Summer Wine”, which due to my age and appreciation of British humour, has become a weekly favourite. Alas, BBC has pulled the plug this year on the irascible West Yorkshire seniors. So no more “summer wine”.
However, here in Annapolis Digby we’re celebrating the “first of the autumn wines” (now you know where I was going with that lead). Annapolis Highlands Vineyards in Bear River East introduced its new, and much awaited, “Highland Sass” last week. It’s been a great year for wineries in Nova Scotia, and especially for Annapolis Highlands. Just last week they added three more prestigious medals to their already growing list of national awards, with a gold and two silvers bestowed at the recent 2010 Atlantic Canadian Wine Competition. We ‘re proud to add that this is yet another successful business with which ADEDA has had the privilege to work over the past year – congratulations Brendan and Karen!
And Maybe with a Good Book or Old Movie...
If, on these fall evenings, you’ve a mind to relax with a glass of wine you could combine it with a read of Granville Centre author Joyce Grant Smith’s second book “Animal Talk”. It’s a charming collection of true animal stories that some early readers have compared to the James Herriot series (here we are back on BBC and in Yorkshire again). Copies are for sale at a number of locations. If old films are your thing, check out the 51,000 feet of archival film recently posted by the Nova Scotia Archives. This fascinating footage includes some spellbinding movie coverage set here in Annapolis Digby and trust me – it’s a must visit site. And if these suggestions aren’t enough, then remember that October is Library Card Month, and the Western Counties Regional Library is offering a wide range of programs, book sales and special displays.
Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow.
And to end as we began – with a focus on small business learning initiatives I wanted to let you know ASAP that small business owners and entrepreneurs in Digby and Annapolis Counties are invited to a “no charge Business Breakfast” designed to celebrate Small Business Week. The first will be on Thursday, October 21st, from 7:45 – 9:00 am at the Capitol Pub, 333 Main Street in Middleton ; and the second on Friday, October 22nd from 7:45 – 9:00 am at the Coastal Inn, 111 Warwick Street in Digby.
You can hear the success stories of those who have invested in growth; learn how your Regional Development Authority and CBDC’s can help you start or grow a business; and discover the potential Geographic Information Systems (GIS) holds for our economy and your business!
For more information or to make plans to attend contact ADEDA’s Dan Harvey at (902)526-4479 or dharvey@annapolisdigby.com.
P.S. You are subscribed to the mailing list using the following name: << Test First Name >> << Test Last Name >>. If this is incorrect or incomplete, please visit the "Update your profile" link at the bottom of this e-mail and make the necessary adjustments. Thanks
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
E: communications@annapolisdigby.com
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DSWNA Strategic Plan: Industry Online Survey
Important Dates:
DSWNA Strategic Plan: Industry Workshop Sessions:
October 19, 1:00pm, Best Western Hotel, Liverpool
October 20, 1:00pm, Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth
October 21, 1:00pm, Pine View Inn (formerly Wandlyn Inn), Coldbrook
Roger Brooks Follow up Session
October 27, 1:30pm, Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich
DSWNA Fall Review
November 18, 2010, Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site of Canada
2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism, November 28-30, Halifax, Register with DSWNA by October 31st and save!
Award Nominations:
2010 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence- deadline October 15, 2010
Minister Paris Visits Region
Reports, Statistics & Studies
Visitor Information Centre Statistics, May, June, July, August
DSWNA website statistics - September 2010
Take the 2010 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study
Provincial Facts & Figures
Seasonal Tourist Business Program - Taxation Survey
Funding Programs:
Small Business Internship Program
Inter-action: Canada's New Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Program
Seasonal Tourism Business potential property tax savings
Translation Assistance Program
Resources & Opportunities
InTouch newsletter
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Festivals & Events Submissions
Partner News:
Are you an Artist in Kings County? Feature your work in the Kentville Visitor Centre
Meetings & Events Calendar
Oak Island Resort & Spa assumes new identity
Congratulations to Winner of Choice Hotel Award!
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Marketing Officer position
Festival Acadian de Clare named ABA top 100 events for 2011!
Vote Bay of Fundy - New 7 Wonders of Nature!
Vote for Black Loyalist Heritage Society: Aviva Community Fund
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Roger Brooks Follow up Session
Roger Brooks was back in Nova Scotia this past summer, this visit he assessed the Fundy Shore region (from Amherst through Economy) and the Wolfville/Grand Pré region (from Windsor to Kentville). He will be back in Nova Scotia on October 27th at 1:30pm at the Old Orchard Inn to present his findings. We are inviting all businesses, community groups, and community leaders to come out and hear Roger's findings and recommendations. Remember Roger looked at these regions from the visitor's perspective, this is how many of your visitors see you.
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2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism, November 28-30, Halifax
The 2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism is being held November 28th - 30th at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Register with DSWNA by October 31st and pay only $305 + hst. Contact jbalser@dswna.com or call (902) 645-2307.
As the largest tourism industry conference in Canada, this annual event is attended by more than 500 delegates and includes a combination of high calibre keynote speakers, educational sessions and networking events.
The three day event culminates with the annual Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, always an evening to remember.
Educational sessions will be interactive, provide timely information and best practices for operators.
This event would not be possible without our many industry partnerships. We would ask you to recognize our Summit Partners and support those companies that are investing in the tourism industry.
The annual Tourism Expo will take place on Monday, November 29th and showcase the latest products and services available. To view exhibitors please click here.
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Minister Paris visits region
On September 24th the Minister of Tourism, Percy Paris visited the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley. He made a special stop at the visitor information centre in Kentville as the new Welcome Centre "demonstrates the type of partnership we need in this industry."
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Are you an artist in Kings County? Feature your work in the Kentville Visitor Centre
As a way to promote and showcase local talent, the Kentville Visitor Centre displays art by local artists. If you are interested in showing your work please contact Jeanette Joudrey at (902) 634-8844 or email jjoudrey@dswna.com.
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Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.
Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.
Important Dates:
DSWNA Strategic Plan: Industry Workshop Sessions:
October 19, 1:00pm, Best Western Hotel, Liverpool
October 20, 1:00pm, Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth
October 21, 1:00pm, Pine View Inn (formerly Wandlyn Inn), Coldbrook
Roger Brooks Follow up Session
October 27, 1:30pm, Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich
DSWNA Fall Review
November 18, 2010, Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site of Canada
2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism, November 28-30, Halifax, Register with DSWNA by October 31st and save!
Award Nominations:
2010 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence- deadline October 15, 2010
Minister Paris Visits Region
Reports, Statistics & Studies
Visitor Information Centre Statistics, May, June, July, August
DSWNA website statistics - September 2010
Take the 2010 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study
Provincial Facts & Figures
Seasonal Tourist Business Program - Taxation Survey
Funding Programs:
Small Business Internship Program
Inter-action: Canada's New Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Program
Seasonal Tourism Business potential property tax savings
Translation Assistance Program
Resources & Opportunities
InTouch newsletter
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Festivals & Events Submissions
Partner News:
Are you an Artist in Kings County? Feature your work in the Kentville Visitor Centre
Meetings & Events Calendar
Oak Island Resort & Spa assumes new identity
Congratulations to Winner of Choice Hotel Award!
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Marketing Officer position
Festival Acadian de Clare named ABA top 100 events for 2011!
Vote Bay of Fundy - New 7 Wonders of Nature!
Vote for Black Loyalist Heritage Society: Aviva Community Fund
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Roger Brooks Follow up Session
Roger Brooks was back in Nova Scotia this past summer, this visit he assessed the Fundy Shore region (from Amherst through Economy) and the Wolfville/Grand Pré region (from Windsor to Kentville). He will be back in Nova Scotia on October 27th at 1:30pm at the Old Orchard Inn to present his findings. We are inviting all businesses, community groups, and community leaders to come out and hear Roger's findings and recommendations. Remember Roger looked at these regions from the visitor's perspective, this is how many of your visitors see you.
Top of page
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2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism, November 28-30, Halifax
The 2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism is being held November 28th - 30th at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Register with DSWNA by October 31st and pay only $305 + hst. Contact jbalser@dswna.com or call (902) 645-2307.
As the largest tourism industry conference in Canada, this annual event is attended by more than 500 delegates and includes a combination of high calibre keynote speakers, educational sessions and networking events.
The three day event culminates with the annual Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, always an evening to remember.
Educational sessions will be interactive, provide timely information and best practices for operators.
This event would not be possible without our many industry partnerships. We would ask you to recognize our Summit Partners and support those companies that are investing in the tourism industry.
The annual Tourism Expo will take place on Monday, November 29th and showcase the latest products and services available. To view exhibitors please click here.
Top of page
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minister Paris visits region
On September 24th the Minister of Tourism, Percy Paris visited the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley. He made a special stop at the visitor information centre in Kentville as the new Welcome Centre "demonstrates the type of partnership we need in this industry."
Top of page
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Are you an artist in Kings County? Feature your work in the Kentville Visitor Centre
As a way to promote and showcase local talent, the Kentville Visitor Centre displays art by local artists. If you are interested in showing your work please contact Jeanette Joudrey at (902) 634-8844 or email jjoudrey@dswna.com.
Top of page
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.
Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
Support the Families of the RLJ
Blogger: check out the link in this post
Thank you all for supporting this cause
Posted by Syn Dee on Sep 30
Just wanted to thank everyone for joining and supporting this cause. If you haven't already please check out the web site: http://therlj.com
Contribute if you can. Whether it's a comment, picture, benefit info, information on the scallop fisherman, inviting others to join or monetary. It is all appreciated.
Thanks again.
Cindy Robinson
Spread the word. Every invitation counts:
Thank you all for supporting this cause
Posted by Syn Dee on Sep 30
Just wanted to thank everyone for joining and supporting this cause. If you haven't already please check out the web site: http://therlj.com
Contribute if you can. Whether it's a comment, picture, benefit info, information on the scallop fisherman, inviting others to join or monetary. It is all appreciated.
Thanks again.
Cindy Robinson
Spread the word. Every invitation counts:
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Destination SW Nova News
Destination Southwest Nova is undergoing a Strategic Planning Process and invites your input!
At our AGM & Conference in May, we announced that the Association would be undertaking the development of a Strategic Plan. In June, Turizm Inc. was awarded the contract to develop our plan. As part of the process, input and feedback from you, our tourism industry stakeholders, is vital to our future success. We would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming workshops being held in October. During these workshops, hosted by Turizm Inc., you will be asked for your input about the current and future mandate and operations of DSWNA. We will be reviewing and discussing the activities and programs of the Association with other stakeholders in attendance along with the Board of Directors and staff. DSWNA is your Association and we hope you will attend the workshop nearest you and assist us as we determine what you need and how we can improve stakeholder satisfaction and relevance.
On behalf of the Board of Director's, Jeanette and our partners, I want to thank you in advance for your investment of time and contribution to our Strategic Planning process. We are looking forward to the discussions and know that together, we can achieve great results as a regional tourism and destination marketing organization.
Please register for one of the following workshops by contacting Jennifer Balser at (902) 645-2307 or email jbalser@dswna.com by Tuesday October 12th, 2010:
· Tuesday October 19th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Best Western Liverpool
· Wednesday October 20th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Rodd Grand Yarmouth
· Thursday October 21st, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Pine View Inn (formerly, Wandlyn Inn, Coldbrook)
Sincerely,
Donna Hatt
President DSWNA
At our AGM & Conference in May, we announced that the Association would be undertaking the development of a Strategic Plan. In June, Turizm Inc. was awarded the contract to develop our plan. As part of the process, input and feedback from you, our tourism industry stakeholders, is vital to our future success. We would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming workshops being held in October. During these workshops, hosted by Turizm Inc., you will be asked for your input about the current and future mandate and operations of DSWNA. We will be reviewing and discussing the activities and programs of the Association with other stakeholders in attendance along with the Board of Directors and staff. DSWNA is your Association and we hope you will attend the workshop nearest you and assist us as we determine what you need and how we can improve stakeholder satisfaction and relevance.
On behalf of the Board of Director's, Jeanette and our partners, I want to thank you in advance for your investment of time and contribution to our Strategic Planning process. We are looking forward to the discussions and know that together, we can achieve great results as a regional tourism and destination marketing organization.
Please register for one of the following workshops by contacting Jennifer Balser at (902) 645-2307 or email jbalser@dswna.com by Tuesday October 12th, 2010:
· Tuesday October 19th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Best Western Liverpool
· Wednesday October 20th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Rodd Grand Yarmouth
· Thursday October 21st, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Pine View Inn (formerly, Wandlyn Inn, Coldbrook)
Sincerely,
Donna Hatt
President DSWNA
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
ADEDA News
Tidal Power Already Fuelling Economic Potential
Recent reports in this newsletter - and throughout the mainstream media - of growing international interest in the tidal power potential of the Bay of Fundy are rapidly energizing economic conjecture in Annapolis Digby. And ADEDA has already been very actively working with the Town and Municipality of Digby to secure our geographical and workplace advantages in preparation for prospective business opportunities. ADEDA’s Managing Director said recently in a media interview that Digby was on the cusp of dramatic economic change and needed positioning and assistance quickly to take advantage of that latent potential.
ADEDA has already prepared a position paper that looks at, among other things, the expansion of our existing marine facilities to accommodate the projected capacity needed for the huge cranes and large buildings that would be required.
Meanwhile the local business community also heard plans for a more immediate marine related enterprise when the Digby and Area Board of Trade was briefed by Cooke Aquaculture of its plans for this area including further development of fish farms for salmon and processing facilities. The speakers outlined how currently their similar operations in other provinces are reaping benefits such as increased employment levels, new business development and service sector expansion.
Catch of the Week
However, in an innovative twist to our traditional fishery, it was equally wonderful to note that Atlantic Canada’s first Community Supported Fishery (CSF) was taking another step forward after a successful summer launch. The Off The Hook Cooperative, comprised of five bottom hook and line fishermen from Digby Neck and Islands, in partnership with the Ecology Action Centre, will begin weekly delivery of fresh, sustainably harvested haddock, hake and pollock to subscribing customers this week. The Annapolis Digby area already proudly and actively supports proponents of Community Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and it’s great to see that another element of the sustainable community food movement is being made available as well.
Nature’s Playground
Meanwhile, back on “terra firma” an innovative new concept has been introduced in Bridgetown’s very popular Jubilee Park. An idea just a few months ago, local residents have marshalled volunteer labour and locally donated equipment and materials to create a “natural playground” that is proving extremely popular with young and old alike.
Keeping in Touch
If like many people you use social media to stay in touch with your regular sources of information and news, ADEDA is travelling with you. Our new communications feature is “Share ADEDA”, and you can access us using social media elements such as Face book, Twitter and YouTube. Just click on to our web site at www.annapolisdigby.com and slide over to the “Share ADEDA” box and click on your preferred icon.
Peter
ADEDA
Recent reports in this newsletter - and throughout the mainstream media - of growing international interest in the tidal power potential of the Bay of Fundy are rapidly energizing economic conjecture in Annapolis Digby. And ADEDA has already been very actively working with the Town and Municipality of Digby to secure our geographical and workplace advantages in preparation for prospective business opportunities. ADEDA’s Managing Director said recently in a media interview that Digby was on the cusp of dramatic economic change and needed positioning and assistance quickly to take advantage of that latent potential.
ADEDA has already prepared a position paper that looks at, among other things, the expansion of our existing marine facilities to accommodate the projected capacity needed for the huge cranes and large buildings that would be required.
Meanwhile the local business community also heard plans for a more immediate marine related enterprise when the Digby and Area Board of Trade was briefed by Cooke Aquaculture of its plans for this area including further development of fish farms for salmon and processing facilities. The speakers outlined how currently their similar operations in other provinces are reaping benefits such as increased employment levels, new business development and service sector expansion.
Catch of the Week
However, in an innovative twist to our traditional fishery, it was equally wonderful to note that Atlantic Canada’s first Community Supported Fishery (CSF) was taking another step forward after a successful summer launch. The Off The Hook Cooperative, comprised of five bottom hook and line fishermen from Digby Neck and Islands, in partnership with the Ecology Action Centre, will begin weekly delivery of fresh, sustainably harvested haddock, hake and pollock to subscribing customers this week. The Annapolis Digby area already proudly and actively supports proponents of Community Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and it’s great to see that another element of the sustainable community food movement is being made available as well.
Nature’s Playground
Meanwhile, back on “terra firma” an innovative new concept has been introduced in Bridgetown’s very popular Jubilee Park. An idea just a few months ago, local residents have marshalled volunteer labour and locally donated equipment and materials to create a “natural playground” that is proving extremely popular with young and old alike.
Keeping in Touch
If like many people you use social media to stay in touch with your regular sources of information and news, ADEDA is travelling with you. Our new communications feature is “Share ADEDA”, and you can access us using social media elements such as Face book, Twitter and YouTube. Just click on to our web site at www.annapolisdigby.com and slide over to the “Share ADEDA” box and click on your preferred icon.
Peter
ADEDA
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