CREDA Report

August 29 , 2007

Are you thinking about starting a new business or expanding your current enterprise? Then plan to attend the upcoming Parrsboro Trade Fair on Thursday, September 13 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro.

Sponsored by the Parrsboro and District Board of Trade, CREDA, Nova Scotia Business Inc. and the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development, the Trade Fair will provide a forum for funding and resource partners to discuss opportunities and resources with entrepreneurs from Parrsboro and area. A number of departments and agencies will have exhibits set up and representatives will be on hand to discuss the programs and services that are available to encourage new business development.

There is no fee to attend the Trade Fair, which is open to all interested. There will be a barbeque from noon to 2 p.m. with proceeds going to the South Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Parrsboro and the Bayview Memorial Health Centre in Advocate.

Some exhibitors will include:

Career Resource Centre
Centre for Women in Business
CBDC Cumberland
CREDA
Labour Standards Division; Department of Environment & Labour
Micro-loan Agencies
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Nova Scotia Economic Development
Nova Scotia Supplier Development
Service NS and Municipal Relations

August 22 , 2007

Join the Fundy Geological Museum this Saturday, August 25 for another of the popular Red Rocks to McGahey (ma-gak-ee) Brook Interpretive Walks at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate. Meet at the Red Rocks entry area at 10 a.m. for an educational walk across the Cobequid-Chebucto Fault Zone. The folds and faults along the shore between Red Rocks and McGahey Brook are mute evidence of the birth of the super-continent, Pangea.

Then on Friday, August 31 the FGM will host its final interpretive walk of the 2007 season at Cape Chignecto. Join an interpreter at Spicer’s Cove for a walk through a coal age forest. See volcanic flows, spectacular faults, igneous dykes, raised beaches, sea stacks, seals and sea ducks. Meet at the museum for a 9:30 departure or at the Red Rocks entrance to the park at 10:30.

Both Parks are for People events are moderate 3 to 6 hour hikes suitable for all ages. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and bring cool drinks and snacks. For more information contact the museum at 1-866-856-DINO.

Parks are for People is a cooperative effort coordinated by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and sponsored by a number of individuals and organizations, including CREDA.

August 8 , 2007

The Offshore Energy Environmental Research Association will be holding Fundy Tidal Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment Community Forums in six communities this month, including Parrsboro. Purpose of the community forums is to share information about the potential to generate tidal energy in the Bay of Fundy using tidal in-stream turbines, as well as to solicit views on the information needed before Nova Scotia proceeds with any tidal in-stream development.

The Parrsboro Community Forum will be held on Monday, August 20 in the multi-purpose room of the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Islands Road. The forum will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) To help with planning, pre-registration would be appreciated (but it is not essential). If you would like to register for the Community Forum, go to www.offshoreeneryresearch.ca and click on events. You can also register by calling Wanda Barrett at 1-888-275-8688 or e-mailing wanda{at}offshoreenergyresearch.ca.

August 1 , 2007

Join the Fundy Geological Museum this Friday, August 3rd at 10 a.m. for a Dinosaur Site Interpretive Walk at Wasson Bluff Special Place near Parrsboro. A museum interpreter will lead participants on a walk through Nova Scotia’s Jurassic past. Discover evidence of some of Canada’s oldest dinosaur fossils, rifting continents, lava flows, river channels, sand dunes and animal footprints from the dawn of the dinosaur.

On Saturday, August 4 at 9:00 a.m. the museum will lead a geological interpretive walk through coal age forests at the world famous Joggins Fossil Cliffs. The cliffs are home to some of the world’s oldest reptile fossils; discover ancient streams and swamps, and tracks left by metre long insects.

Both Parks are for People events are moderate 3 to 6 hour walks that are suitable for all ages. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and bring cool drinks and snacks. For more information contact the museum at 1-866-856-DINO.