On Cape Breton Island’s beautiful west coast, Inverness was a boom town until the early 20th century before the closure of the coal mines led to great out-migration. But residents were determined to rejuvenate their community and it just needed the right person to provide the catalyst for transformation.

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Nova Scotia is a place of hidden gems - both places and people. With a pot of money and a desire to make a difference in her beloved home of Annapolis Royal and Annapolis County, Jane Nicholson is on a mission to make change happen…one small business at a time.

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The name Jost has become synonymous with the communities of Malagash and Tatamagouche on the unspoilt Northumberland Shore. Today, it has become a centre for wine-making and “foodie” culture enjoying our local produce, but 50 years ago, when the first Josts arrived in this province, the agricultural scene was quite different.

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To mark the centenary of the expulsion from the King’s Road reserve in Sydney, Youth Chief Montana Marshall takes a journey of discovery to understand the true story of her community’s heritage.

The area of Atlantic Canada that I now call home is blessed with spectacular and varied coastline. From the steepling cliffs of Cape Chignecto and the Cabot Trail, to the endless red sand beaches of the Northumberland Shore, and the tree-lined coves around St Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia is truly a province that has been shaped by the water that surrounds it. Yet it is the coastal barrens, typified by granite outcroppings, which are synonymous with this part of the country. They offer endless opportunities for exploration - which is why it was a joy to play my part in helping the Nova Scotia Nature Trust to protect more of this unique habitat.

In the shadow of the Northern Pulp paper mill and the decades of environmental damage that impacted their ancestral lands, Pictou Landing First Nation sought out opportunities to change the narrative of being “have-nots”. They found an unlikely partner in wind energy developer Natural Forces - a partnership that yields unexpected results.

Halifax Regional Municipality extends far to the east of the city, encompassing some of the most breathtaking coastline in the province. At its farthest tip sits Taylor Head, a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers and beachgoers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors.

25 years ago, the community of Plymouth was rocked by the devastating explosion that ripped through the Westray Mine, killing all 26 miners who were underground at the time. Allen Martin lost his brother Glenn, and while the years have passed, the memories of that day are as vivid as ever.

In an unassuming corner of Nova Scotia sits a lumber processing facility that produces high quality siding products that every test for strength and durability. But behind the heat and steam lies a story of teamwork, unity and friendship.

From humble beginnings, seaweed - specifically the hardy , cold water Ascophyllum nodosum - has become big business. With properties that fuel crop bio-stimulants, animal feed supplements and nutritional products, seaweed cultivation in Nova Scotia blends industrial know-how, leading edge science, and a great family story.

As well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a mecca for visitors to Nova Scotia, Lunenburg has become a home for people looking for a place to live, work and thrive. In an age of digital connectivity, you can achieve the best of all worlds.

Halifax has long been a hub for creativity with a thriving arts scene. But what if artists had a new multi-use, purpose-built venue, right in the heart of the city? What could that do for the creative economy?

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