Archive | September, 2011

Devin’s Latest Blog Regarding his Trip to Maitland!

Devin from our CNTA office has been blogging…..check out the latest one! An amusing read. Wood, Glass, Pelican Poo and an Artist Retreat            

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Canada AM’s Jeff Hutcheson Helps Promote the Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy’s campaign to become one of the New7Wonders of Nature received a national boost from Canada AM and Sports and Weather anchor, Jeff Hutcheson. With the November 11 deadline looming, Canadians need to vote for their entry to secure its spot as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The country’s most-watched morning [...]

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ADVENTURE TOURISM INSURANCE!

Announcing the new Adventure Tourism Insurance through APREID Insurance Stores!! Obtaining affordable and comprehensive business insurance in the adventure tourism sector has been challenging in past years. TIANS and AP Reid hope to help alleviate some of that difficulty by introducing this new Adventure Insurance program for TIANS members. Contact AP Reid today for details [...]

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Sign up for Business Mentoring

The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council is introducing a new Tourism 1 to 1 Mentorship Program.  The purpose of the program is to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to connect with experienced  tourism industry operators who are willing and able to share their expertise with their industry colleagues. For more info: http://www.tourismmentoring1to1.ca

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Recognition of Excellence

The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council recently hosted the 16th Annual Recognition of Excellence Dinner at the Cunard Centre. This annual event recognizes the achievements of all Tourism Professionals who earned their National Certification in the previous year. Nova Scotia continues to lead the country in National Certifications representing over 30% of all Tourism [...]

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Minister Announces New Governance Model for Tourism

Nova Scotia’s tourism industry will be guided by a new collaboration between industry and government. The province is establishing a special operating agency to more involve tourism operators and experts in developing and implementing a long-term tourism strategy. Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, made the announcement with Danny Bartlett, chair [...]

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River Breeze Anti Bullying Event

There is a great anti bullying event at the  River Breeze cornmaze opening tomorrow Sat Sept 17th 12noon to 5pm. $2 from each admission will go to the Jenna Bowers Memorial Scholarship fund tomorrow to help combat bullying and they want everyone to bring their best anti bullying spirit to our fun filled day at [...]

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Creamery Square Association Town Meeting

The Creamery Square Association would like  you to  come to their town meeting on Thursday, Sept 29, 2011 – 7pm at the Farmers’ Market, Tatamagouche. They would like to take this opportunity to bring  you up to date on the plans for their next phase of construction, The Centre for the Arts as well as [...]

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CBC’S CULTUREVILLE IS LOOKING FOR THE MARITIMES CULTURAL CENTRE FOR 2011.

Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, CBC will launch its search to find the Maritimes Cultural Centre for 2011. Maritimers, it’s your chance to show off your Maritime pride by nominating the community most deserving of the title of Maritimes Cultureville 2011, a competition that celebrates CBC’s 75th Anniversary and Canada’s Culture Days. Is it kitchen parties [...]

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Canada AM – In Parrsboro!

Canada AM – Canada’s most-watched morning news show – will be filmed in Parrsboro on Sept 15 (rain date 16th),  as part of a special Bay of Fundy’s New7Wonders of Nature campaign promotion. Jeff Hutcheson, the fun weather guy, will be filmed at every half hour, starting at 8 am. The public is invited to [...]

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