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There’s no shortage of passion or conversation around Peggy’s Cove lately. We’re grateful for all who engaged with us, sent feedback, and shared their thoughts and ideas for the future of this extra-special community! To recap: the Viewing Deck is a key piece of a comprehensive master plan focused on creating a safe, inclusive, and accessible visitor experience in Peggy’s Cove. ... this project will reclaim the space of arrival at Peggy’s Covetransforming it from a place for cars to a place for everyone. And, we have some updates to share with you: PUBLIC INFO SESSION We hosted a virtual public information session earlier this month to walk folks through the long-term planning, development, and engagement work Develop Nova Scotia has been leading in Peggy’s Cove since 2018. A full written transcript of the Question & Answer portion is coming within days. In the meantime, a full recording of that session is available here: https://youtu.be/AcUwGS7ENiY FUTURE ENGAGEMENT There will be more opportunities for public engagement with this work as we move forward. We will continue to welcome feedback and input andif there is a compelling reason to make adjustmentswe will. Our approach to engagement will always be community-first, but we recognize we need to work harder to reach residents in the area and Nova Scotians at large. And we will. VIEWING DECK UPDATES The tender for the Viewing Deck was awarded this week to Trim Landscaping Inc. From here, we’ll work with our project partners and community members to finalize the site plan and prep and get to work on construction with the goal to complete this part of the work by June 2021. The new Viewing Deck in Peggy’s Cove includes a new accessible public washroom, which was tendered for construction this week. This construction is just the beginning and there will be more opportunities to engage with the Peggy’s Cove Project and provide feedback as the work unfolds. For our part, we will continue to collaborate with and listen to community, key stakeholders, and the general public. For more information on the Peggy’s Cove Project and these tenders visit: https://developns.ca/projects/peggys-cove-master-plan/ Images: 1 - rendering of Viewing Deck from arrival at accessible washroom entrance 2 - before picture of Peggy’s Cove

You don't want to miss this event! Africa Festival of Arts and Culture Society is marking 2021 Black History Month. February 20th ... Live-stream from Neptune Theatre 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm ADT The line-up of performing artists looks amazing: Fatoumata Diawara from France Amadou Kienou from Toronto Carson Downey from Halifax Keonte Beals from Halifax & many more local performers! This year they’re paying tribute to frontline and essential workers, and there will be a tribute to the Black music legend Louis Armstrong. Celebrate inclusion and diversity, and remember those that lost their lives to racism and social injustice. This event is free, but they ask that you register to participate!

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This is tonight! Don't miss it! Unlocking the Genius of African Nova Scotian Learners When: Feb 9th 2021, 6:30pm AST... Where: Free at Africentric Television Network Organized By: Africentric Learning Institute Description from the organizers: It is well-known that an important ingredient for student success is self-confidence and cultural esteem. Achievement statistics show the continued need for change in the education system and for improvement in the cultural esteem of African Nova Scotian learners. The Africentric Immersion model (AIM) being developed by the Africentric Learning Institute (ALI) offers both a philosophy and a strategy for propelling the achievement of African Nova Scotian learners. This panel of parents, teachers, and students will share some of the initiatives piloted to date by ALI as well as future plans for expanding and sharing the Africentric Immersion model.

Have you heard of Winterlude Festival? The 2021 edition of this annual festival is bringing free Canadian winter fun, as well as Canada’s rich artistic and cultural diversity, to your home! Tune in tonight at 8pm AST for the virtual show! You can view it on Eastlink Cable in Atlantic Canada or online at: https://www.youtube.com/c/CdnHeritage/featured

Terry Drisdelle has been working hard for his community for a long time. He’s not just a Dartmouth originalhe’s a Develop Nova Scotia original, too. Terry has been a Senior Planner with our team since 2006 and we feel fortunate to see his passion and commitment in action across Nova Scotia every day.

It's a big day for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia's Arts District. Tune in at 11am for the tea! #ArtsDistrictNS #mywaterfront

Queer visibility is queer vitality. There is a difference between you are welcome and this place was created with you in mind. Margot Durling, Artist Representation matters. Celebrating and evidencing the diverse identities of our community in public spaces is vital. And working with community to make that happen is the only way to do it right. ... Last week, we were overjoyed to witness the unveiling of Chosen Familya permanent public art installation on the Halifax Common that celebrates the kinship between LGBTQ2+ people and brings more visibility to the community. Photo Credits: James Arthur MacLean Don Brownrigg Halifax Parks & Recreation

It’s an exciting time of transition in Lunenburg as the new Town Council is sworn in this week. A special welcome to Mayor Matt Risserwe’re ready to get down to business and are looking forward to continuing our work together on the Lunenburg waterfront. As we welcome the new Mayor and Councillors, we also mark the retirement of one of Lunenburg’s most steadfast championsMayor Rachel Bailey. Our work to co-create and implement the Lunenburg Waterfront Master Plan is fuell...ed by community vision and participation. The leadership and passion of people like Rachel are essential to this workshe’s worked so hard for the town of Lunenburg in her 8 years as Mayor and we know she will continue to contribute to her community through many different avenues. Mayor Bailey, thank you for your leadership, your service, your partnership. The team at Develop Nova Scotia feels so fortunate to have worked closely with you over the years and we will miss you.

Remembrance Day is going to look different this year, but what remains is the opportunity to think about and appreciate those who sacrificed so much for us. Commemorative events to mark this important day and its many significant anniversaries will be broadcast or livestreamed from CBC Nova Scotia, CTV Atlantic News, and Global Halifax. Lest we forget.

Community coming together to spread a little extra joy this seasonthat's the true magic of Evergreen Festival. Learn more:

Small businesses and local entrepreneurs are the heart of Lunenburg's working waterfront. Here's look at some of the characters who bring it to life every day. #smallbusinessweek #SBW2020