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I’ve had many conversations with NSCC - to see how they might connect with our community. I was so pleased when NSCC launched their CORAH program for seniors (Centre of Rural Aging and Health). I was delighted to be a part of their very first CORAH event! My nephew Aiden Melnick and I volunteered to host a cooking class with local seniors from the Strait area. Our task was to make Acadian fishcakes and salad, and it was so much fun because we all did it together, from peeling to chopping to cooking, and finally, to eating a delicious meal together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/53393180-7081-44bb-aa8b-d419dbedd57e/386068645_10160257843014685_7427824884053695003_n.jpg Leadership Experience - Make it stand out Inaugural Seniors CORAH event in 2024 held at the Nova Scotia Community College, Strait Area Campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601868839561-XTYXBOTEHT9UUHJ9IJWP/Untitled%284%29.png Leadership Experience Children and families alike pitched in to help add 7 more years of life to the Pirate Ship Park - which is sadly now gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601870301410-C4S0ZXRIS3PK7F1729J4/Untitled%286%29.png Leadership Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/767bb6c7-64c9-4925-abff-55431dded26f/IMG_2964.jpg Leadership Experience - Make it stand out Techsploration 2024 at the Strait Area Nova Scotia Community College and Nautical Institute https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/4a22e9a4-a076-427c-b3e1-8b39a352c3d0/PH-town-council-print-6957.jpg Leadership Experience - Make it stand out Port Hawkesbury Town Council 2020-2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/bbe1f810-d38d-46ad-a207-8ca4183932e4/81142502_10157175436329685_760003031486955520_n.jpg Leadership Experience - Make it stand out Amazing volunteers who donated their time to provide a Christmas Meal, gifts and entertainment to hundreds of seniors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601957397206-YF8EH2AXZYYH3B5DW5FA/73240134_10157066141074685_6220929712126951424_n.jpg Leadership Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601907882297-XJUQGZ1RE9GRKVCYRP3U/41844762_1933250863398294_5078110649205129216_n.jpg Leadership Experience Pink Day Town of Port Hawkesbury staff and community partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601869469620-DHR104L8D6EPEICAL960/Untitled%285%29.png Leadership Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/28e6b431-9cb3-4fc0-9756-976182373fde/313408425_10159540131909685_8777519587638239244_n.jpg Leadership Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601688073502-VHH4D3J0ZG99SEU1T7FT/50227146_2103074799749232_5293226134924689408_n.png Leadership Experience Port Hawkesbury Town Council 2018-2020 https://www.vote4brenda.ca/contact daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://www.vote4brenda.ca/help daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601955907645-I92GRQPLIGT096WL6NY2/15123412_1223069514416436_7833995444096101841_o.jpg My Roots Swearing In Ceremony officiated by Judge Laurie Halfpenny-MacQuarrie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/83a1256a-4436-400a-b7db-96fca09f0601/315202908_565283822272562_6107728283365500596_n.jpg My Roots - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601954711031-0RVVVOGC98776G8DUO9B/15168706_1223069897749731_8031171918509570689_o.png My Roots 2016 - sister Olivia Melnick, children Finley and Alexis, father Archie Chisholm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601954208652-CGRBVVNS18BDPU5S7XOP/Brenda%27s+cell+photos+2017+June+776.JPG My Roots Young Billy MacInnis, Archie Chisholm, and Jody Chisholm, at the old Chisholm homestead on Napean Street. https://www.vote4brenda.ca/test-page daily 0.75 2020-10-04 https://www.vote4brenda.ca/priorities-1 daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1cb7a353-f249-407d-a61e-4ccdaa04172e/Growth+Plan%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601938685759-VLRKKF9IX73EQ0K4VFMG/61025714_2724288257643731_3588590697889923072_o.jpg 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601909474311-SX31YHEQSCIBAUXDFIWG/image-asset.jpeg 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) - Economic Development (Platform Item #3) We need to be AMBITIOUS players in our Local, Regional, Provincial, and Global Economy. The One Nova Scotia Dash Board identifies 19 “Stretch goals” – I believe it would benefit our town to align with some of these goals for economic growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601917072928-TIRPVSD8JI5NCKNJ7CZ1/42eeec20c19c9a77c4423a42f9149b2d.png 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601919265987-ZS40AEVDURLLU59YKI73/road+improvements.png 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601927519824-2MNCO3TSL1BY2PLPSV20/image-asset.jpeg 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) - Population Growth. (Platform Item #2) People are one of the most important resources in our Town. This is why population growth and retention is so very important. I’ve heard at doors that seniors would like to stay in Port Hawkesbury, but without turn-key senior’s housing options to transition to – they must look elsewhere. I’ve also been contacted by many NSCC students who struggle to find places to rent and must look elsewhere. Differently-abled citizens have few or no options to live independently in fully accessible housing here in Port Hawkesbury – they too must leave. Increasing all manner of housing options is one of the important puzzle pieces for retaining and growing our population. Others are increasing our economic opportunities and job growth; promoting Port Hawkesbury so we can attract and retain newcomers; ensuring our Town has access to health care; and, continuing to improve services, infrastructure, recreation, and beautification that makes our Town attractive and that compliments a high quality of life. Simply put - we need our Town to be a place others can envision as their forever home! This will not be an easy task, but we must work vigorously to grow our population employing multiple strategies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601929826982-N9PE37PT5S3QJ6EIC4N9/72949712_2529233153800059_1652093994001235968_n.jpg 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) - Community Development and Active Healthy Lifestyles (Platform Item #5) Community development is best when a Municipality works collaboratively with community members to grow our Town! Our Town and our community can continue to achieved wonderful projects together, like we’ve done in the past 4 years! We now have a robust community park that rivals any other - and we did that together in a Municipal and Volunteer capacity! Our Town has tremendous capacity for community-based projects because volunteerism is alive and well here! Even during Covid 19, people gladly helped neighbors, friends, and our most vulnerable citizens. Volunteers really are the heart of our community. I know this firsthand because I volunteer right beside you! We see that heart when Seasonal Services deliver food to more than 100 needy families and when hundreds of volunteers ages 6 to 60 donate their time to decorate, cook, serve and entertain hundreds of seniors at the Cape Breton Christmas each year. We see it in the men and women of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Department who are ready night and day to protect our lives and property. We see it in our coaches, Rotary Club, Festival of the Strait, Food Bank, Girl Guides, Scouts, CWL, Beautification Committee, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601939618365-9FE6DV2A2F4S2CG0Y53D/image-asset.jpeg 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) - Responsible Governance (Platform Item #6) As a business owner, I know how important it is to make sure you are not spending outside your means, and I know how important it is to do “more with less.” For the entire 4-year term, I’ve advocated for our Town Council to “hold the line” and to not increase either commercial or residential taxes. If we want to grow our Town, we need to employ “other” means to increase our revenue stream, while continuing to exercise prudent fiscal management with our Municipal budget. Another way to make sure we are “doing more’ with “less” money - is to look for any and all opportunities to leverage your hard-earned tax dollars. For example, the Destination Reeves Street Project cost a total of $5 Million - however, our Senior Staff and the Destination Reeves Street Committee were able to apply successfully for Federal and Provincial dollars to assist with the cost of this legacy project. In the end, the Town contributed 10% of the total project cost (and no tax increase to pay for it). This demonstrates that we are definitely giving our citizens much more - for less! We must continue to pursue projects this way, through leveraging of funds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601930551164-PGK0XU4S7M1J58JXOSU2/image-asset.jpeg 2024-2028 Growth Plan (Copy) https://www.vote4brenda.ca/contact-me daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://www.vote4brenda.ca/debate-links daily 0.75 2024-10-16 https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review daily 0.75 2024-09-22 https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review/project-six-wfglw monthly 0.5 2024-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601906149434-P5L240H6P6TVXG94Q4GK/61973895_10161941181290654_1680060205397704704_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/f3772789-c2b9-413a-a9f0-2080b9963fff/Screenshot+2024-08-31+at+18-57-23+%285%29+Facebook.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/046ffda1-1e18-420a-93d1-361eba79a6c7/Screenshot+2024-08-31+at+19-03-58+Government.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/8c06c317-5cb0-408b-83a3-c6b84e72e739/Screenshot+2024-08-31+at+19-01-19+%285%29+Town+of+Port+Hawkesbury+Facebook.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement - Live-Streaming and Covid. The Town had already been live-streaming Public Meetings of Council for several years - so when Covid caused many of our communities to enter into lock-down mode, we already had the capacity to pivot to online Council meetings that were also live-streamed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/b3383b50-4a82-4b06-a725-104f58331f16/waterfront+community+session.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843840254-FWLI1UZVX412YY7CA45A/18620693_1553888534621996_1173188921977876386_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Strait Area Chamber of Commerce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843840099-FIXDQMMQK9BKQE0XL1GJ/23737862_1732274430116738_884247869042643209_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Sports Hall of Fame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843841900-GWPAL9RN0RDUEE5P3TUJ/28958381_1847933831884130_6848277168233906176_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Port Hawkesbury Paper Tournaments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843841370-JGBTZGG168MUFP9WIHFK/38301016_10156298821280865_5260051893429731328_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Special Olympics Torch Run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843925807-PKUQTSIJKUT6G9XDL9A7/45870475_2171253082885535_5295467197320134656_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843925385-N97QJTFWTULXN0XZE83K/65587228_2361134537276589_2928217412882923520_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Canada Day Celebrations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843925475-7SZUECNK1L1793652B7C/69747664_10156869177238380_2870919327928811520_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement NSCC Student Engagement and Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843925410-DEJC094HLUI9Z9HD9M3R/75540270_2609460312444009_200438654756192256_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Legion Banquets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843925225-4CEZH6D5S40O2EUAPGVO/106384823_10158867260230229_7837988843500620292_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Celebrating our Diversity and Inclusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843925219-IIR7JPVGOFBI8F7V1PWT/118631781_3313125435410823_1390408494784112021_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Celebrating our Community Wins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843990987-FOXWF3JSMF1H9YLV1WCR/20245819_1616939828316866_153704437159074222_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Celebrating our Community Champions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601843990936-XP4EOLTFCZW67053ALU2/47580003_2206655509345292_348522590182047744_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement Participating in Food Drives for our Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601844701531-4CQ8HC34OW3KB5PHVA88/70509445_2754346591266621_701686949089378304_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601844699578-3O4T0PPQKV3569IVLXOM/106281562_3130271040362931_7023510508275314175_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601844699497-PM05B8MH7QJ443GDWM4R/Picture37.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601844834326-KLUC5P7ECIDLXBRBGK8Q/Picture32.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601844833012-0IHYVX1RVJL8Z2PHQ09S/Picture34.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601844886759-FWP56HES2WQS48781WXX/36177331_10155384487036345_5094089100072321024_o.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Engagement https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review/project-four-k7edd-6t3tt monthly 0.5 2024-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601825379191-FY1F0ZCUNHTIEUPLNETI/water%2B6.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development - Waterfront Refresh Days with Town Staff. The talented and resourceful staff of the Town of Port Hawkesbury often participates in Waterfront development “refresh” work, alongside community volunteers. It is always great to see “team building” - and quite literally “town building” happening at our waterfront. Staff had a lot of fun, and I know citizens have appreciated the refreshes over the years at one of waterfront, one of our favorite Town locations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601830203738-248UMLUV69S0KGKTGP51/banner+5%281%29.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601830717756-DMXKZMP34KB7QT4A6PGS/banner+5%282%29.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601830923338-O61HE6RP7UK89AIZFHA5/banner+5%283%29.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/229b9091-a039-4ff6-9791-22a074e7033c/IMG_6951.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development - Waterfront Renewal The Town of Port Hawkesbury sought funding from the Province’s Beautification and Streetscaping Program in 2023 and 2024 to revamp and renew our waterfront on Lower Water Street. Also added to the waterfront via project partnerships were visitor kiosks for small watercraft rental and commerce, as well as planter boats and outdoor furniture. Over the next few years plans will continue to renew our waterfront area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/366be15b-dd39-443c-b678-7810ed7f8254/IMG_6943.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development - PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION, “THE WAVE”, TAKES UP RESIDENCE IN SUNSET PARK Port Hawkesbury’s latest public art installation was designed and created by well known Cape Breton artist Gordon Kennedy. With different shapes, forms and colours, Gordon expresses ideas and emotions. His intention is to touch and excite the imagination. Gordon’s latest piece “The Wave” which has been installed in the Sunset Park, captures the beauty that our surrounding natural setting provides each day. Gordon’s idea is the most important part of the creative process, rather than the result. Gordon attended Vancouver Art School, now called the Emily Carr College of Art, in the early 70’s, where he studied painting and metal sculpture. After graduating, he traveled to Europe and then returned to Vancouver and set up a painting studio. In 1977, he moved to Toronto to experience the art scene. From there, he found his way to Cape Breton Island in the early 80’s and has been living and working here ever since. In the 90s, he responded to the ever-present need to change, and he began to experiment again with three-dimensional forms which has led to his most recent works which include sculptures of metal, fibreglass and cement. There have been many shifts in his work over the years, but the basic underlying drive remains the same: that is to touch and to excite the imagination. Gordon has noted that, “When thinking about this project and Port Hawkesbury’s rich history, it provided many interesting options to work with. Ship building, fishing and lumber are a few. They all had a connection with the ocean. The ocean being a major influence, I worked with the rhythms and shapes I associate with it to create this sculpture. The location of the sculpture in the new Sunset Park with the water behind and evening colours made the choice of stainless steel a natural. Its reflective qualities will pick up the subtle changes of colour throughout the day and catch the sunset in the evening. Even at night there will be interesting reflections. Thank you to the Town of Port Hawkesbury and the Waterfront Advisory Committee, Joe Jenaga Engineering for donating the pedestal design, and C.W. Bennett Cement for construction of the pedestal, Target Hydraulics the art piece fabricator, and our funding partners The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia. Work will continue on Sunset Park in the spring, with the addition of plantings, walkways, sorting areas, picnic shelters and seating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601811221932-ZTQWPE2ADF8H8B4IJ5BQ/Picture2.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development - Custom’s House Artisan Incubator Like the Creamery Building, the former “Wellness Centre” had been a chronically vacant building owned by the Town when I became mayor in 2026. This historical building has been completely transformed into “Custom’s House Artisan Incubator.” This has been a phenomenal addition to our waterfront, and the artists have a place to hone their craft and skills, plus it is an opportunity for them to sell and promote their art. Custom’s House is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished with great community partners! Thanks to the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Please stop by or visit the website to see many of the artists who’s work is showcased at Custom’s House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601826669350-1ZBC9POJ6OUONQMLZZOH/Picture19.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development - A Marine Innovation Centre “Feasibility Study” is presently underway. The Creamery Building is an important historical landmark in our Town, nevertheless it has been sitting in poor repair for more than a decade and has been chronically vacant. Stakeholder engagement for a “Marine Innovation Centre” led to interest from NSCC to enter into a long-term lease agreement and they have invested $1 million of renovations into this important historical building. The Marine Innovation Centre, should this project reach fruition, will compliment the NSCC anchor tenants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601825265992-G63KT0NFJKZPQOOKM64D/banner%2B2.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601825145608-0S2BMYN9NU52OXG5VJRB/Banner%2B3.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601826331179-9UOYTXISSS1FHFM4NMIC/banner%252B4.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601825212726-933HURXBRN57OID5RUKS/banner+1.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601825631126-UMWTVNFHTKB5FPW8TAUZ/118906390_10157947308029685_2147544318598946794_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development - Signing and Branding. New modern signage and branding is giving our Town a fresh new vibe. Its important to put our best foot forward, because first impressions are the longest lasting ones. If we want to attract and retain people and businesses to Port Hawkesbury, we must continue to work on our Town’s brand as a modern and progressive Town that has a small town feel, but BIG TOWN opportunities and potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601826373625-AOSWU4J3VM88NNHT4SMN/banner%2B5.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Waterfront Development https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review/project-two-dkcm9 monthly 0.5 2024-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/2281f35e-f571-4376-82fd-f5dd9e2b6c50/PortHawkesbury-20.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/228b64f1-5e2b-424d-ba67-2286fd4615f8/Screenshot_4-9-2024_10137_.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/ec0d0385-b926-409f-91c0-007dadfe5a33/Screenshot_4-9-2024_10028_.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601778475634-AHPNNYGR4RWPIZSAN8BU/Picture9.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - Chronic faults in existing systems. The sewage treatment plant outfall system continued to be plagued with malfunctioning weight-down infrastructure. This was causing challenges for the system, and increased risk or damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601778571859-AP9ATFFXRSM05GFPT3GK/Picture10.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - Modern weight solutions. The Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall Repair was completed with the installation of new ballast weights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601776815727-ZNY75087QHVLFDNTRKBZ/water+treatment.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - Underground Fuel Storage Tank. The buried fuel storage tank was at the end of its life span and needed replacement.. As the photo demonstrates, this was sorely in need of replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601776954919-LRIFFAFESLD9B4IH0M6Q/water+treatment+2.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - Above Ground Fuel Tank A much better fuel tank and system is now in place, and much easier to maintain and access for Town staff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601777620343-AKP7WSZL5EL3LHG3TTN2/booster+station+2.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - A Modern System. This booster station replacement project cost approximately $250K and was funding through the Clean Water Wastewater Fund. This new more modern system has improved water quality as well as greatly improved the reliability of the system. Projects approved under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund receives 50% funding from the Federal government, 25% from the Provincial government, with municipal units paying the remaining 25%. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601777402178-60R2KPKBRDNXNY4FR06S/booster+station.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - Aged infrastructure systems and technology. Our Town has been committed to tacking our aged booster system infrastructure, located in Tamarac. This photo shows the system was in poor condition, and ripe for failure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601788491363-NYOKZ4JM9MYF76Z6JOKB/62495953_10156677203494685_2843296885714714624_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - New Grant’s Pond Bridge. Bridge is accessible and it has a fresh new look, and a more modern feel. This pedestrian bridge is well-used, as is the Active Transportation Trail it is connected to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601788290288-B1AMR3LW200SALEG8M8J/Grants+Pond+Bridge+before.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects - Grant’s Pond Bridge (before) The bridge was not pedestrian friendly, and it looked tired and dated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789580477-JLO9S6WRBCY8W9S8J39O/fountain.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601790158161-VEF7B47LXKP23BWUF38A/Picture17.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601790126047-WN0J3UZWMGV798Y5GXU5/Picture16.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601790224540-HE8R0YAFFII724T23R3M/Picture18.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601779652939-D3JFRHV64XVSFVY6OCB9/tamarac+drive+before.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Tamarac Drive Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789170545-ZHNARZGQWB4TY2PLSZI5/park+2.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601779738481-43O3VC9DIKPBW4ACY187/tamarac+drive+after.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Tamarac Drive After Replacement of Asphalt, Curb, and Sidewalks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789170906-W4KWIME6V3S0PCBNE266/park+3.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601780052730-5RBMQ91350Q8VD7EVZ7X/reynolds+before.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Reynolds Street Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789169129-552N7ZEF9IVQXMY2DNRE/park+5.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601780299959-VDAXHAH7VYS0BIX917H8/reynolds+before+2.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Reynolds Street before, lack of safe crossing for children to access bus stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789222714-JHPXIMLQRTNQQPX86OVJ/park+1.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601780087070-LK99EDLSZS72H7E7CH7X/Reynolds+after.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Reynolds Street After Replacement of Asphalt Curb and Sidewalks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789452001-3BOS0GSM1JWVQD8XXMGT/park+4.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601780367589-P2BD5A02QHWL8ZBJFRXD/Reynolds+after+2.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Reynolds Street after Replacement with new asphalt, curb, sidewalk and safe crosswalk for children to access bus stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601789452177-UVHQ5T3LJDI3BPM0AI21/veterans.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601780626412-U8B79QANY9YXRCKSQREU/Hiram+street+before.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Hiram Street - Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601780692039-4HPIWV6RI7U5CPUQ5ND0/hiram+street+after.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Hiram Street after - street replacement with curb and sidewalk, including partial replacement of Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Department parking lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601781350218-K3GCVAZLOFVGN67Y1T3W/granville+sidewalk.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Granville Street sidewalk - Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601781439341-6J6TZHYTU0W5IOGW4U13/granville+sidewalk.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Granville Street Sidewalks - After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601782033727-JT4B3HJRJL5L9Y6H5FKK/AT+trail+park+2.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Infrastructure Projects Active Transportation Trail Park Area https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review/project-four-k7edd-txg82 monthly 0.5 2024-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601847674795-GGECS8PPOTJBLL4UEHAQ/Picture50.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades - Upgrades to Pool Lighting. Our pool is important to our swim team, students, seniors, and all of its users of all ages and abilities. We are rolling our the first phase of our pool re-opening plan, so we hope to see you soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601848202772-ECRQWRTJXHBI80AXNLVW/Picture52.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601848017987-9JFKEMMSQ6LZJLDIF8Y3/Picture51.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades - Our Town Loves Baseball, especially our Kids! We were very happy to install new dugouts at Oaklee’s Baseball Field this Term, as well as complete Oaklee Feild Clubhouse upgrades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601848530439-XMHXBMQT0GF3JU1L6U9Z/Picture53.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades - Increased Safety For our Kids, and all Citizens. We heard time and time again that speeding was an issue on MacQuarrie Extension, which is especially dangerous because it is where our citizens (especially our youngest ones) cross the street to get to the Port Hawkesbury Community Park. This raised sidewalk will both reduce speed as well as increase the visibility of pedestrians. You told us your issue - and we found a solution! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601848954496-GAVYPDK6PQBQ758JUO3O/Picture54.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades - Paint Refresh for our former Rink It goes a long way to clean up the look of this high-traffic area, as citizens are accessing the park, trails, pump track and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601849318858-7MUWSL6TBOSI0CV2K6MU/image-asset.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades - Replacement Aerial Truck. The old Aerial Truck was due for replacement for many years, however, funding has always been an issue. We are very glad we were able to replace the old ladder truck for the members of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Department who serves and protects the citizens of the Town of Port Hawkesbury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601849161738-ABQT9MTZKWFG4PKERL26/Picture55.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Capital Purchases and Upgrades - New Sidewalk Tractor This purchase allows us to do a much better and more efficient job for snow clearing. https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review/project-three-d4f9c monthly 0.5 2024-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601845589933-S8DABVMR2YZ441CT62UL/Picture41.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Development - The Multi-Sports Court is a well-used addition to our Community Park. We’ve had Festival of the Strait also able to incorporate these facilities for mini-Basketball tournaments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601845450830-NHU9ZJYNSHO13T5CO10B/Picture42.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Development - The Splash Pad is a community favorite loved by all ages! Thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Port Hawkesbury Community Park Committee (Rotary Club) and the Town for making this a wonderful addition to our Community Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601845932274-UV9SE1GHEYTH4INE47O3/Picture43.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601855470433-81UI4H72COZXHUCZEMPQ/120374344_1476740572516203_6875365638937737857_n.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601846303200-5LE998M2GFSCTTMHQ5MJ/Picture44.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Community Development - Tennis is making a BIG come-back. We had our tennis courts re-surfaced and thanks to community volunteers, we have tennis and pickle-ball lessons and matches in Town. 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This rang true when a proposal to build a “$18 Million” publicly funded airport by Cabot Links owners was submitted to the Province of Nova Scotia and the Federal Government of Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601943372433-OO0F40G3B32IEGBXAHHF/Screenshot_2020-10-05+Allan+J+Airport.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Regional Collaboration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601853415690-CU6KTUI8V5H4NQB9V5CR/Picture76.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Regional Collaboration - The Landrie Lake Water Utility. The Municipality of the County of Richmond and the Town of Port Hawkesbury have collaborated to take ownership of the Landry Lake Watershed and the Utility. Both Municipalities govern the utility together, and hold meetings to manage business continuity, budget, and strategic planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601853797347-JNXJM4G1KSCOSWRYYYSS/39102595_2063208153932664_3502356705298087936_o.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Regional Collaboration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601854370768-PWYZQ9X0R60OB3INZGPW/39102595_2063208153932664_3502356705298087936_o.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Regional Collaboration - Cape Breton South Recruiting For Health. The Municipality of the County of Richmond and the Town of Port Hawkesbury have joined forces with other stakeholders in both the business and health community to be proactive and progressive for the retention and attraction of medical health care Professionals to our region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601854922794-0IN5N01W4OL8HA9CRF1W/Youth+2.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Regional Collaboration - The Strait Richmond Housing Matters Coalition. This Coalition is made up of many stakeholders who believe that all citizens in Richmond County and the Town of Port Hawkesbury (and beyond) deserve a safe, accessible home. The members have held public consultation sessions (think tanks) regarding housing matters and continue to identify housing opportunities as well as housing gaps and challenges. This is another example of Municipal Collaboration on the topic of Housing. I chair this coalition with Kalen Long. https://www.vote4brenda.ca/terms-in-review/project-four-k7edd monthly 0.5 2024-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/f1bdfca4-1cd6-4263-83aa-820fb2ef8459/Screenshot+2024-09-02+at+16-28-42+About+Home+Hardware+Stores+Limited+Home+Hardware.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/eb246ff5-73c0-41aa-b4bf-b93957e99462/IMG_7006.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/88f8f314-7c68-4585-9048-afc558f7b6af/Cover.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/2a5c4449-4bcf-4b2a-a711-be11aaf3bc00/IMG_6996.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/14d4c2d9-4780-4b2d-ad17-811241331796/453505046_884302123725312_8490977840271858272_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/911831fa-879e-47ce-bbdf-69c761254804/Screenshot_2-9-2024_20593_.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/b3b4018f-f8b0-4037-a956-df93e76720bb/453234887_884302687058589_1100337233200058616_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/2ea6bbb4-92b9-4f7b-87a2-c75833f641ac/453622842_884302757058582_1358916695684499584_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/c29c01b3-1bf5-4a51-9b20-6fda51945b26/447960505_122134306376253071_4479846737875961652_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/9689a337-cd7b-40c1-8ea5-61102db6f94e/447974418_122134306298253071_5788054193282330508_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601764902658-9GXLP65526DHIOEZO685/Picture4.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Think “Outside” the BOX… Our creative solution to address chronically vacant properties owned by the Town? An entrepreneurial “Dragon’s Den-style” contest with a grand prize including 2 years free rent. Winner was chosen by a panel of judges from our business community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/fda250cb-dd1c-49fb-b561-28fa9eb9023b/Untitled%281%29.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Turning Issues into Opportunities. In 2016, the Town owned several chronically vacant properties, and it was decided by a unanimous motion of council to partner with the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce and our Regional Enterprise Network to offer a “Dragons-Den” style business start-up context that would offer 2 years free rent in one of the chronically vacant municipal properties. It was launched on Canada Day 2017 and 20 business pitches were entered into the contest. The winner was That Dog Place - who’s owner decided to build vs accepted the free rent. By the end of the contest the Town of Port Hawkesbury had successfully rented most of the vacant spaces via private interests that was - in part - spurred on by the Contest and starting a business in Port Hawkesbury! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601766701246-69HIGYRDBRDRD6M3EOED/aircraft-services-photo.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Celtic Air Services We saw diversification of business services and offerings at our Allan J MacEachen Regional Airport, our Allan J MacEachen Regional Airport Committee hosted a strategic planning session to set this important transportation asset on a positive course for growth. This locally-owned FBO is managed by Dave Morgan, who will continue to grow his business, and collaborate with the Town of Port Hawkesbury and other partners whom depend on regional air access in the Strait Region and Western Cape Breton. Note: Significant investment has been realized with the installation of a new hanger - and a major capital project that includes runway replacement (currently underway). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601764636205-GKB28TA8PXPOHN5Y44X3/Picture3.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Customs House Artist Incubation Project . The Customs House located on Granville Street was a chronically vacant building (former “Wellness Centre”). We were successful in transitioning this historic building into a craft incubator. This was an important economic development project that saw 4 new artists move to our Town to practice their craft, and increase commerce at our waterfront. Today, Customs House continues to operate as a incubator and storefront for artists and artisans. This craft incubator includes fully equipped studios, craft business development support, technical mentor-ship, public and visitor engagement, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601835169205-J7HOLSWP7TF84T260MMS/Untitled%283%29.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development Before and After Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601833998466-N8ER6BN6A6JJ0QXPT18K/reeves.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Destination Reeves Street Economic Development Project. This was a strategic plan created by community partners and the Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency to work directly with businesses along or close to Reeves Street to participate in cost share facade projects. •15 designs were completed by consultant for businesses. •Estimated $3 million investment in businesses. •$105,000 in business incentives were provided. Below are some examples of the businesses who participated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601834982269-8KI3QP53AG7DGZ1AF806/Untitled%282%29.png 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development Before and After Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601840668581-NTNUM36YSZ4FJMN55YFU/Picture31.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development Grand Slam of Curling has been hosted at our Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre twice now, and with great results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601840617053-DUDYSD7CFANQUIVK2RHZ/Picture30.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development Celtic Colours Festival, with an International Audience, has hosted either their opening or closing shows at our Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f77b8f6f5b27148cb9707b7/1601840962441-66I4PGDSLJ6FKRQO4M5K/Picture36.jpg 2016-2024 Town Progress - Economic Development - Gym. Our Town values active lifestyles. A gym is a key factor for new and existing residents. 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