It's considered a step in the right direction for Queens and Lunenburg counties. The Bowater Transition Advisory Team released their final report with recommendations late last week to help boost the local economy and attract families to the region. Some of the recommendations include capitalizing on regional advantages in seafood and agricultural production and greater marketing for tourism. Queens Mayor Christopher Clarke says the report is a good beginning.
The province is expected to provide resources to hire two or three project officers to pursue ideas in the report. It's not known when the officers will be hired. To see the full report, click
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