The federal government is helping more than a dozen
communities along the South Shore celebrate the country's birthday. MP Gerald Keddy has announced over $36,000 to assist with
Canada Day events across the region. Organizers of the celebration in New Germany were given just
over $9,000. While the Region of Queens and Town of Lockeport received $7,500
to help host their events. Meanwhile, Canada Day of the LaHave in Bridgewater was awarded
$2,200, while the Town of Clark's Harbour was given $2,000. Many communities host their own firework displays on July
1st with a number of family orientated events scheduled throughout the day. In total, 16 community groups received funding from Ottawa for
Canada Day celebrations.
In South Shore – St. Margaret’s, a total of $36,805 has
been awarded to the following organizations:
- New Germany Canada Day
Committee - $9,000 (New Germany)
- Region of Queens
Municipality - $7,500 (Liverpool)
- Town of Lockeport -
$7,500 (Lockeport)
- Canada Day on the LaHave
Committee - $2,200 (Bridgewater)
- Town of Clark’s Harbour
- $2,000 (Clark’s Harbour)
- Nova Scotia Guides
Association - $1,500 (Caledonia)
- North Queens Board of
Trade - $1,300 (Caledonia)
- Hubbards Heritage
Society - $1,100 (Hubbards)
- Shelburne Association
Supporting Inclusion - $1,050 (Shelburne)
- North Queens Nursing
Home - $800 (Caledonia)
- Queens Home For Special
Care Society (Queens Manor) - $750 (Liverpool)
- Through the Years
Daycare & Community Centre - $600 (Hubbards)
- Town of Lunenburg - $500
(Lunenburg, NS)
- Riverport District Fire
Protection Commission - $500 (Riverport)
- Charing Cross Garden
Club - $300 (New Ross)
- Shoreham Village Senior
Citizens Association - $205 (Chester)