Inverness County immigration

The warden of Inverness County says agricultural immigration can help repopulate emptying rural areas of Cape Breton.

Betty Ann MacQuarrie is concerned by a drop in the number of people living in her county which has lost over 4% since 2011, about 600 people.  MacQuarrie says they have to find new ways to attract people and she thinks attracting farmers from other countries may be a way to do that.

Apple Blossom Parade staying put this year

The Apple Blossom Parade will be held in Kentville after all, this year.

The Town and Festival issued a joint release saying they had reached agreement to keep the parade where it’s been for almost all of its history.  It said were happy to rediscover clarity and understanding about the support from the Town of Kentville in hosting the event.

Kentville CAO Mark Phillips said this is open communication and mutual interest for the greater success of the parade and festival by all parties.