{"id":55956,"date":"2025-06-13T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=55180"},"modified":"2025-06-13T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:30:00","slug":"boosting-community-hubs-and-coastal-infrastructure-on-the-eastern-shore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=55956","title":{"rendered":"Boosting community hubs and coastal infrastructure on the Eastern Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;237&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>From a release<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EASTERN SHORE: <\/strong>The Houston government is investing almost $62k to strengthen two community organizations in the Eastern Shore through targeted infrastructure improvements that promote accessibility, sustainability, and local tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The investments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Better Vibe Cafe Ltd.<\/strong> in Lawrencetown is receiving $31,526 for interior renovations to enhance safety, accessibility, and functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cafe serves as a community gathering spot and economic contributor in the region, and these upgrades will allow it to better serve customers and expand programming opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Petpeswick Yacht Club<\/strong> in East Petpeswick is receiving $30,333 to modernize dock infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the replacement of the final three wooden dock fingers and upgrades to the floating dock systems that were damaged by Hurricane Fiona. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These improvements support marine safety, tourism, and access to recreational boating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese are important investments that support both our people and our shoreline,\u201d said\u00a0MLA Kent Smith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRepairing damage caused by hurricane Fiona and helping small businesses grow are just some of the ways we\u2019re investing in the resilience and vibrancy of the Eastern Shore.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;192&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;206&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These projects are supported through funding from the\u00a0<strong>Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding helps helps local organizations across Nova Scotia improve access, infrastructure, and the cultural and recreational fabric of their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information on CCTH grants and community investments is available at:<a href=\"https:\/\/cch.novascotia.ca\/investing-in-our-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0https:\/\/cch.novascotia.ca\/investing-in-our-future<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;237&#8243;] From a release EASTERN SHORE: The Houston government is investing almost $62k to strengthen two community organizations in the Eastern Shore through targeted infrastructure improvements that promote accessibility, sustainability, and local tourism. 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