Category Archives: entrepreneur

Women’s Business Network Meeting

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Women’s Business Network Meeting Focus:  Business Planning  When: 5:30 Wed. Jan.18th  Where: Granville Ferry Hall, 5352 Granville Rd. [the Hall is located on the water side at the west end of the village with a large parking lot on the … Continue reading →

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Bear River Company Launches Lavender-Flavoured Food Line

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

Partners scenting success in lavender edibles TheChronicleHerald.ca “It’s been easier operating out of Bear River than in other, more developed agri-business areas” Martin McGurk and partner Gordon Tingley recently shipped their first commercial orders of lavender-flavoured food products, including jelly, … Continue reading →

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Local Vineyard wins International Prizes for Wine

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Hot off the press from Bear River’s Annapolis Highland Vineyards: For the first time, we entered an international competition …..   Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. This year had representation of wine from 19 countries! We submitted four different wines … Continue reading →

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Bear River under Consideration for Public Transportation

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Studies have shown that the ability to travel, without a car, is an important part of a community’s livability. Public transportation provides opportunity, access, choice and freedom, all of which contribute to an improved quality of life. The lack of … Continue reading →

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Sledding Hill Joins Taste of Nova Scotia

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Bear River, February 16, 2011 – Sledding Hill announces it has been approved for membership in Taste of Nova Scotia. Headquartered in Bear River, NS, Sledding Hill produces high quality and uncommon foods, ranging from fresh local produce to unusual … Continue reading →

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