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The government is taking the next step in its commitment to create a new provincial buy local program and encouraging Nova Scotians to offer ideas and opinions on its development. The program - Nova Scotia Loyal - is now in the prototyping phase and will include a team visiting stores and markets across the province this summer to research consumer behaviour and hear directly from Nova Scotians.

"Nova Scotia Loyal will be a buy local program like no other - a compelling call to action, highly visible and supported by a rewards program," said Premier Tim Houston. "For it to have the greatest impact, we need Nova Scotians to buy in and help build it with us. The prototyping phase will give people an opportunity to tell us more about what it means to be Nova Scotia Loyal."

The government will also work with retailers of all sizes and has also launched an engagement campaign to hear from people about Nova Scotia Loyal branding, including the creative look and feel. There will be a variety of ways to provide feedback, including in person, on the Nova Scotia Loyal website and on social media.
The goal of Nova Scotia Loyal is a 10 per cent shift in demand to local products.

For more information, visit https://www.nsloyal.ca/ .

The Municipality is very excited to announce that the Before and After Care Program is returning to St. Mary’s Education Centre and Academy this September! Staff will be working hard on planning for the upcoming year over the summer. Keep an eye out for early registration, subsidy information and job postings! Call 902-522-2598 for more information. The Municipality is pleased to partner with St. Mary's Education Centre and Academy to offer this program, which is made possible through funding from the Government of Nova Scotia.

Two positions are available for this program, a Before and After Care Supervisor and a Before and After Care Leader. More information and deadlines for these employment opportunities are available here: https://saint-marys.ca/table/business/employment-opportunites/

St. Marys, lets get out and get active with our summer walking challenge starting July 9th and running until August 27th. Register today, track your steps, and submit them each Saturday for a chance to win a number of great prizes!! We have tiers set up with a number of steps assigned to each tier, your name will be entered for a prize each time you hit a new tier. We have pedometers that are free to rent and available at the Municipal Office if needed. Register before July 4th for a chance to win an early bird prize. For more information or to register please call 902-522-2598 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Keep an eye on our Municipal Facebook Page for the tier requirements and the awesome prizes to be won! Only residents of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's are eligible for prizes, but all are welcome to take part.

Please note the presentation from St. Barbara listed on tonight's agenda will be postponed for a future meeting. Thank you.