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16 new affordable homes coming to Yarmouth Co.

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Sixteen new affordable homes are coming to Yarmouth County. 

The province says they will house about 50 people in Tusket on J.E. Hatfield Court. 

They each have a patio or balcony, private entrance, energy efficient appliances and heat pumps to keep tenants warm in winter and cool in summer. 

At least two will be fully accessible with the option of making other units accessible, if needed. 

Minister of Growth and Development, Colton LeBlanc says he’s pleased to see these homes coming to the community. 

“These new units will give residents one less thing to worry about, so they can focus on their work, their families or enjoying their retirement.”

The site is close to Highway 103, schools, municipal offices, gas and convenience stores as well as other small businesses and a short drive to Yarmouth.

Preliminary designs are being worked on with construction expected to start next year, following a request for proposals. 

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Congres Mondial Acadien generated $16M for local economy, report finds

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The Congres Mondial Acadien brought in $16 million to our region.

The event in summer 2024 saw 12,000 people take part in Yarmouth, Argyle and Clare, 53 percent were from outside the area.

The numbers were presented in Tusket Saturday by the province’s French economic development council (CDENE)

The council’s Andre LeBlanc says it was a big success.

“It brought together key players to share ideas, create partnerships, and inspire action for the future. This is our Acadian economy, and this is our future,” said LeBlanc.

The report also said 93 percent of participants were satisfied with how the Congres was run.

They also held a panel discussion that focused on tourism, Acadian culture, music and business impacts.

Another presentation is happening this Saturday, April 18 at the Clare Veterans Centre.

*with files from Candice Phibbs