Chuck Porter, MLA Hants West

Windsor based Company Builds on 40-Year History in Nova Scotia

Hants West MLA Chuck Porter said recently A Nova Scotia company with a 40-year history in the province is expanding its contact centre operations with a new location opening in Windsor. IMP Customer Care, a division of IMP Group International Inc., plans to create up to 100 jobs over the next six years. Nova Scotia Business Inc., is supporting the growth with a six-year payroll rebate up to a maximum of $708,400. IMP is a Nova Scotia success story and is not only well-known around the world, it's also a major employer...

Dr. Arthur Hines Schoolyard Teaches Students to Grow Vegetables, Eat Vegetables
Parents and children may well call a truce at dinner tables across the province, as kids learn it's fun to eat your vegetables when you grow them yourself.
The Edible Schoolyard, a new DVD produced by Slow Food Nova Scotia, explores this journey. It is now available at public libraries across the province.
 A Hants Shore Health Centre initiative, The Edible Schoolyard shares the inspirational story of the students, staff and friends of Dr. Arthur Hines Elementary School and their community...

Hants West MLA Chuck Porter is encouraging parents from across Hants West to get the necessary tips and tools to help their children choose a career path at the 'Parents as Career Coaches' program being offered across the province. The program is continuing until May. Young people often turn to their parents first when questions arise about choosing a career. This program gives parents the latest information on today's job market along with the tools to support their child while they make these important decisions.Topics for the two-session workshop include, changing trends in today's...