Strait Area Chamber

06/11/2026

📢 Attention Employers in Port Hawkesbury and Area!

Looking for ways to address workforce needs and attract skilled talent to your organization?

Join us for "Immigration Pathways for Employers" on June 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Learn about immigration pathways available to employers and discover local resources that can help your business attract, welcome, and retain newcomers in our communities.

📍 Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
📅 Monday, June 15
🕐 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990988058880?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/10/2026

Summer Student Position - Digital Marketing Coordinator/Assistant

Must be registered at a post-secondary institution and returning to studies in the coming fall term OR* Must be a graduating Grade 12 student who is enrolled in a university or college program in the coming fall term.

This position will consist of creating content for weekly newsletter, social media and web promos, developing campaigns, monitoring social channels, responding to email and phone inquiries. Support Chamber activities and events.

Must possess strong organization, listening and communication skills with attention to detail. Can prioritize work and meet deadlines to complete projects and tasks and have the ability to work independently or with a team.

Hours - Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (35hrs per week, 8 week term)
Rate of pay - $16.75 per hour
Deadline to apply - June 16 at 4:00pm. Position will begin June 22.
To apply - Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

06/01/2026

LearnNorth: Seeking Summer Students - Digital Learning Support Positions (2)

Wage: $20/hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, weekdays
Duration: June - August 31
Location: Port Hawkesbury

For job description and other details, please visit https://www.learnnorth.com/careers.

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

☕✨ A Cup of History, Community & Generosity

– Celebrating Craft Week in Port Hood

This Craft Week, the Chestico Museum invites you to discover a remarkable Inverness County story through a special collaboration with the Cape Breton Tea Company.

Join us Thursday, June 4th for the launch of 1897 GenerosiTEA, a tea blend inspired by the life and legacy of Obediah E. Smith (1863–1934) — a Port Hood Island native whose journey in the tea industry became a story of entrepreneurship, resilience, and giving back.

After building a successful career with Morse’s Tea Company, Smith went on to purchase the company and used his success to support community initiatives throughout Inverness County, including the Inverness Hospital, Bayview Education Center, and other local projects.

Inspired by Obediah’s tea journey — including travelling to China with his new bride on a tea expedition — 1897 GenerosiTEA blends history, craft, and flavour through oolong tea, rooibos, and berry notes inspired by the blueberry fields around Port Hood.

Come enjoy:
☕ Tea tasting
📖 Stories of Port Hood Island
🌊 Local history and heritage
🤝 Community connection
🎨 Craft Week celebrations

This partnership between the Chestico Museum and Cape Breton Tea Company celebrates the power of local businesses, museums, and community organizations working together to keep our stories alive.

Because every community has treasures waiting to be shared — sometimes they begin with a simple cup of tea.

📍 Chestico Museum
📅 Thursday, June 4, 6:30 pm

1897 GenerosiTEA
“Open your heart to hope and optimism for your resilience and pure generosity

05/29/2026

As a follow‑up to last week's State of the Strait: Business Update, we are pleased to share the latest episode of the Acadia Insights Podcast with hosts Don Mills and David Campbell.

A special thank you to EverWind NS and Port Hawkesbury Paper, who provided an opportunity for Don and David to tour their facilities in Point Tupper and inform this discussion. This gave a firsthand look at the significant contributions industries in our region make to the economy of Nova Scotia, and how they and others are advancing a sustainable and forward‑looking vision for the future.

As longstanding members and annual sponsors of the Strait Area Chamber, EverWind and Port Hawkesbury Paper support business growth with time, action, and commitment. They are two of 380 member businesses and organizations in this Chamber that know we are stronger together.

Don and David recently published Towards Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy (Nimbus, 2025) and are hosts of Acadia Insights, where they examine the challenges and opportunities shaping Atlantic Canada. With over 260 episodes, they have delivered informed discussions with leaders from across the region since 2021.

We hope you will enjoy this robust discussion centering the communities served by the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce.

We were asked to be the keynote speakers at last week’s State of the Strait in Port Hawkesbury sponsored by the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. During our two day visit to the Strait we were able to tour both the Everwind Fuels Marine Terminal, which can store 7.5 million litres of fuel in transi...

05/28/2026

2026 State of the Strait Business Update - Photos Out Now!

See the gallery here - https://www.straitareachamber.ca/businessupdategallery/

Thank you again to everyone who joined us on May 21 for a day filled with insightful discussions, collaboration, networking, and forward-thinking conversations about the future of our region and Nova Scotia’s economy. From industry and infrastructure to digital transformation, housing, pensions, and economic growth, the level of engagement and knowledge shared throughout the event was incredible.

A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters who helped make this event possible:

Presenting Sponsor – Horizon Maritime (Complimentary copies of "Toward Prosperity" provided to all attendees on their behalf)
Breakfast Sponsor – TD Bank
Presentation Sponsors – Scotiabank (Brela Homes Housing Presentation) & East Coast Credit Union (Nova Scotia Pension Presentation)
Panel Sponsors – Invest Nova Scotia (Digital Transformation & Automation Panel) & NexGold Mining (Industry & Infrastructure Panel)
Keynote Sponsor – Cape Breton Partnership
Media Sponsors – 101.5 The Hawk & Strait Area Reporter
Major Annual Sponsors - EverWind and Port Hawkesbury Paper

Additional Sponsors & Supporters – Action Management Services (Town Centre Port Hawkesbury), InRich CBDC, Mulgrave Machine Works, Brela Homes, Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, and Chafe’s Flooring & Furniture for providing the furniture on stage.

Thank you again to our speakers, panelists, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for helping make this year’s event a success!

05/21/2026

2026 State of the Strait Business Update

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day filled with insightful discussions, collaboration, networking, and forward-thinking conversations about the future of our region and Nova Scotia’s economy. From industry and infrastructure to digital transformation, housing, pensions, and economic growth, the level of engagement and knowledge shared throughout the event was incredible.

We’ll be sharing event photos, highlights, and key takeaways from the presentations and panel discussions soon — be sure to stay tuned to our social media channels.

A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters who helped make this event possible:

Presenting Sponsor – Horizon Maritime (Complimentary copies of "Toward Prosperity" provided to all attendees on their behalf)

Breakfast Sponsor – TD Bank

Presentation Sponsors – Scotiabank (Brela Homes Housing Presentation) & East Coast Credit Union (Nova Scotia Pension Presentation)

Panel Sponsors – Invest Nova Scotia (Digital Transformation & Automation Panel) & NexGold Mining (Industry & Infrastructure Panel)

Keynote Sponsor – Cape Breton Partnership

Media Sponsors – 101.5 The Hawk & Strait Area Reporter

Additional Sponsors & Supporters – Action Management Services (Town Centre Port Hawkesbury), InRich CBDC, Mulgrave Machine Works, Brela Homes, Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, and Chafe’s Flooring & Furniture for providing the furniture on stage.

Thank you again to our speakers, panelists, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for helping make this year’s event a success!