Government of Canada provides funding for South Shore Exhibition Commission
BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - July 10, 2014) - Department of Canadian Heritage
The South Shore Exhibition, a Bridgewater tradition that started back in 1891, is bigger and better than ever after 123 years and ready to welcome local residents and visitors to this six-day event.
The South Shore Exhibition Commission will receive $13,800 in funding for this year's edition of the South Shore Exhibition under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program.
Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The South Shore Exhibition, commonly known as The Big Ex, will take place in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, from July 22 to 27. Activities will include musical concerts, dance performances, demonstrations, displays of local antique artifacts, and local history talks.
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"Our communities' local art, history, and heritage truly enrich and help define our lives as Canadians. Bridgewater has a rich and vibrant cultural community that comes alive at the South Shore Exhibition."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Our Government is pleased to support organizations like the South Shore Exhibition Commission that help boost the local economy and make our community a great place to live."
- Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's)
"Our Board of Directors would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Department of Canadian Heritage for its support. This enables us to showcase more of our talented local artists and artisans. Visitors to our exhibition will have the unique opportunity to experience some of the culture that makes up Lunenburg County's heritage."
- Herbert Eagle, President of the South Shore Exhibition Commission
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