Tag Archives: tourism

Festival organizer questions Tantramar tourism strategy; town confirms no tourism plan yet

Posted on June 14, 2026 by brucewark

A prominent Tantramar music festival organizer challenged the municipality’s approach to tourism promotion last week, arguing the town lacks a formal tourism strategy, has left advertising dollars unspent and has failed to pursue federal tourism financial support. Shelley Chase, artistic … Continue reading →

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Sandpiper Shep returns to Dorchester perch amid questions & controversy

Posted on April 9, 2023 by brucewark

After a three year absence, Shep, the world’s largest semipalmated sandpiper, returned to the village square in Dorchester on Saturday, even though Tantramar town council has not approved installation of the giant statue or allocated money for it. “I’m calling … Continue reading →

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