South Queens Chamber of Commerce

06/14/2026

Too important not to share. The government is offering funding to recruit and retain healthcare professionals. If anyone has experience with grant writing, recruiting and retention, now is the time to apply.

I'm sure it's not news that Liverpool and South Queens could benefit from dentists, doctors and other health care professionals!

The Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund provides funding to help communities recruit, welcome and retain healthcare professionals.

06/14/2026

We are hosting a FREE (for members) lunch and learn workshop on Google Business Profiles.

This is only important for businesses who want more business.

Join Suzanne from https://digitaloptimist.ca and make sure your business is taking full advantage of the BEST FREE WAY TO GET FOUND ONLINE.

* June 23rd from 12-1pm
* Bring your laptop and your lunch

Yep you gotta register https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/google-business-profile-workshop

06/13/2026

A great afternoon had by all at our June Business After Hours event at the Brooklyn Marina!

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to Clair, Loris, Tina, Kim, Melanie, Lois, Carol and Heather for planning, coordinating, and welcoming all of the chamber members and guests who graced us with their presence.

We loved learning more about the Marina and look forward to future collabs! Check out Marina memberships, no boat, no problem.

Does your business want to host a Business After Hours? Get in touch.

(photos by Suzanne 📷)

06/13/2026

Introducing Tap&Go! South Queens is now an official Tap&Go community!

Look for these decals in windows and storefronts and scan them for more info and to discover local restaurants, shopping, activities, services and tourist destinations.

Credit to Ron at Tapnbe for creating Tap&Go, and Lunenburg for being early adopters!

Want to see our map? https://my.tapnbe.com/tngqueens

Support local businesses and plan your visit to South Queens today. We look forward to seeing you!

06/12/2026

Remember at our AGM when the theme was Food Security? We had a lively and inspiring discussion that has lead to action and innovation in the community.

Funding now has been announced to help communities address food insecurity, the deadline to apply is August 31st.

Communities and community organizations can apply for funding from the Local Food Security Initiatives program to help support activities that address food security.

06/06/2026

Any heated rivalry fans out there?? 🏒📚🔥

We are thrilled to announce that South Shore Public Libraries will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Rachel Reid as a fundraising event for the library!

Rachel will be heating up Lunenburg on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00pm at the Ice House Theatre! We will have a fun discussion, followed by a Q&A and signing. Our friends at Good Dog Books will be on site for all of your Rachel Reid book buying needs!

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 20th at 9:00am at the Lunenburg Library. Tickets will be $30 each, available in person only and limited to 2 tickets per person. We only have 100 tickets, so this is first come, first served. Payment by cash (preferred) and e-transfer only.

06/05/2026

YMCA Southwest Nova Scotia is recruiting board members. Have a peek at their request, they would love the support and engagement of the community!

We’re Looking for Community Leaders! 📣

The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is dedicated to building healthy communities where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive. Through programs that support health and wellness, child and youth development, and community connection, we serve thousands of individuals and families across rural Southwest Nova Scotia each year.

Our Board of Directors plays an important role in guiding this work—helping ensure the YMCA continues to grow, innovate, and respond to the evolving needs of our communities.

We are currently seeking volunteer candidates to fill at least four (4) Board positions, each with a three-year term.

If you are passionate about community impact and would like to help shape the future of the YMCA, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 To express your interest, please email [email protected]
Include your CV and a brief description of why you are interested in the volunteer position.

Together, we can continue strengthening our community.

06/04/2026

Six more days to get tickets!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/brooklyn-marina-june-2026-business-after-hours

Come meet the community!

You're invited to join us at the Brooklyn Marina on June 10th for two hours of networking and snacks.

June 10th 4-6pm
Free for Chamber members, $15 for non-members

**ONE DRINK INCLUDED, SNACKS AVAILABLE**

Register here https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/brooklyn-marina-june-2026-business-after-hours

06/03/2026

Have a villain inspired afternoon at the Rosefinch Mercantile & Tea Room!

Last summer, something truly magical happened in Port Medway. Our dear friend Natalie Zina Walschots came and stayed in our backyard camper and finished writing Villain, her second novel (the sequel to the wildly popular Hench).

Villain is now released to the world, and the book is literally dedicated to Rosefinch. So we are having an all-day celebration in our store of Natalie, Villain, friendship, art, community, and the joy of saying yes to a very good bit.

We have never done anything quite like this before. Possibly no one has? But here is what we have planned:

Haritha is creating a one-day-only villain-themed Afternoon Tea menu, and Natalie will read an excerpt from Villain at each seating before the trays arrive.

You can book your seating here: https://rosefinch.co/products/villain-tea

After the final tea, Natalie will do a Q&A with Jackie Stanley of Cursed Arrows.

There will also be villain face painting by Céline Godeau, whose IMDb page is frankly ridiculous; tattoos by the super talented Han Frandsen, so show up early to get a spot; evil chocolates by none other than Jairus Khan; and a villain-inspired craft table for anyone who wants to get crafty and sinister with us.

Signed copies of Hench and Villain will be available for purchase during the event.

Please come be part of this extremely special, extremely weird, extremely Rosefinch day.

June 21
10am–5pm
Rosefinch Mercantile & Tea Room
1615 Port Medway Road