Holmes Brook Obervation Deck and Nature Park Grand Opening in Petitcodiac

As minister for sport and tourism, I love to see a community inspired and empowered to create a better quality of life for its citizens and add elements that will draw visitors from outside the community. I was in awe today by the Petitcodiac and Area Garden Club and the amazing volunteers of the community of Three Rivers who hosted a family event at Maple Street Park. This is a community with a lot on the go. I really enjoyed being there for the opening of the new Holmes Brook Observation Deck and Natural Park as well as the Maple Street Disc Golf course. Great work everyone!

Harvest Day at the Agricultural Museum of New Brunswick

Harvest Day at the Agricultural Museum of New Brunswick in Sussex is always the perfect way to kick off fall. I love seeing the community come out to celebrate farming, its people and the old-fashioned ways that helped build the strong agricultural region we are so proud of. #exploresussex

Trout Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project Funding Secured

A permanent connection linking the recreational hub of Sussex to the downtown core and its businesses will be an incredible boost to the community. I loved the concept for the Trout Creek Pedestrian Bridge when I heard the town’s idea a decade ago as a reporter, and I love it even more now as MLA and tourism minister. Creating a connection to easily allow pedestrians to move between Princess Louise Park and the core of town (accessible behind Royal Bank) is so important to the pedestrian traffic flow and will mean more support for local businesses by our visitors, especially during busy events like the giant flea market and balloon fiesta. I was happy to help secure $400,000 from the Regional Development Corporation through its Rural Economy Fund for 40 per cent of the project’s cost. I appreciated Mayor Marc Thorne explaining the project to RDC Minister Rejean Savoie and I during a recent visit. This is exciting. 🙂