MLA Dave Ritcey

⭐You're invited Join our industry webinar series to learn about the @DestinationCAN traveller segmentation and how you can integrate this valuable tool into your activities. 📅April 14 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist….

Thinking of the lives lost and the lives forever changed. Today and every day, we are #HumboldtStrong. 💚💛 Aujourd’hui, comme tous les jours, nous pensons aux vies perdues et à celles changées à jamais. 💚💛

Proud to celebrate Tartan Day and the rich Scottish heritage that helped shape Nova Scotia. Our roots run deep—and they continue to guide who we are today. Happy Tartan Day!

From our family to yours, Happy Easter! 🐣

⭐You’re Invited Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan Regional Session Join the conversation on how to drive sustainable year-round tourism growth on Cape Breton Island. More information at tourismns.ca/news/intouch-b…. @VoiceofTourism

Minister Morrow was proud to attend the SPICE Graduation Celebration last night, recognizing the fourth cohort of the Specialized Program In Cooking Entrepreneurship. Congratulations to all the graduates.

Boost bookings before summer ☀️ Join our Spring Tune-Up webinar series for quick digital wins. Register for all 3 sessions! tourismns.ca/news/intouch-b… @VoiceofTourism

Discover Nova Scotia! 🌊 The 2026 Doers & Dreamers Guide is live—events, stays, beaches & more. Update your listing today! tourismns.ca/news/intouch-b… @VoiceofTourism

Nova Scotia’s economy has to grow. Across Canada, provinces are facing deficits and slower revenue growth. And we’re not immune. To unlock our full potential, we need new sources of revenue that allow us to build and grow. In a time of growing global uncertainty, saying yes to developing our own natural resources will make Nova Scotia stronger, more resilient, and more self-reliant. More jobs. Greater investment in our communities. Lower energy prices.

We’re investing $6.8 million to contract four dedicated fixed-wing water bombers to support wildfire operations here at home. These aircraft will be based here in Nova Scotia and give us a stronger, faster response when wildfires threaten our communities. This investment helps protect families, homes and the forests so many Nova Scotians rely on. Our focus is simple: be prepared, act quickly, and keep Nova Scotians safe.

More Nova Scotians will soon have an alternative to Nova Scotia Power to purchase electricity. Phase one of Mersey River Wind Project is expected to deliver power to Nova Scotians in early 2027. This is good news for Nova Scotia.

Gaelic culture is alive and thriving at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum. This video celebrates the pride, people, and stories that make Highland Village such a powerful place—shared by those who live this heritage every day. 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=7HepU1…

Eastern HRM tourism operators: build practical, place-based experiences with support from local & provincial partners. Join the no-cost workshop & training series, Feb 18–19, 2026, in Petpeswick. Hands-on, in-person, and grounded in rural realities. RSVP: tourismns.ca/news/intouch-b…

⚠️WEATHER UPDATE (Jan 29-30): With cold temperatures continuing across the province, additional supports are available for people experiencing homelessness. If you or someone you know needs emergency assistance, please call 211.

NS tourism operators: You could receive up to $5,000 to attend an eligible travel trade marketplace 🌍The EXPORT Travel Trade Program – Marketplace Support helps cover registration fees so you can connect with tour operators, wholesalers & key buyers. tourismns.ca/programs/expor…

Still chasing bookings one guest at a time? Travel trade can help scale your sales, generate repeat demand, and put other partners to work selling your experience. 🌍 Travel Trade & Export Readiness Workshop 📍Digby (Feb 9) |📍Baddeck (Feb 11) ⏰10am–2pm lnkd.in/eeckY-uf

As gymnastics parents, Christine and I were thrilled to attend an Order of Canada 🇨🇦 celebration for Ellie Black. Ellie is a four-time Olympian. An ambassador for gymnastics, our country, our province, and our city. And… my daughter Ella Halman has a poster of Ellie on her wall! Ellie, you have elevated the sport of gymnastics and inspired countless youth to dream big. On behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia, congratulations on this well deserved honour.

⏰ Applications close January 30, 2026! The Digital Content Marketing Program is now in its final weeks for applications. This program co-invests to attract visitors, tell your story and elevate Nova Scotia’s tourism offerings online. Apply here: lnkd.in/egACsV_R

Earlier in the week I spent the afternoon on the doors in Bible Hill speaking with community members. Thank you to everyone I had the opportunity to speak with- I remain deeply appreciative & honoured to represent the constituency of Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River.

🌍 Ready to grow your tourism business beyond NS? Join Tourism Nova Scotia’s Travel Trade & Export Readiness Workshop (in person!) 📍 Digby – Feb 9, 2026 📍 Baddeck – Feb 11, 2026 ⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn to work with tour operators! Space is limited: tourismns.ca/news/intouch-b…