Community Meetings in Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou Counties

Nova Scotians are invited to community meetings in May and June to share their ideas about the future of the province's natural resources.

The meetings will be hosted by the Voluntary Planning Natural Resources Citizen Engagement Committee. The volunteer committee is gathering Nova Scotians' views to help government develop a long-term natural resources strategy for the province.

The following meetings will take place in Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou counties. All meetings are from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Monday, May 12 Pugwash -- Saint Thomas More Church Hall, 79 Church St.

Tuesday, May 13 Parrsboro -- Parrsboro Fire Hall, 235 Willow St.

Thursday, May 22 Debert -- Debert Hospitality Centre, 130 Ventura Dr.

Wednesday, June 11 Stellarton -- Nova Scotia Museum of Industry, 147 North Foord St.

A complete list of meetings around the province and information on submitting written comments are on the website at http://vp.gov.ns.ca . Nova Scotians can also call Voluntary Planning at 902-424-8644 or toll-free at 1-866-858-5850 for more information.