South West Nova Scotia has been lagging behind the rest of the province for a long time.
Part of the problem is that much of the area has been resistant to change for a long time.
For instance, the Digby area has a long history of local resistance to change. This is a historical tension between locals and newcomers. Some locals proudly resist change, while at the same time complaining bitterly about the very things that need to change. Those from “away” often see things differently, but to some locals, they are less than welcome.
Another part of the problem is that by being quiet, the region’s interests have not been prioritized by successive governments. For example, Provincial Highway 101 from Digby to Weymouth remains unfinished, despite numerous accidents.
While there are many positive aspects of this area that should be preserved, Downtown Digby is slowly losing businesses.
To reach its full potential, the region needs significant change.
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