by Federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt toured Marine Atlantic’s new terminal building in North Sydney today as the facility enters its final stage of construction. Raitt, who’s a native of Whitney Pier, was joined at the terminal building by CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke and Marine Atlantic President and CEO Paul Griffin. The facility is funded through the a five-year 521 million dollar investment made in 2010 for the purpose of revitalizing of Marine Atlantic’s fleet and shore facilities. The building’s design, site preparation and construction will cost an estimated 20 million dollars. It’s scheduled to be in operation by the spring.
Dave Desveaux
Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.
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