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Jim Balcomb is running for councillor of Grand Bay-Westfield. (Photo: Submitted)
Another possible councillor has stepped up for Grand Bay-Westfield.
Jim Balcomb says he offers 25 years of economic development experience in the private sector and in government and he wants to make affordable improvements to the quality of life,
Balcomb says there is a need for increased, affordable housing for new, young families and for Seniors.
He has worked on a variety of boards for nonprofits including Key Industries Ltd.; Community Business Development Corporation; and is a founding member of Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada.
Balcomb has been involved in the organizing of multiple community projects including the Farmers Market that was held at the RVCC parking lot; the inaugural outdoors New Year’s Eve First Night and the New Year’s Eve Family Skate for several years.
First Night welcomes new year online
Angela Bauer, abauer@myjournalcourier.com
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When Springfield Area Arts Council considered plans in the spring for its New Year’s Eve First Night event, it wasn’t clear the year would finish on a high note.
“Earlier on, in the spring, we wondered if we could manage,” said Sheila Walk, the council’s executive director. “So many of our live programs during the summer … those all got COVID-canceled or pandemic-postponed, whatever term you want to use. The board and I talked about whether we should try something. We decided, ‘Yes, it’s our holiday tradition. It’s our 34th year. COVID isn’t going to stop this.’”