The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it's fall dinner and awards gala on Wednesday evening. Rockdale Electric Limited received the Excellence in Business award sponsored by East Coast Credit Union. Nani's Esthetics received the Immigrant entrepreneur of the Year award sponsored by Cape Breton Partnership while Daniel MacDonald received the outstanding customer service award.
Surf s up: Fun for everyone at Tiaho Trust s annual surf day
15 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Charlize Casey, 10, from Ruakākā surfs in on a wave. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Northern Advocate
By: Toby Allen
Perfect weather, perfect waves and big smiles lit up the 8th annual Ruakākā Beach surf day for people with disabilities.
Organised by the Tiaho Trust, it attracted 30 surfers and chief executive Jonny Wilkinson said the event was well supported by local businesses and volunteers.
Raven Casey, 9, from Ruakākā has fun in the surf. Photo / Michael Cunningham It s always a great feeling to catch a wave, everyone had a big smile on their face, he said.