Village of Canning, Nova Scotia

Canning Village Office Holiday Closure

Michael Gabriel — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:10:53 +0000

The Canning Village Office will be closed over the holiday season. Please call ahead to verify if the office is open. Payments can be made at the Canning Post office. For water-related emergencies contact the County of Kings at 690-6195 between 8:30-4:30 or, if after hours, dial 678-4962 for assistance. For additional contact information please go to our website www.canningnovascotia.ca.
Have happy and safe Holiday Season.
Canning Village Commission

Canning 25th Annual Tree Lighting (photos)

Michael Gabriel — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:48:09 +0000

Santa stops in to visit some of his favourite kids in Canning.

The joyful voices of the Valley Cornerstone Church Choir.

Some of the wonderful volunteers, Jennifer Collishaw and Wanda Sheffield.

Lovely Brittany Maxner, Princess Canning 2011, serving up delicious food and warm smiles.

Canning's favourite emcee, Everett MacPherson.

Official Village of Canning Crier, Gary Long.

Some admirers of the beautiful, newly-planted Canning Village Christmas Tree.

With special thanks to all the amazing volunteers, Ocean Spirit, Andy Webster, Angie “Oriana” Jenkins and her fabulous belly dance ensemble, Tim Amos, Nova Scotia Power, the thoughtful chair and commissioners of the Village of Canning, and all the wonderful, good-spirited folks who turned out to share the magic of the evening!

Christmas in Canning 2011!

Michael Gabriel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:45:50 +0000

Bigelow Nature Trail – Grand Opening!

Michael Gabriel — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:31:08 +0000

You are invited to attend the grand opening of the beautiful Bigelow Nature Trail, here in Canning, on Sunday, September 25th, 2011. It will be at 969 J. Jordan Rd. (beside the football field), with the opening ceremony beginning at 2:00 pm.

Download the poster for more details and see you there!

Village of Canning Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Fundraiser

Michael Gabriel — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:47:20 +0000

Looking to enjoy some delicious BBQ chicken (and fixings!) and help out with a very worthy cause? The Village of Canning and Area Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a take-away barbecue supper, Sunday, October 2, from 5 – 7 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Terry Porter for more information at (902) 582-3827.

For details, download the poster here.

Village of Canning’s 251st Celebration, August 27, 2011

Michael Gabriel — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:54:49 +0000

Come join us for the Village of Canning’s 251st Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 1 – 3 PM. Download the poster for details. Hope to see you there!

Canning Planning Strategy Session

Michael Gabriel — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:33:23 +0000

Just a reminder that the next Canning Planning Strategy Session will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 7 PM at the
Canning Fire Hall.

Canning Planning Strategy Meeting

Michael Gabriel — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:13:39 +0000

The next Canning Planning Strategy session will be on Tuesday, July 26 at 7 PM at the Canning Fire Hall.

While Canada Post is on Strike…

jodigazette — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:26:07 +0000

…we are unable to mail out The Canning Gazette. You can download it or read it at this link.

Here’s hoping the lockout/strike is resolved very soon.

Brittany Maxner, Canning Princess 2011

Michael Gabriel — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:04:20 +0000

Brittany Maxner, Princess Canning 2011 (Photo credit: Emma Giffen)

The Village of Canning is very honoured to have a wonderful young lady representing us at the 2011 Apple Blossom Festival as well as at other functions throughout the year. Princess Canning 2011, Miss Brittany Maxner, is the 19-year-old daughter of Crystal and Tim Maxner of Canning.

Brittany has completed her second year at Acadia University taking her Bachelor of Business Administration. She loves animals and her passion is horses. Her first job was working for Fraser Equestrian Centre and her interests include reading, piano, voice and violin. She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

If you would like Brittany to attend a function please contact the Village office at (902) 582-3768 as she will be most happy to attend any community event. The Commission is very proud to have Brittany representing our Community. Congratulations to a lovely Princess!

Princess Brittany Maxner and Child Attendant Julia Norman, aboard the Village of Canning float at the 2011 Annual Apple Blossom Parade (Photo credit: Crystal Maxner)