AT THE beginning of March, a trade delegation from Lochaber Chamber of Commerce visited Nova Scotia in Canada to develop stronger trade links, build business relationships and make use of the extensive international network of Chambers of Commerce.
Cape Breton was chosen as a partner area because of the many cultural and historical ties between Lochaber and Nova Scotia, as well as the similarities in business activities.
Three Chambers of Commerce were visited: Sydney and Area near Inverness; The Strait Area, which has links to Newfoundland via a ferry from Sydney; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.