Photos by Dana MacPhail-Touesnard. The Shine Blue benefit concert in St. Peter’s has historically raised funds for the Strait Area chapter of Autism Nova Scotia. Following the closure of that office due to recent provincial budget cuts, former coordinator Natalie Stevens has launched a non-profit aimed at continuing special needs programming in the region.
ST. PETER’S: As a local autism fundraiser marks a significant milestone, a community advocate is charting a new course to continue delivering services to the autism community after losing her position due to provincial budget cuts. Shine Blue, founded by musician and autism acceptance advocate Leona Burkey, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in St. Peter’s….
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