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Commissioner: Chair
Resident
Maria Bartholomew
Commissioner: Vice Chair
Maria loves calling Peggy's Cove home and she is pleased to serve on the Commission as a resident. She believes the rugged landscape, vibrant community, and the historic fishery are worth celebrating and preserving. Her extensive travels have instilled a deep appreciation for diverse human experiences, and has fostered a profound reverence for nature. Having sailed and lived for over a year aboard several tall ships, she is particularly drawn to the ocean. Maria has an expansive professional history which began working as a forest fire-fighter, and later as a radio operator for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Northern Ontario. After completing a BEd in Outdoor and Experiential Education, Maria taught in a variety of capacities including leading academic and experiential field studies programs in over 20 countries. Until recently, Maria taught instrumental string music, orchestra, and conducted choirs within the HRCE. Now a registered counselling therapist, she is currently operating a private practice and pursuing other creative and musical endeavors. Throughout her professional career, Maria has routinely been involved in community, education, and creative organizations including serving on the board of Choirs for Change. She enjoys gardening, creating music, and watching the magnificent sunrises and sunsets from the rocks outside her home.
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Community Member
David Mitchell
Commissioner: NS Dept. Economic Development
David serves in a temporary capacity on the Commission as the Department of Economic Development appointment member, under the Peggy's Cove Commission Act. His temporary role as a Commissioner will continue until the position is permanently filled.
Christina Lovitt
Commissioner: NS Director of Planning, Dept. Municipal Affairs & Housing
Christina serves on the Commission as the Provincial Director of Planning for Nova Scotia and is an appointed member, under the Peggy's Cove Commission Act.
Pam Lovelace
Commissioner: Councillor District 13
The Councillor representing District 13, which includes the Village of Peggy’s Cove and the Peggy's Cove Preservation Area and is an appointed member, under the Peggy's Cove Commission Act.