Wade Cleveland has a conversation with Western REN CEO Angélique LeBlanc about who we are, what we do, and how our work supports businesses, communities, and economic development across the region.

What does it take to transform 200+ km of trail into a true destination? Wade Cleveland sits down with Brenda LaGrandeur to find out what it takes to transform 200+ km of trail into a true destination. Brenda shares the story behind the Dark Sky T'Railway and Get Side-Tracked, a placemaking project weaving together business, infrastructure and art, impacting Western Nova Scotia.

Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast is a lively, conversational show hosted by Wade Cleveland that celebrates the people, businesses, and ideas helping Western Nova Scotia thrive. Through inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders, each episode explores the stories behind local success and the opportunities shaping our region's future. Along the way, you'll learn how Western REN programs support business growth, entrepreneurship, and stronger communities. New episodes release monthly beginning June 23.