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Boating industry booms as coronavirus restrictions ease in Nova Scotia
novel coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted many businesses and industries, but for some, it’s been the opposite.The boating industry is seeing a real boom in Nova Scotia as residents opt to explore the province in new ways.Donna Matthews and her husband had planned a trip to Mexico, but when that got cancelled due to COVID-19, the pair used their refunded money to purchase a membership to the Freedom Boat Club, a cost-effective alternative to boat ownership.“This year, I just wanted to try everything new.