Rodney MacDonald is the community liaison for Cabot Cape Breton, and a former premier of Nova Scotia. He is a resident of Mabou, Cape Breton. By Rodney MacDonald Nova Scotia’s rural regions are beautifully distinct and diverse — in history, culture, geography and economy. For our province to thrive we must continue to grow, and not just in Halifax. Opportunities abound for those communities that are open to new ideas and can bring people together to find solutions and seize opportunities.