By John English
Intentionality is an important guiding principle in my life. It is a certain way of living forward with optimism, and with faith in my values. It is not harsh or demanding. It is not oppressive or judgemental. It is about living consciously, being aware of how I operate in my everyday life, and choosing (intending) to live that life with awareness and integrity.
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By Wyn Jones
In March of 2018, the Government of Canada announced the creation of the Eastern Shore Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA), commissioning a review to encompass all the cultural, economic and commercial activities on the Eastern Shore. A full study was duly conducted and its findings published in July 2019.
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By David J. Shuman
Patios, campgrounds, and some personal service businesses can reopen starting on Wednesday as pandemic restrictions loosen.
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By Richard Bell
The old Canadian Pacific combination car #3252 is no more.
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Q: My closet is FULL of clothing. I don’t even know what’s in there. Now that I’m working from home, my office clothing is gathering dust. How do I decide what stays and what goes?
Cluttered in Clam Bay
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By Richard Bell
Someone is getting increasingly nervous about Premier Rankin’s refusal to take back his decision as Minister of Lands and Forestry to secretly de-list Owls Head Provincial Park and to secretly sell the de-listed land to Lighthouse Links, which plans to grind the existing park to sand and build golf courses.
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I have sent the following note to Premier Iain Rankin, with copies to MLA Kevin Murphy; Minister of Education Derek Mombourquette; Minister of Lands and Forestry Chuck Porter; and Minister of the Environment Keith Irving.
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By Richard Bell
Friends and family of Marvin Riley turned out on April 10 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Preston Enviro Depot recycling centre. Since April 1, 1996, Riley, and now three of his children, have recycled untold numbers of bottles and cans as part of the provincial recycling effort, Divert NS.
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By Richard Bell
The speed limit in East Preston on Highway 7 is now 50km/hr, down from 70km/hr.
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By Richard Bell
Someone is paying for a phone poll of people on the Eastern Shore to see what they think about destroying Owls Head Provincial Park. You can listen to the poll on this link on Soundcloud.
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