By Richard Bell
Local fishermen and provincial officials are growing increasingly concerned about the potential negative effects of the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans identification of a 2,000 square km area off the Eastern Shore as a new “Area of Interest” (AOI) under the provisions of the Oceans Act Marine Protected Area (MPA) program. The proposal encompasses the waters around the 30km of islands between Clam Harbour and Mushaboom.
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By DJ Shuman
The local Cadets program has given me some wonderful takeaways, like the skills I have learned, the experiences I have had, and the friends I have made. The series of exchange and expedition programs have been especially important in enriching my Cadet experience. Whether travelling across the region, country, or world, the people you meet and the adventures you go on will last you a lifetime.
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By Susanne Merrett
Risotto, which is basically rice cooked in a broth, is an easy dish to prepare. The secret to a really good risotto lies in three things: a good, rich stock, the proper rice, and constant stirring.
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By Richard Bell
Quick!
Think of one thing, good or bad, where Nova Scotia is 12.7 times the national average on a per capita basis.
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By Jude Major
For several weeks this winter, I was out to sea on a ship. I was also out to see, whatever I can see, inwardly and outwardly. After years bound by PTSD, limited and haunted by disability, I wanted more from this life (see the Cooperator, “Hungry for Life,” Jan 2018).
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By Karen Bradley
On Friday March 23, people got together at the Old School in Musquodoboit Harbour to tackle two of the most challenging issues on the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley: our aging population, on the one hand, and the lack of educational options for youth leading to employment in this region, on the other.
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By Dave Ingram
Firefighters on the Eastern Shore have recently completed their annual ice rescue training and re-certifications. During training, firefighters practice using Ice Commander suits which are waterproof, insulated and floatable. They also learn to use many other items like rope, lights, ice awls, helmets and rescue slings.
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By Michele Graveline
The 7th Annual VDay on the Shore is taking place Saturday May 12th at 7:00pm at the MH Old School Community Gathering Place. VDay began as an effort to bring compassion, creativity, and awareness to the difficult subject matter of violence against women & girls. This year’s event takes place against a background of heightened attention to this issue around the world.
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By Karen Bradley
The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute has launched a new effort to recognize the leadership of young African Nova Scotians. On June 9, 2018, the Institute will be holding the first annual “African Nova Scotian Communities Ancestral Roots Awards: Recognizing Young Adult Leaders” at the Westin Nova Scotia in Halifax.
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By Colin Cameron
April 22nd is Earth Day. This year, people are organizing to get out and clean up one of the great eyesores of the Eastern Shore, the mounds of litter that pile up along our roadsides and in ditches. For more information on participating in this Earth Day clean up, watch for posts on the Porters Lake Community Issues Facebook page or contact Rick Clarke at [email protected].
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