Community & Culture

All Souls Day and Mi’kmaw Moons

By Martine Panzica October 31, 2020 at the Deanery Project was a Halloween like no other. As part of the DP’s on-going efforts to get people into nature during Covid 19, they hosted an “All Souls Day” Open House in collaboration with the Young Naturalists Club for a spooky scavenger hunt on their trails.

November 28, 2020

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The Quilt Lady

By Edyth Shuman Sometime during late 2011, my mother was a patient at Twin Oaks which lasted a few months. At 96, she was very aware of her surroundings as well as the many people who visited her. I tried to visit two or three times a day.

November 28, 2020

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A Magnificient Obsession

By Brenda Hattie-Longmire That’s what I like to call my restoration project – a Magnificent Obsession!

November 28, 2020

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Getting Around in Musquodoboit Harbour

by Catherine Berry What a joy it is to walk around our vibrant and compact village! One afternoon recently, I met friends for coffee, returned library books, bought fish, and picked up meds from the drugstore, all without having to drive my car.

November 27, 2020

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Restaurant and Sports Bar Opening Soon

November 19, 2020

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Where have all the buses gone, long time passing?

By Gordon Hammond First my apologies to Peter, Paul and Mary “borrowing” their lyrics - “Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing” - but the album was titled “Magic Bus”!

November 01, 2020

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In Memoriam Joseph Douglas Purcell

Renowned local artist Joe Purcell passed away on October 16, 2020. In his memory, our cover this month is one of his family’s favorite prints, Chezzetcook The Land of My People. This cover is not Joe’s first time on our cover

October 27, 2020

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New Art Gallery Features Shore Talent

By Jennifer Deacon Starting a new art gallery on the Eastern Shore is a special challenge.   Just ask Anthea Taljaard, who opened her Eastern Shores Gallery on July 10 on Hwy 7 in Head of Jeddore just east of the Jeddore shopping centre. 

September 22, 2020

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Saving History on Paper

By Mary Elizabeth O’Toole Do you have special documents that have been passed down through generations but are in need of some attention to preserve? According to The Canadian Association of Professional Conservators (CAPC), more Canadians are turning to professional conservators to enhance and preserve their collections.

September 01, 2020

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HRM Online Housing Hearing September 1

On September 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm (and Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm if more time is needed) Halifax Regional Council will hold a virtual public hearing on allowing Secondary and Backyard Suites (also called accessory dwelling units) in all residential areas of HRM. For the official notice:

August 31, 2020

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