December 2, 2025 Issue
Volume: 33
Number: 12

Christmas in the Bay: Twice the fun this year

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Aubrey, 5, has a chat with Santa at Christmas in the Bay.

Second-hand treasure: The perfect gift may not be new

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Illustrator Emma Fitzgerald (Sketch by Sketch, Along Nova Scotia's South Shore) says she loves the inspiration provided by vintage china. Photo credit: Deborah Pryce

Adult learner appreciates the chance to support other learners in new job

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Baija on a work-related call at her desk at the Western Halifax Community Learning Network.

Starting small and getting support: One adult learner’s path to success

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Adult leaner Kaidin Munden at the Aspotogan Heritage Trust location, one of the study spaces available to the Western Halifax Community Learning Network.

How to be part of the Christmas Bird Count

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A Cedar Waxwing, enjoying a winter meal. Photo credit: Jason Dain

More Father Christmas magic in Mahone Bay

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Bill Rogers, Roberta, and Aliyyah Fazil at The Season of Father Christmas festival in 2024. Photo credit: Bryan Limoyo Photography
December 2025

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