Inaugural portrait show in Chester celebrates diversity and the human spirit

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Elise Walmsley-MacWha poses in front of her award-winning painting with her portrait subject, Len Robinson (holding her award), fire chief for United Communities in Lunenburg County. Walmsley-MacWha included Robinson’s dog, Logan, because, she says, “Len and Logan have such a special relationship.” Photo credit: Andrew MacWha

Short film “Standing Tall” amplifies voices of African Nova Scotians

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Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard

Improvements to 70-year-old rink help keep the magic of winter alive

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A recently completed major project has helped resolve a longstanding water problem at the Boutilier's Point Outdoor Rink. Photo credit: Debbie Stout

“Talent and tenacity” bring lost dog Bug home after six weeks

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Nicole Pearson-Nearing, enjoying time with Bug several days after rescue. Photo credit: Bob Joyce

Tantallon’s Christmas Bird Count: more species, more birds, more volunteers

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Chipping Sparrow in winter plumage. Photo credit: Richard Stern

Don’t let aquarium pets loose, says Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council

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Christopher Lord, testing calcium levels, one of the indicators of the health of a lake. Photo credit: Sheri MacNeil

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