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February 3, 2026 Issue
Volume: 35

Number: 2

Filmmaker explores pressure Black men face

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Andre Anderson is a Nova Scotia filmmaker and 2025 recipient of a Nova Scotia Human Rights Award. Photo credit: Ugo Onyekwere

Making the most of a snow day

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Gladys Crooks of Seabright, with a snowman she built after the area’s January 19 snowstorm. The photo was taken by one of her daughters, Lynne Young.

Your move: Drop-in games afternoon invites the neighbours

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Participants at James Games & Café are invited to use the program's games or bring their own. The drop-in program is open to the community. Photo credit: John Stone

Letter-writing workshop to advocate for Ingram River area

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Kristen Hopkins says, “I am very passionate about breaking down barriers to people’s engagement with environmental issues and processes.”

Black Point Community Centre fills a gap with Saturday kids’ program

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Oakland Tran, enjoying badminton. Photo credit: Laila Riebetz

Bay Seniors jewellery fundraiser keeps sparkling for the food bank

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Artisan-made jewellery is always popular in Saturday Sparkle sales. A 1960s enamelled brooch in the modernist style by Quebec jewellery maker de Passillé-Sylvestre.