Grayson the Giraffe Climbs a Mountain
By Stuart King Illustrated by Milan Samadder Reviewed by Katherine MacLean Hardcover $29.99 Also available as an e-book Graysonthegiraffe.ca
Filmmaker explores pressure Black men face
Under Pressure, a short film by Nova Scotia documentarian Andre Anderson, shares insights from Dennis Adams Jr., an African Nova Scotian man, as he reflects on the everyday weight of…
St. Margaret’s Bay residents rally to support community member
A resident of the St. Margaret’s Bay area has been touched by how the community has been there for him.Franko, known as Frank, who prefers not to share his last…
DAY TRIPS WORTH TAKING – Visit a museum
My favourite day trip is to visit a museum, and Nova Scotia has a lot of wonderful ones.Winter is the best time to go, with reduced tourist traffic on the…
A bright (holiday) light in challenging times
It was a delight, in your December issue, to see all the stories about our area’s communities celebratingChristmas with festivals in Mahone Bay, Chester, and Tantallon, neighbours helping neighbours with…
Protecting land and water as treaty partners
On January 4, 24 people participated in a ceremony led by three grassrooted traditional Mi’kmaq grandmothers— Marilyn Francis, Marian Nicholas and Darlene Gilbert.The ceremony included a sacred fire, songs and…
Young sailor loved representing Canada at his first international competition
In December,13-year-old Asher Davis, a resident of Hubbards and a sailor at the Hubbards Sailing Club, got to compete as one of the 15 members of Team Canada at the…
THE HERO NEXT DOOR: Honouring a teacher who shaped the lives of three generations.
When Mohinder Sehmbey retired in 1994, after teaching high school math and physics in Chester for 28 years, he almost certainly didn’t expect that career to be followed by another…
Enjoying and supporting birds in winter
I always feel a little sad when migratory birds head south for the winter. But birding during the colder-weather months can be wonderful, too. With reduced leaf cover, it’s often…
Local physician appointed to Order of Canada
A Glen Haven physician has been named a Member of the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking work on clinical decision making and patient safety.Dr. Pat Croskerry, who worked in…