Chester Yacht Club: Not Just a Private Club!
By Cathy Ross When you arrive at Chester Yacht Club, you’re greeted with a spectacular oceanside setting. Yes, it’s a private club, but many activities are open to the public.…
From Heritage Carpentry to Handcrafted Woodworking: Meet Peter Downing of Pebble Mountain Woodcrafts
By Shannon Gough Tucked along the shore in Indian Harbour sits what Peter Downing jokingly describes as “the only bubblegum pink house in the bay.” In a small workshop beside…
Thank you NS Dept. of Transportation……
for the chance to again practice my driving technique on Highway 103 between exits 3 and 5. I am now again able to refresh my skills regarding sudden avoidance manoeuvres…
Smart for Whom?
It has been six years since I sent my first letter to you. At that time, Nova Scotia Power was installing new smart meters for everyone, and my question was,…
Carrots are always tastier when you grow them yourself
by Ron Driskill The first day I pulled a carrot from my garden I could taste the difference between store-bought and my own. Called Yaya, the variety was the sweetest…
Silver Garden’s Open House
By Donna Silver It’s that time again when the garden awakes and sends forth its bounty. Buds are swelling and bursting forth into beautiful leaves or spurts of flowers. That’s…
4th Annual Uke-a-Palooza Supports St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank
The Black Point and Area Community Centre was pleased to host the 4th annual Uke-a-Palooza, a food bank fundraiser. Featuring The Bridgewater Fun Ukulele Jammers, The Chester Shorejammers, The Mahone…
Book about senior cats to raise funds for cat rescue
Cat lovers love to tell stories about their cats. And they like stories about other people’s cats, too. That thought led Joe Popovitch, who publishes under the name Joe Pops,…
Tips- Spotting Impaired Drivers
Did you know that across Canada, over 200 people are charged with impaired driving each day, with half of them having been called in by the public? Did you also…
The Last Frost
On the South Shore, where the salt wind sighs, Theearth still whispers winter’s last goodbye. In the hushof dawn, silver touches the leaves, A final kiss of frost‘neath the sheltering…