On November 10, on your behalf, I attended a meeting of about a dozen chamber representatives from across Nova Scotia and several members of the Provincial Advisory Council to the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting was hosted by the...
Scammers are generally after one of two things; they
either try to steal your money immediately, or they try to steal your identity
now, in order to steal money from you in the future.
In 2019,...
The current pandemic has caused significant disruptions
in the supply chain of food across the world.
The situation is affecting countries to varying degrees
depending on the level of outbreak and the conditions of the restrictions.
Nevertheless,...
Where do I start; I know a bit about boats.
I’ve built small boats, owned or sailed small boats, inboards, outboards, inflatables and crewed on large yachts. You can also search for “life raft...
Are they or aren’t they?
The on-line world has been buzzing with this question, and people have crept out of every Web nook and cranny to weigh in on the most hotly contested issue of the week. Yes, some say,...
This week, if you can bear with me, I’m talking about some of the notebooks I have on my desk here at the newspaper office.
Even in the digital age, having a fresh supply of paper to scrawl down details...
By many accounts, 2016 was a year worth forgetting, but that overlooks the many positive stories which took place over the past year.
Richmond County was the site of one of the biggest stories of the past year as the...
The Eastern hemlock is a force of nature in Nova
Scotia.
Not only is it among the most common trees in the
province, it’s invariably the oldest. It was routinely ignored by foresters
past and present in...
By the time you read this, the 2017 Celtic Colours International Festival will be in the books, and I will have - hopefully - recovered from one of my busiest-ever experiences with this 10-night extravaganza.
A lot has changed since...
Consulting with the local community
Consultation is an ongoing process. We had an open house in October and have distributed project updates to mailboxes in the area and on our web site.