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Even the groundhog stayed in as storm cancels Groundhog Day event

A major winter storm on the East Coast disrupted one of Canada’s best-known Groundhog Day traditions this year, keeping Shubenacadie Sam out of public view on Feb. 2. Officials at...
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From roadside to shoreline

I never thought we would get one, but we did. Our family recently inherited...

The Most Unusual 911 Calls in Canada in 2025

Every year, police services and emergency communications centres across Canada issue reminders about what...

EUROPE FROM $700 A DAY

“Do you know where you are going?” the flight attendant asks. It doesn’t matter...

January Change

It is January. It is a dark month, full of weather delays and changing...

People want climate action!

Most people understand that the climate crisis is real, and they want their leaders to do something about it. That means politicians who deny...

Asking him a hairy question

Dear Annie, I was working in my garden and reminiscing about a conversation I had with a friend at the Edge of the World Music...

A recipe for listening

I speak often with friends (especially those asking about improving their cooking game) about the idea of listening to the ingredients you are cooking...

Feeling lonely as a new kid on the Gwaii

Dear Annie, I moved to the island about a year ago for a job. I’ve been working during the week; and exploring on weekends. I...

How supercomputers are affecting life in Sandspit

Let’s play a little game. Can you guess what these famous physicists are talking about? (Hint, it’s not ducks.) Feyman: “If you think you understand...

Summoning summer 

As I sit here and watch the drizzle coming down outside, I’m feeling wistful for even a slight hint of summer weather. And yet, I...

It’s the hard-knock life

“Sometimes, life can be hard” is something we hear all the time, but what does it actually mean?  How hard can life really be?  Is any...

Hike to giant rhododendrons at old Evans’ homestead

Gallivanting: intransitive verb (informal) — to travel, roam, or move about for pleasure Good day, good people! With summer upon us I trust everyone is...

Daring to dream

Dear Annie,  I’m thinking of leaving my husband. We started dating before the pandemic, then grew closer during. Together we have built a life together,...

Fish sticks: A recipe of sorts

“I got heads for you!” Tom yelled, slowing down his truck just enough as he passed by the restaurant. Alex was standing beside me, and...

On board games and the dastardly need to win*

Warning: The following deals with mature subject matter such as playing board games and drinking beer and may not be suitable for boring people. Some...

Eye for an eye?

Dear Annie, I’m divorced with two teenage children. I caught my ex-wife having an affair with her best friend’s husband, “C”. At the time I...

Connecting in Tll.aal

I’m currently helping facilitate a workshop on addiction in Old Massett — a workshop based in culture and ceremony, enriched by learning. Did you know...

Giving more than I can handle

Dear Annie, My aunt is going through a financial rough patch and I’ve been sending her cash to help out. It seems that even though...

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