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Angela Sanford

Reagan Densmore

Anita Benedict

Hattie Dyck

Angela Sanford

Reagan Densmore

Anita Benedict

Hattie Dyck

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Are You Serious?

Are You Serious?

by Angela Sanford By all accounts lately, I’ve been questioning society’s ability to critically think, especially “in the moment.”...

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We're All in this Together

We're All in this Together

by Anita Benedict An election has been called. I remember the good old days when neighbours following different party lines all of...

2 days ago2 min read

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Traveler Privilege

Traveler Privilege

by Angela Sanford I come from privilege, and I am very aware of it. Traveling always serves as a stark reminder. I love visiting other...

Mar 232 min read

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Cremation of Sam-antha McGee

by Anita Benedict Are you busy next weekend? March 29 th at 7pm or 30 th at 2 pm? If you are looking for a bit of entertainment,...

Mar 221 min read

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Reading and Analyzing

Reading and Analyzing

by Raegan Densmore Image reference: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/86/bb/0d/86bb0d9d46d06ed4e80d50d37332452c.jpg As the end of the school...

Mar 212 min read

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Disconnecting to Connect

Disconnecting to Connect

by Angela Sanford As I move through my daily tasks, I often find myself thinking, “Are you serious?”—though, to be honest, there’s...

Mar 163 min read

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Vision of Morality

Vision of Morality

by Anita Benedict I have been bone-tired lately. Lack of good sleep, brain working overtime doesn’t help. All the old tricks no longer...

Mar 162 min read

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Lower Selma Creamery Co-operative

Lower Selma Creamery Co-operative

by Hattie Dyck This is material l received from Evelyn MacKeil who is Clayton MacKeil’s daughter. It comes from A History of Noel Shore....

Mar 132 min read

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Not What I Imagined

Not What I Imagined

by Haiden Van Amburg I don't know if everyone has done this or if it was just me, but I was told by my parents the whole time I was...

Mar 122 min read

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An Inspirational Woman

An Inspirational Woman

by Angela Sanford There are many women I admire in different ways—celebrities who are phenomenal in their own right and family members...

Mar 83 min read

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Women of Impact

Women of Impact

by Anita Benedict March is Women’s History Month where we highlight the contributions of women to events, sciences, entertainment...

Mar 72 min read

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Hook up Culture

Hook up Culture

by Haiden Van Amburg STFX Student To start this off I will say that I haven’t the faintest clue as to what a real relationship...

Mar 62 min read

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The Curse of Procrastination

The Curse of Procrastination

by Raegan Densmore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52d475c4e4b09ed2cf1d578a/1390597308697-JKNAFW0JVPQ1NTVS3XXF/2014_01_21_S...

Mar 53 min read

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The Burntcoat Light

The Burntcoat Light

by Hattie Dyck FROM: ALICE EDDY, TRURO AND INFORMATION FROM GOOGLE. (2015) With the days of the lighthouse fast disappearing there are...

Mar 44 min read

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What animal has crossed your path?

What animal has crossed your path?

by Angela Sanford Anyone who is even slightly superstitious is likely familiar with the belief that a black cat crossing your path...

Mar 22 min read

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A $5. Fiddle and Bow.

A $5. Fiddle and Bow.

by Hattie Dyck This story began, over 80 years ago with a $5. fiddle and bow. Johnny McLellan bought it, from Fraser Densmore. A $5....

Feb 261 min read

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Heaven Bound From: Elwyn Little, Bible Hill June 23, 2003

Heaven Bound From: Elwyn Little, Bible Hill June 23, 2003

by Hattie Dyck It’s been a little over 60 years since the late Elwyn Little sat on a bench one summer day at the Esplanade in Truro...

Feb 262 min read

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Dan Knows Best - This Time

Dan Knows Best - This Time

by Angela Sanford I wouldn’t call myself a creature of habit, but like anyone, I have my preferences. I like certain things a...

Feb 232 min read

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Lenten Lapghans

Lenten Lapghans

by Anita Benedict I have described my self as a spiritual person more than a religious person, but I do enjoy my church family in...

Feb 212 min read

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Metatheatre in the Arts

Metatheatre in the Arts

by Reagan Densmore Sources: https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.1ma53b0-d7mJLYO5m-vSLwHaJ4?w=128&h= 180&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.3&pid=1.7 ...

Feb 195 min read

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