Born out of coronavirus pandemic, Jamieson’s food box delivery service to continue
TATAMAGOUCHE – For the past three months, Jenna Jamieson and
her team have put together an average of 120 food boxes for delivery each week.
Their highest week saw 155...
Stationmaster staying positive for summer at the Train Station Inn
TATAMAGOUCHE – Jimmie LeFresne is a positive man, so keeping
the Train Station Inn closed this summer during the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t
going to be an option.
He thought about it,...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester set to launch Senior Connection Program
NORTH RIVER – A local non-profit organization is working to
connect seniors and youth in the community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester is about to launch
its Senior Connection Program,...
The Crafty Shore back on track after opening in Tatamagouche just before pandemic
TATAMAGOUCHE – It wasn’t exactly how Denyse Stronge imagined
the opening of The Crafty Shore.
Stronge had originally opened the business on Main Street in
Tatamagouche on Feb. 21. A month...
Tatamagouche woman making free dinners for seniors
TATAMAGOUCHE – Karen MacNeill wanted to do something
positive in the community to combat a lot of negativity she had been seeing.
That’s why MacNeill started offering free meals to...
Basic Spirit launching Global Gratitude line in support of COVID-19 relief efforts
PUGWASH – Basic Spirit has been known to give back to
different charities over the years, and it’s continuing to do so during this
pandemic.
Bonnie Bond, who started Basic Spirt...
More than 600 registered for virtual run to support families affected by Portapique tragedy
TRURO – What started as a small idea to bring a group of
runners together virtually has since blown its organizer away.
Jody Mattie wanted to host a 5K run...
Wallace Bridge family creating online platforms for local businesses during pandemic
WALLACE BRIDGE – A family-operated business on the North
Shore is doing what it can to help businesses thrive and survive the
coronavirus pandemic.
Since the middle of March, Forward Creative...
From pandemic to pandemic (1920-2020): Celebrating Emily Olive Bain’s 100th birthday, April 23, 2020
TATAMAGOUCHE - Born just as the second wave of the Spanish Flu ravaged Nova Scotia, Emily Bain seemed destined to show the world that tragedy is not permanent and how one fills...
Masks for the North Shore
PUGWASH – Those wanting fabric masks to protect themselves
and others while out in public don’t need to go very far to find someone making
them.
Throughout the North Shore, many...