Can’t Miss Tasty Fundraising
On a chill but sunny January Saturday morning, folks were heading to the door of the Maplewood/Parkdale Hall. It’s a small, close-knit community set among farmlands, rural roads, and hills.
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It’s Time To Rename Darth Vader Lane. How About Emperor Street?
Let’s face it, it’s time to stop celebrating Darth Vader’s legacy. Sure,…
The Ghosts of Lunenburg County
Have you ever noticed that everyone in Lunenburg County seems to have…
Introducing: The Crunchy Mom
My latest obsession? Outdoor time. I don’t need to tell you that kids are spending more time than ever inside on screens. There are many reasons for this and none of them are the fault of children.
Artist Seeks Lunenburg Cats To Paint for Community Printmaking Event
If you live in the Town of Lunenburg and have a cat, Allison Tremain wants to paint them and gift you a watercolour.
Starting The New Year With A Splash
Last New Year’s day, I went down to the beach, as I often do at this time of the year. I was lucky enough to get there just in time, 1:11 pm, on 01/01/2022, to observe about twenty brave swimmers plunging into the surf!
Valentine’s Day Sale: Place Your Personal Ad In The Barnacle
Seeking friendship, romance or the love of your life? Send in your 40-word ad and $10 to editor@thebarnacle.ca with the subject “Personals” by Feb. 2. Your personal will be placed in our next print issue being distributed across Lunenburg County on Feb. 8.
How Do You Know It’s True? Lunenburg County Teens’ Comments about Staying Informed
We asked Lunenburg County students to summarize their interactions with news media. Here are some of their thoughts.
Eula Hirtle celebrated for four decades of help at The Daisy
Eula Hirtle has been helping out at The Daisy since it started as the Spring Fling over 40 years ago.
Hobgoblin Creatures Prance About Lunenburg at Christmas
Belsnickling, a pagan tradition brought over by the Germans, is similar to mummering in Newfoundland. If you were lucky, belsnickels would visit town sometime between Christmas and Old Year’s Night and bring festive spirit into your home.
Gettin’ Twiggy With It: Twig The Elf a New Ross Christmas Sensation
During a torrential downpour and 80 kilometre an hour winds over the final Saturday in November, about a dozen New Rossers celebrated the opening of Twig The Elf’s Chalet.
Howdy, Neighbour! Meet Gabe St-Denis
Space. Science. (Tall) Ships. Gabe St-Denis, Bluenose II Second Mate, is a fan of all things starting with “S”.