ADVICEBURG: “Flaky friends make bad weekends”
"Ever since the pandemic, I find my friends feel more comfortable with cancelling and flaking on plans last minute with little excuse."
Community
Where Are All The People? A Call To Show Up
It may be too early to tell, and the seasonal affective disorder symptoms are sure to add to this effect, but I have noticed a concerning trend in community events so far this fall – there are less people showing up.
A South Shore Oktoberfest Odyssey
Most of my recent dancing has been casual and uncoordinated, at DJ Mommy’s equinoctial Lunenburg Legion raves. I never considered pursuing lessons until chance led me to an opportunity to participate in South Shore Oktoberfest.
Food Forest Phase Two! A Wabanaki/Acadian Forest
The second phase of the Food Forest at Bluenose Academy will look very different. We’re planning a wilder area containing trees, shrubs, understory plants, ground cover, and fungi that are native to this part of Mi’kma’ki / Nova Scotia.
Sidewalk Creative Art Battle
Creative people of all ages were invited to an Art Battle on…
Reel Life in Lunenburg: A Decade of Doc Fest Delights
For one week every September, people who love a good true-to-life drama come to Lunenburg NS to see the stories they likely won’t see anywhere else.
WHAT THE PECK: A Peek into the Pileated Woodpecker
In the heart of the forest where the trees stand tall, a magnificent, mischievous creature rules the roost — the pileated woodpecker. With its vibrant plumage and distinctive "crazy laugh," pileateds have a knack for drilling holes in trees that would put any construction crew to shame.
A Growing Trend: Natural Lawns
(Illustration: Jessie McLaughlin) You’ve probably heard of ‘No Mow May.” It’s a…
LET IT CROW: Scarecrow Festival Brings Autumn Joy to Mahone Bay
(Illustration: Jessie McLaughlin) The Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival will welcome legions of…
Old Confidence Lodge to Become South Shore Performing Arts Hub
Shari Porter and Chris Jackman have lots of exciting plans for the Old Confidence Lodge in Riverport.
Lunenburg County Youth Speak On Turning The Page To A New School Year
Autumn is here! Students are grabbing their backpacks and sharpening their pencils, whether they’re eager to learn or would prefer that summer lasted another two months. The Barnacle spoke to students on their favorite subjects, teachers they can’t wait to see, and more.
TIME MACHINE: A Very Handsome Trowel For Ex-Mayor Wolff
Ex-Mayor Wolff, was the recipient at Middleton Monday of a very handsome and valuable trowel, the gift of the Board of Trade at Middleton, in recognition of the corner stone of the McDonald Consolidated School Building at that place.