A gay ol’ time!
There was something particularly special about marching in the inaugural Bridgewater Pride Parade this year that filled my heart with absolute joy while simultaneously making me tear up once or twice.
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Does This Painting Look Local?
(Illustration: Charles Weiss) I wanted to hit the road and find a…
Chris’ Picks for August 2023: Western Month
“August is Western Month,” says Chris.
12 Facts About Lunenburg
Did you know the first murder trial in Nova Scotia was held in the Lunenburg Courthouse? Learn interesting facts about Lunenburg researched by local 10-year-old Ayla Caroline Duggan!
TIME MACHINE: Don’t miss the Mahone Bay garden party train
"Special trains will run to Mahone Bay from Bridgewater and Lunenburg for the accommodation of those who wish to attend the garden party there on Thursday evening."
The Belted Kingfisher: Royalty of the Avian Kingdom
Let’s dive into the wonderful world of the Belted Kingfisher. These small but mighty water kings are hard to miss with their blue-gray plumage, white collar, and shaggy crest. Females don a rusty ring on their bellies, a rare example of a female bird sporting more colour than a male.
RECIPE: Grandma’s Simple Rice Pudding
As I’ve been digging into handwritten recipes from across Nova Scotia, a few favourites emerge and I see them over and over. Rice Pudding is one of the classics I have seen many variations for.
The Adviceburg with Anne Macleod Weeks: August 2023
People often dream of living in a cooperative community. Well, Anne Macleod Weeks did for 40 years. As a teacher, dorm parent, guidance counselor, coach, principal, and advisor to faculty and parents in boarding schools, she pretty much experienced all that life can throw at you. She welcomes your questions and concerns.
Some Fish Print Better Than Others
(Illustration by Charles Weiss) On a creative moment on a day in…
Locals Tell Us Their Favourite Nova Scotian Tunes
Every Nova Scotian, whether born-and-raised or recently arrived, must have a favorite Nova Scotian song. The Barnacle asked a few Lunenburg County locals with connections to the world of music what their favorite Scotian tracks were.
Bon Vivant, Bad Vivant: Let Bridgewater be the Paris of Nova Scotia
Bridgewater Mayor David Mitchell should be applauded for directing town staff to explore allowing alcohol consumption in designated outdoor public areas, which would make Bridgewater the Paris of Nova Scotia.
Boxwood Festival Returns to Lunenburg for its 25th Year
You may notice an unusual number of flutists and fiddlers roaming the…