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WHAT THE PECK: The Wee Chickadee

Does anything say spring more than the sound of birdsong wafting through your window in the
morning? Part of this symphony is likely the tweets and chirps of the black-capped chickadee, a
common sight and sound year-round here in Nova Scotia.

Slow Roll Into Spring

If you are not the type to ride your bike all year round, this might be the time of year when you pull your bike out of your shed and go for a ride. The sun is bright and the days are warmer. A good practice before any ride is to do an ABC check on your bike. 

The Magic is Gone

Driving through Bridgewater has been uncomfortable, and not just because I’m worried my brakes will fail and I’ll careen into the LaHave. It’s because of the enormous “HP” on the mall, hanging next to the Sport Chek, written in a once-loved lightning font.

Pearl’s Precious Gems: Rita Van Tassel

Rita Van Tassel is a Lunenburg local who’s been thrifting her entire life. She sees it as a way of life rather than a passing trend. She is an artist and her creative spirit always shines through her funky wardrobe, so we sat down to chat vintage fashion.