With school coming to a close next week, it is refreshing to see the return of a selection of summer camps for kids. The Municipality of Colchester Recreation Department has just opened registration for their Fun in the Sun Summer Day Camps! … [Read more...] about Summer Camps are Calling!
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Tell Me What’s A-Happenin’
Get Real About How You Feel In Colchester and East Hants, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Hospice Society have always had to find ways to navigate around topics that nobody seems to want to talk about. Grief, mental illness, … [Read more...] about Tell Me What’s A-Happenin’
Fun March Break Ideas
Now that it’s March it’s hard not to wait impatiently for the snow to melt and the flowers to bloom. Hard not to think about longer days and taking leisurely walks outside. Another sure sign spring is around the corner is March Break (any one else … [Read more...] about Fun March Break Ideas
Tell Me What’s a-Happening
Breaking the Cycle of Violence Sam Madore The goals of the Third Place Transition House are simple, not easy. They aim to break down the stigma of abuse within families, continue to partner with local organizations to best support survivors, … [Read more...] about Tell Me What’s a-Happening
Tell Me What’s a-Happenin’
Get Active + Boost Your Mental Health (Long John’s Optional;) Sam Madore I think everyone will agree that events are currently not what they used to be. And, until we can get back to some sort of normalcy, that trend is likely going to … [Read more...] about Tell Me What’s a-Happenin’
Tell Me What’s A-Happenin’
Better (and Bigger!) Together with Big Brothers Big Sisters By Sam Madore Right now, connection is more important than it has arguably ever been. Loneliness and social isolation can be difficult for any of us on a good day, let alone in the … [Read more...] about Tell Me What’s A-Happenin’
A Year in Review
Looking back and moving forward after a year of crashes, growth and what being Nova Scotia Strong really means. by Alicia Simms What happened this year? I think it might be easier to cover what didn't. Instead of winter blooming in to spring, … [Read more...] about A Year in Review
How to refresh your home!
Lori from Costandi Designs gives tips on how to refresh your home during the pandemic. We are spending a ton more time in our homes these days. And I can’t be the only that is looking around with a critical eye and see all the things I’d like to … [Read more...] about How to refresh your home!
Easy crafts at home!
Jane Atkinson of the Colchester East Hants Public Library whipped up these great suggestions for keeping the kids (and adults) busy and creative at home! At this time we all need help keeping our little ones occupied while isolated from friends … [Read more...] about Easy crafts at home!
Let’s get Delicious!
Supper By Sylvia has a few recipes you can make to spice up your life! Homemade Ranch Dressing 1/2 c mayonnaise 1/3 c sour cream 3/4 tsp chives 1/2 tsp dill weed 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp sugar Pinch salt and pepper Mix all … [Read more...] about Let’s get Delicious!