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The Valley Maple Leafs took on the Sackville Blazers Feb. 8 in Windsor. Pictured keeping the pressure on the Blazers is Kyle Keddy (No. 19).

Valley Maple Leafs lose to Blazers in Friday night action

Missing Meadowvale man found safe

Allison Brann had a secure job in the insurance business but was in a rut professionally and it was impacting her mental health, so she decided to take a big risk and open her own business. She’s happy she did.

Mount Uniacke woman leaves secure job to pursue dream, opens bakery

Sarah Jane Downton suffered a stroke in 2017 at the age of 20. She remained in a coma for several weeks and doesn’t remember anything until her birthday, Apr. 23. She is now just four courses away from completing her degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at Acadia University.

‘This is not what Sarah Jane will be’: Young Newfoundland stroke ...

RCMP distributed photos of the counterfeit money and advised that the serial numbers are the same on “currency of each denomination” – MD 62800780 B on the $10 bills, MF 22775612 J on the $20 bills and MG 85488595 A on the $50 bills.

Kings County woman handed suspended sentence after pleading guilty to ...

This home in Beaconsfield was rendered a complete loss as a result of a house fire that broke out in the early morning hours Feb. 1.

Red Cross assists family displaced by Beaconsfield house fire

Firefighters from Wolfville, Hantsport, Windsor and Brooklyn responded to the scene. Nobody was injured.

Fire destroys Lockhartville home

Cannabis will soon start being produced at a facility in Jackson's Arm. It is an idea that residents are warming up too.

Bylaw amendment sought by town to allow establishment of cannabis and ...

Chris Williams of StrongWill Productions sits on the edge of the stage after a successful concert at the Round Hill Hall Jan. 31. Williams, with lots of help from the community, is bringing live entertainment back to the hall.

Live from Round Hill - Hall packed for start of new concert series at ...

A screenshot from a Youtube video of a brawl between Acadia and St. F.X. men's hockey teams on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

'Shaming of a sexual assault survivor' sparked hockey brawl, says St. ...

Tis The Season

‘Silent Night’: 200 years of bringing people together

Published Dec 24, 2018 at 6 a.m.

How to stop trying to do it all and actually relax over the holiday

Published Dec 13, 2018 at 6 a.m.

RECIPE: Maple Bourbon Cider Mule

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Four gift ideas for tech-lovers in 2018

Updated Dec 21, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Decking your halls: holiday decorating ideas for the enthusiast

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Published Dec 06, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Ready to take your Christmas decorating to the next level? Here are some pro tips that can elevate your holiday embellishments from merely so-so to full out sublime. Choose your palette The pro-decorator’s cardinal rule? Choose a palette ...

How to deal with difficult family members during the holidays

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Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 10:25 a.m.

If you have an uncle who drinks too much, a cousin who’s recently lost a spouse or a sibling who always makes you lose your temper, it’s important to prepare yourself so that you’ll be ready to defuse the situation. There’s no ...

RECIPE: Chocolate Hazelnut Bûche de Noël

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Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Makes: 14 servings Prep time: 50 minutes Cool/Chill time: 2 hours Cook time: 10 minutes Ready in: 3 hours, 15 minutes Difficulty Level: Intermediate A classic bûche de Noël, or French yule log cake, is one of the most ...

RECIPE: Charcuterie Pretzel Bites

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Updated Dec 05, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Makes: 12 pieces Prep time: 20 minutes Ready in: 20 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy We’ve taken some charcuterie board favourites – salami, pickles and Dijon mustard – and piled them onto salty pretzel sticks for ...

Four gift ideas for the cook on your list

Metro Creative
Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 10:20 a.m.

Friends and family members who love to cook are a blessing. Not only do they spoil us with their culinary creations but they’re also exceedingly easy to buy for. Here are four great gifts that are sure to please the cook on your Christmas ...

Save money, time and more with collective gift giving.

Holiday gift pools: five great reasons to opt for collective gift giving

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Published Nov 30, 2018 at 12:39 p.m.

There are a number of reasons, financial and otherwise, to team up with friends, family members or co-workers for your Christmas shopping. ...

Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

2018 Christmas Lights map

Nova News Now
Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 2:31 p.m.

Zoom in to your area or zoom out to see displays in other provinces. On a mobile device? Click here to view it in your Google Maps app or mobile browser. Click here to submit your lights display or a favourite display from your ...

RECIPE: Butternut squash gnocchi with creamy lemon butter sauce

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Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 2:56 p.m.

Serve these tender potato and squash dumplings as part of your holiday spread in lieu of mashed potatoes – just be sure to double the recipe if you’re ...

Cindy Day shows off her Bourbon Fruitcake.

Oakridge Boys, lobster and fruitcake, oh my: Cindy Day’s favourite Christmas traditions

Cynthia McMurray
Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 8:48 a.m.

When it comes to Christmas and the holiday season, undoubtedly, everyone has their own favourite memory or tradition. ...

CINDY DAY: Memories of Christmas on the farm

Cindy Day
Published Nov 17, 2018 at 12:35 a.m.

Christmas is the most magical time of the year, but somehow, we manage to get stressed out over just about everything: what to buy for whom, if the house is clean enough for the guests, if there’s enough baking in the freezer, parties, ...