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Would you share a kitchen with your neighbors? A unique housing development with a community of mixed ages and backgrounds, who share many common resources, has just welcomed its first home owners in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada. The 30 condo homes (1-3 bedrooms), have the shared use of a 5000 sq. ft. “common building” and […]
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All these images were all generated using AI (Artificial Intelligence) for my first time, in less than an hour. Previously I actually commissioned an artist to created a beautiful painting related to my family heritage based on my “concept”. This process is similar, but faster, and easier. My vanNostrand ancestors left Nordstrand Island (present day […]
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Coastal erosion and flooding from climate change has made it necessary for the municipality of East Hants to propose restriction changes to the zoning of some of the properties which are close to the ocean waters of Cobequid Bay. A public hearing is planned for July 27th, 2023 at 7PM at the Lloyd E. Matheson […]
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We can understand the LANGUAGE of birds now. My new retirement hobby is learning how to do this. I was pleased to find a well written, popular book on this very topic. If you get the electronic edition, then you can actually hear sound clips of the various bird calls that he is describing while you read it. This will help you further enjoy being in the woods and seeing more wildlife, beyond just birds.
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At home now in Halifax, Nova Scotia, we enjoy the un-official beginning of summer at the Greek Festival. It has a bountiful selection of official Greek food and Greek dance featuring kids and adults dressed in national costume. We enjoyed the ultimate Greek platter. Souvlakia meat kabobs which are available in pork or chicken, with […]
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2023-07-29 Breaking news, new worldwide coverage and plans. See footnote at end of article It can be challenging to find a low cost way to stay connected to your Canadian phone services while travelling in USA and Mexico and beyond. In particular most banking services (and other web sites) will want to send you a […]
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