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Old School Updates

March 10, 2024

INTRODUCTION The Old School Gathering Place has been undergoing some significant changes in the last two weeks. The Old School has played an important role in the life of the Musquodoboit Harbour community. As a community-focused newspaper, one of the Eastern Shore Cooperator’s fundamental responsibilities is to keep the community informed, so that members of the community have the information they need to understand, evaluate, and influence decisions that affect the life of our communities. (read full article)

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Area Rate for Porters Lake Sidewalks

February 10, 2024

The municipality is looking for input from local residents to determine their position on adding an area rate tax rate to enable the construction of a sidewalk or multi-use pathway on the main street of their community centre. [Advertisement] (read full article)

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Twin Oaks/Birches Contract Job Description

February 10, 2024

The Twin Oaks/Birches Health Care Charitable Foundation is seeking applications for a 3-month job contract to develop new fundraising program. For full details, go to the website: https://www.twinoaksbirches.ca/fund-research-and-planning (read full article)

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January-February 2024 Complete Issue

February 05, 2024

Here is the complete January/February 2024 issue of the Eastern Shore Cooperator. Pages 1-3 Pages 4-6 Pages 7-10 Pages 10-12 Pages 13-15 Pages 16-18 Page 19 Page 20 (read full article)

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Lacrosse Takes Over the Shore

August 01, 2023

By Thomas Scott The Eastern Shore Community Centre hosted half of the Metro Minor Lacrosse League championship games on July 9. Two Eastern Shore Breakers teams took home championships, the U15 A boys and the U15 female Breakers. Club president John Fry told the Cooperator that the championship games showed how much interest there is in the sport: "We had a great turnout," Fry said. "There were lots of people filling the rink." (read full article)

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U7 Hockey Jamboree Coming to the Harbour

March 03, 2023

By Meghan McMorris On March 11th and 12th, the Eastern Shore Community Centre in Musquodoboit Harbour will be buzzing with children ages 4-6 from across the province, with skates, jerseys, and hockey sticks in hand. With their families and friends in tow, ready to cheer them on, the Eastern Shore can expect over 2000 visitors.  (read full article)

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VanWychen Wins Soccer Award

January 23, 2023

17-year-old Isaac VanWychen received the 2022 Male Youth Performance Player of the Year award at the Soccer NS Night of Excellence. VanWychen, who lives in Middle Musquodoboit, will be playing soccer this fall on a soccer scholarship at St. Francis Xavier University. He was a member of the NS Canada Games Soccer team that represented Nova Scotia at the Summer Canada Games in Niagara in August of last year. Van Wychen also plays table tennis and will be representing Nova Scotia at the Canada Winter Games in February 2023 as a Table Tennis athlete. (read full article)

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Second Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Wal

October 06, 2022

The second annual “Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Walk” will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1-3 pm hosted by SATA Trails Society. The festivities will be on the Gaetz Brook Greenway Trail from East Chezzetcook to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 (3-4km). Rain date will be Sunday October 30, 2022. It’s an accessible event, open to people of all ages and their four-legged friends. (read full article)

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Pastor Regrets Hosting Hate Group

August 12, 2023

By Richard Bell Pastor Scott Anderson of the Marine Drive Pentecostal Church in Head of Jeddore does not mince words about his failure to check out the positions of the white Christian nationalist hate group, Action4Canada, who appeared at his church on the evening of August 2, 2023. (read full article)

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Sealight Skylight Festival 2023

August 11, 2023

Join us at the Deanery Saturday, August 12 from 1:00-11:00pm to celebrate and (weather permitting) observe the Perseid meteor showers and ocean bioluminescence! There will be live music, science & art activities, eco-art workshops, performances, and astronomy and ocean themed presentations for all ages! (read full article)

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Refreshing Herbal Drinks for Summer

August 01, 2023

By Savayda Jarone, Herbalist Elevate these precious summer days by treating yourself to special beverages that capture the freshness of local herbs and fruit. Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer in the form of smoothies, iced teas, and cocktails or mocktails if you prefer alcohol-free. By adding herbs, you increase the nutritional profile and flavor of your drinks. Here are some of my favorite recipes for memorable herb-inspired drinks for special occasions, weekend gatherings with friends, or simply sipping during a quiet moment on the patio. (read full article)

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Elizabeths Closet

June 01, 2023

Elizabeth’s Closet in Head of Jeddore at 9042 Highway 7 is headed into the third year that owner Elizabeth Bozman has offered a selection of bargain-basement priced clothes, books, shoes, and home furnishings. Bozman has benefitted from buying top-quality brand-name merchandise as traditional retailers like B. Altman’s and Bloomingdale’s have closed. She also offers unique baskets of linens and housewares for special occasions. Call 902-829-3469 for hours (read full article)

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Wanna Know What Bugs Me This Month?

August 01, 2023

By Jeddore John We are a little sparse on humor this month. Some of the things that are bugging me are too depressing to laugh off. What’s bugging me the most goes like this: Since Europeans arrived on these shores, the grey wolf was wiped out, as were the Nova Scotia caribou, the Eastern cougar, and the walrus (yes, there used to be walrus in Nova Scotia). There is some dispute whether there were wild turkeys here when the first ships dropped anchor, but there are definitely none now. (read full article)

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On Regret

August 01, 2023

By John English I recently had a visit from a very dear friend. As is common during our visits, we stayed up late, drinking wine and reminiscing. On this particular occasion, she recounted a youth spent in rebellion – running away from home, shop-lifting, a bit of jail time, drugs, living by her wits. At one point, she went to the bathroom, and I noticed on her return that her face was wet with tears. (read full article)

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Wanna Know What Bugs Me This Month?

April 28, 2023

By Jeddore John Wanna know what bugs me this month?….KardiaMobile. If you watch TV, you have probably seen ads for this little device that will show you your heartbeat on your cell phone. (read full article)

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Hoarding: When You Can’t Just Let Go

April 28, 2023

By Kelly Corkery I approach this topic with extreme sensitivity and caution, there is a lot of misinformation and lack of understanding regarding hoarding. Reality shows, such as A&E’s Hoarders, don’t necessarily represent the healthiest methods for handling a complex mental disorder. (read full article)

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Old School Updates

Area Rate for Porters Lake Sidewalks

Twin Oaks/Birches Contract Job Description

January-February 2024 Complete Issue

Lacrosse Takes Over the Shore

U7 Hockey Jamboree Coming to the Harbour

VanWychen Wins Soccer Award

Second Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Wal

Pastor Regrets Hosting Hate Group

Sealight Skylight Festival 2023

Refreshing Herbal Drinks for Summer

Elizabeths Closet

Wanna Know What Bugs Me This Month?

On Regret

Wanna Know What Bugs Me This Month?

Hoarding: When You Can’t Just Let Go

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