Autumn in Nova Scotia means apples, apples everywhere. Across the province, and especially in the Annapolis Valley, you’ll find orchards and farms bursting with the shiny red fruit. Nova Scotia is the top apple exporter in Canada, with almost 5,000 […]
Ah, fall. With the first breath of those crisp autumnal breezes, minds turn to all the promise that September brings: apple harvests, comfort food, cozy sweaters…and the excitement of the back-to-school season. But if the first sight of fall on […]
Thinking about hitting the road? Your vehicle isn’t the only thing that will need refuelling during your trip – so will you and your passengers! Whether you’re planning one last road trip before summer’s over or thinking ahead to long […]
Are the hot, sticky days of late summer getting you down? A simple day trip or a quick overnight staycation might be just the remedy, and it doesn’t have to be complicated or pricey. If you are travelling as a […]
One of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the return of biking. During lockdown, when gyms and rec facilities closed, many Nova Scotians looked in their garages and sheds for inspiration, dusted off their old bikes […]
With the success of “No Mow May,” seasoned gardeners and newbies alike are thinking about how their yards and gardens can affect the creatures that visit and call it home. Bees are always top of mind, with recent die-offs of […]
With the warmer weather approaching, it’s important to remember to be sun safe when outdoors enjoying your favourite activities. While it may not be summer yet, it doesn’t have to be warm to burn. Skin cancer is the most common […]
This spring, medical learners are volunteering as Kids Run Club (KRC) coaches in Halifax, helping school kids discover the joy of running and healthy living. Dr. Louis Martin is a second-year family medicine resident who is volunteering with the KRC […]
Tired? Disenchanted? Feeling disconnected from your work, your family, your friends…the person you used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic started and your world shrunk to the size of your living room? There’s a solution at hand, but it might […]
My Olympic journey actually began in 2019 when I accepted the job of National Women’s Hockey team physician. We had a three-year plan full of training camps, exhibition games against the U.S., Finland and Junior Male teams, the World Championships […]
