If you are in Canada and want to help progressive candidates: Donate some money! Winning elections costs lots of money. At tax time you can get generous tax credits which means it only costs you about 25% of the contribution. This is the best way you can support progressive candidates. Volunteer - knock doors, make… Continue reading 5 ways to support progressive candidates in elections
Category: Nova Scotia
Bridgetown church
Sad seeing the Baptist Church in Bridgetown burn to the ground yesterday morning. It was quite unusual architecturally and was apparently built in the 1890s. Bridgetown has lost some of its nice old buildings in recent years.
Fake spring
Yesterday was one of those marvellous March days in Nova Scotia I call "fake spring" as it makes you think that this is the way the days are going to be from now on.. but sadly not. The sun was out making it lovely and warm. The sort of day that makes you want to… Continue reading Fake spring
Windy week
Windy week with two power outages (power cuts as we called them in the UK). The weather has been very unseasonable for January - earlier today we walked the dog in sunshine and six degrees and there is no snow on the grass in our back garden. Last night's power outage started at 9:38pm and… Continue reading Windy week
Storm preparedness information
Copied from Councillor Waye Mason (link at bottom) All of these suggestions are made recognizing not everyone has the equipment/appliances/resources to act on all of these ideas. These ideas are presented for you to “do as you are able”. Clean: Do laundry, especially kids’ clothes, towels, and underwear Make sure all your dishes are done… Continue reading Storm preparedness information