As the dust settles from the holiday season, and we close the book on another successful Local Wishlist, I can't help but feel incredibly lucky to have been part of this project for another year. This was the seventh year of the Wishlist - the first for me as lead organizer - and I'm still… Read More

We know the feeling - that low-level panic that sets in when you don't have everything checked off on your holiday shopping list, and it's getting too late to order. Don't worry! There are so many local gifts that you can still get, many of them from the Local Wishlist. We've put together a little… Read More

From vineyard tours to locally-made accessories, here are some special gift ideas from the Local Wishlist for the wine lovers on your list - and a few for beer lovers, as well. Many of them will even be available right up to the last minute (thank you, gift certificates), and all of them are pretty… Read More

From craft kits to hands-on lessons, these local gift ideas will cultivate a creative spark in even the most difficult-to-buy-for person on your list. This holiday season, give them the gift of inspiration. 1. Photography Tour Any budding photographer would love the opportunity to learn to take better photos in an outdoor classroom. Picture Perfect… Read More

This week we've chosen to highlight some gift ideas for anyone inspired by living near the ocean - which is probably most, if not all Nova Scotians. We know how lucky we are to be so close to the sea, and to smell the salt air when the wind is just right. So maybe this… Read More

We've got so many gift options for lovers of cats, dogs, birds, horses and most animals you can think of on the Local Wishlist this year - in fact, we've got a whole section for Pets & Pet Lovers. But we've chosen a dozen of our favourites, that would be especially welcome under the tree… Read More

There are just so many good reasons to buy local this holiday season. And many small local businesses are offering some great deals this weekend, so it's even easier to keep your money right here. We’ve rounded up a list of locally owned Nova Scotia businesses who are holding a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday,… Read More

Pretty much anything on the Local Wishlist would make a great gift for expats dreaming of being home for the holidays. But we've chosen a dozen gift ideas that will really make them wistful for Nova Scotia. And there's still time for shipping! 1. Nova Scotia Pressed Flower Print This delicate print is a digital… Read More

An early sneak peek at The Local Wishlist, our 7th annual buy-local gift guide, filled with gift ideas that are made by or sold at independently owned businesses in Nova Scotia. The Local Wishlist is curated from hundreds of gift submissions from across the province. It’s free for local vendors to apply, thanks to some… Read More