Early in September we spent a couple of days in Lunenburg County, our first real expedition this summer (a test drive for Sheila's new hip). Here are a few things noticed in the field. It was a treat to stay in Lunenburg town, to get up early, and to walk some streets, observing the community…Read More

Early Saturday morning, while on the way to the farmers' markets, I realized it was a perfect moment to pause and walk around the outside of the brand new LeMarchant-St. Thomas Elementary school. This joyfully contemporary collection of colourful shapes sits comfortably at the bottom of LeMarchant Street. The new building is on the site…Read More

The Granville Street Mall in downtown Halifax is lined with many outstanding buildings. Virtually all date from 1860 when they were quickly built after a devastating fire cleared this area of Barrington, Granville, and Hollis streets. This was the premier shopping district, and the merchants commissioned new stores designed in the highest styles of the…Read More