White Point Beach Resort has been welcoming guests to create memories by the sea for close to 90 years. This iconic property is located on Nova Scotia's South Shore, and is a popular year-round destination for locals, visitors from across North America, and international travellers. I recently chatted with Donna Hatt, Marketing and Product Development… Read More

The holidays have come and gone, and with it, the 5th annual Local Wishlist. Since 2012, this has been the project I’ve looked forward to most all year. It’s no small undertaking. The Local Wishlist is made possible thanks to a lot of help, and the support of some truly great people and local businesses.… Read More

It's not too late to pick up a great local gift! The gifts below are made in Nova Scotia or available from an independently owned Nova Scotia business and are still available. Many of these can be purchased right up until December 24. I've highlighted a few below, with a full list at the bottom!… Read More

I had the pleasure of spending Friday morning with the lovely and talented Ana Almedia from CTV talking about local gifts. That segment aired Friday night in Section Six. I haven't been able to find a recording to share, but if you caught it and wanted more details on the gifts you saw, here's what… Read More

Getting Started: Sue opened the first Take It Outside location four years ago in downtown Truro.  She wanted to create a place that gathered everything she wanted in one space. A store that catered to the active lifestyle, not just while being active, but at home and at work as well. The result is a store that… Read More

Seaglass, seasalt, driftwood, a dive into the Atlantic, and a gift that protects a little piece of our province. These 10 gifts give a little piece of Nova Scotia, great for a passionate local, or expat dreaming of a little piece of home. Friends of the Wild Subscription: $20.00+ In September, I had the chance to… Read More