Original Sam’s Pizza logo is copyright of Sam’s Pizza. Sam’s Pizza, an iconic food institution of Nova Scotia, is now offering dairy-free cheese at its’ home location in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. As of this writing they are also considering a trial run at their new location in Bedford. Those of us in the vegan community […]
July 1st. Canada Day. 151st marking of confederation. Historical reflections. July 1st will mark another historical moment of sorts. It might be viewed as significantly small by many. To my hometown of New Glasgow and the surrounding communities it’s six day a week newspaper will print the same as competitor The Pictou Advocate as a […]
Photo: Green Hill Provincial Park, from Tourism Nova Scotia website. In February 2011, I wrote a note reflecting on the drive between New Glasgow and my Mom’s place in Salt Springs. It is now known as the “old highway”. The newer twinned highway is where most of the traffic now flows. It leaves the old […]
A short drive outside of my hometown lies a community tied directly to history. An old grist mill set against the natural backdrop of trails and trees. This community is home to one of my best friends and his family. His folks still are there in one of my favourite homes ever. A […]
A small Nova Scotia town with a rich history of industry is in the midst of celebrating the centennial anniversary of its’ incorporation. Trenton is adjacent to my birth town of New Glasgow. For a few people on both sides of my family, Trenton is and always will be their hometown. Trenton is host to a coal-fired generating station […]
Dann Alexander 