Mike Butler Our Valley is filled with gardening, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts, and for good reason: we live in such a beautiful area with so much to be thankful for. Over the last few months, I’ve been presented with concerns and issues involving environmental change and sustainability and its impact on honey bees and other pollinators. I love honey, beeswax candles, and honestly, I love bees. I wasn’t aware of the plight of pollinators and so, with some help from my bee friends, here is a helpful list of things we all can do this spring, and down the road,…
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Dana Mills Friday, April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Recently local author Dana Mills joined writer and autism advocate Jake Lewis for a virtual discussion about representation and writing bravely in the face of personal struggle. Dana Mills: How do you identify as a writer, Jake? Would you call yourself an “autistic writer”? Jake Lewis: To me, I’m just a guy who just so happens to have autism. It doesn’t really have much of an effect on who I am as a writer, I don’t think. DM: I admire your honesty in your piece, My Take on Mental Health for Autistic People, where you…
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Submitted The New Minas Dental Centre is celebrating one of their own! Dental assistant Amber-Rose Harvey has been with the Centre for nearly four years. Hired as a new grad, she is grateful to have been given the opportunity to embark on her career and gain valuable experience. Patient care is top of mind for Amber-Rose, and her goal is to educate and engage with them in meaningful ways. “To me, a great patient experience is keeping the patients smiling, even if they are scared or afraid, and making them comfortable,” she says. “Part of that is talking with them…
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We have a fantastic and ever-expanding selection of local beers, ciders, and spirits in our region! Check out our libations map for all the Valley has to offer. Cheers! Meander River Farm and Brewery (Brewery)906 Woodville Road, Ashdalemeanderriverfarm.ca Schoolhouse Brewery (Brewery)40 Water Street, Windsorschoolhousebrewery.ca Annapolis Cider Company (Cidery)388 Main Street, Wolfvilledrinkannapolis.ca Noggins Cider (Cidery)10009 Hwy #1, Greenwichnogginsfarm.ca/cider Paddy’s Brew Pub (Brewery)Kentville and Wolfvillepaddyspub.ca/brewery Barrelling Tide Distillery (Distillery)1164 Parkway Drive, Port Williamsbarrellingtidedistillery.com Wayfarers’ Ale Society (Brewery)1116 Kars Street, Port Williamswayfarersale.ca Bad Apple Brewhouse & Mosaic Brewing Co. (Brewery)515 Parker Condon Road, Somersetbadapplebrewhouse.ca Still Fired Distilleries (Distillery)9543 Highway 8, Annapolis Royalstillfireddistilleries.com Lunn’s…
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Submitted Nova Scotia farmers will help students understand the importance of growing food locally during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, beginning Monday, March 1. The campaign, which encourages students in all grades to learn and celebrate Canada’s agriculture, began in Nova Scotia and is marking its 10th anniversary. “A thriving agriculture sector is critical to supporting a stronger economy in Nova Scotia,” said Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell. “By hearing stories of how our food is grown, students will better understand the importance of producing food locally and learn about career opportunities in agriculture at the same time.” This year, students in…
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