Samuel Jean, Conservation and Education Assistant The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre is partnering with Helping Nature Heal Inc. to study the effect of a newly-developed seaweed-based product on the growth and development of native plants. This research project has been funded by IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) and the Nova Scotia Business Inc. Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program. The research aims to determine whether the product enhances root establishment and overall plant vigor, to confer greater resistance to environmental stress conditions, particularly among native plants used in shoreline and coastal restoration projects. Initial research with willows (Salix sp.) started…
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Ian Janes is a Nova Scotia artist, songwriter and producer. He makes pop songs that are deeply influenced by soul, R&B, and Jazz. Ian’s music is compelling and irresistible, sophisticated yet simple. His musicality and authenticity have captivated listeners across Canada, the US, and beyond. His latest record, Episode 5, is being released through Bandcamp. ”This record and book are intended to be a break from your screen…to give you something to do with your hands, eyes and brain while you listen,” Janes says. “I guess my hope is that by offering you something with my album that the digital…
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Submitted With the Wolfville Memorial Library operating from a former train station, the idea of building on the locomotive theme made perfect sense when a retired boxcar was offered as a gift to the Town of Wolfville. Months after the offer was made, a curious crowd gathered as the hefty boxcar was gently lowered by crane onto the orphaned tracks behind the library on August 25. Director of Parks and Recreation Kelton Thomason worked with multiple partners to coordinate the special delivery that saw a train return to the small stretch of tracks for the first time since the 1990s….
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Mike Butler Have you heard of Wyatt’s Bench? Here’s a feel good story like no other. Life’s little stumbles into awesomeness are some of my favourite things. You wake up, you start the day and no matter how scheduled you are, there are things that just happen. Lately, since I have four jobs (sometimes five), I had decided to take some more leisure time for myself to see friends, read, and enjoy the outdoors. In Wolfville (and the Valley) we have the beautiful Harvest Moon Trail and I use this trail a lot. My very good friend Dave and I…
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