7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Nova Scotia
1. There is no point in Nova Scotia more than 60km away from the ocean 2. Nova Scotia's flag only became official in 2013 thanks to an...
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Terynn Boulton
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Scotia's Showcase - New Germany - July 9, 2020
Many of New Germany's early settlers were - you guessed it - of German origin so they likely named their new home after their old...
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Terynn Boulton
Jul 5, 20201 min read
Scotia's Showcase - Mount Hanley - July 5, 2020
Mount Hanley, located in Annapolis County, is the birthplace of both mariner, Joshua Slocum and the first woman to graduate from Acadia...
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Terynn Boulton
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Scotia's Showcase - Havre Boucher - June 29, 2020
A coastal village, Havre Boucher is located 10 kilometres west of the Canso Causeway in Antigonish County. A harbour, opening on St....
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Terynn Boulton
Jun 28, 20203 min read
10 weeks ago I woke up to Canada's worst mass shooting
For fellow Nova Scotians, and likely most Canadians, you can remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you learned...
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Terynn Boulton
Jun 27, 20203 min read
Scotia's Showcase - Granville Ferry - June 26, 2020
Named after Lord John Cartaret, who became Earl Granville in 1744, Granville Ferry is located on the north side of the Annapolis River,...
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Terynn Boulton
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Scotia's Showcase - Maitland/South Maitland, Hants County - June 23, 2020
One of two Maitlands in Nova Scotia, Maitland, Hants County (the other is located in Lunenburg County), is located on the Cobequid Bay,...
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Terynn Boulton
Jun 20, 20202 min read
Scotia's Showcase - North Preston - June 20, 2020
Located in Halifax County, North Preston is the oldest and largest black community in all of Canada. Despite bad press, those who call...
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Terynn Boulton
May 31, 20203 min read
The Disappearance of Kimberly McAndrew - Halifax
19 year old Kimberly McAndrew disappeared without a trace August 12, 1989 from Halifax
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Terynn Boulton
May 29, 20201 min read
Scotia's Showcase - May 29, 2020 - Southville
Southville is located in Digby County near Weymouth and Weymouth Falls. Considered by some to be one of the most important artists in...
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Terynn Boulton
May 25, 20201 min read
Scotia’s Showcase - May 24, 2020 - Milford Station/Milford/East Milford
Originally named Wickwires after its first settlers, in 1860 John Wardrope suggested the community’s name be changed due to the numerous...
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Terynn Boulton
May 21, 20202 min read
Scotia's Showcase - May 21, 2020 - Middle Musquodoboit
Middle Musquodoboit is a farming community located in the Musquodoboit Valley region of Halifax Regional Municipality. The community's...
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Terynn Boulton
May 19, 20205 min read
The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson - Wolfville
The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson
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Terynn Boulton
May 17, 20201 min read
Scotia's Showcase May 18, 2020 - Skir Dhu
Scotia's Showcase - May 18, 2020 - SKIR DHU
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Terynn Boulton
May 17, 20203 min read
What's in a name? Places in Nova Scotia
Stay tuned and see when your community will be the star of Scotia's Showcase! Scotia's Showcase starts tomorrow, May 18, 2020!
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Terynn Boulton
May 16, 20203 min read
Places to Visit in Nova Scotia - Part 1
In no particular order here are some awesome places to visit in Nova Scotia that I have personally visited! Sherwood Forest Campground,...
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Terynn Boulton
May 15, 20201 min read
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Here are some links to some resources and entertainment during the pandemic: 1. The Quarantine Kids and their father Colt Clark - He...
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Terynn Boulton
May 12, 20204 min read
The Disappearance of Troy Cook - Truro
June 11, 1998 marks the 22nd anniversary of the disappearance of Troy Cook from Truro, NS
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Terynn Boulton
May 10, 20202 min read
Top Baby Names of 2019 in Nova Scotia
And the winner is....
Charlotte
As of December 27, 2019 there were 7, 433 registered births in Nova Scotia and 55 of those babies were
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Terynn Boulton
May 9, 20202 min read
Bluenoser is in the dictionary!
A redeemed term that most likely started off as a bit of insult is now a famous nickname by those proud to hail from the beautiful province
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