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• A Night at the Nutcracker
  The Yarmouth Dance Academy performed a beautiful presentation of The Nutcracker last weekend. Here are a few photos and video.
• Student mural unveiled at art gallery
  The mural, entitled “Fall into Action,” was created by South Centennial Elementary School (SCES) students and was unveiled at the Art ...
• Gingerbread Dream Houses
  Teams of four carefully “glued” gumdrops, pretzel sticks, cereal, candy-canes, lifesavers, Smarties, gingerbread panels and bushels of ...
• New options available for exercising outside
  In late November, an elliptical trainer and double butterfly chest workout station was set up in the northwest corner of the Milton ball ...
• Th’YARC Strolling Carolers singing in the...
  Director Allan Thompson says the 17-member group is becoming more sought after.
• Nutcracker serves up more on Dec. 9, 10 and 11
  The show, which is a major fundraiser for the dance academy, will be held at Th'YARC on December 9, 10 at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, ...
• Unseasonal bloom
  Social media was buzzing before the storm about the many different flowers and shrubs that were popping blooms because of the ...
• Blessed be the fishers
  Hundreds turned out to watch the heavily laden boats depart at 6 a.m. All along the coast of Southwest Nova, similar scenes took place ...
• Christmas comes to Yarmouth
  At least 20,000 lights were used in the Frost Park display. Click on the Photos and Video tabs above to see the event.
• Blessing of the Fleet Nov. 28.
  Supporters of the lobster fishing industry are invited to take part in this annual tradition by bringing their flashlights to the lighthouse for ...
• Rug hookers to launch show on Nov. 26
  , 2012. This year the
• A frost defying flower
  Even the leaves of this Osteospermum appear fresh and green, untouched by the black fingers of frost. Its prolonged performance is beginning to ...
• TCWC tree raising funds for fuel
  “We had eight big garbage bags full of mittens, hats and jackets. People really donated. The tree was just covered,” said
• Fishermen’s Appreciation Lunch Nov. 27
  Those willing to donate sandwiches, sweets, chili, soup, stews, rolls, biscuits, coffee and tea, can drop them off at the Port Maitland ...
• Rockabillys win
  “I don’t think it really sunk in with them until the judges went in to make their decision. Up until then they were just playing and ...
• Market extends to two days a week
  Starting today, the market will also be open on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. until Christmas.
• Mousetrap at Th’YARC starts Nov. 17
  The suspects include a newly married couple, a spinster, an architect, a retired Army major and a jurist.
• Merry Christmas Boston
  The 14-meter, 48-year-old white spruce, donated by Ken and Donna Spinney, is a gift to Boston, continuing an annual tradition.
• Last Chance for Bulbs
  The latest that I've ever planted was on Christmas Eve Day. I couldn't resist the daffodils at rock bottom prices. Surprisingly, the ...
• Sushi dinner and auction on Nov. 12
  The Saturday event, starting at 6 p.m. at Beacon United Church, will benefit the Southwest Early Childho
• Support MADD and tie on a red ribbon
  MADD Yarmouth, with other chapters of MADD Canada, continues to work towards stopping impaired driving.
• Ghostly Gardens to haunt again
  Such was the predicament we found ourselves in on the Friday before Halloween as we toured the Ghostly Gardens in Annapolis Royal.
• NSMW Gala snapshots and video
  The 2011 Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week wrapped up Sunday night with a spectacular Gala Awards Show at the Mariners Centre. Click on ...
• Saturday Night Party with NSMW
  Yarmouth was rocking Saturday night with performers lined up at more than half a dozen venues in town. Here's a taster (photos and video) from ...
• NSMW swings into 2nd gear
  The 2011 Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week picked up speed Friday with a collection of conferences designed to propel performers upwards in ...
• A wicked time - NSMW blasts off
  Heavy metal riffs rocked the building below as bluegrass, rock and hip hop filled the lounge above. Thursday was the first night of the four-day ...
• Brain tumour survivor living life to the fullest
  Ellis, whose parents are Arnold and Bernise Ellis of Milton Highlan
• When good plants turn bad
  It's hard to say where this expanding cloak of shiny green leaves will end up if left unchecked.
• Cats disappearing in West Pubnico
  Exactly what’s taking them (the bodies are rarely found) is unknown.
• Music Week is back
  The popularity of the event is evident. Ticket sales for several of the performances during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week