Jeepers Creepers, Have You Heard The Peepers?
One of my favourite signs of spring is when I step outside in the early morning darkness and hear the spring peepers. I haven't heard them yet. (I'm near the Lunenburg / Queens County line) but I've been getting reports of some people further down the shore in Yarmouth and Shelburne counties hearing them the last few d...
Mar 29, 2023
Bob / CC
Making A Comeback?
I saw a coyote yesterday afternoon. He was just trotting across the highway, barely giving me a glance. He didn't seem to be in much of a hurry. Just crossing the road. Nothing to see here. I have no idea why he was crossing the road. He may have been following a chicken, which could explain it. But I didn't see ...
Mar 28, 2023
Jitze Couperus
A Disease You Don't Think About
Today is world tuberculosis day. It not really something we think about much anymore. In the past it was a big deal. These days you don't really hear much about it. I'm sure many of us remember the little staple things we got hit with at school every so often. Years ago they were pretty focused of making tuberculos...
Mar 24, 2023
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Close, But We're Still Here
Today is Near Miss Day. I had no idea what that was, but it was kind of interesting to see it pop up. Even more interesting to find out what it was all about. Near Miss Day is to mark the day in 1989 that we almost got hit by an asteroid. I don't really remember this. But maybe I wasn't really paying attention. But...
Mar 23, 2023
andrewsrj / CC
So Long Camaro and Challenger
The sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro will retire at the conclusion of model year 2024.The final sixth generation Camaros will come off the assembly line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan in January 2024. And the Dodge Challenger is in it's final year of production. Both great muscle cars. What was ...
Mar 23, 2023
Spanish Coches / CC
Have You Applied
I keep forgetting. I know many others who have applied and already gotten their money deposited. But it keeps slipping my mind. Mostly because I have never qualified in the past. The province of Nova Scotia expanded their home heating rebate program this year. So this year, if you have a household income of $85,000...
Mar 22, 2023
Roland Tanglao
Useful and Useless Small Appliances
We have quite a collection of small appliances in our kitchen - some get used a lot, others collect dust. The most useless appliance we ever bought was an ice cream maker. It got used twice. Once we realized how much planning, work and time you need to make your own ice cream, the thing was relegated to the storage ro...
Mar 22, 2023
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The Best Peeler
I'll admit it. I fell down a bit of a rabbit hole today on the internet. I didn't mean to. I'm not sure why it even got my attention. I noticed something about vegetable peelers. Something about the best one, so I got curious. I avoided the clickbait and did a search on my own. I'll admit it was a bit of an eye o...
Mar 21, 2023
Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
What's Your Sign Of Spring?
Even though it's the first full day of spring (it officially arrived last evening at 6:24) it really doesn't look like spring. What signs do you look for? Dandelions on the lawn? Maybe the spring peepers serenading us at night? Or perhaps it's when the trees "bud out'? For me, no matter how cold it gets at night, ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Spring Is (Almost) Here
According to the calendar, today is the first day of spring. Although not the first full day of spring. That would have to be tomorrow. Even though we haven't had a lot of winter weather this year, spring doesn't seem to be in a hurry. Officially, spring arrives at 6:24 PM this evening. Doesn't give you a lot of ti...
Mar 20, 2023
Deb Watson
What's Your Favourite Pasta?
It's National Ravioli Day. And when I was a kid it was my favourite pasta. Here's a ravioli joke for you. I just flew back from a ravioli convention Boyardees arms tired. What's your favourite pasta?
Mar 20, 2023
Jason Vasquez / CC
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Today is St. Patrick's Day, to honour the patron saint of Ireland. Although I have a feeling the way many people celebrate the day would not be something Patrick would approve of. Although I may have taken part in such celebrations over the years. St. Patrick is known for driving the snakes out or Ireland. Which is ...
Mar 17, 2023
Maryland GovPics / CC
The New Number One
The French Bulldog has hit number one, at least according to the American Kennel Club. After a thirty-one year run at the top spot, the Labrador retriever had to settle for being number two. Golden retrievers, German shepherds, poodles, bulldogs, Rottweilers, beagles, dachshunds and German shorthaired pointers round o...
Mar 16, 2023
Lluis Satorre Gonzalez / CC
No Cheese Please
A woman has taken to social media to share how she ended up walking out on her date because he didn't want to spend an extra $3 to have a slice of cheese on his burger Dafna Diamant from New York met up with a man she'd been speaking to on a dating app for a dinner date. Things were going well, she ordered the italian ...
Mar 16, 2023
Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
No Need Top Beware
Unless your name is Julius Caesar, there's no need beware the Ides of March. Today is March 15, or the equivalent of the Ides of March, which is actually just the middle of the month. The Romans had a different way of marking days within months. They tended to just mark things generally, with the Nones, which is some...
Mar 15, 2023
Tim Ide / CC
We've Been Ruining Monopoly With House Rules
I walked away from the game of Monopoly years ago. The game would just never end. Turns out it was our stupid "house rules" that were making the game last ten times longer than it should. One, if you don't buy a street, utility or rail station the property goes up for auction to the highest bidder. That get...
Mar 15, 2023
Mike_fleming / CC
Happy Pi Day
It's Pi Day. Which isn't quite the same as pie day, but I won't tell if you won't. Pie seems to be a very good way to celebrate pi day. I did try to figure out how to type the actual Greek letter pi. There are a few different shortcuts that were suggested for how to make your keyboard do this. I couldn't get any of...
Mar 14, 2023
Stuart Caie / CC
Too Many Clocks
I came to a conclusion over the weekend. We have too many clocks. I'm not a huge fan of the time change. It doesn't mess with me too much as it seems to with some people. I just find it annoying. Like when it comes to changing every clock in the house. And a few that aren't. So yesterday I got to spend a considera...
Mar 13, 2023
Nikk / CC
How Do You Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?
Saint Patrick's Day is coming up on Friday. Honestly I rarely do anything to celebrate. About the only thing I might do is enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't do Guinness or green beer. Irish Soda bread is not my thing. Lucky Charms are not a favourite for breakfast. Ever wonder how corned beef and cabbag...
Mar 13, 2023
sophie / CC
What's The Best Bargain You Ever Found ?
Toronto TikToker Sarah Dunk said she found a vintage Versace dress while filming a thrift store video. The upload went viral and received over 14.6 million views and 1,800 comments. Viewers helped Dunk track down the specific name and potential value of the dress. She was at a Value Village in Toronto this past Sunday,...
Mar 09, 2023
Ken Mayer / CC
Home Cooked Meals For Your Pet?
I find this a bit funny, but understandable - cooking something for your pet makes sense since they are part of the family. But in Paisley Scotland a young man named Anton Allen has cooked over 100 different recipes for his two hamsters , Mr Marshmallow and Mr Licorice. Mr Marshmallow has tried around 100 different rec...
Mar 08, 2023
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Fry Dipping
Be honest.. have you ever dipped your fries in ice cream or a milkshake? Are you ready for potato ice cream? Van Leeuwen the artisanal ice cream chain based out of Brooklyn, New York have unveiled their latest concoction: Malted Milkshake & Fries ice cream, made in partnership with the Idaho Potato Commission There...
Mar 07, 2023
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What is up with March 2?
March 2 seems to be a storm day. Maybe not always, but fairly often. I saw people posting online that we had a snow storm of March 2 into March 3 last year. And I know for certain we had a snow storm on March 2 into March 3 in 2019. Beyond that I'm not really sure. I remember the 2019 date very well. That's the da...
Mar 03, 2023
Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Time To Buy All The Milk and Bread
It's one of those things that I understand, yet at the same time I don't understand. The need to stock up before a storm. This morning I noticed there seemed to be a bit more traffic around. Then it hit me. There is a snow storm in the forecast. Everyone has to stock up before the storm. I understand the need for s...
Mar 02, 2023
JOHN K THORNE
If You Missed It, She Still Will Come
Yesterday was Tooth Fairy Day. If you missed it, don't worry. There's another one in August. I don't have any idea why the Tooth Fairy rates having two official days, but she can probably afford it. She seems pretty flush with cash. The folklore about the Tooth Fairy goes back a long ways, mostly in Western cultures...
Mar 01, 2023
Eden, Janine and Jim / CC
Did It Come From The Stars?
We've all heard the saying about March. In like a lion, out like a lamb. Supposedly about the weather we get during the month when winter comes to and end and spring starts. But is that what it's really about? The quick answer seems to be yes, although the stars may be involved in where the saying came from in the f...
Feb 28, 2023
Chic Bee / CC
Olive Oil In Coffee?
Yesterday when I got home from work, I made a coffee and tried some olive oil in it. I wasn't impressed. In Italy Starbucks have come out with a range of olive oil - infused coffees and plan to bring out the same ones in the UK later this year. I'll admit it wasn't as bad as Ashton Kutcher's pouring orange juice in his...
Feb 28, 2023
Monica Arellano-Ongpin / CC
Just A Little Peak
I have a thing with cars and windshield washer fluid reservoirs. My next vehicle, it might be one of the things I actually put on my list that I'm looking for. Can I actually tell how much fluid is in the thing? I almost ran out the other day, which isn't a good thing this time of year. Thankfully I was able to get ...
Feb 27, 2023
Mike Mozart / CC
At Least We Can Dream
It's that time of year. A bit on the chilly side. A bit on the snowy side some days. A good day to sit back with a good book. Or maybe a good seed catalogue. Maybe it's not time that we can actually get out into the garden, but we can start making plans, which is almost as good. I have a few seeds set aside from la...
Feb 24, 2023
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Another Excuse To Celebrate With The Dog
I happened to notice that today was dog biscuit day. So I gave my dog an extra one this morning, just to celebrate. Then I had to start looking into dog biscuits. Apparently, dog biscuits started out as dog bread, a low quality bread or maybe stale bread that humans no longer wanted that was just passed along to dogs...
Feb 23, 2023
Alan Levine
Thar She Blows!
Honestly, I thought it was a myth. Still, I made sure to stick a fork in it, just in case. I'm talking about exploding potatoes. I don't know anyone who's actually had a potato explode in the oven. And I guess really it was my fault. One did not get stuck with a fork. But really, I had not stuck a fork in other po...
Feb 22, 2023
Ben Brophy / CC
Big Concerts!
If you haven't already heard, Guns and Roses are coming to Moncton in August! They'll perform at Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, located at l'Université de Moncton on August 5th. It's the first stop on the North American leg of their tour. Pre Sale tickets go on sale today and regular tickets on the 24th! It's the ...
Feb 22, 2023
Happy Pancake Day
I know my blood sugar will be messed up later today. And maybe for tomorrow. Possibly for a couple days. Simply because I will not take it easy on the maple syrup today. I like maple syrup. I consider it one of nature's great gifts. And today is one day I can revel in it's sweet, sticky goodness. By eating pancak...
Feb 21, 2023
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Just Because You Can...
There seems to be a lot of talk about the new Winnie-the-Pooh movie. I have only seen the trailer for Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, and I have to say it is both amusing and disturbing. Yes, it is disturbing to see a childhood hero turned into a homicidal maniac. But at the same time, it's interesting, even a bit...
Feb 17, 2023
crabchick / CC
Do You Take Power Naps?
A recent study found that people who take short naps are the happiest people. During the big football game the other Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says nap time is the time when his body rests and recuperates to keep himself healthy at the end of a long season. He said that he likes to take "ca...
Feb 17, 2023
Benton Greene / CC
Happy Packzi Day
It was a surprise to discover that today was Fat Thursday. I knew next Tuesday was Fat Tuesday, but I guess we needed another fat day as well. Fat Thursday marks the start of the final week before Lent. And since you were supposed to be giving up things like fat and sugar and foods like that, I guess the idea was to ...
Feb 16, 2023
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What's On Your Windshield
I usually like to wait for my car to warm up a bit and let the windows clear by themselves, rather than jump out and start scraping. But this morning I was in a bit of a hurry. So I went digging for a card. Sure, there are things that are actually built as window scrapers. I've found most of them don't work all the ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Are We At War With The Aliens
The latest news is, we shot down another one. We have no idea what they are, but we seem to be shooting down a lot of them lately. Four to be exact. Although we do seem to know what one of them was. One was supposedly a Chinese spy balloon. Pretty low tech stuff these days. Just send a balloon floating around and ...
Feb 13, 2023
Interdimensional Guardians / CC
Things You Ate As A Kid That You Avoid Now
There are all kinds of things that I either loved or was forced to eat as a kid that I won't touch today. Unfortunately I had to have bologna sandwiches for several years when my younger brother refused to eat any meat except bologna. I'd try to dress up the thing with a cheese slice (something else I won't eat today) ...
Feb 13, 2023
Mike Mozart / CC
Are Outdoor Pants A Thing
I was reading something the other day that struck me as interesting. How on really cold days, like say, last Saturday, many of us will wear our warmest coat and hat and probably a scarf. We'll bundle up the upper half of our body before venturing out into the cold. But most people tend to wear the same pants no matt...
Feb 10, 2023
Brian / CC
Weekend Snacks
It's Super Bowl weekend and whether you're going to watch Sunday's football game, attend a Super Bowl party or just enjoy your weekend, you need snacks! The weekend means snacks. Watching football demands snacks. And the height of snackdom is the Super Bowl. So what snacks are you looking forward to enjoying this wee...
Feb 10, 2023
Kylan Robinson / CC
Thick, Thin or Even Thicker
Today is Pizza Day. There are food holidays pretty much every day, but this is certainly one I can celebrate. I like pizza. I even like making my own. Although lately my efforts have started to make me question this. I have been trying to go for a thinner crust. But it's a tough one to figure out. You look online...
Feb 09, 2023
benketaro / CC
What Do You Put On Your Fries?
With the news that McDonalds Canada is selling packets of Big Mac sauce for $.30 I realized that I don't put the stuff on anything but burgers. I like my fries plain. Well, kind of plain. No ketchup on the fries. Maybe a little on the side to dip. I'm basically a vinegar and salt guy. What do you put on your fries? ...
Feb 09, 2023
Sarah Stierch / CC
Places Along The Road
That old picture I posted of Bridgewater yesterday certainly brought back a few memories. And maybe cleared up a few. Like the fact that I can remember a motorcycle stunt show in that area which would have been around that time. But there just didn't seem to be enough space. There seems to be plenty of space in tha...
Feb 08, 2023
Richard Russell / CC
Breaking Bad Is Back... In A Commercial! Check It Out!
Some of the cast from the hit show Breaking Bad are back in the form of a Super Bowl commercial that has been released by the snack company Pop Corners! In the ad Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) are back to cooking, this time it's Popcorners that are being made in the RV!Are you a fan of th...
Feb 08, 2023
Alarm Clock Guaranteed To Wake You Up
If you are constantly sleeping through your alarm or hitting the snooze button multiple times this might be the answer:
Feb 08, 2023
Linen Bundle / CC
They Still Make Those?
It was a bit of a surprise. My daughter had a small bottle of pop that she found in the import section of a local grocery store. It wasn't that she found some strange imported soft drink that surprised me. It was how the bottle was sealed. It was a modern variety of the Codd neck. If you are wondering what the heck...
Feb 07, 2023
S. Rohrlach / CC
Goodbye To Fleetwood Mac
It looks like one of the best rock and roll bands of all time is coming to an end. Unsurprisingly, after the death of one of the main members, Christine Mcvie earlier this year. Mick Fleetwood announced on the red carpet at the Grammys' on Sunday that the band was done!Again this is not a huge surprise but it's still s...
Feb 07, 2023
Did Your Pipes Make It?
It may have been a very short cold snap, but it was also a very cold, cold snap that we just came through. Keeping yourself warm could be an issue at times. Keeping pipes from freezing proved a bit of a challenge for many. I managed to avoid it. My house, even though it is fairly old, managed to keep the pipes from ...
Feb 06, 2023
Chris Sloan / CC
Whatever Happened To Waterbeds?
Did you ever own a waterbed? Did your back like it? How long ago did you get rid of it, and why? Can you still buy a waterbed new? My back hated the thing, especially when the thermostat went weird and the thing started getting cold.
Feb 06, 2023
Hendrik Dacquin / CC
Stay Warm
We usually get a few cold days every year. No surprise there. But we don't often get Environment Canada issuing an extreme cold warning, like they have for the next day or so. In fact, I believe the last one was in 2015. The year when we had all the snow. We might not have noticed. Our thermometers was buried in ...
Feb 03, 2023
mountainamoeba / CC
So Long, Delissio!
Nestlé Canada says it is discontinuing its frozen meals and pizza business in Canada over the next six months which will see four brands disappear from store shelves - Delissio, Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine. So, no more Delissio frozen pizza. This won't affect me, because we stopped buying them ages...
Feb 03, 2023
Joe Hall / CC
Happy Brown Dog Day
At first, I thought it was a typo. I was looking at what things might be happening today. Yes, it is groundhog day. It's also Candlemas, which was forty days after Christmas and about the time we start to notice a bit more light in the world. It was a feast day when candles would be blessed. La Chandeleur is appar...
Feb 02, 2023
Rebecca Murphey / CC
What Do You Call The Loaf End?
As a dad, I've been a connoisseur of bread loaf ends for many years. There is nothing better than a slightly burnt pb-slathered "crust". But what do you call it? The "end'? The "crust?" The "heel"? The "knob"? The "butt"?
Feb 02, 2023
John Loo / CC
The Day We Find Out If Winter Will End
Tomorrow is the day we find out if winter will end early or weather it will keep going for another six weeks. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day Before people start, I do know that winter will officially end in late March no matter what a small rodent says. It's for fun. A little something to break up the winter. You probab...
Feb 01, 2023
slgckgc / CC
Best And Worst Household Chores
Loading and unloading the dishwasher or simply doing dishes in the sink the old fashioned way is my favourite household chore. Also, I don't mind folding and putting away laundry. Here's what you will never catch me doing - vacuuming, dusting or cleaning the bathroom. Have you got a favourite (or if that's pushing it...
Feb 01, 2023
Kim Siever
I Am Not A Robot
If you pay attention to the news over the past few weeks, you would almost think the end is near. The machines are about to take over. People have been getting rather concerned over things like ChatGPT, the chatbot that can supposedly carry on a very human like conversation. Universities and schools are banning it, t...
Jan 31, 2023
Sebastian Lund / CC
Here's Another Ultimate Classic Hits Knowledge Test!
Since you did so well on the last Classic Hits quiz I gave you it's time for another harder one! Here's 10 questions! Let's see how well you know you know your tunes and the people behind them! Post your results on our Facebook Page! Ben Holmes
Jan 31, 2023
What Goes In The Fridge and What Stays Out?
I like my butter in the fridge. Don't care that it rips the bread when you go to spread it. I would never put mustard in the fridge. Ketchup is kind of nice chilled , but I really don't care whether it sits on the counter or in the fridge. Butter, Mustard and Ketchup. Which goes where?
Jan 31, 2023
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At Least It's A Short One
It's one of those new weather terms I never like to hear used. Polar vortex. Or, to put it another way, pretty darned cold. It seems that every year we always get a bit of a cold snap. Although we usually have enough cold weather to acclimate a bit. Get used to the fact that it's chilly and even the extreme cold do...
Jan 30, 2023
AIRS, the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is a spaceborne instrument onboard NASA's Aqua satellite whose data are being used to improve our understanding of Earth's weather and climate. / CC
I Now Like Adam Sandler Movies
Are there any movie or tv celebrities that turn you off watching a movie or tv series? There was a time when I would refuse to watch any movie that starred Adam Sandler. Now I don't mind him, and wish he'd do less serious roles and more dopey characters like when he was starting out. I went through a period of avoiding...
Jan 30, 2023
Sergio Brito / CC
Interesting Visitors
Usually it works the other way around. You go to visit someplace new, and you're the one taking pictures. Although lately, it seems the visitors have been the subject of the photos. A lot of people have been in the area looking for a gray-crowned rosy finch. It's a rather uncommon bird in the area. In fact, this co...
Jan 27, 2023
USFWS Mountain-Prairie
My Surprising Lucky Number
It's funny how most of us are very logical and rational but we love to pick lucky numbers or perhaps think an item of clothing is lucky for our favourite sports team. It must be human nature. I rarely (like, twice a year) play the lottery. I don't play the same numbers for fear of getting stuck having to buy a ticket e...
Jan 27, 2023
Matthew Hutchinson / CC
How To Get In
It's always something. Most winter's you might be concerned with clearing snow. This year, with the weather we have been getting, trying to get in a vehicle can be a bit of an issue. A day of rain followed by temperatures that drop below freezing can sometimes make things a bit interesting when car doors freeze. So,...
Jan 26, 2023
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Got Any Haggis?
It's not hard to find a recipe for haggis. There are many online. However, it isn't easy to find the ingredients. You just don't come across many hearts, livers and lungs in you local meat department. If you're wondering, today is Robbie Burns Day. That's why I'm even thinking about haggis. It's supposed to be a p...
Jan 25, 2023
ScotGov Rural / CC
You Can Read This Later
Do you procrastinate?. I do, but I've been thinking of stopping my procrastination Maybe I'll start tomorrow I found a book on how to avoid procrastination... I think I'll read it tomorrow What does procrastination mean? I'll tell you next week. But seriously do you procrastinate a lot? Are you trying to do it less? ...
Jan 25, 2023
Alex Shultz / CC
More Than Crunchy Or Smooth
Today is peanut butter day. It's usually called the most popular of the nut butters, although peanuts are not a nut, which is a bit confusing. But it has long been a favourite of mine. And I will admit, I sometimes get a craving for peanut butter. But there are now so many types to choose from. And not just brands...
Jan 24, 2023
Denise Krebs / CC
You Can Actually Own These Unique Pets In Nova Scotia!
Most people have pets, dogs and cats are super popular but every now and again you hear of someone owning a more exotic animal like a snake or hedgehog! Well it doesn't stop there. There are a surprising amount of animals out there that are technically allowed as pets in Nova Scotia! The province has a full list HERE b...
Jan 24, 2023
Got Your Valentine's Candy Yet?
Three weeks to Valentine's Day - and candy sales are through the roof. What's your favourite for the holiday? A heart-shaped box of chocolates? Sweettarts or love hearts or maybe those heart shaped Reese's things? My absolute favourite flavour is cinnamon, so those spicy hard red heart candies are number one on my lis...
Jan 24, 2023
Windell Oskay / CC
Too Many Choices And Not Enough
I started looking at streaming services over the weekend. Mostly because I couldn't find much to watch on TV. I looked, but I still couldn't find much. While I couldn't find much worth watching on regular TV, which got me looking in the first place, it didn't take me too long to figure out I would very quickly get to...
Jan 23, 2023
Bonsoni.com / CC
I Might Be A Coffee Snob..
Getting up early in the morning I have become fairly particular about my coffee. I like to buy ground coffee because I cannot function well enough at 3 am to even consider grinding beans. If I woke up at a more normal time I would probably bring home small amounts of roasted coffee beans and grind them for a fresh cup ...
Jan 23, 2023
Martyn Wright / CC
There Is A Right Way
Since this is our first snow storm of the season, I thought a quick review of how to properly shovel snow might be in order. As usual, I used the Google machine to try to find out if I was doing it right. The first step recommended was to assess your health. I failed at this once before, so I don't really trust my ju...
Jan 20, 2023
Jamie McGibbon / CC
You Can Track The NS Plows Here!
You might already know about this helpful tool but I thought today would be a good day to share it! It's the Nova Scotia Plow tracker! It tells you where plows are in the province and makes it easier to see what roads have been plowed or if your road is being plowed! Check it out! Click the image below!
Jan 20, 2023
Winter Is Coming
Okay... winter is here. It's just been teasing us a bit for a while. At some point we had to get some actual winter weather and it looks like tomorrow it could happen. Since we haven't had much winter weather to drive in this year, I took a quick glance at a couple lists of winter driving tips online, just to remind ...
Jan 19, 2023
Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
I've Never Talked To An ATM
I've never talked to an ATM but 47 per cent of you have. However, I have spoken to my house, my car, my computer, my mirror, the tv, the radio and the printer. Psychologists say that talking to objects doesn't make us delusional or foolish but show that we are intelligent and have empathy. However, if the objects talk...
Jan 19, 2023
Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
What If I Want To Keep Some For Later
Packaging continues to confuse me. A few weeks ago, I was given new underwear. It was Christmas. It's kind of a tradition. New underwear and socks, whether you need them or not. And you probably do need them anyway. But the thing that got me was that the underwear came in a little plastic bag. And that plastic bag...
Jan 18, 2023
Prince Roy / CC
I Still Haven't Used An Algorithm In My Adult Life
There are so many things we were taught in school that I'm still waiting to use in my adult life. Algorithms and most of my algebra courses would be the first things that come to mind. Yes, I've used some geometry while DIY building around the property. No one has asked me to dissect a frog yet, but I'm hopeful. I was...
Jan 18, 2023
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The Good And The Bad or a Warm Winter
I noticed a post of the Nova Scotia Bird Society Facebook page this morning. It seems that the warmer weather we have been having is sorty of a mixed blessing for birds. While it makes it easier to survive the winter, it seems there have been a couple reported cases of possible Thrichomonosis parasite infection. The ...
Jan 17, 2023
Tony Alter / CC
A Trip To PEI?
It's around 50 bucks to cross the Confederation Bridge to PEI. Their premier would like the federal government to reduce the tolls to $20. Has the cost kept you away from PEI for summer vacations? I hear of plenty of people flocking to Cavendish for the big concert every summer, so it can't be that cost-prohibitive? W...
Jan 17, 2023
Steve Shook / CC
Maybe It Matters Who Makes It
We probably all know a picky eater. There are people who like things a certain way or don't like certain foods. I've never really been that way, but there are those who are. One such person is one of my grandchildren. He is getting better and expanding his menu somewhat. But there are times it gets a bit frustratin...
Jan 16, 2023
Jeremy Keith / CC
Blue Monday!
It's dark. It's January. It's Monday. I don't think you need a degree in psychology to predict that the most depressing day of the year is a Monday in January. But Blue Monday had a controversial start. A British travel company paid a psychologist to suggest that the most depressing day of the year was the 3rd Monday i...
Jan 16, 2023
ministryofstories / CC
The First of Two
I almost stayed home today. It's Friday the 13th and a black cat crossed my path first thing this morning. Actually, two black cats crossed my path. Since they live there, it's hard to avoid them. Although I don't think there is any real connection between black cats and Friday the 13th. We get at least one Friday ...
Jan 13, 2023
Sheila Sund / CC
What's Your Nickname?
I have never liked nicknames, and always let my closest friends, family and partners know it. So I've never really had a nickname. Although, in middle school, we had one young teacher who had nicknames for all the boys in the class. For some reason, I was "poopsie". To this day I don't know if I liked it or n...
Jan 13, 2023
Karen Roe / CC
A Day I Can Get Behind
Every day there is a celebration of some sort of food. Some foods get several days throughout the year, and maybe with good cause, but there was one today that certainly got my attention. Today is Curried Chicken Day. I do have to say, it took me a while to discover curries, but now that I have, they have certainly b...
Jan 12, 2023
Joshua Heller / CC
I want To Hear Your Creative Answering Machine Messages!
I have always found it entertaining and sometimes hilarious to hear people's answering machine messages! The message that plays when they don't pick up the phone. I've called a lot of people and I'm here to tell you that there are a ton of really funny messages out there. Some of them are meant to be some of them not! ...
Jan 12, 2023
I'm Not Superstitious.... But..
Tomorrow is one of two Friday the 13th's this year . (other one is in October) Now, I'm not superstitious but I'll be extra careful driving to and from the radio station tomorrow. If ever a deer is going to challenge me on the 103 it will most likely be tomorrow! Are you extra cautious on a Friday the 13th or is it jus...
Jan 12, 2023
Ludovic Bertron / CC
Maybe It's Me
I'll admit it. I just don't get it. For the past couple of weeks, Prince Harry has been appearing on every possible television show that would have him doing interviews to promote his new book. That book was released yesterday, and reports are calling it the fastest selling non-fiction book every. The only other boo...
Jan 11, 2023
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Here's All The EV Charging Stations in NS!
I was pretty surprised to see how many EV charging stations there are in the province! There needs to be hundreds more if we really want to eventually switch to electric but there seems to be quite a few already! A road trip from Yarmouth to Sydney would not be out of the question if you were driving an EV vehicle! Che...
Jan 11, 2023
Mystery Cupboards?
In my younger days, every apartment I ever lived in had those tiny cupboards above the fridge. To me, they are kind of the "junk drawer" of cupboards. They were where you put things that you never use. Once kids came along, the odd bottle of booze ended up there. If you have or have ever had little cupboards ...
Jan 11, 2023
DWilm / CC
Who's A Smart Dog
Yet again, researchers have figured out what are the smartest breeds of dogs. They seem to do this every so often, all with slightly differing results. This time, scientists at the university of Helsinki tested a thousand dogs, giving them each seven different cognitive tests and three behavioral tests and trying to ...
Jan 10, 2023
Outhouse Memories
I've grown up with outhouses - my grandparents lived in the country and that's what we had until I was a teen. I've used a two-holer many times, but no one has been able to explain the exact use of such a thing. I can't picture a husband and wife sitting side by side, so this must have been put 1n to double the "l...
Jan 10, 2023
Krystal.Hamlin / CC
One Type Of Fishing I've Never Tried
It's no secret I enjoy fishing. It's one of my favourite hobbies. Some may even call it an obsession. Yet I've never tried ice fishing. No particular reason. I've just never felt the need. The province announced just the other day the the winter sport fishing season was now open. I did take note of the fact that ...
Jan 09, 2023
Paul VanDerWerf / CC
These Tunes Turn 50 This Year!
Believe it or not we're in the year 2023! I know I'm surprised too! I think the pandemic and the craziness of the last few years have made us forget how fast time flies! I am very surprised these 10 tunes are turning 50 this year! 1973 was a big year for music! Here are some tunes celebrating their 50th anniversary! Th...
Jan 09, 2023
I'd Fail At Most Reality Shows
I know I would be terrible at most reality shows. If I get overtired or "hangry" I'd make a lot of enemies or bad decisions . I can't picture being forced to eat slop on Big Brother or some strange insect meal on Survivor. Some of the challenges on Amazing Race would have me quitting after the third unsuccess...
Jan 09, 2023
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Is Your Tree Gone Yet?
January 6 is actually Take Out The Tree Day for some people. Although the timing has always confused me a bit. Many leave their trees until Epiphany which is today. It's also Twelfth Night, if you're doing the Twelve Days of Christmas, although twelve drummers drumming seems a bit over the top. But the thing that con...
Jan 06, 2023
Banalities / CC
Pineapple on Garlic Fingers
Garlic fingers are a Nova Scotian thing just like donairs. But a Halifax restaurant suggests we should be putting pineapple on our garlic fingers. Now, I know that the whole pinapple on pizza crowd is very divided. Ham and Pineapple seems a step too far for most of them. But I could see pineapple on garlic fingers. ...
Jan 06, 2023
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Wipers Up Or Down
We seem to have hit that marvelous time of year when windshield wipers all over start to stand at attention. They don't do this on their own. Their people do it for them because otherwise they could freeze to the windshield due to the type of precipitation we tend to get. Something wet that freezes on to pretty much...
Jan 05, 2023
State Farm / CC
Nova Scotia NHL Team?
The World Juniors gold medal game is happening tonight in Halifax! It's going to be quite the game! I'm not even a hockey fan and I was watching the semi final game last night! The Scotiabank Centre was absolutely packed last night and every game has been very well attended. Seeing all the people at the World Juniors g...
Jan 05, 2023
Trying New Things In 2023
I'm not much for New Year's Resolutions, but I do like to look at making changes in the New Year. There are a number of foods I've never tried and up until now thought I would never sample. And I have a list of foods that I've tried and will probably never try again - they include blue cheese, oka cheese (it's the sme...
Jan 05, 2023
Bernard Spragg. NZ
Time For Spaghetti
Today just happens to be National Spaghetti Day. I like spaghetti. It's not my favourite pasta, but it looks good about now. We did in the last of the turkey soup just the other day. I like turkey, but after a couple full turkey dinners, a hot sandwich or two and finally the soup, I'm about done with turkey for a wh...
Jan 04, 2023
jeffreyw / CC
Travel By Rail?
I have always really liked trains for some reason and am still upset that all the rail beds were torn up on the South Shore even though that happened way before my time! I think it's really great rescore we're missing and could help a lot of people if we still had them towards this end of the province! Anyway, regardle...
Jan 04, 2023
Take It While We Can
We haven't had much winter weather to speak of. And I'm fine with that. While I like to be outdoors and I really don't mind shoveling snow, especially if I have the time to play with it. I find it rather satisfying in many ways. But at the same time, I can live without it. So I like the weather we have been getting ...
Jan 03, 2023
AV8TER / CC
Back To Regular Routine!
It's Tuesday! And most of us are back to our regular daily routine - kids are back in school, we're back to regular work hours. The holiday break was fun but exhausting. I'm so glad to be back to regular timetable. Are you?
Jan 03, 2023
Jen's Art & Soul / CC
Maybe I'm Already Perfect
Tomorrow night is New Year's Eve. I'm not really one for making New Year's resolutions. Most don't get kept, and really, I don't have a lot of things I think I need to change. Although I'm sure others would disagree. Since I had none that were popping into my head, I looked up the top ten most common resolutions for...
Dec 30, 2022
Randy Heinitz / CC
Just Another Night
Once again this year, I have a prime spot already picked out for our New Year's celebrations. My favourite chair, right in front of the TV. That's been our habit for a few years now. For many people, the last couple of years have been that way, but we started way before then. Not that we didn't go out. Over the year...
Dec 29, 2022
fredrik Andreasson / CC
What Day Is It?
If you're not working, and maybe even if you are working, this is such a confusing time of year - We don't know what day it is. These days off between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve are what Bob and Doug McKenzie called the "mystery days" during their 12 Days of Christmas. Here's a transcript that explains it:...
Dec 29, 2022
Rain Forest / CC
Still Too Full To Think
When it comes to planning holiday meals, I have a problem. I find it really hard to think about what the next feast might be while I'm still full from the last one. There are some in the house who like to plan meals ahead. Like a week in advance. And usually right after we have eaten. I can't do that. Once I have ...
Dec 28, 2022
Hannah Donovan / CC
Christmas Until When?
Have you taken your tree down yet? Boxed up all those Christmas decorations and stored them away for next year? Or do you like to have everything up for New Year's? Or perhaps even later until "Old Christmas" the second week of January? I get itchy to take down the tree Christmas Day evening but it usually m...
Dec 28, 2022
Ivan Radic / CC
Merry Christmas
Hoping all of you have a great Christmas!
Dec 23, 2022
dion gillard / CC
Regifting The Gift Bag
I don't really consider myself overly thrifty. I don't hang out in thrift stores for hours on end going through the bins. I don't hit up every yard sale in the area. But I don't like to spend money if I don't have to. So I will repurpose a gift bag. Really, I like to think of it as a more environmentally friendly o...
Dec 22, 2022
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Best and Worst Christmas Songs
Yougov, the survey people released the latest results of their poll asking, "What's your least liked Christmas song?" Santa Baby was number one, followed by Grandma Got Run Over, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Wonderful Christmastime, Last Christmas, and All I Want for Christmas Is you. I like all of those...
Dec 22, 2022
Stephanie Clifford / CC
Christmas On The Side
I was doing a little last minute planning for Christmas dinner. The main dish is set. We thought briefly about a ham, but decided to stick with turkey. We have had other main dishes over the years. There was the year we cooked a goose. And discovered that geese are rather fat little birds. We didn't know that and...
Dec 21, 2022
Jonny Hunter / CC
Myles Goodwyn Is Retiring From April Wine!
The lead singer of one of Canada's greatest rock bands is retiring from touring and performing wit the band! Myles Goodwyn made his announcement on Facebook yesterday!
Dec 21, 2022
Are Gift Cards Still Appreciated?
I have noticed a few people online complaining that they never receive gift cards anymore at Christmas. A few years ago there were some big conversations about gift cards and whether they were an appropriate gift. Some said that they were a cop out, that the giver did not put enough thought into the gift. Personally, I...
Dec 21, 2022
Tiago Scharfy / CC
Dressing Or Stuffing?
I have to admit, I am a dressing person. I have done stuffing, but in recent years we have just gone with dressing. For those who might be wondering what the heck is the difference, stuffing would be cooked inside the bird. Dressing would be cooked outside the bird. Some members of my family seem to prefer it for saf...
Dec 20, 2022
Purple Slog / CC
Edible Ornaments On Christmas Tree?
Some people have very strict rules about their Christmas tree decorations. Candy Canes (real ones) seem to be a big no no. For me, the tree doesn't look complete until it's been candy cane'd. Back in the 1800's edible baked goods on the tree were the normal thing. I'd love a couple of gingerbread men, some popcorn str...
Dec 20, 2022
Nick Amoscato / CC
There Must Be A Way
As much as I love gift bags, there are some thing that need to be wrapped. I will admit, I am a huge fan of gift bags. I try to use them for as much as possible. Not only because they're easier, but also to save my knees and other joints. It's one of those things you don't realize as you get older. How difficult it...
Dec 19, 2022
Jimmie Quick / CC
Does Santa Wrap Gifts?
Growing up in my home, Santa wrapped gifts one year. Both my brother and I noticed that he used the same wrapping paper as our parents. After that, Santa went back to not wrapping Christmas gifts. I've also noticed that my wife's Christmas stocking stuffers are wrapped. The gifts in my stocking when I was a kid were ne...
Dec 19, 2022
Florida Memory
Time To Get It Done
'Twas the weekend before Christmas, and all through the house, Was the smell of burning cookies. It smelled kinda gross. Okay. I'm hoping not. But I always seem to have a few that are Santa and a few that are for Darth Vader. You know. A bit on the dark side. But as long as they aren't too burned, I'll embrace th...
Dec 16, 2022
Paul Schultz / CC
Christmas Rules = Sad Childhood
When I was a kid Christmas would make my brother and I more hyper than all the sugar snacks in the world. But we had a hard and fast rule in our house - no opening presents on Christmas Eve. Later on when I was a teen and started dating I was scandalized that other homes allowed one present to be opened on Christmas Ev...
Dec 16, 2022
A Yee / CC
Dreaming Of A White Christmas
I I not a huge fan of snow, mostly because I don't like moving it out of my driveway, but I do like a bit on the ground for Christmas. It makes the day seem more special somehow. Now there are limits. I also don't like the idea of spending all Christmas day with a shovel in my hand. There are presents to be opened a...
Dec 15, 2022
Eneko Muiño / CC
House Plants! How Do You Keep Those Things Alive!?
I have never had luck with houseplants! I haven't had a ton of them but but the ones I have had have died! Here's a picture of my recent house plant failure.Is it still savable? What should I do? I found this video that might help and maybe it will help you if you have similar problems!How do you keep your houseplants ...
Dec 15, 2022
Turkey, Ham or Chicken For Christmas Dinner?
I like turkey. My wife prefers ham. And our ex-vegetarian daughter has requested ..... French Onion Soup? Yes, we're talking Christmas dinner. I'm hearing that with the high price of turkey a lot of folks are switching to chicken this year. I have noticed that in the States , where Christmas is just a month from their ...
Dec 15, 2022
Jeremy Keith / CC
Avoiding The 21st Century
I like to tell people I plan to avoid the 21st century as long as possible. At least I try. This came up one day when someone mentioned doing an email money transfer. I replied that I don't do that, which gets you some funny looks these days. It's not that I don't like technology. I just don't want it in all parts o...
Dec 14, 2022
Marcel van Schooten / CC
Your Favourite Chocolate?
Over the years, the Purple one (I think it has hazelnut and caramel in it) has been the most popular Quality Street chocolate, closely followed by the all-chocolate Green Triangle. Some years the Green Triangle comes out on top. It's top 3 for me but my favourites are the controversial two - and there are always a bunc...
Dec 14, 2022
Kevin Doncaster / CC
Feeding The Birds
Now that the weather has turned a bit colder, I guess it is safe to feed the birds again. I think. The last few years there have been a couple reasons we had to stop feeding birds, particularly in warmer weather. One being to stop the spread of avian flu, which seems to be still around. And the other was to prevent ...
Dec 13, 2022
Abigail Batchelder / CC
Stand Up Comedy! Are You A Fan?
It was announced today that Kevin Hart who is arguably one of the most successful stand up comedians of the last 10 years, is coming to Halifax! He'll be there on April 16th! If it's anything like the Shania Twain concert it will probably be pretty hard to get tickets. I have never been to a comedy show that big and I ...
Dec 13, 2022
Do You Still Secret Santa?
I remember Secret Santa was a big deal at some of the companies I've worked at in the past, but it's never been a thing here at CKBW. You know, everyone scribbles their name on a piece of paper and then there's a draw and you have to get the person's name you drew a present. And it should be anonymous - you don't sign ...
Dec 13, 2022
Scribbler.com Images / CC
Getting To Crunch Time
Every year it seems like the same thing. We try to get an early start, then keep adding items to the list until we finally just give up and say "this thing is happening". That's the way Christmas usually works around my place. We never really get finished. We just run out of time. This year seems a bit bet...
Dec 12, 2022
Mike_fleming / CC
Christmas Baking
Do you do any Christmas baking or do you look forward to enjoying someone else's baking? I love something we've dubbed "Aunt Heather Squares" which probably have a normal name but are simply super chocolatey marshmallow squares. I really enjoy shortbread cookies both my mom's with rice flour and my wife's wit...
Dec 12, 2022
chickenscrawlings / CC
What's On Top
There are really no rules when it comes to what sits on top of you Christmas tree. It's become a matter of choice and a lot depends on family tradition as to what people think is a "proper" decoration for the top of the tree. When trees first became a thing, a lot of people put a figure of the little baby Je...
Dec 09, 2022
Laura LaRose / CC
Create Your Own Hallmark Christmas Movie Plot! Check It Out!
Have you ever really and down and watched a Hallmark Christmas movie? They are so silly! The plots are very unrealistic and you can usually tell what will happen in the end of the movie in the first 3 minutes! I get it though! People like to watch a fluffy movie around the Holidays and if you like them then enjoy. Chec...
Dec 09, 2022
The Long List Of Christmas Movies I've Never Watched
I started to put a list together of Christmas movies that I've never seen and the list kept getting longer and longer. Are there any that I really should watch? I've never seen Christmas With the Kranks. Or any of The Santa Clause movies. Polar Express. Last Christmas. Elf. (yes, really!) Fred Claus. The Nightmare Bef...
Dec 09, 2022
s_herman / CC
The Old Christmas Card
It's something we should have done by now, if we were going to do it. But we haven't sent Christmas cards for years. So that's one former chore we no longer have to do. In some ways, it was fun to send Christmas cards every year. Taking an evening, maybe two, to sit down to sign all the cards, maybe write a little n...
Dec 08, 2022
Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine
It's Not Easy Finding Green
This is now the second year, and still the search continues. There seems to be a shortage of green maraschino cherries in the world. Maybe it is one of those dreaded supply chain issues. Maybe it's just a shortage of green dye. But green maraschino cherries have become a rare thing. You can find candied ones, or gl...
Dec 07, 2022
Jackson's Orchard / CC
If You Think Die Hard Is A Christmas Movie ......
You are absolutely right! And, yes, I'm a little bit biased. But who doesn't like an action movie during the holidays? However, watching Die Hard at my place Christmas Eve is starting to get a little bit stale, so I've made a list of some other action movies that take place over Christmas. Number one has to be Lethal ...
Dec 07, 2022
Elliott Brown / CC
More Than Just A Christmas Thing
We've probably all heard the song. But have you ever tried them? Chestnuts. Roasting on an open fire. I was sort of humming that to myself the other day as I walked through the grocery store and spotted a big basket of chestnuts for sale. I didn't pick any up, largely because I don't have an open fire handy. But d...
Dec 06, 2022
Yuya Tamai / CC
The Ultimate Christmas Music Quiz!
How well do you know classic hits Christmas music? Test your knowledge! Let me know how well you did on our Facebook page or send me a text!
Dec 06, 2022
Fan Of Fruitcake?
It's Christmas and for many that means enjoying the Christmas Fruitcake. When I was younger, you could not pay me enough to eat that stuff. Now I love it. A couple of years ago my mum asked me to get her a fruitcake and I could not believe how expensive that stuff is! I started eating fruitcake a couple of years ago .....
Dec 06, 2022
storebukkebruse / CC
A Tree Might Not Work Out
I have mentioned before we have two new cats in the house that need to learn a few rules. I like the cats. We just have a difference of opinion on a couple things. It would seem a Christmas tree may be one of those things. Over the weekend, I decided to give the concept of a Christmas tree a try, just to see how it ...
Dec 05, 2022
Orangeaurochs / CC
Knockoff Brands As Good Or Better Than Name Brands?
With inflation and rising prices at the grocery store I've been buying and trying more No Name Brands like Walmart's Great Value, Giant Tiger's Giant Value and Loblaw's President's Choice. Thanks to advice from friends and coworkers I've discovered some real gems. There are some more flavourful potato chip knock off br...
Dec 05, 2022
Anthony Crider / CC
Here Are The Top Questions Canadians Asked Google This Year!
It's hard to believe but 2022 is almost over! Apparently a gambling website called Time2Play did some digging and found the top questions searched on Google this year by provinces! Some of these are pretty funny and relatable! Strange I know! I think it's very Nova Scotian that we looked up how to play a online game th...
Dec 02, 2022
The Mystery Of The Red Bulb
If you have a little plastic bag of replacement bulbs for your Christmas lights, you may have seen a red tipped bulb in the mix. Yes, it glows red, but it has another use. If you replace a regular bulb on your tree with the red bulb, it will make the lights flicker. Most of us with newer strings of lights tend to use a...
Dec 02, 2022
It's December
I don't know about you, But it was a bit of a shock this morning to realize it was December already. As much as I'd like to hold back time a bit, it seems to want to continue to speed on. So this morning, as soon as I said rabbits, which I do first thing every month, just for luck, I discovered I don't have an advent ...
Dec 01, 2022
Jim Moore / CC
Snacks Disappearing In Canada
It's been an interesting couple of weeks in food retail. First Bugles, the corn chip snack disappeared from store shelves. The company discontinued sales in Canada. They did this once before about 12 years ago in 2010 because of poor sales but then brought it back so maybe the same thing might happen again. Then we f...
Dec 01, 2022
Mike Mozart / CC
The Invasion Begins Tomorrow
Some of you are probably busy right now, making sure all the little corners and crevices in your home are clean and ready for inspection. After all, you wouldn't want something like that reported back to the North Pole. And as of tomorrow, it could happen. The Little Guys who spy on behalf of the Big Guy start work t...
Nov 30, 2022
Jeff Djevdet / CC
When To Put Short Pants Away For Winter?
If you're a guy and in high school the answer is probably never. I have friends who wear shorts all year round. Anyone know if there are any health benefits to being under dressed in our Maritime pseudo-winters? When I was a kid Mom would always tell my brother and I to put on a sweater or a jacket if we were going out...
Nov 30, 2022
Tim Berger / CC
The Most Delicious Time Of The Year
Part of the lobster season is underway. LFA 33 got things started this morning, while LFA 34 is still facing delays. For all involved, here's hoping for good catches and a safe season. For many of us, we look forward to a feed of lobster this time of year. Some will be rushing to get their hands on some of the first...
Nov 29, 2022
Jennifer C. / CC
It's Christmas All Over Again! What's Your Go To Christmas Tune?
As we creep closer and closer to December 1st on Thursday! I'm starting to get into the Christmas Sprit! One of the biggest things that gets me into the spirit is Christmas music! My absolute favorite is a song from my favorite artist! Tom Petty! Here's his Christmas Tune!That's my favorite Christmas tune! I also reall...
Nov 29, 2022
What Christmas Movies Have You Watched So Far?
I haven't watched any. Die Hard and It's A Wonderful Life are reserved for Christmas Eve. Between now and then I'll watch Love Actually and Bad Santa. Inevitably someone will have on the Home Alone movies or the National Lampoon Christmas Vacation movie over the holidays and I'll catch some of those. Hallmark and Life...
Nov 29, 2022
7th Street Theatre Hoquiam, WA / CC
The Odor Remover
I really didn't have much faith in this little thing. It's been in the kitchen for years. Just sitting there, minding it's own business, waiting for me to use it. The thing I refer to is a piece of stainless steel, shaped like a small bar of soap. It was advertised as being able to remove strong odors from your hand...
Nov 28, 2022
Clint Budd / CC
Newspaper-Less! This Newspaper Is Getting Rid Of Paper Copies in Some Areas Of NS!
It looks like some subscribers to the Chronicle Herald are going to be disappointed! Apparently some readers received a letter saying that their subscription will be moved to a digital format on Monday. Saltwire is the company that owns the paper and claims that certain rural Nova Scotia residents will no longer be abl...
Nov 28, 2022
It's French Toast Day!
Today is French Toast Day! And so, I checked out a video on social media and realized, I might have been making it wrong all my life!! In the video they lightly toast the slices of bread before they give it the egg bath. I've never toasted my French toast. Have you?
Nov 28, 2022
Arnold Gatilao / CC
It's Hard To Pick A Favourite
I guess the season is upon us. American Thanksgiving is past, Black Friday is taking place and the Christmas movies will soon be everywhere. Unless you're a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, in which case I think they started some time around June. Which means already thousands of well dressed, up and coming city dw...
Nov 25, 2022
JD Hancock / CC
Coyotes! How Often Do You See Them?
I have been driving home on the 103 and seeing something that I do not usually see on the highway. Coyotes! I have probably seen about 4 already this fall! Now they are not rare at all but its not like I see them every day. That got me thinking. I wonder if anyone has had any close interactions with coyotes?I have hea...
Nov 24, 2022
It It's Too Good To Be True...
Here at the station, we thought it was pretty amusing that some was pretending to be Mike and trying to scam personal information out of people. Not that we think stealing personal information from people is funny. But the idea of someone pretending to be one of us seems pretty amusing in some ways. Hopefully no one ...
Nov 24, 2022
EpicTop10.com / CC
Lettuce - Do You Skip It Because Of The Price?
Hopefully we're almost through the lettuce shortage in this country. The price is/was ridiculous and I refused to pay what they wanted at the grocery store. So why do we have a lettuce shortage? It's because of heavy rains and drought in California (which supplies 70 per cent of our lettuce) which caused a lot of cro...
Nov 24, 2022
Choo Yut Shing / CC
A Big Noisy Year Round Bird
I spite of the fact it's starting to get chilly these days, not all birds fly south for the winter. Even robins. Some migrate, some don't. And some will come from further north and think our climate is quite balmy. So if you see a robin around it doesn't mean spring is around the corner. He might be from Labrador ...
Nov 23, 2022
Brian Ralphs / CC
After Almost 50 Years, This Snack Is Leaving Canada!
As kids, many of us called them "finger hats". And as adults they were a great addition to our homemade Bits and Bites or Nuts and Bolts or Chex Mex holiday snacks. Bugles, the cone shaped corn snack from General Mills is leaving Canada. Have you seen any old stock anywhere? I've heard a few people mention t...
Nov 23, 2022
Anyone For Raw Cranberries
I happened to notice that today is Cranberry Relish Day. I suppose because American Thanksgiving is coming up this week that the cranberry is getting a starring role, but I happen to think there's never a bad time for cranberries. But I had never heard of cranberry relish. Until today. And there's a major difference...
Nov 22, 2022
Gloria Cabada-Leman / CC
You Could Be Eligible For A Heat Pump Grant! Check This Out!
Many, many people around Nova Scotia and beyond have been switching out their high energy home heating oil and wood furnaces for the cheaper and more efferent heat pumps! Now the Feds are giving you even more incentive to make the switch! Our newsroom has all the details, check it out! You can read if your household...
Nov 22, 2022
I'm Not A Fan Of Egg Nog
Years ago I would have the occasional egg nog, but only as a delivery system for brandy or rum. These days I rarely have an egg nog. But I know some people who get really excited about egg nog season, to the point that they buy multiple cartons and freeze the stuff so they can enjoy it all year! They are also very pick...
Nov 22, 2022
Bill Smith / CC
We Don't Speak The same Language
The World Cup has gotten underway. I enjoy soccer. I played the game many years ago and I still enjoy watching it, and the World Cup generally produces some pretty good games. Well worth watching. Much has been said about non-soccer related issues around these games, which I won't get into here. And I won't get int...
Nov 21, 2022
nicgep114 / CC
No Bars! How Good Is Your Cell Reception?
This might be just me but I have found lately that my cell reception has not been the best. Maybe I'm just noticing it now but it seems I lose reception in more places then I did before. This could be because of my phone or my service provider. Who knows! You'd think by now though they would be able to have constant re...
Nov 21, 2022
What Scent Triggers Christmas For You?
My favourite scent this time of year used to be the smell of balsam fir. Once the Christmas tree went up in the house, I started to get in the Christmas spirit thanks to that smell. Unfortunately these days I'm highly allergic to balsam fir so I have to put the real tree up outside on the deck. However, I still get a w...
Nov 21, 2022
Kathleen Tyler Conklin / CC
Time To Change The Tires
I will admit, for many years I never bothered with snow tires. I just used all seasons all year round. It seemed pretty safe to me and since I managed to avoid any accidents, I never saw the need for the extra expense. For some reason, one year when I traded cars I also decided to spring for extra rims and snow tires...
Nov 18, 2022
Sunny / CC
Training A Cat
I have been trying to figure out how to instill good behavior in a cat. From what you can find online, cats aren't that hard to train. Although they do present different obstacles from other animals. We have a couple fairly new cats around the house. I really didn't want them, but we got them. Two of them. And I'll...
Nov 17, 2022
René Silvio H.
Out For Delivery!
As you might know, I lived in the city for almost a year pretty recently! There were certainly advantages and disadvantages to living in urban Nova Scotia burt one of the biggest advantages was the food delivery services! Instead of going out to a restaurant you could literally go on an app like Uber Eats or Skip the D...
Nov 17, 2022
We Have Different Snacks
There are probably those in some countries that think Canadians and Americans are pretty much the same. But there are some major differences. For instance, snacks. There are things you can only get in Canada. Not just things like Kinder eggs. But also other snacks. Like ketchup chips, Smarties, Coffee Crisp, Jos L...
Nov 16, 2022
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Winter Tire Season- Here's How To Check If Your Tires Will Last Another Season!
Winter tire season is back! Most nights this week the temp is dropping to below freezing so you're probably thinking or have already been thinking about swapping out those tires! I might have to get new ones this year, seems like I'm always getting new tires but I do drive quite a bit too. It all depends on what brand ...
Nov 16, 2022
Winter Is Coming
The dreaded flurries are in the forecast for this Friday night and Saturday. When do you think we'll get our first real dumping of snow? One person I know who's been keeping track of just that for the last five years says we usually get our first real snowfall between now and November 25th. But we had such a mild Novem...
Nov 16, 2022
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All Hail The Cobra Chicken
They are not terribly friendly birds. They have a reputation for being a bit nasty, which seems contrary to the reputation most of the people would like to cultivate in this country. And there do seem to be more of them. I thought I was just imagining things. But I've been seeing them everywhere this fall. Along th...
Nov 15, 2022
Land Between the Lakes KY/TN
The Strangest Dish I've Never Tried (Yet!)
Forgive me if this dish is a family tradition in your circle but I have never heard of it. It's basically mashed sweet potatoes with a marshmallow topping that is baked. And for some, it's a very big Thanksgiving tradition. I asked as many people as I could if they had ever heard of such a weird concoction and hit pay...
Nov 15, 2022
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Celebrating With A Crunch
Today is Pickle Day. I will admit to being a pickle fan. Although I am somewhat picky about my pickles. There are pickles I like and pickles I don't like. For instance, I love a good dill pickle. Not all dill pickles are created equal, so I would have to say a nice Polish or kosher dill with lots of garlic would ha...
Nov 14, 2022
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Christmas Rush! When Do You Start Shopping?
Christmas seems a lot closer on this side of Remembrance Day! November will fly by and by the time we get into December the major holiday will already be upon us! One of the biggest stresses at least for me during the holiday season, is getting all of my Christmas shopping done on time! Every year I say I'm going to ge...
Nov 14, 2022
Bring On The Season! Or Fight Christmas Creep?
Friday was Remembrance Day, and some of those militant "No Christmas before November 12th" people should now have nothing to complain about. However, an anonymous poster on the internet has created quite a divided response over their assertion that people who put Christmas decorations up super early are just ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Not As Bad As You Might Remember
I had to go to the dentist this morning. I broke a little piece off a tooth. Didn't seem like much, but I thought I should get it checked. This isn't unusual for me. I have a habit of breaking off pieces of teeth, which thankfully, has become a pretty easy fix these days. I know there are many who don't like going t...
Nov 10, 2022
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How Many Fridge Magnets?
Fridge magnets started out back in the sixties when people started putting plastic letters and numbers with a magnet attached to the back on their fridges. These had been designed as an educational tool and weren't meant to go on the fridge. Then Sam Harcastle invented a method to combine iron oxide filings with vinyl ...
Nov 10, 2022
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An Overlooked Fall Colour
You don't hear people say much about them. But I happen to think they are one of the highlights of the fall colours. The gold of the larch. Or hackmatack. Or tamarack. Or, if you've ever tried to cut one down, you've probably come up with a few other names for them which might not be suitable for this space. But ...
Nov 09, 2022
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The Scientific Hangover Cure
Researchers have been studying how to treat hangovers and have come up with the following: A blended drink of coconut water, lime juice and pear juice. It helps boost enzymes in your body to fight off the effects of alcohol. A small side plate of cheese, cucumber and tomato also seems to help. And avoid spices like ci...
Nov 09, 2022
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Check Out These Great Time Wasting Websites!
We've all been there, especially if your job involves a computer! You can get sidetracked and sometimes go down a game or internet rabbit hole! Well with the help of our CoOp student Ethan, I've found some very interesting and pointless websites to visit! Check these out! Blob Opera This Google AI experiment website le...
Nov 08, 2022
To Rake Or Not
I have to admit, I don't do a lot of raking. This is not some grand gesture on my part to provide a place for small critters to live safely for the winter. I will admit, that makes a great excuse, but I generally don't have to use it. I don't rake for a very different reason. The leaves in my back yard refuse to fal...
Nov 08, 2022
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Songs That Take You Back To Your School Days
What's a song that takes you back to your school days? Was it something that was played at a dance? Or perhaps it was the big graduation/prom song that June? Or does just hearing it make you start remembering the good and the bad from your Middle School or High School days? Stairway To Heaven was the big song for me i...
Nov 08, 2022
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Didn't Effect Me
I usually say the time change has no effect on me. I'm not totally sure that's true, but I'm sticking with it. Although I will say, I want to wake up earlier in the morning. I know I'll adjust, but my eyes keep popping open about a hour earlier than normal. Actually, it would be pretty much the same time as I woke u...
Nov 07, 2022
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2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame! Check Out The Clips Here!
Did you have a chance to watch the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame this year? I haven't watched the full thing yet but there are some low quality clips online already! Check them out! I can't wait for the better quality ones to come out because this show was for the record books! For a refresher the list of inductees t...
Nov 07, 2022
Did You Change All Your Clocks?
Drove to the radio station this morning with the clock telling me it was an hour later than it really was after the time change. In previous years I've not bothered to change it and waited six months for it to be correct again. This car clock is actually pretty simple so I'll just wait until I'm waiting in the car for ...
Nov 07, 2022
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This Listener Saw Elvis Live In 1970!
A few days ago I posted a blog about concert tickets and how expensive some are! Ilonka Venier Alexander commented on the post and said that she used to get free or cheap tickets to some big shows! The biggest being Elvis live in 1970! Well. I was instantly interested and had to hear the story for myself! I gave her ...
Nov 04, 2022
Strangest Thing Between 2 Slices Of Bread
Last week I admitted my fondness for a chip butty. (basically a French Fry sandwich) But that's not the strangest sandwich I've had. I went through a phase when I first was on my own back in my early twenties where I concocted a sandwich that reminded me of the garnish on a steak. I'd take two slices of home made bread...
Nov 04, 2022
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Movie Soundtracks
One of the best thing about movies is the music and the sound track and there are so many great movie soundtracks out there! Possibly the best in my opinion is Forest Gump's! Just look at how great every one of these songs are.Every single one of those songs are great and they fit perfectly in the movie! What movie sou...
Nov 03, 2022
There Would Be Signs:
I can't imagine not telling my family that I won the lottery like that guy in China. But if I did win 30 million there would be signs. There would be some new kitties and puppies running around along with a couple of goats and horses. Maybe a donkey, too. An electric truck in the driveway would also be a good clue. Co...
Nov 03, 2022
Michael Sutton
Did You Make It?
I has long been a goal many aspire to, but we rarely make it. And judging from the forecast, we could make it a bit further still. I'm talking about getting into November without turning the heat on. I will admit, I did turn mine on a bit. Once or twice. It wasn't so much the cold, it was the dampness that made me ...
Nov 02, 2022
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Ticket Prices! What's The Most You've Paid?
You might have heard that Shania Twain is coming to Halifax at the Scotiabank Centre! This is the first time she's ever preformed by herself at the centre and it should be an amazing show! I'd like to go but then again the tickets seem like they're going to be a little out of my price range! The normal tickets go on sa...
Nov 02, 2022
National Deviled Egg Day
Ironically, the last time I had a deviled egg was at a church social. "Deviled" eggs have nothing to do with the supernatural. To devil something is to add something spicy or hot like pepper, mustard or tabasco sauce. Making deviled eggs is easy. Hard boil or steam some eggs, peel, slice in half lengthways, ...
Nov 02, 2022
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Some Days It All Comes Together
Today is one of those days. There are a lot of thing that just sort of work together today. First, it is Calan Gaeaf. That's kind of a Welsh version of Halloween and a harvest festival rolled into one. But you really have to start the night before with a big bonfire, and throw rocks into it to see if you'll make it ...
Nov 01, 2022
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Hallowe'en Loot Measurements
When I was a kid my brother and I would compete on Halloween to see who could get the most trick or treat loot. The gold standard was who had the most chocolate bars. A close second was bags of chips and cans of pop. Those loose candies never counted - I'm talking those marshmallowy bananas and peanuts, molasses kiss...
Nov 01, 2022
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Dressing Your Pets
I will admit, I do not put my pets in costumes for Halloween. Many do. Some of them look pretty cute all dressed up. Although there is also a large number that seem to be plotting their revenge, just from the look on their faces. Now we have two black cats around the house. They really don't need Halloween costumes...
Oct 31, 2022
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Let's See Your Costumes!
It's Halloween 2022! This year is really the first year in a while that kids and grown ups for that matter can have a relatively normal time and have some fun! I know a lot of work places and just people in general dress up for Halloween so I want to see your costumes! Send a picture on our Facebook page or text me the...
Oct 31, 2022
Time Change Coming This Weekend Sunday Nov 6th
Get set to turn your clocks back an hour this coming Saturday night/Sunday morning. (Nov 5th and 6th) I'm dreading it. Usually it's only the spring time change when we turn them an hour ahead that really messes with my sleep schedule. But for the last couple of months I've been having real problems with my sleep patter...
Oct 31, 2022
Maher Najm
Salt Or Sweet
Monday night brings us the ultimate test for your taste buds. Which is the winner? Salty or sweet? Now for some, it could be both. While I tend to favour salty and really like potato chips, combining that with the taste of milk chocolate can be quite amazing. Taste buds start doing back flips in my mouth. But if I...
Oct 28, 2022
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Who Likes Cherry Chocolates?
I used to love picking up the cheapest box of candy in the store - usually cherry chocolates. Now I can't stand the things. Also the most sicky sweet confection out there must be the Cherry Blossom. Only available in Canada, and originally made by Lowneys until they were bought by Hershey they're a maraschino cherry an...
Oct 28, 2022
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