South Shore Breaker

`IT'S NICE TO BE RECOGNIZED'

Ted D'eon is a giving person. In fact, the 76-year-old has spent 50 years volunteering in his community. The Middle West Pubnico resident blesses others in countless ways, but one of his longest volunteering efforts has been with a tern colony on the...

BARRINGTON BARONS INVITED TO 42ND ANNUAL COAL BOWL CLASSIC

For the first time in school history, the Barrington Barons Senior Boys Basketball Team has been invited to compete at the prestigious Coal Bowl Classic in New Waterford, Cape Breton, being held Feb. 2 to 7. “The Barons, led by head coach Jevon Doane,...

EXCITING YEAR AHEAD FOR YARMOUTH'S ENTERTAINMENT HUB

TH'YARC'S executive director called 2025 a “wonderful year” for the regional playhouse and arts centre. Not only was it chock full of fantastic concerts from the likes of legendary folk singer Valdy and tribute acts to The Tragically Hip, The Beatles...

RING OUT 2025 BY HELPING UPGRADE HEALTH CARE IN THE SOUTHWEST

Even though the year has come to an end, it is not too late to help the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation raise money and reach its goal in their year-end fundraising campaign. Held every December, the charitable fundraising organization's holiday campaign...

DRAGGIN' IN THE NEW YEAR IN RIVERPORT

If you're looking for an original way to ring in 2026, the Old Confidence Lodge is offering a unique opportunity. The Lunenburg County venue is throwing a party that will feature a delicious dinner, a glamorous drag show and plenty of dancing to music...

A LOOK BACK AT A BIG YEAR AT THE OSPREY

It has been a wonderful year for Shelburne's Osprey Arts Centre filled with touring musical artists, dance recitals, workshops, movie screenings, on-stage productions and even tribute shows. “We don't usually do tribute shows,” says Rob Stork, the...

`IT'S SUCH A FULFILLING THING TO DO'

Kerry Muise can't recall a time in her life when she wasn't helping others. Her earliest memory of volunteerism is going with her father to a sewer and water protest in Halifax at Province House. “I was probably only five or six and I remember...

'IT'S JUST THE RIGHT SPOT'

Portside Pub in Yarmouth is creating a unique sense of community. The business opened in May of this year and has been a popular spot for musicians to share their talent. Owner Steven Berryman (with Juanita Berryman) and Julie Nickerson, bar manager,...

A PAWS-ITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE

Lori-lee Regimbald's passion is helping humans and their dogs enjoy connectedness as best friends for a lifetime. Regimbald is the owner of Your Happy Dog Coach, located near the Town of Yarmouth in Darlings Lake. She is a certified professional...

'A VERY RICH ARTISTIC AREA'

The president of the Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts says the organization is busier than many people realize. Shelia Woodcock says the LFA, as it's commonly referred to, is run solely by volunteers, including eight board members plus another half...

NEW SOUTH SHORE PLAY PLEASING LONGTIME THEATRE VETERAN

As the holidays draw near, a group of volunteers with the South Shore Players have been quietly banding together to rehearse the longtime community theatre company's annual holiday pantomime. “If you go around — at least the English-speaking world —...

HOLIDAY MUSICAL MAGIC IS IN THE AIR

A little bit of magic is returning to the Tusket theatre. The ninth annual Christmas Classics concert is scheduled for Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. as well as Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Salle Père-maurice-leblanc Theatre. Monica Leblanc is one of the event...

'THERE'S PRIDE IN CREATING SOMETHING'

Betty Tsukahara has wonderful memories of sitting beside her mother as a child. Many of those remembrances involve her mother talking about knitting or being in the midst of a knitting project. “I always had the interest and I wanted to learn so my...

COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO BE ENTERTAINED

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society has plenty to offer this fall. Louis Robitaille, society president of the not-for-profit charitable organization and chair of the program committee, says a number of presentations are coming to the Lunenburg Opera...

'THEY FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG'

Amy Mackinnon has high expectations when it comes to making Our House Youth Wellness Centre the best it can be. The executive director of the non-profit organization, that is often referred to as Our House, describes the centre in Shelburne as a safe...

'THEY'RE GOING TO BE HAPPY'

Sabrina Burroughs is happy to offer a paws-itively vital business. Burroughs is the owner of Sabrina's Mobile Cat Grooming. The Shelburne resident has an extensive history of working with animals and can say, with all certainty, that they own a...

LIVING THE TASTY DREAM

Brooke Smith is living the dream. Brooke and her husband Brett recently took over ownership of the Studio Yarmouth Cafe. And there's no doubt it was an excellent decision for the young entrepreneurs. Years ago, Brooke managed a Starbucks and also...

SPEND AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD WEEKEND IN YARMOUTH

The Shag Harbour UFO Incident Society is set to launch its latest UFO XPO in Yarmouth, and nobody is perhaps more excited about this year's event than Chris Styles. “It's a chance to get face to face and be able to pick the brains of other people who...

'THE WHOLE PLACE IS IMPRESSIVE'

There's still a little bit of time left to embrace local history. Shelburne's Museums by the Sea is open until Sept. 27. It will reopen next spring. Suzanne Mahaney is the manager of Shelburne's Museums by the Sea. She says this season has been...

FESTIVAL AIMS TO `HARVEST' MUSIC FANS IN BRIDGEWATER

Music has had a big presence in Downtown Bridgewater this past summer. Not only was Shipyard's Landing the scene of the first ever Shipyard Shindig homegrown music festival a couple months ago, but the town's nearby Pijinuiskaq Park has seen local...

TALENT THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

Anna Shoub vividly remembers when she fell in love with hats.she was a teenager. “When I was 13 I was in a Toronto store and tried on a pillbox hat. It was the theatricality of them” that she was attracted to, she recalls. Shoub says she always...

'A QUINTESSENTIAL NOVA SCOTIA THING'

It's funny how life works sometimes. Sandra Mcfadyen did not have years-long intentions of beginning a business creating rope products. But that's exactly what happened not too long ago. Bayswater Beach Rope Mats and Baskets in Lunenburg County has...

FINDING BEAUTY FOR ALL TO APPRECIATE

Lynette Richards has a deep appreciation for beauty. Richards is the owner of Rose Window Stained Glass, which is located in Terence Bay. Richards has done work throughout the province and has significant projects underway that all Maritimers may find...

'A WAY TO BRING US TOGETHER'

If you are hearing a variety of excellent music this summer in Shelburne, chances are you are at the Guild Hall Summer Art Series. Rick Snow, event director, says the weekly gathering is a fan favourite in the community. Eleven shows are held between...

SNOW IN AUGUST — A FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO A LIVERPOOL LEGEND

Organized by the volunteer-run Hank Snow Home Town Museum in Liverpool, the Tribute Country Music Festival is set to host three days of fantastic tunes delivered by dozens of talented artists in August. “We have all kinds of plans,” admits Vina Moses...

TERRIFIC TUNES AND TASTY TREATS

Garett Goreham's love of music, going back as long as he can remember, is part of the reason a community music festival is coming to Barrington. Fogfest will take place at the Barrington Exhibition Grounds on Aug. 15 and 16. The non-profit festival...

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE FANCY FAMILY

For Van Fancy, there was very little doubt he would eventually find himself in the business of making high quality oars for boats. “It was always on the agenda since I was young,” says the owner of Van Fancy Oars & Paddles in the Mahone Bay area. “It...

YARMOUTH SEAFEST ADJUSTING ITS SAILS FOR THE FUTURE

The organizers behind the long-running Yarmouth Seafest are truly embracing this year's theme of Adjusting Our Sails. After all, about to launch its 47th annual celebration of life in the coastal community, Seafest is undergoing a few changes — by...

BARRINGTON'S NOVA SCOTIA MARATHON EXPECTING RECORD NUMBERS

Runners from all over the world will be travelling to the Southwest Shore on July 20 to take part in the Nova Scotia Marathon - and organizers are expecting a big turnout. “It has grown so much,” says Misty James, the director of recreation for the...

Fabulous fingerwork blessing those in need

A number of people in the South Shore are keeping their fingers busy to help others in need. Barb Pothier and Carol Ann Leblanc are proud members of the Patchwork Pals quilting group in Argyle. They are co-presidents of the not-for-profit group that...

`A RIPPLE EFFECT ON THE WORLD AROUND US'

Michelle Hurlburt wants to share some vital skills with you. Hurlburt is the owner of 3Dlife Inc., which is located in Hebron, just outside Yarmouth. 3Dlife Inc. specializes in training and development for leaders, teams and individuals. It focuses...

`LET'S FACE IT — THE YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE'

If you're looking for ways to keep your kids busy this summer, Yarmouth's premier arts centre is offering a pair of fantastic theatre camps for youth. Starting on July 28, Th' YARC will hold a five-day Youth Summer Theatre Camp where students aged...

MUSIC FESTIVAL AIMS TO PUT BRIDGEWATER'S ARTS SCENE ON THE MAP

James Dobbin is planning a party for Bridgew!ater unlike anything the town has ever seen before. “They've done a lot of concerts here — a lot of free stuff in the park, downtown,” he says. “(And) they've done stuff at Shipyards Landing but nothing to...

Beacon United Church set to serve up hilarious family drama

Reunited, and it feels so good … or does it? We'd like to think that family gatherings bring feelings of warmth, excitement and joy. Yes, that's what we'd like to think. But what happens when a quirky and somewhat dysfunctional brood comes...

`There are rats, turncoats and rivalries'

Nova Scotia is known for many things. But organized crime has never been up there with the Bluenose and Cabot Trail on the checklist of what comes to mind when you think of the province. But that doesn't mean it does not exist. Or, if you are of a...

Community gardens taking root in Bridgewater

If Ernest O'neill isn't home, chances are he's at the Bridgewater Community Gardens. The Bridgewater resident is an eager volunteer with the gardens and is helping prepare the site for a new season. “We need to get (garden) beds ready and repair...

Province offers more support to protect coastal properties, communities

QUEENS COUNTY TRANSIT BRINGING LAUGHTER TO LIVERPOOL

Two things are of top priority to Queens County Transit — meeting people's needs and providing a good, well-needed laugh. The charitable non-profit organization is hosting Yuk Yuks at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool on May 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. The...

'THERE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE'

Sometimes it's easy to take things for granted. The Mahone Bay Centre might be one of those gems. Terry Suelzle, co-chair of the centre, (Norman Whynot is the other co-chair), says the facility strives to offer something for all ages in the Town of...

PIANO TEACHER STILL SHARING THE WONDERS OF MUSIC

A longtime educator is celebrating more than 35 years of providing piano lessons and theory to eager musically inclined students in Yarmouth County. “The greatest reward is seeing kids engaged and loving music, says Karen Turpin, the founder of Turpin...

GUITAR VIRTUOSO RETURNS TO LUNENBURG — WITH A FRIEND

Two-time U.S. National Fingerpick Guitar Champion Don Ross is making his way back to Nova Scotia in April — but first, he has to finish up a tour of Germany, a country he may as well call his second home. “I spent so much time that I actually speak...

Province to recoup hundreds of millions in tobacco settlement

Nova Scotia will receive about $809 million from tobacco companies for the impact of smoking on the healthcare system. All provinces and territories joined together to sue for the healthcare costs related to tobacco use. A mediated settlement was...

Climate change funding for seafood companies; call for applications

Fourteen seafood companies and related organizations across the province are receiving funding to help reduce their carbon footprint. The projects, supported through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund, range from the first...

Symphony Nova Scotia returning to Yarmouth

Hear! Here! Society is set to welcome Symphony Nova Scotia back to Yarmouth on Friday, March 28, at Beacon United Church for a special evening of music. Under the baton of conductor Earl Lee, the symphony will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, known...

BRIDGEWATER LOCAL SARAH TAYLOR SET TO MAKE WAVES WITH THE HALIFAX TIDES

Sarah Taylor — injured and a world away from her native Nova Scotia — says she realized she was at a crossroads in her soccer career. She had only recently signed her first professional contract at 25 years old, a late bloomer in the wide world of...

Funding to help Nova Scotians access food

The provincial government is investing in connecting people through the province with emergency food kits, community grants for Shelburne County to build a solar-powered greenhouse and for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Shelburne MLA Nolan...

LOBSTER ROLL-OFF SHOWCASES CULINARY EXPERTISE ON SOUTH SHORE

Capt. Kat's Lobster Shack of Barrington Passage has three-peated as the winner of the annual Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl Lobster Roll Off competition. Eleven South Shore restaurants competed in the eighth annual roll-off on Feb. 2 at the Quarterdeck...

Local hospital auxiliary supports purchase of integral equipment

Communicating MODL council's actions a priority

One of the issues I heard repeatedly from residents as I campaigned throughout the district was an appetite for more information on plans and projects of council. Many felt they did not have knowledge of the decisions of council and what factors...

Luxury car that feels like it's price tag

How do you review the sort of car that splits you down the middle, and that doesn't really need a straight review anyway? A 2025 Aston Martin DB12 Volante isn't a Civic or Sorento, after all; nobody really much cares about its cupholder dimensions, nor...

Passionate about woodworking

Evan Purdy has just always liked building stuff, although he says he wasn't much into woodworking until roughly 10 years ago. “My father, Bill Purdy, who is a great carpenter and woodworker, inspired me to get into it. He has his own business selling...

Friends find a way to be creative together

Crissy Sollows and Debbie Thibeau, close neighbours who live in Yarmouth County, N.S., like to try new patterns together so they can troubleshoot any issues that come up. Little did they know this would lead them down the path of a creative makery...

Students share tips for eating well on a budget

Melissa Alvarez wouldn't have believed you if you had told her a few short years ago that she'd be able to cook a good, healthy meal while living on her own. “I'd say, no way, I don't have any time,” said Alvarez, a third-year psychology student at...

Atlantic Canadians are co-ordinating for Christmas jammies

Scores of families have jumped onto the Christmas fashion choice of wearing matching pajamas. This trend benefits retailers but is not a new concept. During the 1930s and 1940s, the “mommy and me” style was heralded in and, by the 1950s, dads joined...

NEW SUPPORT GROUP HELPING PARENTS ON SOUTH SHORE

As we trundle through the dark days of winter with temperatures continuing to plummet, people are struggling to stay motivated, positive and often begin to feel isolated and depressed. Perhaps no group of individuals is more impacted by such confining...

Western Regional Enterprise Network growing local economy

Whether you own a salon, garage, restaurant or anything in between, the Western Regional Enterprise Network (Western REN) in Yarmouth is there to help. “(The) Western Regional Enterprise Network is all about growing the economy of Western Nova Scotia...

Yarmouth dance studio owner’s endurance pays off

A South Shore dance studio is about to head into its 10th year by celebrating its 2024 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Yarmouth Business Award. Handed out in October by the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce during a prestigious event held at the...

Jade Therapies a multidisciplinary wellness clinic

Taking a passion for all things wellness and mixing it with a solid friendship is the perfect recipe for a flourishing business. Just ask Meaghan Hurlburt and Krissie Wyman, owners of Jade Therapies in Yarmouth. Opening a wellness centre was always in...

Journeying into the Waves and Light Art Gallery

When you grow up on the East Coast, you sometimes overlook the beauty of the ocean and our coastlines until they are shown to you in a new light. This perspective is the focus of the Waves and Light Art Gallery in Lunenburg. The gallery opened in 2023...

Turning out a living

What was a forgotten hobby for Andrew Prudence of Bridgewater has turned into a business called AJP Wood Turning. Roughly four years ago Prudence mentioned to his sons how much he enjoyed woodturning in high school. “On my following birthday, they...

Bridgewater Photographic Society offers exciting programming

The Bridgewater Photographic Society (BPS) has served enthusiasts of the visual arts for over 40 years, supporting members’ passion for photography at all levels of development. Welcoming novices and award-winning professionals alike, club programming...

Exploring the spooky streets of Lunenburg

Lunenburg may be best known for its history with the Bluenose II as well as its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its colourful colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, but at this time of year, some of the town’s darkest...

‘It blew up bigger than I thought’

As the spookiness of Halloween nears, why not gather around a fire behind Shorebound Books in Shelburne and listen to some intriguing ghost stories. While working on his 39th book, entitled Even More Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia, south shore author...

Instant relief from pain

Yoga embraces more than just stretching and breathing. It is a way of healing the body and clearing the mind for many people. After a lower back injury in his mid-20s, Joe Giglio, owner of Supernova Power Yoga in Yarmouth, started practicing yoga as a...

Soulcation Wellness Retreats help women heal

For Soulcation Wellness Retreats owners Michelle Vroegh and Chelsea Brewster, helping other women reconnect and be the best versions of themselves is one of the most important things they could have chosen to do with their lives. Vroegh and Brewster...

Celebrating 50 years of success

Opened within the quaint confines of a 19th Century boatbuilding workshop, Amos Pewter was established by husband and wife duo Greg and Suzanne Amos after they moved to Nova Scotia and fell in love with Mahone Bay on the scenic South Shore. In 2024,...

Weaving handmade creations for any occasion

Six years ago, Jan Waterman took her lifelong passion for arts and crafts to the next level when she established Jan’s Ash Baskets, her small entrepreneurial basket-making business that slowly but surely has become a steady source of income for her,...