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We need nature now more than ever. If there's one lesson to take away from these challenging times of lockdowns and social distancing, it’s the importance of natural spaces for our physical and mental...

Diversification: A Timeless Strategy Turn on the business news or read a Wall Street research report and you’ll notice something: many people in the investment world will tell you where to put your money for...

This is a Question and Answer between The Laker News and Develop Nova Scotia, EAST HANTS/WAVERLEY: Develop Nova Scotia is leading the Internet For Nova Scotia Initiative on behalf of the province to bring high...

How to socialize Fido during a Pandemic ELMSDALE: During this time of global uncertainty, there are parts of our lives that have been put to the back burner. If you have (or will soon have)...

Fido on the go ELMSDALE: Summertime is the best! Going on day trips, camping, or vacations are all excellent ways to get out and enjoy our few months of nice weather. With our pets being...

This is a column about Pat Healey's recent staycation to cottage country on the Northumberland Strait in rural Cumberland County. LORNEVILLE: I never understood what people were talking about before when they would say...

What to Expect When You’re Investing Depending on your level of investment knowledge, you may be wondering just what you can expect from your portfolio. There’s good news and bad news on this front. The...

The Importance of Positive Vet Visits ELMSDALE: Coming to the vet can be so stressful for some pets! Over the years, we have been perfecting our knowledge and skills in low stress handling here at...

The number of stories about people being plate shamed for being outside the Atlantic Bubble and driving throughout N.S., N.B., PEI or NL have been outstanding. Specifically in N.S., I know of five families who...

The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history deserves an inquiry. It is as simple as that. Pretty common sense right? Well, it seems the federal and provincial governments disagree. What the provincial and federal governments...