I met this fantastic artistic duo last year when I was vending at a Once Upon A Fairy Tale market. We actually were neighbors beside one another the entire weekend. And while the weekend had a lot of new experiences, making these great friends was for sure one of those highlights! Keeping in touch a… Continue reading Scotian Spotlight: Joy and Fury Art
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Scotian Spotlight: Saltwater Sean
Naturally I had to reach out to Saltwater Sean as more and more of his videos and photos kept coming up in my timeline! From old trinkets and treasures, bottles and coins, Sean has been helping keep our precious ocean bottom just a bit cleaner by exploring our local shores. ****As usual my 2 cents… Continue reading Scotian Spotlight: Saltwater Sean
Protect Yourself: When Collecting Money for Causes becomes Cloudy.
Collecting money has been around for centuries. From collecting money for showing where a ball is under a cup or shells. Or kids going door to door selling $2.00 Hersheys chocolate bars (I aged myself there, sorry!). Only in recent years, housing and homelessness crisis, as well as how simple it can be to scam… Continue reading Protect Yourself: When Collecting Money for Causes becomes Cloudy.
Volunteering in an HRM Encampment, The uphill battle for providing stability to the homeless.
It's no secret that encampments are rough for multiple people including but not limited the people living in them. And while people toot about housing first some issues are far more complex than that. We are speaking with a volunteer, Pam Taylor, who helped one of the encampments within Halifax Regional Municipality. And while I… Continue reading Volunteering in an HRM Encampment, The uphill battle for providing stability to the homeless.
Scotian Scoop: Cape Breton Originals
Naturally when I said I was doing the Scotian Scoop I had to reach out to a dear friend of mine Janet Dermody of Cape Breton Originals. Someone who I have know just over a year, and connected with on various issues, some controversial which we both took heat for (lol), I had to share… Continue reading Scotian Scoop: Cape Breton Originals
When Encampment Living Becomes a Choice, The Story You Don’t Hear.
We often forget that with people in encampments comes the families behind them. Families that may not be as involved due to protecting their boundaries or having bridges burned. In many cases though, we never hear those stories. This is an individual who was once silenced because their story didn't fit the narrative that "Nobody… Continue reading When Encampment Living Becomes a Choice, The Story You Don’t Hear.
Scotian Scoop Spotlight: Nighttime: Canadian Crime, Mysteries and The Weird
If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for crime shows. Especially if they are local or Canadian. It should come as no surprise that we had to reach out to Jordan Bonaparte of Nighttime: Canadian Crime, Mysteries and The Weird for this Scotian Spotlight! A true pioneer in crafting the landscape of podcasts… Continue reading Scotian Scoop Spotlight: Nighttime: Canadian Crime, Mysteries and The Weird
Maple: Doctors at your fingertips, with less than sweet results.
It comes as no surprise with the doctor shortage in Nova Scotia that people are struggling with their health and ailments. A last updated report has shown that while the PC government is making some strides towards bettering the way we see medical professionals, they still are missing the mark. At time of writing it… Continue reading Maple: Doctors at your fingertips, with less than sweet results.
Provincial Housing Solution Snubbed by Homeless Former Mayoral Candidate
If you're new here. Welcome. If you’re familiar with my views on homelessness, it should come as no surprise that I'm pretty blunt about the topic. As shocking as this piece may be for some, it will highlight the typical attitude of many homeless in the province and their various demands. The homelessness crisis in… Continue reading Provincial Housing Solution Snubbed by Homeless Former Mayoral Candidate
Introducing: The Scotian Scoop
First of all, if you don't know who I am, as many don't, my name is Stacey J. You can find my Facebook here for more personal and specific information about who I am. If you want the "In a nut shell" version. I am blunt, honest, and want to share a bit about my… Continue reading Introducing: The Scotian Scoop
Stacey J. Girard 