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Social isolation might have uncovered a wonderful talent in 8-year-old Lujain Abuleil. The easel proudly displays her latest creation, perhaps inspired by the warmth of the May sunshine. Lujain is in grade 3 at John MacNeil Elementary School in Dartmouth, NS. Her teacher's name is Ms MacIntyre or Ms Mac for short. Great work Lujain! Thank you for sharing with all of us and keep up the great work.

AGELESS ART: Inspired by sunshine

Published 4 hours ago

If those walls could talk

There is no doubt about it – Quidi Vidi Village is charming. It’s a real step back in time – within walking distance from the bustling city of St. John’s NL. There is a lot to see there and it’s true what they say: “there’s a postcard at every corner”. This photo of the Classic Twine Store in Quidi Vidi was taken by Gary Mitchell and could easily be one.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: If those walls could talk

Published 4 hours ago

If those walls could talk

There is no doubt about it – Quidi Vidi Village is charming. It’s a real step back in time – within walking distance from the bustling city of St. John’s NL. There is a lot to see there and it’s true what they say: “there’s a postcard at every corner”. This photo of the Classic Twine Store in Quidi Vidi was taken by Gary Mitchell and could easily be one.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: If those walls could talk

Published 4 hours ago

Now that the nice weather is finally here, it's so enjoyable to get out and explore. Don Cassidy went for a stroll with his camera last Monday – Victoria Day - and came across this majestic Blue Heron. He spotted the almost prehistoric-looking bird near Malpeque Bay, PEI. While great blue herons are large wading birds, they usually sleep in trees at night, to get them off the ground where land-dwelling predators might catch them off guard.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Majestic Blue Heron at Malpeque Bay

Published 4 hours ago

Breanne Coady with her female classmates from Duncan MacMillan High School in Sheet Harbour N.S. The grade 9 girls were participants in Techsploration and I had the pleasure of being their role model in 2005.

CINDY DAY: A simple, heartfelt thank you

Published May 23, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Sunsets – they symbolize the completion of a day's work and show the passage of time. This stunning sunset photo was taken by Barbara Fowler as the deepening golden glow washed over the wharf at Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Wharf awash in gold

Published May 23, 2020 at 4 a.m.

Cindy's Snapshot

Now that the nice weather is finally here, it's so enjoyable to get out and explore. Don Cassidy went for a stroll with his camera last Monday – Victoria Day - and came across this majestic Blue Heron. He spotted the almost prehistoric-looking bird near Malpeque Bay, PEI. While great blue herons are large wading birds, they usually sleep in trees at night, to get them off the ground where land-dwelling predators might catch them off guard.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Majestic Blue Heron at Malpeque Bay

Published 4 hours ago

If those walls could talk

There is no doubt about it – Quidi Vidi Village is charming. It’s a real step back in time – within walking distance from the bustling city of St. John’s NL. There is a lot to see there and it’s true what they say: “there’s a postcard at every corner”. This photo of the Classic Twine Store in Quidi Vidi was taken by Gary Mitchell and could easily be one.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: If those walls could talk

Published 4 hours ago

If those walls could talk

There is no doubt about it – Quidi Vidi Village is charming. It’s a real step back in time – within walking distance from the bustling city of St. John’s NL. There is a lot to see there and it’s true what they say: “there’s a postcard at every corner”. This photo of the Classic Twine Store in Quidi Vidi was taken by Gary Mitchell and could easily be one.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: If those walls could talk

Published 4 hours ago

Social isolation might have uncovered a wonderful talent in 8-year-old Lujain Abuleil. The easel proudly displays her latest creation, perhaps inspired by the warmth of the May sunshine. Lujain is in grade 3 at John MacNeil Elementary School in Dartmouth, NS. Her teacher's name is Ms MacIntyre or Ms Mac for short. Great work Lujain! Thank you for sharing with all of us and keep up the great work.

AGELESS ART: Inspired by sunshine

Published 4 hours ago

Sunsets – they symbolize the completion of a day's work and show the passage of time. This stunning sunset photo was taken by Barbara Fowler as the deepening golden glow washed over the wharf at Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Wharf awash in gold

Published May 23, 2020 at 4 a.m.

It's been a difficult spring but now that the nicer weather is here, many of us are taking to the trails for some fresh air. Philip Capstick was out for a stroll on the Cape Split Trail when he came across this unique yellow trillium. This beauty caught Philip's eye as it was surrounded by a sea of more common burgundy trilliums. You'll find the Cape Split hiking trail on the beautiful Bay of Fundy near Scots Bay NS. It's a challenging hike, but the reward is well worth it!

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: Trilliums on the trail

Published May 22, 2020 at 4 a.m.

Grandma Says

Early last Friday morning, before the sun had a chance to melt away the art, Norm Pinsky spotted this stunning frost pattern on his glass patio table in Hubley NS. This intricate frost is known as fern frost, and you can see why!

GRANDMA SAYS: This cold weather comes from the heavens

Published May 13, 2020 at 6 a.m.

On May 10th 1972 a powerful May storm barreled across the region, setting all kinds of snowfall records in Atlantic Canada. Janine Angela Musolino Sanford shares this amazing photo montage. It’s is a picture from her family photo album. In it, you’ll find her grandparents Harold and Iris Johnson, and in the bottom left photo her great grandfather Gerald A Hatter shovelling snow on May 10, 1972, at the corner of Isleville and Stairs Pl in the Hydrostone in Halifax N.S.

GRANDMA SAYS: 'Eyeing' the benefits of May snow

Published May 06, 2020 at 6 a.m.

On May 10th 1972 a powerful May storm barreled across the region, setting all kinds of snowfall records in Atlantic Canada. Janine Angela Musolino Sanford shares this amazing photo montage. It’s is a picture from her family photo album. In it, you’ll find her grandparents Harold and Iris Johnson, and in the bottom left photo her great grandfather Gerald A Hatter shovelling snow on May 10, 1972, at the corner of Isleville and Stairs Pl in the Hydrostone in Halifax N.S.

GRANDMA SAYS: 'Eyeing' the benefits of May snow

Published May 06, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Look up… way up!
Jack Devenney was sitting in his backyard in Dartmouth NS Sunday afternoon, enjoying the fine day, when he looked up and spotted the giant ring. He snapped this gorgeous photo and says that the halo stayed visible for quite some time.

GRANDMA SAYS: A ring of truth from Mother Nature

Published Apr 28, 2020 at 6 a.m.

When Ruth Boudreau submitted this photo last week, I knew it would be a perfect picture to accompany my Easter column. Ruth snapped this stunning sunset over the cemetery from Shore road in Sydney mines Cape Breton. If you look closely, you’ll see the Newfoundland ferry on her way into North Sydney. Ruth wishes everyone a happy, safe Easter.

GRANDMA SAYS: Now more than ever, it’s important to believe

Published Apr 11, 2020 at 6 a.m.

They are as tough as they are beautiful. Ruth Boudreau took this photo Monday afternoon in Little Bras d’Or on Cape Breton Island. Ruth says these spring crocuses are close to the foundation of her home, in a nice warm spot. I don’t think yesterday’s snow harmed them at all and I bet they are smiling up at the sun again today!

GRANDMA SAYS: Three snows before winter goes

Published Mar 25, 2020 at 10:40 a.m.

Weather University

It looks like a painting but it’s a stunning photo taken by Kristi Allan. This rare cloud formation was spotted by many over Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove NL. The ominous sky created quite a stir and neighbours were calling around to make sure no one missed it! The photo was taken last Saturday evening as the upper-level winds started to influence cloud development hundreds of kilometres ahead of the incoming storm.

WEATHER U: Waves warn of wind system

Published May 12, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Many of us were out admiring the Full Pink Moon earlier this month. That’s what Beverley DeWolfe had planned when she stepped outside in Terrence Bay Nova Scotia. Then, she was treated to a partial lunar corona. Beverley is curious about the science behind the colours.

WEATHER U: A different kind of Corona

Published Apr 30, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Many of us were out admiring the Full Pink Moon earlier this month. That’s what Beverley DeWolfe had planned when she stepped outside in Terrence Bay Nova Scotia. Then, she was treated to a partial lunar corona. Beverley is curious about the science behind the colours.

WEATHER U: A different kind of Corona

Published Apr 30, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Curious minds want to know… Mick Ryan watched as the wind and the waves created quite a stir on Williams Lake near Halifax last weekend. I turned to past weather charts in search of the answer. - WSI

WEATHER U: Weird wind displaces ducks

Published Apr 23, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Jamie Rea was sitting down to breakfast one morning in her farmhouse in West Covehead on the north shore of PEI when she noticed these unusual clouds.

WEATHER U: Nature offers beautiful sightings

Published Apr 22, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Quite a sight over Springhill, N.S.! Rhonda Weatherbee spotted this funnel reaching down from a cloud. She took the photo looking towards Amherst, Thursday afternoon.

WEATHER U: Facebook funnel

Published Apr 18, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Weather By Day

Breanne Coady with her female classmates from Duncan MacMillan High School in Sheet Harbour N.S. The grade 9 girls were participants in Techsploration and I had the pleasure of being their role model in 2005.

CINDY DAY: A simple, heartfelt thank you

Published May 23, 2020 at 6 a.m.

May 21 Map Column Cindy

CINDY DAY: Wardrobe change for the weekend

Published May 22, 2020 at 6 a.m.

May 21 Map Column Cindy

CINDY DAY: Wardrobe change for the weekend

Published May 22, 2020 at 6 a.m.

On May 9th, wind gusts reached 100 km/h in Overton Nova Scotia. The Halls were out the day after to investigate the damage done by the powerful spring storm.

CINDY DAY: What’s with all the wind?

Published May 21, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Tasha Vander Kooi was right, it’s a cloud, but it’s a cloud of midges or lake flies. Thousands of adults emerging practically at the same time can create clouds like this one. Tasha took this photo earlier this month at Amherst Head, N.S.

CINDY DAY: Funnel or flies? You decide!

Published May 20, 2020 at 6 a.m.

I know lots of people who love to eat young dandelion greens. It looks like Kim Hill Chornaby found a dandelion eating rabbit on her property in Geary, New Brunswick. Maybe I should get a rabbit!

CINDY DAY: Those darn – but handy – dandelions

Published May 16, 2020 at 6 a.m.

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