Tag: Cape Breton
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New Fund Honors Cape Breton Woman Killed in Domestic Violence Incident
Cape Breton launches a fund to address intimate partner violence A new fund established in Cape Breton aims to address intimate partner violence (IPV) through community support, education, and survivor resources. The initiative honors Logan Alexandra Russell, a 32-year-old dance teacher from North Sydney who was killed in November. Her death, and the circumstances surrounding…
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Cape Breton honors woman killed with new intimate partner violence fund
New fund in Cape Breton honors a life lost to intimate partner violence A new fund established in Cape Breton seeks to aid survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) while honoring the memory of a local woman whose life was tragically cut short last year. The initiative aims to provide practical support, raise awareness, and…
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Natalie MacMaster’s Reading Journey: From Reluctant Reader to Memoirist of Love and Music
Natalie MacMaster’s New Memoir Sheds Light on a Quiet Relationship with Books When Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster released her memoir, I Have a Love Story, she offered readers more than a tour through a storied musical career. She opened a window into a personal evolution—from someone who didn’t grow up in a reading family…
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Natalie MacMaster’s Reading List: Four Books that Shaped the Cape Breton Fiddler
From Fiddle to Page: Natalie MacMaster’s Love of Reading Natalie MacMaster, the renowned Cape Breton fiddler, is best known for the high-energy reels and soulful tunes that echo through Nova Scotia’s island forests and coastal towns. Yet behind her dynamic stage presence lies a quieter habit she cultivated over the years: reading. In reflecting on…
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Four Books Natalie MacMaster Loved Reading: A Glimpse Into Her Literary Taste
Introduction: Reading as a Window into Natalie MacMaster’s World Natalie MacMaster, the celebrated Cape Breton fiddler, is widely known for her fiery performances and deep ties to Cape Breton music. Yet in her memoir, I Have a Love Story, she also opens a quieter door—her relationship with books. She reflects on a time when reading…
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Can You See Newfoundland From Cape Breton? Debate Sparks Online Photo Buzz
What the photo shows and why it’s sparking debate A rugged Cape Breton Highlands vantage point provides a sweeping view of the Atlantic, and a recent photo taken by a local hiker has people arguing over whether Newfoundland can be seen from Nova Scotia. The image reportedly features the open ocean, a small island, and…
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Can You See Newfoundland From Cape Breton? Photo Sparks Debate
Can You See Newfoundland From Cape Breton? The Photo That Started a Debate A rugged Cape Breton Highlands vantage point recently drew online spectators into a spirited discussion about visibility across the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A photograph showing the ocean, a distant small island, and a shadowy mass prompted some viewers to claim they…
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Sepsis Awareness Month: The Impact of Educators
Understanding Sepsis Awareness Month Every September, health organizations around the world observe Sepsis Awareness Month, a critical initiative aimed at educating the public about sepsis—a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. This year, highlighting the work of dedicated professionals like Christina Jabalee, a…