Tyler Coady's military service in Afghanistan left him with PTSD and severe physical injuries — ever since, he's devoted his life to supporting his fellow veterans and their families. He tells Saltscapes about it in this recent interview with Darcy Rhyno. (No paywall)

Thinking about my grandfather Ernest Victor Adams and great uncle Ralph Adams, who served in the Second World War. Gramp was an infantryman in the C.B. Highlanders, fighting in Italy, Belgium & the Netherlands; Ralph was a merchant mariner. Both survived the war, dying a few months apart in 2005–6.

When Green Gables came to life: A P.E.I. centenarian shares a snapshot of a different era. Recent Saltscapes feature by Harvey Sawler.

Thinking about my grandfather Ernest Victor Adams and great uncle Ralph Adams, who served in the Second World War. Gramp was an infantryman in the C.B. Highlanders, fighting in Italy, Belgium & the Netherlands; Ralph was a merchant mariner. Both survived the war, dying a few months apart in 2005–6.

Today is also the anniversary of the tragic sinking of the City of Monticello, just off Yarmouth, N.S., in 1900. Thirty-one passengers and crew died, including several Maritimers. losttothesea.ca/stories-of-t...

Semi-related: "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" may be one of the finest lyrics ever written.

Pulling all ads from Meta, removing all official government accounts from the site formerly known as Twitter would be an easy place to start

When Green Gables came to life: A P.E.I. centenarian shares a snapshot of a different era. Recent Saltscapes feature by Harvey Sawler.

Weekend Canadian beer and cider highlights.

The holiday issue of Saltscapes is on newsstands now! Highlights include a sentimental look at heirloom Christmas ornaments, a lively interview with the multi-talented Alan Doyle, and a story (by this guy) on local spirits and creative hot-toddy-style cocktails. www.saltscapes.com/subscription...

Happy Friday! Blue Rodeo to take us into the weekend

Tyler Coady's military service in Afghanistan left him with PTSD and severe physical injuries — ever since, he's devoted his life to supporting his fellow veterans and their families. He tells Saltscapes about it in this recent interview with Darcy Rhyno. (No paywall)

Castles Made of Sand: As sea levels continue to rise, endangering Atlantic Canada’s coasts and a vital link between provinces, people call out for government leadership and look for new ways to protect their homes. Recent Saltscapes feature by Jeremy Hull.

The punchline, which doesn't emerge until you're several paragraphs in: The billionaire in question is an "ardent" Trump supporter and "harsh critic" of the Canadian government, plus he owns a dozen steel mills in the U.S.

Atlantic Canadian farmers do vital work, but the mental health toll can be high. Jodi DeLong reports in this new Saltscapes feature. (No paywall)

Nova Scotia Power reports nine service failures affecting 1,050 rate payers. Current conditions: A little drizzly.

The rich keep getting richer, while most Nova Scotians face stagnant salaries and ever-climbing bills for essentials like groceries, heat, insurance, and electricity.

Good morning! Sailing into the day with the Headstones and a fine Gordon Lightfoot homage.

Blueprint for belonging: The Happy Community Project Propelled by frustration and concern, Barry Braun and Bruce Dienes are determined to retrain a world that’s forgotten how to behave. Recent Saltscapes feature by Alec Bruce. (No paywall)

Can you listen politely? Can you accept that sometimes good people have views you don't share? If you scored at least 50% on the preceding quiz, you're overqualified to be a Halifax Police Commissioner.

Want to be a Halifax Police Commissioner? Applications for that, and dozens of other local board and committee roles, are open now.

Nova Scotia Power reports 23 service failures affecting 3,368 ratepayers. It's sunny with occasional wind gusts.

I'm reasonably confident that when my grandfather was in Europe fighting Nazis, he never once thought "Man, I'm going to be so insulted if anyone celebrates Christmas in November." Life's hard; celebrate Christmas whenever you want.

Castles Made of Sand: As sea levels continue to rise, endangering Atlantic Canada’s coasts and a vital link between provinces, people call out for government leadership and look for new ways to protect their homes. Recent Saltscapes feature by Jeremy Hull.

Good morning! Up and at 'em with another Sloan banger.

Driving didn’t “naturally” become inevitable. We designed a society that make driving inevitable in most places. We can design something different

The snow will soon be here and rally-car pro John Paynter has some simple advice for East Coast drivers: Get good tires.

If you really enjoy dazzlingly obvious business-as-baseball metaphors, you have to get to LinkedIn, right away. Sometimes the best team doesn't win, you guys. But sometimes it does. And sometimes winning doesn't look like winning. Subscribe to my podcast.

The holiday issue of Saltscapes is on newsstands now! Highlights include a sentimental look at heirloom Christmas ornaments, a lively interview with the multi-talented Alan Doyle, and a story (by this guy) on local spirits and creative hot-toddy-style cocktails. www.saltscapes.com/subscription...

It's been a couple years since I wrote this Saltscapes story and I'm pleased to report that FarmWorks continues to thrive, helping Nova Scotians invest in their communities and bolster local food producers.

Unique Atlantic Canadian Treasures: Elizabeth Burry crafts bespoke jewelry featuring labradorite. Recent Saltscapes story by Jodi DeLong. (No paywall)

An entire CBC story on food prices that never once mentions grocers' ever-climbing profits. Amazing.

The East Coast's Global Citizens: Honorary consuls donate their time to connect Atlantic Canada to communities around the world. I chatted with three of them about their work in this recent Saltscapes feature. (No paywall)

Half a Billion Years in the Making: Climbing the Chimney in Newfoundland’s Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark.

"The watchdog body meant to investigate Mounties’ conduct has been without a chairperson for months, stalling investigations and weakening transparency about how the country’s police force interacts with Canadians."

Blueprint for belonging: The Happy Community Project Propelled by frustration and concern, Barry Braun and Bruce Dienes are determined to retrain a world that’s forgotten how to behave. Recent Saltscapes feature by Alec Bruce. (No paywall)

Mr. History’s House of Treasures: Relics from the past are the heart of George and Estelle Dalton’s 19th-century P.E.I. home. Recent Saltscapes story by Desiree Anstey. (No paywall)

On Top of Cape Smokey: How a Czech businessman is transforming a Cape Breton ski hill into a year-round destination. Recent Saltscapes feature by Janet Whitman. (No paywall)

Weekend Canadian beer highlights.

In 1993, my favourite team won the Stanley Cup. Then my favourite team won the World Series. Again. And I thought, “Neat. I guess this will happen every couple years.” And nothing since. For the love of God, go Jays.

How the Other Half Loves matinee at Neptune Theatre.

Treasure hunters and patriots: When war raged and American raiders menaced coastal communities, ordinary citizens became privateers and defended the Maritimes. Recent Saltscapes story by Darcy Rhyno. (No paywall)

More than a costume: Reenactors put human faces on the East Coast’s rich history. Recent Saltscapes feature by Ameeta Vohra. (No paywall)

Castles Made of Sand: As sea levels continue to rise, endangering Atlantic Canada’s coasts and a vital link between provinces, people call out for government leadership and look for new ways to protect their homes. Recent Saltscapes feature by Jeremy Hull.

Years ago, my least favourite coworker approached me after a couple unshaven days and said "You'd better not be growing a beard! I hate beards!" and that's how I spent six months with a beard I didn't want, but also a much more peaceful working environment as she avoided me like it was infectious.

Support local producers! Thanks to the U.S.'s bizarre trade war, American beverages have disappeared from our stores. In this recent Saltscapes story, I sample the award-winning East Coast creations that are filling the void. Plus: a recipe for an excellent Mocha Stout Cocktail. (No paywall)

Amid seasonal rain and wind gusts, Nova Scotia Power reports 16 service failures (including a large one in central Halifax, during morning rush hour — natch) affecting 5,277 ratepayers.

Castles Made of Sand: As sea levels continue to rise, endangering Atlantic Canada’s coasts and a vital link between provinces, people call out for government leadership and look for new ways to protect their homes. Recent Saltscapes feature by Jeremy Hull.

Good morning, Jays fans!

Canadians Without Borders: Learn how Sean Meister is uniting Nova Scotians around the globe. Recent Saltscapes feature by Alec Bruce. (No paywall)