Fostering …The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue’s mandate is to help injured strays that have been abandoned, abused and neglected. We ensure they receive the medical treatment they need to survive and we work hard to find them permanent homes as soon as they are ready. As our name implies, once an...
Backyard bully
It pains me to have to admit this, but my cat Poquito has become a backyard bully. I feel something like a parent must feel when told that their child is a juvenile delinquent! Poquito is the kind of cat who likes to mess with your head. He...
Ms. Donna’s Delights
Those of us who live out here in the hinterlands don’t have access to the variety of retail stores available in cities….like stores that carry personal pleasure products! Donna Miller of Tobique Narrows has opened her home based business, Ms. Donna’s Delights, to fill this gap in our...
Digger Fever
Have you ever wished you could find buried treasure? Greg Wallace finds lost treasure all the time with his metal detector. He became interested in the hobby of metal detecting about five years ago. He attempted to buy a metal detector in New Brunswick, but discovered that none was...
Another Perspective on Canada Day
In a printed editorial it was stated that we all have reasons to get involved in the St.Croix anniversary and by extension Canada Day celebrations, that there have been winners and losers, and that this anniversary is a time of celebration, for others an occasion for somber commemoration, and...
The Irony of LONELINESS in Our Super-Connected World
At the risk of committing social suicide, I am broaching the taboo topic of LONELINESS. It’s taboo because to admit to feeling lonely is like being outed as a total loser in high school. It’s far more socially acceptable (these days) to say you’re depressed that to use the...
Peaches…A Pet Tale
Throughout the years we have had many cats. They have all been different in size, colour and personality. Some were social, some not so much. Some were cuddly, some were not. By far our cat with the most challenging temperament was Peaches. Peaches came to us when her...
Perth-Andover Arts & Crafts Centre
This little artisans cooperative was opened last year to provide an outlet for the works of local crafters and artisans. Buying local is vital to support our small businesses and buying locally made crafts and goods is a great way to support your community! The Perth-Andover Arts &...
A Look at Hillcrest Nursery
Hillcrest Nurseries on Fred Tribe Road in Perth-Andover is another small town business that offers more than you might expect. Inside, you’ll find hand made wood crafts, pottery, bird houses and an assortment of antiques and vintage collectibles along with the garden supplies. It’s a great place to find...
Tobique First Nation 11th Annual PowWow
Tobique First Nation held their 11th Annual Wolastokiwik Negootkook Gathering and PowWow underneath a beautiful grove of towering pines. Hundreds of people gathered to socialize and celebrate their family and community at this traditional cultural gathering. The location for the PowWow is just past the Maliseet Gas...