Kill the Messenger
From the editor… I’ve been reading a fascinating book titled “The Pirate Hunter…The True Story of Captain Kidd.” The author, Richard Zacks, spent many hours combing historical records to put together this biography and history. It shines a spotlight on people, society and life on the high seas 300...
People are rejecting GMO…
People and whole countries all around the world are rejecting genetically modified foods but Monsanto and other chemical corporations are still frantically scrambling to pollute the planet with their pesticides, herbicides and GMO seeds. The latest story to come out is their deranged plan to create a variety...
Junk Food Junkies
We all say that we’re going to clean up our act, start exercising, eat better and cut out the junk food. How hard can it be, really, to give up chips and pop? Well, as it turns out, it’s about as easy as kicking heroin. Junk food is...
Local Teen to Represent New Brunswick in Miss Teen Canada World Pageant!
Dayna McLaughlin, Miss Teen Perth-Andover 2013, is one of two New Brunswick girls chosen to represent our province in the Miss Teen Canada-World Pageant on July 20, 2013. This is the biggest pageant in Canada and it is wonderful that a local small town lass has been chosen to...
Underground railroad to new brunswick
Who knew that Tomlinson Lake, nestled amongst the pines outside of Carlingford, was the end of a dangerous journey for many slaves who had escaped on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad helped thousands of escaped slaves find freedom in Canada. Many routes led through New York into Ontario,...
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...
Gross Domestic Happiness
Living Richer by Living Better… Back in 1971 the tiny and remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan rejected Gross Domestic Product as the only way to measure progress. It championed a new approach to development which measures prosperity by Gross Domestic Happiness and the spiritual, physical, social and environmental health...
From the editor…
So. Have you ever heard the term “Trauma Based Mind Control”? And, have you ever noticed how the micro reflects the macro….that is, how what happens within our families, communities and social circles reflects what is happening on the world stage? When I first began exploring and researching...
Delicious & nutritious hemp foods Why aren’t we growing this crop in NB???
After my recent surgical odyssey the surgeon informed me that I needed to increase my protein intake to help the healing process. I was sent home with a bag of nutritional supplements and protein powder and was instructed to eat the stuff. Both of the liquid supplements and...