Wrap Christmas lights around a hanger to keep them from getting tangled.... Read More...

Tips from the RCMP

With the holidays approaching, the Nova Scotia RCMP are advising the public to be aware of these scams in the event they are happening elsewhere in the province. Scammers continue to impersonate the Canada Revenue Agency, RCMP and other agencies by asking for... Read More...

Ingredients 2¾ cups 2¾ to 3¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup fat-free milk ¼ cup butter, margarine, or shortening 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 2 eggs 1¼... Read More...

Be sure to layer the tinsel on the inner branches to fill out the tree.... Read More...

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray ¾ cup sugar ⅓ cup canola oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup crushed peppermint candies3 ounces dark chocolate,... Read More...

Use this water method and it won’t be a chore to eat pomegranates. Simply fill a large bowl with warm water. Submerge the pomegranate in the water bath (this will contain juice splatter should any seeds rupture), and gently crack it open along the score... Read More...

Ingredients Wreath 8 cups broccoli florets 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed 2 cups green beans, trimmed 1 cup sugar snap peas, strings removed ½ bunch curly kale, washed 2 cups cauliflower florets 9 cherry tomatoes Dip 1 cup plain nonfat Greek... Read More...

Jazz up a canvas tote by securing a doily to it with adhesive spray, scalloped-side up, then gently painting over the holes with fabric paint. Remove the doily and let dry.... Read More...

Ingredients 5 cups cubed rustic whole-wheat bread (about 10 ounces; ½-inch cubes) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 4 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 large) 4 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped celery 1½ cups diced Black Forest ham... Read More...

Ellen Raddall,Jordyn Duffney, Keegan Oickle, Georgia Williams, and Ella Stevens all received their bronze level of the Duke of Edinburgh awards on Dec. 6.

Five students from Queens County have reached the first level of the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh awards. Jordyn Duffney, Ellen Raddall, Georgia Williams, Keegan Oickle and Ella Stevens all received their bronze level of the Duke of Edinburgh awards on Dec.... Read More...

Keep a loose screw secure in your eyeglass frames by dabbing it with a touch of clear nail polish.... Read More...

Ingredients ½ cup dried cherries 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage 1 (4½ to 5 pound) whole turkey breast (bone-in) 1 lemon, quartered 1 medium onion, quartered ½ cup dried porcini, oyster, shiitake and/or chanterelle... Read More...

Prevent necklaces from tangling in your jewelry box by hanging them on a cork board with thumbtacks.... Read More...

A bigger than expected jump in minimum wage could be in the future for Nova Scotia. The Minimum wage review committee for the province released their report earlier this week, and is proposing an increase of $0.55 per year over the next three years. Usually... Read More...

Ingredients 3 whole cloves 3 white peppercorns 1 whole allspice berry 1 star anise 12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen ¼ cup dry white wine ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation Place cloves, peppercorns, allspice and star... Read More...

A local councillor is floating the idea of a dog park for Queens, and is looking for input from the public. Milton councillor Jack Fancy is hosting a meeting Wednesday night to start the discussion. Fancy says he’s heard from several of his constituents... Read More...

Come on―when was the last time you wore them, anyway? Instead, slip a pair over your windshield wipers on the eve of a storm so you won’t have to de-ice the blades in the morning.... Read More...

Brett Kissel will perform in Queens next April, at the Queens Place Emera Centre. The concert was announced on Dec. 4.

Award winning country artist Brett Kissel is coming to Queens County, the latest artist to headline at the Queens Place Emera Centre stage. Just after lunch on Dec. 4, the Region of Queens announced Kissel would perform in Liverpool on April 12, 2019. Kissel... Read More...

Ingredients Main-Dish Turkey Stuffing 8 ounces skinless, boneless turkey breast tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces ⅓ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped carrot 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon light butter with canola oi 1½... Read More...

Use a damp cloth to wipe away dirt, then apply a small drop of oil to a soft cloth and rub the surface to remove scuff marks.... Read More...

Ingredients Filling 2 cups cranberries Zest and juice of ½ orange 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1½ tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons almond extract ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Crust 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups almond flour ½... Read More...

Save your shades from scratches by slipping them into a spare mitten before stashing them in your purse or glove compartment.... Read More...

Ingredients Cherry & Wild Rice Stuffing ⅓ cup wild rice 1¼ cups water 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup coarsely chopped dried cherries 6 ounces bulk pork sausage ½ cup chopped... Read More...

Ward off wrinkles in silk scarves by wrapping them around the tube between wearings.... Read More...

Ingredients 10 apples, quartered 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground allspice   Nothing beats back a chilly day better than a steaming mug of spiced apple cider. Directions Place apples in a large... Read More...