This map shows the area that Cooke Aquaculture is looking over for suitable sites. The large yellow squares are sections that have already been studied.

Cooke Aquaculture had a full room on their hands for their open house on Oct. 30, as they shared their plans for expansion in the Liverpool Bay. The company is looking to expand their operation in the bay, up to double their current capacity of 400,000... Read More...

Beach Meadows resident Brian Muldoon protested the proposed fish farm expansion on Oct. 27. He was also at the open house on Oct. 30 to gather more information.

The community members that came out to the Cooke Aquaculture information session on Oct. 30 were either unsure of the aquaculture site’s benefit, or openly opposed the expansion. One resident of Beach Meadows who is opposed to the expansion is Brian Muldoon.... Read More...

Ingredients 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas 2 teaspoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups vanilla fat-free frozen Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 8 teaspoons chopped pecans, toasted 4 mint sprigs (optional)   How... Read More...

Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for kids, which is why they can sometimes forget the importance of safety when choosing their costume and while trick or treating. However, Halloween safety is not limited to little ghouls and... Read More...

Make sure your headphone and charger cords don’t get tangled up by using bread tabs to keep them in place.... Read More...

This webbed guacamole is a super-easy way to make a themed appetizer for your next Halloween party. Mexican crema (or sour cream) is used for the web and black olives make an edible spider. The avocado skull is a spooky bonus.   Ingredients: 4 cups... Read More...

Giving your baby something to gnaw on will take his mind off his teething pain in his mouth. For added comfort, soak the cloth in chamomile tea, a natural way to calm your tot and lull him to sleep.... Read More...

Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells 6 ounces dried whole wheat bow tie pasta 12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons snipped fresh lemon thyme or... Read More...

The trick to untying a knot is to twist the loose end as much as you can and to push it through the knot.... Read More...

Ingredients: 12 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 poblano, thinly... Read More...

So long, tweezers! To remove splinters, combine baking soda with a touch of water and spread over the wound. Cover it with a bandage and an hour later you’ll be able to push the splinter out with ease.... Read More...

Ingredients 1 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp oil 2 large bone-in chicken breasts (about 12 oz each) 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. pepper 1 lb. cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 sprig rosemary 1 tsp. fennel seeds (crushed) 1 c. instant polenta 1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/4... Read More...

Broken glass is the WORST. Instead of brushing glass shards all over the place or sucking up bits that might puncture your vacuum bag, reach for something you probably have in your pantry — a slice of bread. Carefully press the bread slice over the glass. The... Read More...

Ingredients 1 bunch curly kale 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt pepper 8 oz. frozen pearl onions 1 tbsp. margarine or butter water 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. sugar 1 tbsp. cider vinegar c. dried tart cherries 1/4... Read More...

It was a big year for the provinces’ provincial camping parks. With the season closed and the numbers tallied, just under 82,500 campsite nights were booked. This is a five per cent increase from 2017 and more than 30 per cent since 2014. The provincial... Read More...

For now the Region of Queens Municipality is not taking any official stance on a proposed Cooke Aquaculture expansion in Liverpool Bay. A Previous council wrote a letter of support for citizen efforts to stop aquaculture development in Port Mouton Bay as the... Read More...

To fit two bowls into the microwave at the same time, simply place one on top of a glass so that it sits higher than the other. How easy is that?... Read More...

The Queens Daycare is putting in a bid to take over the Mount Pleasant School. In 2017 The Region of Queens said the building upkeep would cost too much to taxpayers, and chose to put up the building for sale. Two years notice was given to tenants to move... Read More...

Ingredients 1 ¼ cups almond milk ½ cup low fat natural yogurt 8 strawberries ½ banana 1 tbsp. natural unprocessed bran 1 tbsp. honey 6 ice cubes Method Place all ingredients into a blender with some ice cubes and blend until all mixed. Serve immediately.... Read More...

Rather than using a sting-inducing ointment, try dabbing some milk on your child’s sore. It also doesn’t hurt to add a little extra dairy to your child’s diet, as it is known for curing ulcer-like issues.... Read More...

Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 3 scallions, sliced, greens and whites separated 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper,... Read More...

Nova Scotia is starting a cap and trade program in an effort to lower greenhouse emissions. The provincial government announced on Oct. 23 businesses that put more than 50,000 tonnes of greenhouse gasses into the air have four years to meet targets of 80 to... Read More...

Keep handbags and accessories easily organized by putting shower curtain hooks on your closet rod.... Read More...

Cooke Aquaculture is looking to expand their salmon farming operation in the Liverpool Bay. Andrew Lively, VP of global marketing with Cooke Aquaculture, gave details on the plan as well as background to Region of Queens Council on Oct. 23. The company has... Read More...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped 6 cups low-sodium chicken or... Read More...