Contributors

SHELLEY CAMERON-MCCARRON is a long-time freelance writer whose work appears in a wide variety of publications, including The Globe and Mail, Condé Nast Traveler and Saltscapes. Whether it’s following a gothic black cloaked guide through the atmospheric streets of Edinburgh to sleeping in a lighthouse on P.E.I., she has a fondness for unexpected discoveries. In this issue, she was delighted to explore and learn more about Fossil Farms Oceanside Retreat, an old farm property gaining new life along Merigomish Harbour (page 28) as well as diving into tips of what it’s like to become an Airbnb host (page 10.)

TRACY STUART trained as a whole foods chef and also holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Physical Education; she is a two-time World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medallist in rowing. She serves up a delicious scallop recipe in her column “Medalling With My Food” (page 46).

TRISH JOUDREY welcomes spring! It’s the season to hit the trails, smell new growth in the woods and shed a few of those winter pounds. In this issue, Trish explores the Peace Trail in Pugwash where she finds a rare setting—a place she can feel at peace away from the bustle of life and experience nature’s beauty in an old growth forest. When her hiking boots are away, she writes, plays the piano, or makes plans for her next adventure from her home in Halifax.

NICOLE LEBLANC is a communications professional, a passionate community volunteer, and current town councillor who loves DIY. She lives in Trenton with her husband and beloved dog—and when she’s not getting crafty, she can be found exploring Nova Scotia, meeting new people, and being involved in projects that make our communities better.

DEBBI HARVIE has a passion for family, fitness, and finding fun people on the North Shore who are contributing to sustainability. In this issue, she introduces us to a local maker who is catching a lot of attention by putting a new twist on old lobster traps in the story, “Trapped in your seat” (page 16).

PHOTO: STEVE SMITH,VISIONFIRE STUDIOS

CONTRIBUTORS

MELANIE MOSHER is the author of three books for young readers. As the days gain warmth and begin to lengthen you can find her travelling the North Shore stopping at local farmers’ markets. She’ll say hello to all the wonderful vendors including Jennifer Houghtaling from Earth & Vine Studio and Mike Ward and his family from Crossroads Valley Farm. Learn more about Melanie at melaniemosher.com

STEVE SMITH Here comes spring 2022, and with it comes this, our latest At Home on the North Shore. If ever there was a time to appreciate the lives we live here in our little region, this has got to be it. Spend some time in our pages and be grateful for all we have. Love to all.

SARAH BUTLAND With spring comes light and colour, plants start blooming and moods start improving. And aren’t we all just eager for warmer days? Throughout the winter, Sarah Butland welcomes the warmth of River John with The Last Time I Saw Her, and the beauty of a remarkable wisteria plant, and hopes they bring the same to you.

DENISE FLINT has been a freelance journalist for more than 20 years. She has lived in many different places and recently left her cedar shack overlooking the ocean in Newfoundland for an ancient farmhouse on a river in Nova Scotia. She’s looking forward to testing the waters and seeing whether the ocean here is really as warm as promised. In the meantime, she is enjoying exploring the North Shore. Visiting Pictou to research stories on a craft store and a foundry reno has provided a great way to learn more about her new home until she can hit the beach.

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