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Hi there! I'm Leah Noble, and from 2012 to 2014 this was my blog, "Dream Big Cape Breton." I used this space to share my thoughts, my photographs, and my take on life in Cape Breton.
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Youth Social Enterprise Boot Camp – My Speech
I spent this past weekend at an event called the “Youth Social Enterprise Boot Camp”. It was at Cape Breton University, and sponsored by other community organizations (which I’ll list in tomorrow’s post). I was a keynote speaker, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Leah's thoughts
Tagged Cape Breton, Cape Breton University, public speaking, social enterprise, training, youth
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Frugal Friday with Erika Shea – March’s comments
The tips, comments and thoughts shared in just three short weeks of Frugal Fridays have been so much fun (and so insightful) to read through. It’s amazing to see how quickly and wholly this feature has been embraced, the conversations … Continue reading
Posted in Food + agriculture, Guest posts
Tagged Cape Breton, Erika Shea, frugality, money, Northend, Sydney, thrift, tips
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Erin the Librarian: Five Ways to Access your Library From Your Desk
If you don’t use your local public library yet, here are 5 steps to start using it right now without even leaving your chair. 1. Apply Online for a Library Card Both regional libraries in Cape Breton offer online card … Continue reading
Our Man in Judique – Dwayne MacEachern
Hi folks, I’m Dwayne MacEachern from Judique and I’ll be contributing now and then to Dream Big Cape Breton. But first, a little bit about who I am and how I got here: Back in 1996 I finished high school … Continue reading
Posted in Towns + communities
Tagged Antigonish, community, economic development, Judique, mechanics, Ottawa, St. Francis Xavier University, university
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On Intuition, Creativity and Following a Hunch
I’m constantly amazed at the creative process. At how you have to let go (of expectations, of your own plans) in order to let the universe (or God or whatever you call the forces beyond humans) do its part. Because, … Continue reading
Posted in Leah's thoughts
Tagged bridges, Cape Breton, creativity, Facebook, inspiration, intuition, writer
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Q+A with Laura MacFarlane
Q+A is a regular feature now on Dream Big Cape Breton. These are interviews done over the Internet, via email or Facebook. I send someone 10 questions, then they write back their responses! It’s quicker than an in-person interview, and … Continue reading
Posted in Out West, Q+A, Women + kids
Tagged Baddeck, Cape Breton, challenges, children, Fort McMurray, hockey, money, Q+A, women
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The weekend
Like I’ve said before, my weekends are sacred resting time. As much as possible, anyway. I thank my boyfriend for this – he’s a tradesman and works hard during the week. On weekends he likes to rest. When I first … Continue reading
