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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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Category Archives: Libraries
book report / 4
Ok! So my last book report was March 10th, people. Whoa! That’s three months ago. That’s a long time! It’s been a busy three months. But here I am, at the other side of it, and ready to read, and … Continue reading
Frugal Friday on Thursday
Kate Oland is not just a great speaker and advocate for rural living, she’s also a librarian at Baddeck’s public library. There, she creates and holds wonderful programming for the public, in a space that overlooks Baddeck’s picturesque harbour. Having … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries, Towns + communities, Women + kids
Tagged Baddeck, frugality, gardens, Kate Oland, Nova Scotia Small Schools Initiative
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Erin the Librarian – Beer Gardens
The books reviewed here are available through the Cape Breton Regional Library. Grains are one of those things backyard gardeners tend to avoid. I know when I think of grains I tend to think of massive wheat farms in Saskatchewan. … Continue reading
Posted in Food + agriculture, Guest posts, Libraries
Tagged beer, Cape Breton Regional Library, Erin Phillips, gardens, guest posts, hops, libraries
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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
Erin the Librarian: Useful Gardening Books at Your Local Library
By Erin Phillips I’ll start off this week’s post by admitting I am not an expert gardener. In fact, the first year Brian and I had a garden I had absolutely no interest in it – until harvest time, then … Continue reading
Posted in Food + agriculture, Guest posts, Libraries
Tagged agriculture, books, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Regional Library, community, Erin Phillips, gardens, libraries, organic
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Erin the Librarian: What are ‘Sustainable Communities’ and how do libraries support them?
By Erin Phillips When Leah asked me to do this book review segment for the blog, I instantly knew the kind of books I wanted to share – books relating to building a sustainable community and books which offered practical … Continue reading
