Category Archives: Q+A

Lobsterfisherwoman: Armenia “Amy” MacInnis

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Name: Armenia MacInnis Age: 31 Hometown: Breton Cove When did you start lobster fishing? I started lobster fishing about ten years ago when my dad needed some extra hands and I needed a job, then six years ago I bought my … Continue reading →

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Q+A with David Greenwell

Posted on June 30, 2013 by

Let’s start off with your background – why did you move to Mabou? What instigated that move? Short answer to both questions: 1) the music 2) Mary Janet MacDonald. Long answer: (First, some relevant background) : I was born in … Continue reading →

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Q+A: Bailey Chapman

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

1. How old are you? I am 20 years old. 2. CB born and raised? Or recent transplant? (Plus whatever biographical details you feel like giving – age, education background, employment background, hobbies, family, etc). I am born and raised … Continue reading →

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Q+A: Angelo Spinazzola

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I’ve known Angelo for over ten years now, ever since I used to work for Deanie Cox when she ran her shop “Shape Shift” in North River. My best friends Will and Claire and my brother Mat worked for Angelo … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Vince Forrestall

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Vince Forrestall is Victoria County’s Naturally Active Physical Activity Strategy Coordinator. He lives in Baddeck. This weekend he is hosting the First Annual Victoria County Relay for Health, along with the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation. It will be part … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Dawn and Margie Beaton

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

1. What’s your age? Margie and I are in our latter 20s….two old cailleachs! 2. CB born and raised? Or recent transplant? (Plus whatever biographical details you feel like giving). Cape Breton born, raised and rooted, all the way. We’re … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Lorna MacLean

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Lorna MacLean is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who lives in Middle River. Referred to as a “crazy hippie lady” by some of her friends, she can often be found baking delicious cakes, or complaining about the slugs in her garden. … Continue reading →

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