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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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Tag Archives: challenges
Our Man In Judique: Dwayne MacEachern on Being “Someone”
By Dwayne MacEachern We can do anything we set our minds to. I was told that sort of thing growing up. I’m just not sure if it was a mistake to believe it or not. I think we believe it … Continue reading
Q+A with Jay McNeil
Jay McNeil is the News Director for Newcap Radio in Cape Breton, which owns 101.9 The Giant (top 40 hits) and 103.5 The Eagle (country music). He cohosts The Early Show on The Eagle (weekdays 6AM-9AM). If you would like … Continue reading
Posted in Q+A
Tagged baseball, Cape Breton, challenges, community, drugs, Glace Bay, inspiration, Jay McNeil, photography, Q+A, radio, weight loss
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Around here lately: April
Around here, lately… (That handwritten font is not my handwriting, it’s a font I found for free on the Internet. It’s called Arsenale White.) Things are busy, but I’m actively working to slow them down. Does that make sense? … Continue reading
Youth Social Enterprise Boot Camp – A Kickass Time
Friday night: I was scared, a bit. Unsure of what this whole weekend was going to be like, and nervous to do my speech. I was trying to be kind and open, meet new people, get over my fears, and … Continue reading
Posted in Business ideas, Leah's thoughts
Tagged business, Cape Breton, Cape Breton University, challenges, learning, social enterprise, workshop, youth
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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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Oh glorious Water!
Today is another beautiful, warm and sunny day in Baddeck Bay, and I suspect it is also gorgeous around most of the island. I woke up a little late to my mum going “Get up! It’s so nice out! You’re … Continue reading
Posted in Leah's thoughts
Tagged Cape Breton, challenges, panic, rest, spring, water, World Water Day
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The Luthier and the Librarian: Brian Dean and Erin Phillips
Brian Dean and Erin Phillips live in Whitney Pier with their 4-month old daughter, Miriel. On one of the coldest days of the so-far mild winter, Feb 13th , I drive through Sydney and out to the Pier for a … Continue reading
Posted in Business ideas, Newcomers
Tagged art, business, Cape Breton, challenges, children, community, creativity, economic development, immigrants, interview, libraries, luthier, money, Montreal, multiculturalism, Permanent Resident, sustainability, Virginia, Whitney Pier
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