Tag Archives: children

Q+A with Laura MacFarlane

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

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 →

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International Women’s Day Open House – Baddeck – March 8th, 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Last Thursday was International Women’s Day! I was inspired a few months ago to do something to celebrate this international event. I heard a voice in my head – while in yoga class, how “new age” is that? – to … Continue reading →

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The Luthier and the Librarian: Brian Dean and Erin Phillips

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

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 →

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From the UK to North Sydney – The Hancocks

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Morwenna Hancock and her family moved to Cape Breton from England, intending to stay only a short while on their way British Columbia, but liked it so much they are now putting down roots here. A mutual friend referred Morwenna … Continue reading →

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