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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: immigrants
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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From the UK to North Sydney – The Hancocks
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
Posted in Business ideas, Newcomers, Out West
Tagged business, Cape Breton, children, community, economic development, England, immigrants, interview, North Sydney, Permanent Resident
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Beer, boards and babies – Jeremy and Melanie White
I met Melanie and Jeremy White at a yoga class last year, and soon began seeing them at the Baddeck Community Farmer’s Market, too. They were enthusiastic when I approached them for an interview, and even traveled to my home … Continue reading
Posted in Food + agriculture, Newcomers
Tagged agriculture, beer, Cape Breton, economic development, hops, immigrants, interview, microbrewery, organic, sustainability, technology
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