They’re Henderson’s I think, made of Ivory and African Blackwood. They don’t make them like that anymore that’s for sure. Now, it is illegal to hunt elephant for their tusks. They were my grandfather’s Great Highland Bagpipes issued to him when he enlisted to fight in World War … [Read more...] about My Grandfather’s Great Highland Bagpipes
History
A Boy from the Hub
This article is a little longer than most of my articles but it because the man I interviewed has lead quite a diverse life traveling from Glace Bay to China and working places in between but alas this story begins with humble beginnings. Jude Kelly was born in the Hub. Jude’s … [Read more...] about A Boy from the Hub
Vihos Sweets Keeping Cultural Memories and Sense of Place Alive
In 1936, Mike Dezagiacomo, then 23, bought the restaurant and candy store from Mr. Vihos, a Greek man, and would continue to run the business until December 1962 when the restaurant closed. It was a different day then, Betty, one of their youngest daughters remembers. It was a … [Read more...] about Vihos Sweets Keeping Cultural Memories and Sense of Place Alive
A Town of Big Dreams
Ever since she was eight years old, she always knew she wanted to be a nurse. Mary Kay MacDonald, now 97, remembers taking care of her paternal grandmother after school thinking that “this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.” Caring for people was her calling. She began … [Read more...] about A Town of Big Dreams
How I Write a Story By Lila Carson
Well, I am game to try publishing in a new medium. You may have read some of my articles in the Community Post and currently in the Cape Breton Post on the first Monday of each month. If not, be sure to check them out too. Now, Therese has asked me to write a column for her new … [Read more...] about How I Write a Story By Lila Carson
