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Another wintery weekend
January 24, 2026
Angus Bonnyman
January 24, 2026
Winter wonderland
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Welcome!
It’s amazing how a blanket of snow makes everything look so clean and bright. Over the holiday break I was amazed by how little snow it takes for a pretty decent coasting party - while we aren’t getting the snowfalls I remember from my youth, there’s lots of winter fun to be had!
I was pleasantly surprised to find a bunch of community events this time ‘round, mostly focused on food, thank goodness! I am really looking forward to finding out what the good folks planning events for the North Shore Winter Carnival have in store for us. Stay tuned!
As always, please let me know if you have non-profit/community events or news ‘nuggets’ to share - I am pulling together the next print issue for February. New advertisers are also welcome :)
Race to 1000 - We did it! - we’re at 1,011 subscribers, thank you all for your support! To celebrate, I am giving away four $50 gift certificates to Ashton’s Garden Centre … to win one of them, please email me with the name of the ‘golden’ spring flower Michael says is “one of the first shrubs to light up the garden after Winter”
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
TRA student, Ben Gobin (Grade 9) will be competing at the Canada Cup National Freestyle Skiing event in Calgary this weekend
Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce will host its AGM at the BW Glengarry in Truro on March 12th at 11am - trurocolchesterchamber.com
Thanks to support from local businesses and organizations, there is a busy schedule of free community skates planned this Winter at NSRC - most Saturdays (11:30-12:30pm) & Sundays (12-1pm)
Also at NSRC – Adult Skating M/W/F 11am-1pm $5/day, $30/half-season pass; Adult Pick-up Hockey M/W/F 10-11am; Women’s Pick-up Hockey Sundays @ 7pm, $10
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Are you ready for 72hrs without power?
Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
Colchester County is asking for input from residents on a Community Solar Garden in Debert – the survey is open until Jan 28th - https://forms.office.com/r/ncxxHxrkN6?origin=lprLink
2026 property assessment notices are landing in mailboxes as we speak. Contact PVSC with questions at 1-800-380-7775 or visit www.pvsc.ca for more details. Deadline to appeal is Feb 12th at midnight.
TRA is currently accepting donations of gently used winter outerwear, especially snow pants. If your family requires assistance or help picking up a donation, please contact [email protected] or 902-897-8658
Small Holdings Farm in Scotsburn is hiring Crew Members (FT Seasonal – March – October). Deadline Feb 9/26
Municipality of Cumberland is hosting a series of open houses to present draft updates to the Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw. “Your feedback helps guide decisions that will shape Cumberland for years to come”
Feb 2 - 11:30-12:30 - Wallace Community Hall
Feb 2 - 1:30 - 3:00pm - Pugwash Public Library
Feb 9 - 5:00-7:00pm - Wentworth Rec Centre
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Mobile Clinic will be in Tatamagouche from June 6-10. For more information or to book an appointment - https://nsbreastscreening.ca/location?community=51#mobile or call 1-800-565-0548
Mark your calendars!
Jan 24th 1pm | Crib Tournament Tatamagouche Legion | $20/ team (2). 19+. All money returned as prizes. Canteen & bar services. 50/50. Contact 902-657-2172 |
Jan 24th 1pm | Washer Toss Tournament River John Legion | $20/ team (2). All money returned as prizes. Canteen & bar services. 50/50. |
Jan 31st 8-11am or sold out | Pancake & Sausage Breakfast North Shore Rec Centre | In support of Tatamagouche Skating Club. Admission by donation. |
Jan 31st | Poker & Fun Run Cumberland Snowmobile Club | Poker hand $20. Registration 9-11:30am, last card must be drawn by 4pm. Pre-register at [email protected] or text Rob 902-664-8599. Hot chocolate at checkpoints and hotdogs & burgers at the Clubhouse |
Jan 31 1-4pm | Community Conversation: Preserving Working Woodlands Earltown Community Centre | Learn more about the NS Working Woodlands Trust and the North Nova Forest Owners Co-op. Connect with like-minded community members. Light refreshments and snacks provided. Register now to secure your spot: https://forms.office.com/r/93nePfs1TD |
Jan 31st 5pm | Pot Luck Supper and Goods and Services Auction West Branch Community Hall | Please bring a dish and of food, and we invite you to bid on our many items. EVERYONE WELCOME. Sponsored by the West Branch United Church. |
Feb 1 9am | First Aid, CPR & AED Wallace & Area Museum | $110. Pre-register with Owen 902-890-8338/ [email protected] |
Feb 5 7:30pm | Fermentation with Moth + Moon Farm Wallace & Area Museum | Come learn what more you can do to enhance flavour and nutrition of your winter vegetables. All are welcome. Free refreshments. |
Feb 7 9am | Wallace ‘ODR’ Winter Classic Hockey Tournament Wallace & Area Rec | $200/team, Max 9. 3 vs. 3 + Goalie (max 9 players) 16+. Registration: 902-956-2723/902-893-0710. Canteen on site. 50/50 |
Feb 7 6-7:30pm | (Week Before) Valentine’s Day Dance Party Skate North Shore Rec Centre | Free Community skate with hot chocolate, tea and snacks provided |
Feb 11 | AGM Wentworth Rec Centre |
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* Feb 13-14 10-4pm | Valentine’s Day Pop-Open Sara Bonnyman Pottery | 326 Maple Ave, Tatamagouche. sarabonnymanpottery.com |
Feb 13 11:30-1pm | Valentine’s Luncheon & Bake Sale Malagash Community Hall | $15 – Soup & roll, dessert, t/c. |
Feb 13-16 | Wayne Waugh Memorial Hockey Tournament North Shore Rec Centre |
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Feb 14 Registration noon – 1pm Play 1pm | 2nd Annual Bob MacLean Crib Tournament Wentworth Rec Centre | $20/person, $40/team. Prizes based on attendance. Bar, food and lunch available. Register [email protected] or text Velma 902-817-1906 |
Feb 14th Doors 5pm Dinner 6pm | Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Pugwash Legion | Advance tickets $15, $20 at the door. GF Lasagna/Seafood Linguine, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert. Live DJ. Contact Janis Langille 902-614-2909 |
Feb 15 6pm | 2nd Annual Guided Snowshoe Walk Wallace & Area Museum | Refreshments to follow. Snowshoes available. |
Feb 17 4:30-6pm | Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Sharon United Church | $15/U12 $10. Pancakes with Swan’s Maple Syrup, sausages, baked beans, dessert, t/c. |
Feb 19 - 22 | 2026 North Shore Winter Carnival | Community organizations and businesses with an idea, big or small, and wants to be included in the event calendar can register here |
Feb 20 2-5pm | Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Supper Takeout St Andrew’s United Church, Fox Harbour | $12. To reserve, contact Louise 519-421-5886 or Tracey 902-694-5858 |
Feb 21 8am | Basic First Aid, CPR & AED Wentworth Learning Centre | $110. Pre-registration 902-548-2076 or [email protected] |
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A special thanks to all of our advertisers:
Ashton’s Garden Centre, ASE Print, Chowder House on Main, Creamery Square Heritage Society, Cross Roads Cycle Sales, Heathcock Electric, Hicks LeMoine Law, Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, Mountain Farm, NSHA, North Shore Community Connection Society, Nova Kraut, Ocean Gutter Services, Overstreet Cafe, R&B Adventures; Sara Bonnyman Pottery, Sisterhood Fibres, Sunrise Brokerage & Sales, S.W. Hayman Excavation Ltd, Tom Taggart, MLA, TriCounty Ford, ViewPoint Insurance.