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Welcome Spring!
March 20, 2026
Angus Bonnyman
March 20, 2026
Trianon gardens at the Palace of Versailles - these gardens featured thousands of movable pots for continuous blooms.
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Welcome!
I hope that everyone has had a safe and enjoyable March Break, whether you’re heading back to class or not 🙂 Still plenty of maple suppers to be enjoyed as the seasons change, and I am ready for it! I hope to see you out at an event soon.
Race to 1000 - We did it! - we’re at 1,043 subscribers, thank you all for your support!
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
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
Congrats to Timothy Boyd (Wallace), Shelley LeFresne (Tata) and Cody Joudrie (RJ) for winning the CG Fulton Pharmacy “Community Volunteer Award”, recognizing an individual who makes a real difference through their volunteer work, kindness, and dedication to our communities.
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
The Farm Equipment Museum in Bible Hill is gearing up for its Third Annual Quilt and Hooked Rug Show & Sale this summer (June 26th -27th). If you wish to display your quilts or hooked rugs to show and/or sell, contact [email protected] or [email protected] for an entry form and information.
Colchester County is hiring a "Director of Community Development" - colchester.applytojobs.ca
Mark your calendars!
March 20-22 | Main Street in Bloom Tatamagouche | Welcoming Spring – enjoy the street’s festivities this weekend, including extended hours for some shops |
March 20-22 | 18th Annual John K. MacDonald Memorial Curling Bonspiel North Shore Rec Ctr | In support of the Tata Curling Club. Daily 50/50, raffle table & silent auction Friday/Saturday. Sunday – Semi-finals: 9am & 11:30am. Championship: 2:30pm |
March 21 & 22 2pm | North Shore Players presents “Three Classic Radio Shows – Live on Stage” Grace Arts Centre | Advance $10 from March 2nd/PWYC at the door. Travel back to the 1940’s and 50’s when folks would gather around the radio to listen to their favourite programs. Watch “radio actors” and foley artists capture that vintage charm in recreated broadcasts of “The Maltese Falcon”, “The Thing in the Window” and “Aunt Sophy Plays Matchmaker”. |
March 21 Doors 8pm | Bring in Spring Dance with Signal Hill Wentworth Rec Centre | $45 + fees. www.wentworthrecctr.com |
March 21 3-6:30pm | 42nd Pancake Supper Westchester Firehall | $15, $8 children 5-10, U5 Free. Pancakes, local maple syrup, sausage, baked beans, brown bread, and dessert. Maple products for sale. 50/50 |
March 24 6:30pm | Annual Meeting The Fraser | During the evening, we will share a presentation highlighting what the Fraser was up to in 2025, along with a look ahead at the 2026 exhibition lineup. All are welcome. Treats and beverages will be served. |
March 25 3-4pm | Season Closing Skate North Shore Rec Ctr | Free. Last day of the season – sponsored by SchoolsPlus |
March 28 10-5pm | Earltown Maple Festival 5527 Hwy 311 | $15/U12 $6. Pancakes, Sausage, Beans, Biscuits & Sweets. For information call Darlene: 902-657-2530. Entertainment: 10am – Putnam’s; noon – Jim Richards; 2pm - Gordon Tucker; 4pm – Josh Simm |
*March 28 10-4pm | March Pop-Open Sara Bonnyman Pottery | 326 Maple Ave, Tatamagouche. sarabonnymanpottery.com |
March 28 1pm | Crib Tournament RCL Branch 64, Tata | 19+. $20/team, all money returned as prizes. 50/50, Canteen & Bar. Wheelchair accessible. |
March 29 10-1pm | Wallace & Area Rec Pancake Brunch Charman Community Hall | $15/4-12 $8/U3 Free. Takeout available, maple products for sale. |
March 31 2-3:30 pm | Easter Tea River John Library | Bring your favorite teacup or china mug and come for tea. It’s a lovely social with delicious goodies, and great company. |
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A note from SchoolsPlus at TRA —
“Did you know there’s a SchoolsPlus team right inside Tatamagouche Regional Academy? We're the folks who quietly make sure students and families have what they need — a bit of food for the weekend, a warm hoodie, shampoo, deodorant, connections to services and supports or just someone to help navigate life’s trickier moments.
Our School Food Pantry and Clothing & Hygiene Cupboard is available to students and families at TRA.
We’re gratefully accepting:
Non-perishable food items
Clean, gently used clothing & footwear (all sizes welcome)
Hygiene items like deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, etc.
SchoolsPlus TRA Pantry also has an account set up at North Shore Variety. Set up by a supportive community member. She donates monthly so if our students need anything, We can get it for them. Community members are welcome to donate funds at North Shore Variety that will go directly back to supporting our students.
Every little bit makes a real difference. Thanks, North Shore Area — you always show up.”
A special thanks to all of our advertisers:
Ashton’s Garden Centre, ASE Print, Chowder House on Main, Heathcock Electric, Hicks LeMoine Law, Kinship (Thane Patriquin), Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, North Shore Community Connection Society, Nova Kraut, Ocean Gutter Services, Overstreet Cafe, R&B Adventures; Sara Bonnyman Pottery, Sunrise Brokerage & Sales, S.W. Hayman Excavation Ltd, Tom Taggart, MLA, TriCounty Ford, ViewPoint Insurance.