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Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

2018 Christmas Lights map

Valarie (Tabor) Alderson looks over her collection of photos taken at the time of the bump in Springhill on Oct. 23, 1958, an event that took the lives of 75 miners, including her father, Ray.

A town that rises from overwhelming adversity: Springhill changed ...

A group of draegerman are pictured following the Springhill Bump in 1958.

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Harold Brine, the last surviving miner from a group of 12 who were entombed underground for 6 1/2 days after a 1958 underground upheaval in No 2 colliery at Springhill, N.S., . holds a newspaper clipping from the Halifax Herald showing a picture of him after his release from hospital. He has carried the fragile, yellowed clipping in his wallet for 60 years since the day he was released. - Wally Hayes photo

VIDEO: Last survivor remembers the Springhill bump

Amherst firefighters, from left, Allen Martin, Marc Buske and Chris Clark, stand in front of the Nova Scotia Firefighter School’s mobile burn unit. The trailer can get up to 175 C inside.

A hot purchase: Amherst Fire Department orders ready-made fires

Ethan Totten of River Hebert School throws a ring at a target while wearing glasses that mimick the effects of drugs and alcohol on the eyes and the mind. It was part of the Amherst Lions Club’s Racing Against Drugs program at West Highlands Elementary.

Amherst Lions, police reinforce making healthy choices

Members of the Amherst Fire Department were joined by other emergency personnel in participating in the 15th Emergency Responders Memorial Service in Amherst on Oct. 21.

'We’ve devoted ourselves and sacrificed ourselves': First responders ...

Backyard chickens.

Amherst says no to backyard chickens

Amherst town councillor Jason Blanch

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Leslie Wilson, manager at Ski Wentworth, took a few runs on opening day to check out the conditions.

Ski Wentworth gets an early jump on the ski season

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While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Maple Bourbon Cider Mule

RECIPE: Maple Bourbon Cider Mule

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Heather isn’t a fan of Christmas decor, but she likes these simple red-and-white garlands and makeshift pillow cover. - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Making Christmas pom-pom garlands

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 9:33 a.m.

Ask others to contribute to the party so all of the work is not on your shoulders. - 123RF

How to handle holiday hosting

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 9:18 a.m.

Homes

While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Amherst News

STREAMLINE YOUR STUFF: Holiday prep tips to help you be ready for this busy time of year

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 2:50 p.m.

When planning for the holiday season at Bellissimo, they stick with a mix of classic and vintage and then add in a few of the trends. This year, they have lots of blush and jewel-toned ornaments that they would not have had in past years. - Carolina Andrade

Finding inspiration breathing new life into your holiday decor

Updated Dec 09, 2018 at 1:06 p.m.

Furniture or linens make a great holiday gift for the new homeowner on your list. - 123RF

Great gifts for new homeowners

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 3:31 p.m.

Tis The Season

Non-alcoholic spiced wine sangria

RECIPE: Non-Alcoholic Spiced Wine Sangria

Published Dec 14, 2018 at 6 a.m.

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Four gift ideas for the cook on your list

Updated Dec 04, 2018 at 10:20 a.m.

Save money, time and more with collective gift giving.

Holiday gift pools: five great reasons to opt for collective gift giving

Published Nov 30, 2018 at 12:39 p.m.

Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

2018 Christmas Lights map

Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 2:31 p.m.

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Leslie Wilson, manager at Ski Wentworth, took a few runs on opening day to check out the conditions.

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While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

When a front door is hidden or obscure, it makes first-time visitors uncomfortable. - Carson Arthur

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Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) like this one can function in homes built without heating ducts. Installing an HRV is the single most effective thing you can do to improve indoor air quality in a modern Canadian home. - Steve Maxwell

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Non-alcoholic spiced wine sangria

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Justin Trudeau speaks during a funding announcement at the East Pictou Middle School on Tuesday. The federal government will contribute $90 million towards twinning a section of the 104 between Sutherland's River and Antigonish.

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