Trick or Treating in 2020
Halloween is quickly approaching. What does that look like in 2020? For a majori...
Oct 15, 2020
Netflix Canada Price Increase
Netflix Canada has announced a price increase for some users. When you sign up, ...
Oct 09, 2020
Thanksgiving 2020 Edition
Many are wondering, what does the holidays look like in a pandemic? We are just ...
Oct 06, 2020
The COVID "gargle test" is a go for kids in Nova Scotia
The COVID "gargle test" has been given the green light for kids in Nov...
Oct 02, 2020
Community Spirit and Volunteer Awards Recipients from the Quad Counties
On Monday, the annual Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award and the Provi...
Sep 29, 2020
Doctor Appointment by Phone
Have you had a doctor appointment by phone? Many doctors have been offering this...
Sep 25, 2020
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#ScottieOAndGreg talk to Sarah O'Toole about Spark a Connection
#ScottieOAndGreg talk to Sarah O'Toole about Spark a Connection
Sep 17, 2020
Sarah Boudreau joins #ScottieOAndGreg to talk about this years Terry Fox Run
This morning #ScottieOAndGreg talked with Sarah Boudreau about this years Terry ...
Sep 17, 2020
What returning students from outside the Atlantic Bubble will be required to do
As the date for student to return to the classroom gets closer and closer, stude...
Aug 21, 2020
The Bluenose is coming to the Quad Counties!
The Bluenose is coming to the Quad Counties! Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we ...
Aug 20, 2020
School Supplies for 2020-2021
It's weird right now. Just in general. Things that I would normally be on top of...
Aug 19, 2020
TV Show Re-Boots
Everything old is new again! At least when it comes to 3 favorite TV shows from ...
Aug 12, 2020
Does Making Tea in a Microwave Make Me a Bad Person?
I came across an article about a really hot button subject that I read with inte...
Aug 11, 2020
Non-Medical Masks Required on Public Transportation as of Today
As of today, (July 24) all passengers and drivers on public transportation in No...
Jul 24, 2020
Go Take a Hike!
Go Take a Hike! This is the summer to explore our beautiful province! Hike Cape ...
Jul 23, 2020
Photo via Hike Cape Breton
#ScottieOAndGreg talked with Mary Janet MacDonald about Tunes and Wooden Spoons
We talked to Mary Janet MacDonald this morning about her Facebook page and how i...
Jul 20, 2020
Sign (on the dotted line) of the times?
St.FX will be offering a combination of in person classes and online. The...
Jul 14, 2020
Via OnSpot Social
COVID-19 Financial Support for Seniors
Seniors eligible for Old Age Security pension will receive a one time, tax free...
Jul 07, 2020
Increases to the Canada Child Benefit
Back in May, families already receiving the Canada Child Benefit received a (one...
Jul 07, 2020
Access Nova Scotia Re-Opens for Walk-ins & Driving Tests Resume
Access Nova Scotia offices closed back in March for walk-in service. They still ...
Jul 03, 2020
What you will need to travel inside our Atlantic Bubble
As of July 3, the Atlantic Provinces will be in a Bubble. That means if you are ...
Jul 02, 2020
The CERB will be extended for 8 more weeks
It was announced yesterday that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be av...
Jun 17, 2020
What 2020 Graduation Ceremonies Will Look Like in Nova Scotia
I remember my High-School Graduation from Middleton Regional High School (Valley...
Jun 08, 2020
Health Canada is Recalling Some Hand Sanitizers
On Saturday, Health Canada issued a recall for 6 types of hand sanitizers. The r...
Jun 08, 2020
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Are you a frontline worker? You deserve a free vacation!
Sunwing wants to reward deserving frontline workers by giving them a free vacati...
Jun 03, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg talked to MP Mike Kelloway on May 26th
We talked with MP Mike Kelloway this morning about the government's finances and...
May 26, 2020
Changes to Visitor Restrictions at NS Health Authority Facilities & Inverary Manor
I'm sure this will be welcomed news to many. The Nova Scotia Health Authority ha...
May 26, 2020
A COVID Surcharge may be coming to a receipt near you
We're starting to see a shift towards our "new normal." Businesses are...
May 22, 2020
I wonder what my kid left at school? (and how to get it back)
This post has been updated since the original publish date, scroll down.At this ...
May 20, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg talk with Nick Morris Screenwriter for BECKY
We talked to Nova Scotian screenwriter Nick Morris this morning about not being ...
May 20, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg Talk With Mike Kelloway MP For Cape Breton Canso May 19th
We talked to Mike Kelloway about Tourism and Internet
May 19, 2020
Some National Parks will open June 1
It was announced on Thursday (May 14) that starting June 1, the Government of Ca...
May 15, 2020
Canada Emergency Student Benefit
Students and recent graduates impacted by COVID-19 will be able to apply for the...
May 13, 2020
Summer 2020 Cancelled Events
The common theme seems to be, it's expected but still disappointing. Each week, ...
May 06, 2020
Access Nova Scotia extensions
If something that allows you to legally drive is expiring soon, extensions have ...
May 01, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg talked to Singer/Songwriter Steve MacIntyre about his tribute
Steve talks us through his writing process with his songwriting partners Dave El...
Apr 23, 2020
Talking to kids about Tragedy
Nova Scotia is reeling after an unimaginable tragedy. If we as adults can't unde...
Apr 21, 2020
Facebook plans to warn you about false COVID-19 posts
If you are on Social Media, then you will see multiple posts each day regarding ...
Apr 16, 2020
You need to re-apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit + expanded eligibility details
Did you know you need to re-apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit? If ...
Apr 15, 2020
Self Tracking Website for COVID Cases in Canada
A lot of people want to know if someone with Covid 19 is in their neighborhood. ...
Apr 13, 2020
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Let's be honest. This is a weird time. This is an uncertain time. Many of us are...
Mar 27, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg talked to Larry Evans of the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank
He outlined for us how you can help and if you need to, how to become a client
Mar 26, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg talked to MP for Cape Breton-Canso Mike Kelloway on March 25th
After the House of Commons reconvened for the 82 billion relief plan, this is hi...
Mar 26, 2020
I suddenly find myself working from home
I'm on day #2 of working from home. I'm broadcasting from our office/craft or wh...
Mar 25, 2020
Food Banks during a State of Emergency
We've been in touch with the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank. They want the community ...
Mar 24, 2020
Do you have money from the CRA unclaimed? Maybe!
The Canada Revenue Agency has released a new section of their website that allow...
Mar 02, 2020
Support Local - now made easier!
As of last week, there is an easier way to support local when shopping. A...
Feb 25, 2020
Contigo Water Bottle Recall
Contigo has recalled 5.7 Million kids water bottles due to choking hazard. This ...
Feb 20, 2020
Puppies!
It's time for the RCMP Name the Puppies contest! Kids between the ages of 4 and ...
Feb 14, 2020
Who Should be on the new $5 bill? (updated Nov 10, 2020)
The Bank of Canada is asking you to submit suggestions for who you would like to...
Feb 03, 2020
Down with the Causeway.....Tolls
It was on this day in 1991 that many people paid the toll and crossed the Canso ...
Dec 13, 2019
Elf didn't move last night? Kids want to know why? Maybe it was because....
If you have for some reason decided to invite one of these things, also known as...
Dec 04, 2019
Is your Smart Speaker Spying on You? Solid Maybe.
OK, put on your tinfoil hat for this one. We've all had ads popup on Social Medi...
Nov 28, 2019
Defective EpiPen packaging
Health Canada is warning that some EpiPens might have defective packaging which ...
Oct 16, 2019
Refrigerated/Frozen food during a power outage
At the time I'm writing this, there are 198,119 customers without power in Nova ...
Sep 09, 2019
YouTube and kids
Who doesn't love YouTube? You can get lost for hours watching video after video....
Aug 22, 2019
Harbour Wars!
I had a chat with Alayne Martell about Harbour Wars coming up this Saturday. &nb...
Aug 21, 2019
Tree Walk??
January 2021 update: they plan to have it open July 1, 2021! Ski Cape Smokey in ...
Aug 16, 2019
Canso Causeway 65th Anniversary
August 13, 2020 marks the 65th anniversary of the official opening of the Canso ...
Aug 15, 2019
Jeff Leeson - Comedy Tour
We talked to Jeff Leeson this morning he's headlining the Grandma used to heckle...
Jun 20, 2019
Antigonish Transplant Trot
Danielle Goff-Beaton stopped by to talk about the Antigonish Transplant Trot com...
Jun 20, 2019
On Air auction for an autographed Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey stick.
The annual Crush a Ball for Cancer softball tournament is July 6-7 at the Lower ...
Jun 19, 2019
#ScottieOAndGreg speak to Gerry Dee
#ScottieOAndGreg chatted with Gerry Dee about his July 3rd Stand Up show in Port...
Jun 10, 2019
Adyn Townes talks music and his show at the Groundswell
We spoke to Adyn Townes this morning about new music, how he hurt his shoulder s...
Jun 06, 2019
How to clean the filter in your dishwasher (yes, it has one)
Recently, I randomly came across a tip online about how often you should clean t...
Jun 06, 2019
What to do if you need the measles vaccine.
I just returned yesterday from a trip to Saint John where there is an outbreak o...
May 31, 2019