Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.

There’s a link between being kind to others and happiness, UBC researcher says

As we head into the holiday season, which is not easy for many, remember to be kind…a gift to others and yourself.

TikTok trend: Artist captures strangers in Halifax, surprises them with sketches

Social media, and in this case TikTok has given many creative people a chance to showcase and earn money from their work. Love how Maxwell Macaulay, who is getting commissions from all over the world…after sharing videos on TikTok…now is considering making a living as an artist. Amazing.

You Could Work Here!

Information Technology Support Specialist (ITSS)- South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education is looking to hire a full time Information Technology Support Specialist, to start on December 1st.

Implements and maintains information and communications technology for designated areas, in accordance with department guidelines. For example:
- Installing, configuring, troubleshooting and repairing networks, network cabling and connectivity hardware.
- Installing, configuring, troubleshooting and repairing, where appropriate, computer hardware.
- Installing, configuring troubleshooting and repairing, where appropriate, interactive white boards.
- Installing, configuring troubleshooting and repairing, where appropriate, data projectors.
- Administering and implementing changes in servers, together with their associated operating systems.
- Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, maintaining software and operating systems.
Performs administrative and support functions with regards to technology and the users of technology. For example:
- Develops and maintains sufficient knowledge of the information technologies used by the Region in order to provide quality technical support to users of those technologies.
- Maintains appropriate written and electronic records to document any changes made to systems in schools.
- Completes work orders, surveys and other reports as required on a timely basis.
- Provides basic technical instruction to school staff on installed systems.
- Participates in professional development as required.
Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Performs other related duties as required.

Application End Date: November 23, 2021 at 11:59pm AST

Start/End Dates: December 1, 2021. Starting Wage: $22.87/hr (8 hrs per day)

You Could Live Here!

65 Maple Street- Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay is such a lovely walkable town to live, filled with delightful cafe’s, breweries and pubs, restaurants and many independent shops and markets.

You have to check out the photos of this unassuming house on Maple Street. Stunning!

New flooring, new kitchen. Tastefully updated and modernized. Casual comfort in the heart of the Town. A short walk to the rails to trails, tennis courts and Town Pool, shops and restaurants, Pharmacy, grocery, and Pub, and excellent school. A short stroll to the nearby Civic Marina for boating and kayaking