Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. Thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, maybe you will enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee too.
Down to zero: How this Ottawa entrepreneur plans to change the way you buy food – Ottawa – CBC News
I think a lot about garbage….sounds fun right? 😉 Mostly I am thinking about how much we produce and how to cut that back. Near the top of the list of annoyances is the excessive packing there is with regards to food packaging from the grocery store. I can see no reason why an English cucumber should ever be wrapped in plastic, let alone a group of 3 individually wrapped in plastic…then all three wrapped in plastic AGAIN! (I’m talking to you Costco…) Needless to say this story caught my eye. It’s a bit fascinating how she came to the point of opening her own zero waste store, but I would love to see that become more of the norm. Sounds impossible…but everything does, until you do it.
For most people, garbage day is hardly something to ponder, beyond remembering it’s time to put out the trash.For Valérie Leloup, though, the day is a stark reminder of just how much stuff we could avoid throwing out if only we made the effort
Source: Down to zero: How this Ottawa entrepreneur plans to change the way you buy food – Ottawa – CBC News
LighthouseNow: Y teaches youth job skills
Wow…I love this story! Giving teens a chance to improve their employ-ability, learn leadership skills, and get their First Aid, in a comfortable setting is a fantastic idea. We have many employers who are struggling to find workers, and some young people who may not have the skills required to successfully interview or begin employment. What a terrific partnership this is and kudos to the YMCA Lunenburg County for being able to facilitate this through the success of their Youth Centre.
Eleven teens are closer to getting employment thanks to a pilot project aimed at giving them the necessary skills and attitudes to land a job. The Job Preparation Skills for Youth program is a collaboration between the employment division of Nova Scotia Community Services and the Lunenburg County YMCA. It was held at the youth centre on King Street in Bridgewater from March 13-16. According to Kim Whitman-Mansfield, the youth coordinator for the YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia, it’s the first time they’ve done a program for children whose families are involved with Community Services.
Source: LighthouseNow: Y teaches youth job skills
You Could Live Here! 436 MAIN Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Oh my…this is a business in the making. With 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths you could live and work in this beautiful historic home right in the centre of Mahone Bay. Did I mention it has a commercial kitchen! (perfect to make a Sunday morning coffee) A B&B…a cooking school…weekend retreats…a food business…the possibilities are endless! Plus Mahone Bay is just buzzing these days with all sorts of excitement and possibility, all due to the success of places like The Barn and The Biscuit Eater. There’s also The Hub and the amazing SkySail Brand which also calls Mahone Bay home. It’s where all the cool kids are…now you could be there too!
Commercial zoning, classic architecture, commercial kitchen, large lot and LOTS of parking! A great opportunity to combine home and business in one Main Street location, this renovated circa 1860 residence offers ample room for both with 3400 square feet on 3 floors. Key elements include rich pine and hemlock floors, 9 foot ceilings with cove mouldings, spacious foyers and generously proportioned principal rooms, five bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The master suite features separate dressing area, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with original tin ceilings. Garden doors lead from a main floor family room to an expansive deck (with wheelchair access) and private backyard which borders the Maggie Maggie River an inspiration for future gardens. Currently outfitted with commercial kitchen equipment and exhaust (all new in 2008) Walking distance to shops, schools and the waterfront.
Source: 436 MAIN Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia B0J2E0 – 201612494 | Realtor.ca
This property is listed with Sheila Sinnott of Land and Sea.
Thanks for joining me for a Sunday morning coffee, Enjoy the day!
