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Boularderie Blog

Boularderie Blog

by Michelle Symes
I am a 33 year old stay at home Mom with one awsome husband and three great kids who keep us hoppin'. I am very proud to be a born and raised Cape Bretoner. After living in HRM for over 10 years, our family moved to beautiful Boularderie Island, Cape Breton. The beauty and peacefulness of this wonderful place is enough to take your breath away. Through this blog, you will see the challenges my family faces raising three children, and challenges my community faces as we fight so hard to hold on to this remarkable island.

Meet Bill Knowlton

Hi All, I would like for you all to meet my friend, Bill Knowlton. Bill and I have been friends for over a decade now, from back in the days when I relieved him from the back shift at the Sheraton Casino. I would come in all bright eyed and bushy tailed (ha ha) at seven a.m. You would think I would ... click for more

on 10/19/2008 09:29PM

There's a reason why I LOVE this town.

Hi All, I am sure that you all heard Mitch MacDonald sing one of my favorite Joel Plaskett songs on Canadian Idol, “There’s a reason why I love this town”. As I sit here singing off key, I’ll tell you this little story. Living here on Boularderie Island is like therapy for the soul. Life is slower p ... click for more

on 09/12/2008 12:40PM

Carmen's Legacy

Hi All, A few weeks ago now, the town of North Sydney celebrated Bartown Days. It is a week long festival packed with events for young and old. For the past three years, the highlight of Bartown Days for my children is the Carmen Young Track and Field Day. The events take place at the Carmen Young T ... click for more

on 08/19/2008 03:04PM

We're not gonna take it!

Hi All, The fire hall in the tiny community of Ross Ferry was literally bursting out of the doors with people late last week, as we anxiously waited for news from the RCMP. This news was the last thing we wanted to hear, but at the same time, something we all needed to know. It seems that in the wid ... click for more

on 07/10/2008 02:57PM

My daughter is gifted

Hi All, I know you must be thinking sure her daughter is gifted, doesn't every Mother claim that? Please give me time to explain and I think you will agree. The first thing you notice about my daughter, (I'll call her Daisy) is her smile. It's as bright as sunshine and full of mischief and fun. The ... click for more

on 05/23/2008 07:32PM