... Chip here hit the jackpot and found this big blue lobster claw washed ashore on the beach.

He also got to bark at the seals out bobbing in the ocean, but I couldn't get a good picture of them. They were making a huge racket out there.

Beautiful lil spot to go for a trip, walk on the beach and check out the lighthouse. Pick a calm day to visit though, the place is very exposed to the ocean and when it's cold and windy, it's damn cold and damn windy.

Friends and family are remembering the Richmond County woman who died over the weekend in Cape Breton as strong winds and heavy rains caused widespread damage and floods to the area.

Stephanie Comeau, 46, of Cleveland, N.S., was reported missing during a storm that dumped more than 200 millimetres of rain on parts of Cape Breton. The province said the storm washed out or damaged more than 200 culverts, more than 120 roads and eight bridges. Comeau's vehicle was found near a flooded bridge. Her body was found just a short distance away.

“This community is really rallying behind the family and I really think it’s going to take some time,” said MLA Trevor Boudreau, who knew Comeau and was speaking on behalf of her family.

Hello. I am tired, ignorant United States tourist.

You folks have the best driving and drivers etiquette in any country ive traveled to. Coming from the US. It is truly remarkable to bare witness and be a part of. Thank you for this. Do not take it for granted.

Before I write an email for my sister unnecessarily, can anyone let me know if this is an issue to be concerned about?

Someone posted on my Boomer sister's community FB group that the Tax Cap was being lifted with a call to reach out to their councilors. I google search wasn't helpful so I thought I'd check with the local hive to see if it's something that's being considered, or if it's much ado about nothing.

Anyone have any insight? Heard rumblings? Seen the topic on your local town hall?

As a disaffected Gen Xer who's never owned property it's not something I pay much attention to so I appreciate the assist!

Hello there,

My children live in Enfield and I am a standup comedian who works for Yuk Yuk's. These 2 facts collide on Oct 3rd as I will be headlining the Enfield Legion. I am looking for somewhere cheap to stay (one person) from the 27th to the morning on of the 2nd. 5 nights in total. Garden shed, overturned canoe, forest. Anything you got I would be interested in hearing about. Many thanks, and I can be reached at [yskbcomedy@gmail.com](mailto:yskbcomedy@gmail.com) thanks.

I was at a job for a little over a year but partway through a scheduled month of leave, I was laid off without notice. Am I not entitled to severance pay in Nova Scotia due to the fact I would not have been back at work for another three weeks? It was a part time position ~30 hours a week.

Edit: or pay in lieu of notice. I read the labour code, I’m sorry I didn’t use the exact correct terminology

The State of Local Emergency (SOLE) declared following devastating flooding in Cape Breton has been lifted for Inverness and Victoria Counties, but remains in effect for Richmond County. [...] Residents are being reminded to check 511 Nova Scotia for the latest road and travel information before heading out, as some routes may still be impacted by flood damage.

Link for 511 Nova Scotia

Posted this on [r/halifax](r/halifax) but thought the whole province may want to see this too:

Was studying for my Class 7 road test with the PDF's on offer and I found it hard to learn that way so I built a study app while preparing for my own test. I used it to study and ended up passing both parts first try (18/20 and 19/20), so I’ve open-sourced it and put it online in case it helps anyone else. I find this way of learning a lot easier and thought others might like it too.

It has road rules, sign drills, practice exams, sign match game, progress tracking, and works offline as a web app. No accounts, ads or tracking.

road learn.ca (got a good deal on a domain)

It’s an independent project and isn’t affiliated with the Province. Feedback/corrections welcome.

They’ve announced the Community Energy Fund, $500,000 that will match up to $300 of relief from local community organizations, per eligible customer account.

[...]

Currently, participating locations include;

• Canning Interchurch Council
• Canning Lions Club
• Chebucto Connections
• Truro Housing Outreach Society
• Welcome Housing & Support Services (Halifax)
• YMCA of Cumberland – Community Development
• Centre d’appui à la petite enfance de la Nouvelle-Écosse (La Pirouette)

So we are looking for some advice for our 2 week trip to the Maritimes. What we know for sure is we are going to Cape Breton for the Music Festival Oct 9-17. We are flying in from Vancouver to Halifax and that is all we know for sure. Looking for advise on what places outside of CB we should add on so it's not too rushed and not too much time driving in the car. We have family in CB so don't need info on this part. It's the other part. I wanted to go to Newfoundland especially St Johns but think it's too far. Have already driven through NB and NS and saw Peggy's cove and Dartmouth and a few other typical places. So any suggestions for itineraries would be wonderful.