Every year Orkin Canada (A pest control company) releases their picks for the rattiest cities in Canada and we made the list here in Nova Scotia... a few times! Check out the map!

Mattie Settlement, Antigonish County can claim ownership of the newest Christmas Tree that is heading to Boston this year! Hugh and Liz Ryan are donating their 45 foot white spruce! It's been a tradition since 1971, Nova Scotia sends it's best Christmas tree to Boston every year to say thank you for the help that was s...

Has your yard, shed, or even home been inundated with small ladybug-looking beetles? Well, you're not alone, and they're not ladybugs! They're Asian Lady Beetles, and they're an invasive species. They will bite, and they have a foul smell too! Apparently, the best way to get rid of them is to vacuum them up and throw o...

You'll want to make sure you check out tonight's full moon. It's the Hunter's moon and it will be the largest Supermoon of the year. It will come within 222,000 miles from the earth, at its nearest point, making it look bigger and brighter than usual!

It's spooky season! A time to celebrate the strange and abnormal and possibly even the supernatural! I have always been a huge fan of ghost stories and whenever I meet someone new I always seem to end up asking them if they have had a strange or spooky thing happen to them! Usually most people do or at least they know ...

According to many studies. The best music to listen to if you need to get work done, are those with BPM or Beats per minute from 50-80! Here's some songs that fall in that range! We play a lot of them! 50-60 BPM "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton (49 BPM) "If You Love Her" by Forest Blakk (51 BP...

I got this list from an article of "The 100 Scariest Movies Of all Time" it's 100 movies from movie critics published by Varity! Click the link for the full list. Here's the top 5! 5-Rosemary's Baby (1968) Do you agree with the list?

I saw an ad for this and thought I would share! Cineplex is offering $3.99 movies for families every Saturday for the next little while! Here's what's coming up...

I love a good flea market, especially when it's for a good cause! I went to one over the weekend for a local fire department and picked up this strange piece! Have you ever seen one, or maybe you have one? It's a tractor sprinkler. It hooks up to your hose and slowly follows the hose to water your garden or lawn better...

You should check your bank account! GST money should be deposited today if you qualify for that plus coming up on October 15th, everyone will get a bit of money then too! Click HERE to find out how much you'll be getting!

Stats Canada has released the top 20 most popular baby names for 2023! Is your name on the list?

Frankie Vallie, who's 90 has been going viral online for his stage presence and lip syncing at concerts with his band The Four Seasons. Many fans worry that he was being forced to preform and may not know what's going on. Apparently that's not true at all! Listen to his statement below!

I've been out of school for a while, but even when I was in school, teachers were having problems with cell phone use in classes. Since the ban, though, I've mostly heard positive reactions from students and teachers. How have you or your child been handling it? I think it would be quite the adjustment for some! Take t...

I'm not sure why brands that are great on their own always seem to want to make a product together! Oreo has teamed up with Coca-Cola for a new cookie for a limited time! I taste-tested it for you! Check out the video below! As you can see, I was not a huge fan, but it was not bad. The crackle "pop rock" type...

You might have seen this story pop up on your socials last night! According to a redditor on r/golf, claims that his friend was paired with the A list star randomly! Apparently, the golf weekend was later paid for my Sandler! The post is now deleted but this is what it said. "One of my friend's buddies went to Cab...

The Canadian Mint has introduced a new loonie featuring King Charles III, marking the first change in the monarch's portrait on Canadian coins in 70 years. This new coin, released on November 14, 2023, replaces the image of Queen Elizabeth II. I was recently gifted a Anne If Green Gables themed coin that features Lucy ...

I donated blood for the first time today and plan to do it again! The experience was very calm and straight forward. For the amount of time it takes to do it's worth helping save someone's life! Click HERE for more info on how you can donate and when the next blood collection dates in your area are! You can also downlo...

I don't know about you but I have always be fascinated by the older VW camper vans! I've always wanted one! Now you can buy one brand new and it's electric! Check it out!They say they'll be available in Canada by late this year! The rear wheel drive model comes in at $82,000 and the all wheel drive comes in at $87,000!...

I've got to admit this is pretty cool! I had no idea this was a thing until someone told me about it the other day. The Nova Scotia Government has free online e learning classes that you can take anytime! There are a huge list of skills and that you can learn the basics in! Here are just a few examples, Leadership, Exc...

It's another hot one out there! There's a heat warning in effect for the province and it's important to stay cool and hydrated as much as possible! most of our heat problems are with the humidity! With a humidex of around 35 OR MORE today, you'll be what I like to call wet/hot! There are some smart ways to stay cool ho...

Here's my chat with Heather Woodin, Director of Programs at the Nova Scotia SPCA! It's Spring (Almost Summer)! A great time to be outside and around your property! Many people in Nova Scotia have out-buildings or barns that might be missing a little fluffy gardian. Did you know that the Nova Scotia SPCA has a unique pr...

OK, this might sound strange but last night, I had a real craving to do a crossword puzzle! I don't know why, maybe it's because I haven't done one in a while. I guess my partner was tired of hearing me complain because she made a Nova Scotia themed puzzle and sent it to me! Some of it was tough! How well can you do? G...

It looks like Eddie Vedder is a Tragically Hip Fan! A Pearl Jam concert goer in Vancouver captured this quick cover of Bobcaygeon!

Russell Musgrave of Boularderie Centre in Cape Breton bought $200 worth of Atlantic Lottery Scratch'N Win tickets and won big! One of those tickets was the $1.5-million top-prize on the new Super Set for Life ticket. He sat down with his tickets as soon as he got home and the very first ticket he scratched was a top-p...

I wish I had known about this app! It's called ETick and it's avalable as an app or online. You can take a picture of the tick that you found on yourself, a loved one or an animal and this app will help you identify if it's one that you should be worried about. It also helps track tick populations esspecially the ones ...

They've been a stable in Canadian music for the last 40 plus years! Rocker's Honeymoon Suite! Behind many of their iconic hits and guitar riffs is songwriter and guitarist, Derry Grehan. I got a chance to talk with him about his upcoming shows in our area, their new album and classic rock and it's popularity! Check out...

Did you catch the 2024 Juno awards last night? It was a night full of fun and surprises! Anne Murry the "Queen of Nova Scotia" made a surprise appearance and talked about her career and how she attended the very first Juno awards! She also welcomed everyone to the Juno's! Did you like the show?

The 2024 Juno awards are back in Nova Scotia this year. They're coming up on March 24th in Halifax. The nominations are out. Some of the most popular catigoris are down below! You can find the full list HERE 2024 JUNO Award Nominees TIKTOK JUNO FAN CHOICE Charlotte Cardin Cult Nation*The Orchard Daniel Caesar Republic...

It's been 17 years sine we've heard anything new from the great Billy Joel! His new song Turn the Lights Back On is out now! Have a listen to it below!

It was great to talk to Allie Munroe, a defender on team Toronto in the PWHL! She's originally from Yarmouth and has played the sport since she was in elemtrey school. Check out the full interview below!

The Academy Awards are coming up on March 10th and now we have a better idea of who may be winning the statue! Here's some of the top category nominations! Best Picture American Fiction Anatomy of a Fall s Barbie The Holdovers Killers of the Flower Moon Maestro Oppenheimer Past Lives Poor Things Best Director Justine...

I've recently started delving into my family history, which has been very entertaining! I know many people have used Ancestry or other paid sites, but there are ways to find information for free. A great tool I've been using is the Nova Scotia Archives Website. They have a ton of marriage, birth, and death records avai...

Tonight at midnight the price of gas will go dowwn 1.5 cents, while diesel is going up 2.1 cents!

1984 was 40 years ago! Some of your favorite song might have come out that year! Check out some of the biggest songs from that year that turn 40 in 2024!What's your favorite 1984 song! Ben Holmes

A new year means more rebates. I saw this video on TikTok a few days ago that really breaks down the rebates and dates. Some of these like the carbon tax rebate, everyone will get! The rest you have to be eligible for like the GST rebate that will be paid tomorrow! Here's a few of the big ones to remember! Jan 5th-GST ...

The Winter Solstice happens tonight at 11:27pm. Here's a question though...Do you know what the Winter Solstice is? I do now...thanks to the Farmer's Almanac . The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. What does that mean? It's the day that has the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year. It also means...

We have the debate about Die Hard every year, is it a Christmas movie? After re watching it last year I've changed my answer to YES! Here are some more movies that are on the fence of being a Christmas movie or not being a Christmas movie. Have a look at this list!I got this list from Chat GPT Die Hard (1988) Gremlins ...

I'm part of a Secret Santa group this holiday season. It's a nice and thrifty way to give gifts to friends this year. I'm still debating what to get this person, but our spending limit is $50. If you're in the same boat, here are apparently some of the best gifts to give this year on a budget! Wirecutter has a great li...

I was on Tiktok last night mindlessly scrolling as you do when I came upon a video that really was quite interesting. It's a woman making mashed potatoes from a bag of Lays potato chips. Check this out.Have you tried this cooking hack? Maybe I'll try it sometime this week and see how it goes! Ben Holmes

We lost another Nova Scotian and Canadian legend yesterday. Myles Goodwyn from the iconic band April Wine passed away at the age of 75. Myles along with the original April Wine lineup, started the band in Waverly Nova Scotia in 1969. They then moved to Montreal, Quebec. Over the next 30 plus years the band would releas...

We might be in for a green Christmas this year! The Old Farmer's Almanac Is usually right!

The Royal Canadian Mint will soon be circulating the new King's image on our Canadian coins. This should start in early December. Here's what the coin will look like.Our version will be illustrated by Canadian portrait artist Steven Rosati who was chosen from hundreds of submissions. We should start to see the coins in...

Steven Ramsey from Hants County, Nova Scotia, was surprised to be woken up at 1:30 in the morning a few nights ago by his doorbell. He and his wife have one of those Ring doorbells that have a camera in it, so they were able to see the late-night visitor on their phone. This is what they saw...This is pretty wild, cons...

Last week the province announced a new app that makes it easier for people to book blood colection appointments, check ER wait times, book xrays and more. If you haven't had a chance to download the app yet, I have and this is what it looks like. By the way if you can't find the app in the app store just click this lin...

Frankville's own, Dennis Bonvie, is being recognized for his amazing hockey career! After a long career in the OHL and the NHL, Bonvie is now the Boston Bruins' director of pro scouting. A few days ago, the American Hockey League Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 was announced, and Dennis has made the cut! Congratulations!

Apparently this has been a thing since 2018 but I had no idea! This is a great option for people who work from home or don't go out and about much. You can buy a digital poppy to support Canadian Veterans. You can even customize them and dedicate them to a lost loved one or someone in your life who is still in the mili...

I've always been a scary movie fan, and I plan to watch a few of these as we get closer and closer to Halloween! Some of these might just be too much even for me. These are apparently the scariest movies according to science! This is the fourth annual report from broadbandchoices' Science of Scare Project. They took 25...

I'd like to say this has never happend to me before but ut has, I had a chip in my windsheild filled last spring but today with the cold morning, it turned into a crack! This will be the second windsheil I'll have to replace inj the last 3 years! I do alot of driving and that means more chances for rocks to nick my win...

Apperently it's not just pumpkin pie that people make from a pumpkin! There's a whole bunch of stuff you can make out of a pumpkin to spruce up your fall gathering! Check it out! Just remember some of these are not your run of the mill Haloween pumpkins! You might need the sugar pumpkin or something else like that for ...

Monk was one of my absolute favorite TV shows. It follows a ex cop who's a brilliant detective with OCD. His one big case that he can't solve is the case of his wife who was murdered. He eventually also solves this case. The show ran for 7 years and won 8 emmy awards. It ended in 2009 but since then there have been som...

It's that time again, Money could be dropping in your bank account in the form of GST rebates! We saw this back in July but we'll see it again tomorrow! Here's how much you could be getting! These amounts could vary from person to person and they go by your 2021 tax year so keep that in mind.Find out more about the GST...

Some Nova Scotia high schools have a brand new course this year called Life 11! It's basically what it sounds. You learn about adulting and adult life skills and responsibilities. It's aimed top teach grade 11 students the basic skills that they will need in a few short years like... How to file taxes Credit Cards Inte...

Who doesn't like Shrek!? Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, the movies are classics! Nothing is more iconic then Shrek's house "The Swamp"! Now you can stay there yourself! Airbnb now has a listing called Shrek's Swamp! It's in Scotland and when you book your night stay you help out a charity called HopScotch Childre...

Spooky season is right around the corner which means there will soon be haunted house popping up everywhere! I've always been a fan of haunted houses and Halloween in general but this might be a bit much for me! In Pickering Ontario they are opening a Haunted Village! They have a huge fake village that they use for TV ...

If you're online or have Tiktok or Instagram you've probly heard at least a few AI songs. An AI song is when someone creates a song from soneone elses voice, this could be someone who has never sang the song in real life or even someone who is dead. They do this by teaching artifical intelagince what an artists voice s...

I was super sad to hear that Jimmy Buffett passed away over the weekend! I'll be the first to tell you I only knew a few of his songs but he had such a positive and laid back way about him that I admired. When you think of the man, you think of a beach in Florida or maybe water floating in a pool somewhere down south. ...

This is not something you see everyday! Some Halifax residents saw a strange sight a few nights ago in Nova Scotia's capital. A domestic housecat having a standoff with a illegal exotic serval cat! Serval cats are wild cats that are native to Africa but are kept as pets by some in other provinces. In Nova Scotia they a...

I can't believe I had never heard of this! Netflix has secret codes that you can use to look for very specific genres of movies and TV shows! I listed a bunch below with the links to the categories themselves! You can also type in (code here) in your browser and it will also bring it up!Here's a few of the secret categ...

Believe it or not we're in the year 2023! I know I'm surprised too! I think the pandemic and the craziness of the last few years have made us forget how fast time flies! I am very surprised these 10 tunes are turning 50 this year! 1973 was a big year for music! Here are some tunes celebrating their 50th anniversary! Th...

I spent part of the day at the beach over the weekend! The water was great for swimming and it was pretty warm! I however really could not concentrate on the nice day because I saw one of the strangest things ever! Someone brought their pet rabbit to the beach! Now I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that but it...

Tim's has started it's first boat thru! it's a floating building in Ontario's cottage country in Lake Scugog! They will be serving free drinks for the next 2 days to anyone who pulls up. It will be running from Saturday, August 5, to Sunday, August 6! It's more of a publicity stunt than a real thing but it could be pre...

Maybe everyone else knew this but it's blowing my mind! I was looking through some local Air Bnb s recently and discovered one that I have to book sometime soon! I may have to ask a few friends to go in on the place with me because it's not cheap but wow what a place! It's the Cape Breton home of the late great Canadia...