Monthly Archives: March 2016

Come by Choice

We often hear stories of out-migration from Nova Scotia. Here are stories of people who have chosen to come and live in Nova Scotia.

Learn the stories of John Graham-Pole, Kulbir Singh, Carol Rivoire, Joe Van Heerden and Thomas Steinhart who have “come by choice” to Nova Scotia.

: Carol Rivoire

: Joe Van Heerden

: John Graham-Pole

: Kulbir Singh

: Thomas Steinhart

: Come by Choice

All of these individuals are living in small communities in Nova Scotia. They see opportunities in our natural resources, the land,space, location and people. They have come by choice, and they bring new skills, talents, experiences and ideas and a fresh eye to what we have here. They often see potential in resources that we take for granted.

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Come by Choice Saltscapes March April 2016

: Kulbir Singh and Preeti Kalsi at their home, Antigonish

: John Graham-Pole working in his greenhouse, Clydesdale

: Steinhart Distillery, Arisaig

: Carol Rivoire at the Old Barn Gallery, Pomquet

: Joe Van Heerden Come from Away B&B, Digby

: Thomas Steinhart at Steinhart Distillery, Arisaig

Antigonish: Small town, big heart

This was a fun article to write. Antigonish is my home town and I am a graduate of StFX University.

“Every September, the small town of Antigonish (population 5,195) doubles in size with the arrival of the students excited to start their new year at St. Francis Xavier University. Well known for its campus spirit, its strong international reputation, top ratings by students
in Maclean’s university rankings, and, of course, the X-ring, StFX easily attracts students and faculty from all over the world.”

The XPerience
International Connections
Small Town Charm
Arts and Culture
Economic Impact

This is one of a series of articles in Saltscapes Magazine on “Our University Towns” in the March/April 2016 issue.

See the attached PDF of the article
Antigonish Small Town Big Heart PDF

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