Nova Scotia
The Story Behind Our Songs
Most of our songs, those you’ll hear playing On Air at CountryAirRadio.com are based on, or inspired by people, places, or local happenings. Heartfelt pieces, about people, and things, that make a difference. Sometimes on the World Stage, like Howard Dill and His Giant Pumpkins! 🎃 For whom we wrote “The Pumpkin King's Song“. More […]
Winter’s Weight: Snow Storm And Our Trees
The winter storm sweeping through Nova Scotia has left a picturesque blanket of snow across our towns and valleys, but beneath the beauty lies a serious concern for our trees. Many of the trees here, already stressed from a dry year, are struggling under the added weight of heavy snowfall. We’re seeing some remarkable—and worrying—sight: […]
What is on Your Family’s Table This Christmas? That’s A Very Deep Rooted Question
Here in Nova Scotia — and right across Atlantic Canada — Christmas has always been about more than what’s wrapped under the tree. It’s about gathering close, saying grace, and sharing a meal that warms both body and spirit. When Briden Farm asks, “What will be on your table this Christmas?” it’s a simple question […]
Slow Down Nova Scotia Driver First Responders Have Family Too
On the evening of December 14th, just after 6 p.m., while many of us were settling in at home, members of the Truro Fire Service were finishing up their work at a collision scene on Highway 102. As firefighters were getting back into their truck, a vehicle slid and struck the fire engine near the […]
Discovering Why Growing Your Family Tree Matters Personally
Why Growing Your Family Tree Matters More Than Ever Here in Nova Scotia — and across the Maritimes — family has always meant something deeper. It’s the stories we were raised on, the people who shaped our character, the memories passed down around kitchen tables, campfires, and old wooden wharves. Our roots run deep in […]
Walking Beside Communities: Kinvia Work’s to Help Families In Canada and Worldwide
Here in Nova Scotia — and across the Maritimes — we’ve always understood the quiet truth that not every family starts from the same place. Many of us grew up in homes where the woodpile was small, the pantry wasn’t always full, and every dollar was stretched like the tides reaching for more shoreline. Yet […]
Country Air Radio: A Taste of Home And Community
There’s something magical about life here in Southwest Nova Scotia—the salt breeze off the Bay, the forests and fields that change with the seasons, and the stories that travel from one kitchen table to the next. At Country Air Radio, we’re building an online station that celebrates it all: the music, the people, and the […]
Help Bring Christmas Cheer to Seniors Across Atlantic Canada
Christmas has a way of reminding us what really matters. It’s not the shopping or the bright lights—though those are lovely—it’s the quiet moments of kindness that mean the most. And nowhere is that more true than in our long-term care homes across Nova Scotia, and throughout Atlantic Canada. This year, as we gather with […]
Atlantic Canada: Fall Fades … The Christmas Season Begins Lights, Markets & Community
As Fall Fades … It feels a little like holding your breath … A quiet pause between the grey of late fall and the sparkle of the holidays. Around Atlantic Canada, that pause is starting to crack open. Lights are going up, markets are gearing up, and communities are beginning to stir with holiday spirit. […]
Atlantic Canada - Big Hearts, Small Wins, and Our Reasons To Smile
Some days, the news feels heavy. But every now and then, there’s a stretch of stories that remind you why life in Atlantic Canada is worth celebrating — the people, the communities, the way we look after one another, and the way we keep moving forward even when the world seems uncertain. Today is one […]