Browse the following:
Sample Stories
Individual & Community Profiles & Essays
- Raise a glass of cider to the Corberrie Flynns: Your Local, Dec. 2019
- It’s in the stars: Saltscapes, Oct./Nov. 2019
- Social enterprise enriches Yarmouth: The Novascotian (Chronicle Herald), June 10, 2019
- A Model Master: Saltscapes, Feb./March 2019
- Unknown to known–the unfolding story of an artist: Saltscapes, April/May 2018
- Living while dying–serving others keeps Sandy Dennis alive: The Chronicle Herald, Sept. 17, 2018
- Billys’ Seafood Company: Good Taste, Summer 2017
- Sailing to Paradise: Saltscapes, April/May 2017
- Nature Conservancy of Canada: Coastal Roots, Spring 2017
- The invitation: Saltscapes, Nov./Dec. 2016
- Making Pictures — the discipline and craft of New Brunswick artist Freeman Patterson: Saltscapes, Nov./Dec. 2015
- Axe Thrower Hits the Bull’s Eye: Starboard Magazine 2015
- Keeping the Stories Alive: Profile of Mike Parker for Atlantic Books Today, November 2013
- The Dixon Road: Saltscapes, November, 2012
Travel & Lifestyle
- How to Craft a Canoe: Canadian Geographic, May 2022
- Two Shores, Rwo UNESCO gGems: Saltscapes Food & Travel 2022
- Don’t Stop For Winter: Saltscapes Food & Travel 2022
- Lost and Found: Your Local Magazine, August 2021
- Livin’ and Lovin’ Treasure Beach, Jamaica’s Homegrown Community Tourism: Re-Creation World, September 18, 2020
- Clare, a small region with a big heart and lots to do: Your Local, September 2020
- Looking for a cure for the Pandemic Blues? Read on!: Your Local, September 2020
- The perfect picnic–it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: Saltscapes Food & Travel, May, 2020
- Plenty to occupy three generations in Prince Edward Island! Saltscapes Food & Travel, May, 2020
- Second time ’round: Your Local Magazine, September 2019
- 15 reasons (and counting) to visit Argyle, Nova Scotia: The Chronicle Herald, Aug. 2, 2019
- History, the really fun kind: Your Local Atlantic Magazine, June 2019
- Gone crabbin’ at Kejimkujik Seaside: Saltscapes Food & Travel, May 2019
- The greatest escape: Six Star Magazine, May 2019
- New Brunswick’s capital keeps delighting visitors who visit over and over again: The Chronicle Herald, January 4. 2019
- Paddling in technicolour: Your Local, September, 2018
- Voices on the wind: Saltscapes Magazine, Dec. 2017
- Paddling the Historic St. John Wolastoq River Brigade: The Chronicle Herald, December 2, 2017
- It all started at a place called Birchdale …: LocalExpress.ca, June, 2017
- Oh dem’ dark skies: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2017
- Down to a fine art (folk art in Atlantic Canada): Saltscapes Magazine, Feb./March 2017
- The lure of the night–putting the awe in photography: LocalExpress, Jan. 20/2017
- Flying High at Celtic Colours: LocalXpress, Sept. 2016
- The Undiscovered Maritimes: Six Star Magazine (Subaru), Fall 2016
- Camping in Canada–Parks Canada Quirky Accommodation: Travel2Next, Oct. 7, 2016
- MINDFUL TRAVEL: Port Medway a small village with a big heart (but not for everybody): Local Xpress, August 27, 2016
- A gezelig good time–Clare’s hidden gems: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2016
- Pleasure islands: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2016
- Family caps Thanksgiving celebration by hiking Cape Breton trails: The Chronicle Herald, Oct. 2015
- Living Large in Labrador: Toque & Canoe, May 2015
- Hail to the Republic: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2015
- Trolling for the ultimate lobster roll: Toque & Canoe May 2014
- Irresistible Isles: Saltscapes, July/August 2012
- Heaven on a Houseboat: Food & Travel 2012
Food & Wine
- Yes, food does taste better outside: Saltscapes Food & Travel, Spring 2021
- Wild about game: The Star, March 2020
- Rough grub ~ Foraging on The Rock: Saltscapes Food & Travel, May 2019
- Oysters anyone?: Your Local Atlantic Magazine, March 2019
- Newfoundland is a foodie’s haven: The Chronicle Herald, Feb 22, 2019
- Dartmouth’s food scene is dynamic, growing: The Chronicle Herald, Dec. 28. 2018
- A fishy love story ~ celebrating the versatile and delicious haddock: Saltscapes Food & Travel, Spring 2018
- Good food at sea ~ meet Lindsay Doyle at Treat Yar-Mouth: Saltscapes, Oct./Nov. 2018
- Make the famous Southwest Nova Scotia Hot Lobster Sandwich: East Coast Living, Dec. 25, 2017
- Indulge your foodies’ heart in NS. Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2017
- New Brunswick offers … culinary tourism up close and personal: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2017
- Feasting on local foods: Good Taste, Summer 2017
- Foraging for Fiddleheads: Food & Travel Summer 2014
- Super, sexy scallops: Food & Travel 2013
- Right on track: Saltscapes Good Taste, Winter issue 2012/2013
- One wild evening: Saltscapes Good Taste, Winter issue 2012/2013
- Flummies, Toutons, and Scrunchions: Food & Travel 2012
Trade Publications & Business Stories
- We tried to start a business together and it failed miserably: LowestRates.ca, May, 2020
- A needle and some wool: Saltscapes Magazine, Dec. 2017
- Competitive to the Maxx: Atlantic Business Magazine, Jan.-Feb. 2015
- Trust in Forbes: Saltscapes, Nov./Dec. 2014
- It’s in the can: Atlantic Business Magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
- Globe-trotting geologist inspires the next generation: CIM Magazine, May 2013
- How to Market a Pet-Friendly Building: Lowe’s Canada, December 2012
- Checking Out–Charlottetown’s Newest Hotel: Eastern Hotelier Magazine, Winter 2012
- Million Dollar Legs: Saltscapes, Jan./Feb 2012
Etcetera
- Refuge Canada, a heartwrenching, heartwarming exhibit at Pier 21: The Novascotian (Chronicle Herald), Oct. 22, 2018
- Living while dying: The Novascotian (Chronicle Herald), Sept. 27, 2018
- In the tick of it ~ the relentless advance of lyme disease: Living Healthy, Spring/Summer 2018
- An unusual NS beach house: East Coast Living, March 2, 2018
- The fastest ship in the world: Saltscapes Magazine, Feb/March, 2017
- Query smarts: how to increase your batting average: Story Board, May 5, 2016
- Colleen Jones: Playing the shot in front of you: Atlantic Books Today, January 14, 2016
National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of Canada
Sample Ads, Brochures and Newsletters
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia–Yarmouth (Poster for 10th Anniversary Gala)
- Western REN marketing material (1 of 6 communities)
- Vaughne Assurance Ltd.:
- CBDC Brochure for SEB Program
- L.G. Trask Grand Re-Opening Newsletter
- Vaughne Assurance 40th Anniversary newsletter
Publication Credits:
Books
- Waking Up In My Own Backyard: Explorations in Southwest Nova Scotia (Pottersfield Press)
- Maud Lewis and the “Maudified” House Project (Hawthorne Lane Publishing)
- Risk Takers and Innovators: Great Canadian Business Ventures since 1950 (Altitude Publishing)
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau: the prankster who never flinched (Jackfruit Press)
Travel Guides
- The Canadian Travel Guide (contributor)
- D.K. Eyewitness Guide (contributor)
- Michelin Green Guide, Atlantic Canada (photography)
- National Geographic Books: Parks Canada Guide, 2011 (contributor)
Web columnist: Re-Creation World, Life As A Human, travel2next
Public Broadcasting and Video
- CBC Radio mini documentaries: profiles and vignettes featuring rural life in Atlantic Canada
- Talking Travel WTMY
- The Wonderful World of Murals, 30 min. video documentary
Periodicals:
- AAA Living
- Atlantic Business Magazine
- Globe & Mail
- Imperial Oil Review
- Macleans
- Nature Conservancy of Canada
- Saltscapes
- Subaru Six-Star
- The Chronicle Herald
- The Star
- Toque & Canoe
… and over 60 more publications.
Awards:
- 2018 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: Best Food & Drink Feature, 3rd place
- 2018 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: best people photo, Honourable Mention
- 2016 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: Best Spirit of Canada Feature, 1st place
- 2016 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: Best Cultural & Historical Feature, 2nd place
- 2013 TMAC Travel Writing Awards; best people photo
- 2013 TMAC Travel Writing Awards; honorary mention best service feature
- 2011 International Regional Magazine Association, Award of Merit, feature story
- 2010 Atlantic Journalism Awards, Gold, Magazine profile
- 2010 Northern Lights Award, finalist, best travel piece Canadian destination
- 2009 TMAC Travel Writing Awards, Best outdoor/adventure story
- 2009 TMAC Travel Writing Awards, Best people photo
- 2009 TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by The Globe and Mail, Tourism Toronto Travel Media Award
- 2008 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Magazine Article, Silver, Saltscapes Magazine
Just back from hot ,sunny Nassau Bahamas where our grandson wed his bride,
was for the second time. First time was weekend b4 in Toronto. Both lovely
Am now anxious to go down or up the archives of your work Sandra.
Spring cleaning to get inspired for writing. I’ll write about an episode on my travels
later on. mabel
How lovely to see you pop into view Mabel! YAY! Look forward to reading about your travels!