Browse the following:
Sample Stories
Individual & Community Profiles & Essays
- A Model Master: Saltscapes, Feb./March 2019
- Digby playright Hal Theriault uses his personal passions …: The Nova Scotian (Chronicle Herald), Jan. 4, 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
- Newsflash! HeartSong Travel is about to launch: Your Local Magazine, Vol 2 # 3
- 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
- Rubbing shoulders with the locals: 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
- Happily stranded in Rigolet: Food & Travel 2013
- Irresistible Isles: Saltscapes, July/August 2012
- Heaven on a Houseboat: Food & Travel 2012
Food & Wine
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Canadian Gardening
- European Reporter
- Globe & Mail
- Imperial Oil Review
- Macleans
- Nature Conservancy of Canada
- Saltscapes
- Subaru Six-Star
- The Chronicle Herald
- Toque & Canoe
… and over 60 more publications.
Awards:
- 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
- 2008 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Magazine Profile, Silver, Saltscapes Magazine
- 2006 Northern Lights Award, finalist, best travel piece Canadian destination (co-author)
- 2004 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Article , Silver, Atlantic Business Magazine
- 2004 Professional Writer’s Association of Canada, Volunteer of the year award
