The Western Star

Mark Krause was taking in the beauty of Taylor Head Provincial Park in Spry Bay, N.S., when he spotted dolphins. No, not in the water, but in the sky. The wonderfully wavy clouds are called asperitas (formerly known as undulatus asperatus). ...

We’ve had more than our share of showers. Earlier this week, I overheard someone say that the weather was “ugly” last weekend. Well, without showers, we wouldn’t have rainbows and they’re beautiful.  We’ve ...

I love to forecast the weather, but I don’t like to predict the weather for an entire season for all of Atlantic Canada. I’ve been down this road before so I won’t bore you with my reasons; suffice it to say, being surrounded by ...

It hadn’t been terribly windy in Pugwash, N.S, yet Rod Benjamin suspected something wasn’t quite right with the readings he was getting from his anemometer.   His hunch was accurate.   Off he went to the veranda and, sure ...

I’ve been at my “new job” for 18 months; can I still call it new? When I started, I was a little concerned about coming up with topics to write about, five days a week. On the weekend, someone asked me how I do it? I can honestly ...

It’s not easy, but Donna Langille managed to capture the vibrant colours of a stunning rainbow that appeared in Amherst, N.S.  She says “our backyard was blessed with this beautiful rainbow."  A rainbow is a lovely ...

Before heading out on the trails, Krista Miller parted the pretty pastel curtains to take in the view and some of that lovely salt air.  Krista spent some time hiking around Twillingate, N.L., last month. Twillingate is a town of just over ...

“Hummingbirds are so amazing; how do they last through the vagaries of spring weather, storms or even overnight? This one always comes at sunset to feed before dark. The sound of their wings precedes them, a true sound of summer.” Jean ...

Someone once said if it wasn’t for the weather, most Canadians couldn’t start a conversation. We love to discuss the weather, argue about it and if you’re brave enough, even bet on the weather. If you listen closely, you’ll ...

At long last, it’s strawberry season in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.  According to Phil Vogler, who snapped this amazing photo, we humans are not the only ones who are excited about this news.   It appears that the ...