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Editorial 07
Rebecca and Jonathan jam out on Monitor Issue 4 from their former West Dublin home Welcome to, perhaps, the final issue of the West Dublin Monitor for 2013. At the beginning of this wonderful journey we set out to be a place of open expression for the South Shore LaHave River area. We’ve succeeded beyond our […]

Editorial 06
We’re told print media is a thing of the past. Media headlines themselves often declare the end of newspapers in favour of digital devices. And it’s true, the world wide web is a wonderful thing. We’re happy to host all our content on WestDublin.ca and connect on our Facebook page. But then again, there’s something […]

Editorial 05
Perhaps it goes without saying, children our are future. Without new little ones, there just wouldn’t be a next generation. Raising kids isn’t easy, and neither is being one. Kids are messy and curious, fresh beings who don’t have the benefit of experience to always chart the right course or do things the best way. […]

Editorial 04
It’s a strange wonder where exactly man gets his feelings of superiority from. Being prey to all manner of creatures, large and small, it’s bewildering that we claim dominion over all of creation. Here in West Dublin, we’re susceptible to the elements. Even on a sunny day, we remember the rain, fog and wind are […]

Editorial 03
Community is friends and neighbours, folks who work together towards common goals. We’re all about community here at the Monitor. And we’re an organic off-shoot of another expression of community: the West Dublin Market. The Market is a labour of love, the result of a deep and stirring commitment to our area and its potential. […]

Editorial 02
Spring is here. The days are getting longer as the air warms. The annual reawakening is upon us. Foxes hunt with hungry winter bellies. So do the mosquitoes and black-flies. Peepers chirp as wild flowers line our roads. Experiences of nature can range from awe-inspiring to annoying. Just as we’re getting used to the gentle […]

Contribute to Issue Two
The West Dublin Monitor is you! And just like catching the Ferry, why not get onboard and contribute to issue two? We accept original content from professionals and enthusiasts alike. We publish events, reporting, micro-fiction, poetry, photography, games, puzzles, comics, recipes, sheet music, trivia, illustration, jokes, folktales, wisdom, &c. and more! Email yours to editor@westdublin.ca or drop off physical submissions to the […]

Editorial 01
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the West Dublin Monitor. We’re a free seasonal publication, a place of open expression for the South Shore LaHave River region. This is a forum for inclusive civc and artistic dialogue, an alternative to the traditional and commercial press, where we hope to strengthen the bonds between each other […]

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Our first issue will appear at the first West Dublin Market, this April 27. And contributions are due soon, April 17. Email yours to editor@westdublin.ca or drop off physical submissions to the famous LaHave Bakery. We’ve already gotten some delightful stuff and look forward to seeing yours soon!