Bay Stories

In addition to nonfiction essays submitted to the writing contest, some community members sent essays just for sharing. Here are two we had permission to publish, one from Lisa MacPherson and one from Sharon Jessup Joyce. The Cemetery “Mountain View,” Jayne E. Campbell Lisa MacPherson It’s a small cemetery, tucked…

Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, we share two poems submitted by John Swain and Rosalind Bennett, each a reflection on how we may see ourselves in nature. Musings on a Snowfall “Winter Storm in…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, Jesusa Hunt brings us morning coffee and a reflective moment, and Tam Hill contemplates nature. A Present Grace “Winter Storm in the Bay,” Margo Mosher-Swain. Jesusa Hunt My eyes…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, Susan Bagley and Monique Guilderson take us skating, telling us how it feels learning to skate – or learning to skate again – as an adult. You can still…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, Emily McDonah and Donna McInnis describe arriving in St. Margaret’s Bay from somewhere else, and falling in love with ice skating on frozen lakes. You can still submit your…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, we’re reminded by Louise Corello that feeling at home may come from a house we rent for a while or, as Helen King describes, from a boat we know…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, we’re delighted to present two more honourable mention nonfiction essays by young people in the 10-12 age category. Caleb Millar, 11, and Noor Zeina, 12, almost make us wish…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, we’re reminded that we live on the ocean, as Ian Hay and Jim Carwardine describe the joys and challenges of maintaining a wharf and restoring an old schooner. You…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Today, we spend time with two beloved pets, as Karen Damtoft shares a peaceful winter morning stroll with Chester, her cat, and Hui Zhou cherishes memories of walking Oland, her…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Here, the first place story by Sophie Uhlarik, 11, and the first honourable mention story by Robson Rievaj, 10. Congratulations! Our judges enjoyed all the stories submitted by our talented…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Here are two stories that remind us of the joy of sharing a favourite activity with someone dear to us, by Jessi Fillmore and Alexa Fletcher. It’s not too late…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. Here are two beautiful tales of love, as represented by what we wear on our hands, by Beth Newman and Suzanne Pelham. It’s not too late for you to tell…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. The judges for the adult and teen sections of the contest said both teen entries had much to commend them, so they awarded honourable mentions to these stories by Elisabeth…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to the nonfiction portion of the Winter in the Bay writing contest. The judges for the adult and teen sections of the contest had a very difficult task, finally awarding first place to two writers. Happily for us, we will be able…

Beginning March 1, submissions to the Winter in the Bay short nonfiction essay contest will be shared on this website, alongside the works of art from the Winter in the Bay art and quilt exhibit that inspired or illustrated the stories. Read more about Winter in the Bay in the…