“There’d be anywhere from 100 to 150 vessels in the wintertime, anchored in the harbor. It was a sight to see. Gradually, people came to visit and see something like that and take pictures.” – Natalie Corkum, Lunenburg, NS

“The town kind of decided we can either roll up the Main Street or we can do something about it.” – Annapolis Royal, NS

“The change came with people my age coming over to buy houses and start their families because they wanted to be central in the city, but they couldn’t afford to do it in Halifax. So they came over to Dartmouth and they’re starting their life here.” – Stacey Campbell, Dartmouth, NS

“She has been in the area for such a long time, and everybody just misses her so much. I still have people coming in be like, ‘Have you heard anything about Mrs. Fisher?’” – Stacey Campbell, Dartmouth, NS

“It was a store unlike any other stationery store. She had a very eclectic mix of products in there. You could get anything from baptism cards to ribbons for your typewriter.” – Tim Rissesco, Dartmouth, NS