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A Couple’s Legacy on a Remote Island | Toronto News
An elderly couple, William and Jeannemarie Baker, are selling the idyllic Henry Island off Nova Scotia’s coast after 35 years of transforming it into a serene, off-grid retreat. Bought in 1991, the nearly 90-hectare island features a historic lighthouse, a four-bedroom home, and stunning natural beauty — including beaches, cliffs, and starlit skies they say felt “exotic.” They’ve powered it with solar panels, sourced water from rain, and hosted locals like volunteer lighthouse steward Donald MacDonald. For William, lighthouses symbolize selfless service — almost spiritual — while Jeannemarie…
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