They used the not-so-scientific method of water dowsing (a.k.a. water witching): using a Y-shaped rod or stick to divine the presence of groundwater. Originating in medieval Europe, dowsing was a ...

But over 24 wells have been dug and drilled around northern Nova Scotia based on MacDonald’s dowsing. Also known as water-witching, divining and doodlebugging, it’s a controversial practice da ...