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Wi-Fi for Library Branches

Islanders can now log on to free Wi-Fi at any of the province’s 26 lib....

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Visitor’s Guide Available

Visitors planning a trip to Prince Edward Island can now receive a copy ....

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Osteoporosis Meeting

PEI Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada, a non-profit charitable organization....

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French Summer Camps

Now is the time to register for CPF-PEI French summer camps. Students ag....

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Active Communities

7th Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) will be held at Holland College, Cha....

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UPEI Credit Course on Ecological Forestry

This week-long course is a great way to learn more about the Acadian for....

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Healing Circle of Friends

A natural healing session called “Heilstrom” will be held in April. ....

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Cuba Fall 2012

Join a 10-person group travelling to Las Tunas (near Holguin), Cuba, for....

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Be a Host Family

Ten Japanese children aged 12–16 hope to spend a month this summer wit....

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Income Tax Assistance

If you are in a low-income bracket and your tax situation is straightfor....

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Scholarships for Island Women

The Canadian Federation of University Women will offer one undergraduate....

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Watercolour/Acrylic Workshop

James E. Pay, SCA, UA will be conducting a 5-day all mediums art workshop J....

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Needle Arts Events

Northern Lights Quilt Guild meeting/workshop takes place at the O’Lear....

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Taste Our Island Nominations

ADAPT Taste Our Island Nominations are open. If you know of Island resta....

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Half-price Parks Passes

Season passes for the Park Canada can be purchased at 50% off until June....

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Stratford Public Library Events

Origami Club Wed at 6:30 pm. Learn Japanese paper folding with 3 new fol....

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Seniors Active Living

Upcoming events for the Seniors Active Living Centre are:

Yard S....

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Nominate Volunteers

The Voluntary Resource Council (VRC) of PEI is inviting non-profit organ....

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Confed Public Library Events

Owen Laukkanen will read from his debut thriller The Professionals May 2....

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MS Carnations for Mother’s Day

May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and the MS society is selling ....

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CUSO Internships

Cuso International has Internships open in Charlottetown for people with....

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Host Japanese Youth

The non-profit Japanese youth organization LABO offers a language learni....

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Cuba Fall 2012

Join a 10-person group travelling to Las Tunas (near Holguin), Cuba, for....

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Beaconsfield Open for Tours

Beaconsfield Historic House, Ch’town, stands as a symbol of Victorian ....

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Coro Dolce Has Room for Members

Coro Dolce (Sweet Chorus) is hoping to attract some new members. This is....

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Architectural Walking Tours

Volunteers in training with the Institute for Architectural Studies and ....

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Compost Sale

Come Grow With Us! Annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale will be held on thre....

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Half-day Art Camps

On Sat May 12 and 19, from 9 am–12 pm, children ages 6 to 10 are invit....

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Arbor Day

Arbor Day is May 18. Pick up Island Nature Trust’s booklet, Arbor Day,....

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Perennial Sale Canoe Cove

The Annual Perennial Sale in Canoe Cove will be held May 19 from 9 am to....

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Victoria Day Birding

On May 21, Birding on PEI is inviting artists, photographers, biologists....

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PEI National Park Student Art Contest

Prince Edward Island National Park invites students in grades 4 to 6 from a....

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The Music Lives On

A new concert series, “The Music Lives On,” will run every Monday ev....

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Sean Casey Town Hall

On May 22, 7–9 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown, join Sean Casey, Char....

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PEI Home Economics Assoc AGM

Home Economists, as well as those who have graduated from Family and Nut....

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Scholastic 50% Off Book Fair

The Scholastic 50% Off Book Fair will be held at West Kent Elementary Sc....

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Prince Co Hospital History Circle

The Summerside and Area Historical Society will host their next oral his....

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Self-Care for Superwomen

KidsWest and Family Violence Prevention will host Self-Care for Superwom....

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Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice (and Earning a Buck) Through Genre Writing: PEI Write....

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Anderson House Dinner & Auction

The Inn at St. Peters will hold its 9th Annual Anderson House Fundraiser....

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QEH/EastLink Telethon

May 26–27 the QEH/EastLink Telethon will showcase Island entertainment....

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Collaborative Decision Making and Problem Solving

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government will be offering workshops for....

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PEISO Serenade to Spring

The PEI Symphony Orchestra will host its annual “Serenade to Spring”....

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Urban Farming

Go!PEI, Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department, and Inspired Farm....

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Aquaculture CanadaOM 2012

PEI will host Aquaculture CanadaOM 2012, a national meeting of the Aquac....

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Downtown Residents

The Charlottetown Downtown Residents Association will meet May 29 at 7 p....

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Best Interests of Children

The Best Interests of the Children in Custody and Access Course will be ....

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PEI Humane Society Dinner Bowl

The PEI Humane Society’s annual fundraising dinner, silent auction and....

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Art in the Open Submissions Wanted

The steering committee for the Art in the Open Festival has announced a ....

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Island Literary Awards Seeks Submissions

The PEI Writers’ Guild is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Isla....

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CBI Hustle for Hunger

As a part of their 6th annual food bank fundraiser, the CBI Health has a....

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Lobster Supper to Go

Trinity United Church Annual Take Out Lobster Supper will be held June 6....

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'Great Day' Fore Health

The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty, together with the Queen Elizab....

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PEI History of Medicine Society Meeting

All are welcome to attend the first meeting of the PEI History of Medici....

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Family Place at Farmer's Market

Creation Station has themed crafts for the whole family on Sat from 9:30....

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Conversation About Addiction

The Island Addiction Movement is hosting a community conversation with f....

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Benefit Dinner for G’ma Circle

The Landmark Cafe, in Victoria-by-the-Sea, will be the venue for a benef....

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Yoga, Ayurvedic & Meditation

Marian Curran, RMT, CYI, CCA will be offering a Mini Workshop,  "In....

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Gymnastics Summer Camp

Island Gymnastics Academy is running gymnastics camps on PEI this summer....

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Family Place Summer Fun

Themed playgroups take place on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 am at Famil....

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Georgetown Battle of the Bands

Georgetown is inviting bands to play at the 1st Battle of the Bands even....

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PEI Summer Arts Auction

Gallery 18’s 5th PEI Summer Arts Auction will be held Sept 16. Gallery....

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June 2005
Officer Girl

Officer Girl


Talking Bands

by Marianne Dowling

For rock upstarts Officer Girl, the philosophy seems to be the band that stays together, plays together.

While three of the five musicians have played in bands together since junior high, it’s been in more recently that Stephen Mac Isaac, (vocalist) Jon Stubbs, (bass) Adam Gallant, Luke Macdonald (guitars) and Andrew Bardauskas (drums) have really gotten to
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May 2005
Don’t Give Up the Search

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Review by Marianne Dowling

Whether she’s screaming out the angst-filled poetry of a 15-year old punk, stumbling around as a middle-aged drunk, or bragging about high sperm count as a disco-obsessed body builder, Laurie Murphy is consistently fascinating in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.

Written by Jane Wagner,
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May 2005
The April Storm

The April Storm


Talking Bands

by Marianne Dowling

PEI pop quartet Two Hours Traffic offers a more energetic, edgier sound this time around with the release of their new self-titled album.

While their first CD, The April Storm, was rooted in melancholy, acoustic guitars, this latest album is full of punchy rock beats, sharp hooks and at times—even cryptic lyrics.

Liam Corcoran (vocals/guitars,) Alec O’Hanley
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May 2005
Don't Give Up the Search
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Review by Marianne Dowling

Whether she’s screaming out the angst-filled poetry of a 15-year old punk, stumbling around as a middle-aged drunk, or bragging about high sperm count as a disco-obsessed body builder, Laurie Murphy is consistently fascinating in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.

Written by Jane Wagner,
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April 2005
The Robots

The Robots


Talking Bands

by Marianne Dowling

Listening to The Robots talk about music is a little like listening to a physicist talk about the construction of an atom—the band mates’ plethora of knowledge on the subject is so detailed it can be overwhelming and confusing unless an encyclopedia is near by.

The band sites composers Ennio Morricone, and Vangelis as well as obscure art-rockers Can, as
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April 2005
Putting It to the Test
Putting It to the Test

by Marianne Dowling

Here’s my confession: I love Canadian Idol. I’ve been gearing up for the show’s third installment by watching Simon Cowell drive verbal stakes through the hearts of contestants at the American Idol auditions. These preliminaries are my favourite part of the show. When Cowell sits at the judging table next to an ever-shrinking Randy Jackson and an ever-more plastic
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March 2005
Out From Under

Talking Bands

by Marianne Dowling

Out From Under embrace after a rehearsal held after hours at Piece A Cake Restuarant (business owned by band guitarist Wes Gallant). From left: Jeff Cameron, Alexander Reuss, Jeff Stewart, Michael Stanley, Wes Gallant and Shane Coady.

Good food, good drink, good friends, and the great outdoors; that’s what inspires the guys from Out From Under. So it’s no
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February 2005
Mars Hill Material

Mars Hill Material

New CD from category-defying group earns ECMA nomination

by Marianne Dowling

Mars Hill could care less about winning a popularity contest. Like the high school kid wearing the Morrissey t-shirt—who has the secret admiration of his peers, but no chance to win Prom King—the band would rather be original than be liked.

One listen to the heartbreaking poetry spoken over wailing trumpets, soft
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January 2005
In Recent Memory

Talking Bands
by Marianne Dowling

It’s that time of year again when we gather with friends and family, pop the bubbly, wear silly hats and, of course, read all the year-end retrospectives. Here’s another one—my musical memories of 2004. Enjoy.

Most Pointless Award Show:

The People’s Choice Awards, where every category was inexplicably won by Tim McGraw.

Best Band Named After an Assassinated
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December 2004
Two Hours Traffic

Talking Bands
by Marianne Dowling

Anyone who has ever taken a high school chemistry class knows that certain elements, when mixed together, can create an explosion. The members of Two Hours Traffic—most of them chemistry majors at UPEI—hope their pop explosion will happen sooner than later, thanks to the addition of Joel Plaskett, their latest album’s producer.

Front man Alec O’Hanley,
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November 2004
Eyes For Telescopes


Talking Bands

by Marianne Dowling

Eyes For Telescopes are so close they finish each other’s sentences. Although some of the band members have known each other since elementary school, it’s clear the years of travelling lonely icy roads together to play gigs all over the Maritimes have drawn them even closer.

As soon as vocalist Pat Deighan, drummer Mike MacDougall, vocalist/guitarist Belinda
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