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saltwire. com > prince-edward-island > pei-cheers-jeers-april-24-2026

CHEERS AND JEERS: Jeers to the P. E. I. government for Imagination Library miscue

4+ hour, 1+ min ago  (55+ words) Featuring Hilary Duff, ROSAL'A and Three Days Grace, plus more artists touring Ontario this year Summer concert season is approaching Dainty Diamond founder Jess Fried talks trends, family experience. Regardless of your hair length or texture, here are the best…...

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saltwire. com > newfoundland-labrador > avondale-train-station-renos

Newfoundland's oldest train station in Avondale set for renovations

2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (953+ words) "We have a strong connection to the railway and we always did in this little town," says Avondale Mayor Justin Foote The oldest surviving railway station in Newfoundland and Labrador is about to get a facelift. The Town of Avondale…...

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saltwire. com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > community-group-organizing-in-effort-to-save-prescott-house-museum

Community group organizing in effort to save Prescott House Museum

20+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1249+ words) Muttart says first steps include viable business plan, forming non-profit society If a viable, sustainable business plan can be developed, there is a possibility that a volunteer community group can save Prescott House Museum. The Nova Scotia Department of Communities,…...

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saltwire. com > nova-scotia > nova-scotia-exploring-community-control-for-some-museums-hit-by-big-budget-funding-cuts

Nova Scotia exploring community control for some museums hit by big budget funding cuts

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (973+ words) What happens to Nova Scotia museums and their stuff after budget cut closures and cutbacks? The province's plan surrounding the closure of 12 museums is part of the growing debate regarding the future of Nova Scotia's heritage sector." In a statement,…...

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saltwire. com > nova-scotia > tri-county-vangaurd > cmap-funding-to-assist-local-societies-to-operate-museums

CMAP funding to assist local societies to operate museums

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (633+ words) Six of the 12 provincial museums slated for closure as part of provincial budget cuts will reopen as community museums operated by local societies. "This is made possible through the province's Community Museum Assistance Program (CMAP)," said Meredith Hand, communications advisor…...

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saltwire. com > newfoundland-labrador > how-to-family-tree

How to trace your roots and build your family tree

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1073+ words) Professional genealogist offers her top tips on researching your family tree and finding your history Sally Benevides Hopkins of Wolfville, N. S. , has always had an interest in family history. Her interest follows the footsteps of both her mother and grandmother, who…...

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saltwire. com > prince-edward-island > summerside > alan-doyle-and-matt-mays-to-headline-free-canada-day-concert-in-summerside-p-e-i

Alan Doyle and Matt Mays to headline free Canada Day concert in Summerside, P. E. I.

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (397+ words) Summerside continues its push to make itself top billing for Canada Day music in P. E. I. , revealing that acclaimed artists Alan Doyle and Matt Mays will co-headline the city's free main stage show this year." " The city has been hosting free, concert-focused…...

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saltwire. com > newfoundland-labrador > makers-duane-nickerson

MEET THE MAKERS: Nova Scotia artist finds inspiration in the forest

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (977+ words) Duane Nickerson's fascination with the trees he wandered through while growing up inspires his artistic creations today Duane Nickerson spent a lot of his childhood wandering the fields and forests with his sketchbook. Growing up in a family of nine…...

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saltwire. com > atlantic-canada > the-show-must-go-on-annapolis-district-drama-group-perseveres

The show must go on: Annapolis District Drama Group perseveres

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (830+ words) The Annapolis District Drama Group wasn't ready to abandon its goal of entertaining the region when a licensing issue derailed the initial plan. The group was set to perform The Underpants, a play originally written in German in 1910, at King's…...

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saltwire. com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > kirk-starratt-show-to-celebrate-life-legacy-of-pro-wrestling-legend-leo-burke

KIRK STARRATT: Show to celebrate life, legacy of pro wrestling legend Leo Burke

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1062+ words) Maritime star inspired generations of fans, left indelible mark on wrestling world I never thought when I attended my first live pro wrestling show almost 36 years ago that the experience would come full circle in such an amazing way. When…...