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Links and Information Archive: May 2009

May 27, 2009- Of Cemeteries and Cellars: Anthropology students Grant MacNeil and Catherine LaPointe share their archaeological diary from a 2-week dig at Grand Pre. Follow their progress on Catherine's blog.

May 26, 2009- Canso's best loved music event: Stanfest

May 25, 2009- D-Day remembered: Playwright Michael Bawtree's play, "The Pegasus Bridge Show" commemorating the anniversary of D-Day, as part of Project 65.

May 22, 2009- There's no place like home to roam: Scotian Hiker guides you through the Annapolis Valley.


May 21, 2009- Baroque at St. George's Round Church, this Sunday.


May 20, 2009- The mother of all paddling contests: A Halifax man prepares to compete in the Yukon 1000.


May 6, 2009: Acadian Maple Products is building a new facility in Tantallon that is 7 times the size of its current home.

May 7, 2009:  The Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations is keeping a close eye on the provincial election campaign, and helping students get registered to vote.

A different kind of construction crew:
Perrier Homes uses insulated concrete forms to build homes - Mike Perrier and his six man crew are all hearing impaired.

May 8, 2009: The Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners is working to certify woodlots in Nova Scotia.

Eight year old Gabrielle Gaudet is raising money for breast cancer research, in honor of her mother and grandmother, who died of the disease.

May 13, 2009:  Pam Porodo runs charitable organizations in Sri Lanka: Work for Widows and Impaktaid

May 14, 2009:  Neville Gilfoy is a member of the Bluenose Marathon's Average Joes Team.

May 15, 2009: The Bluenose Marathon gets underway Saturday morning

May 19, 2009: The first leader's debate in the provincial election takes place Tuesday night.

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