Confederation 1864

Wednesday April 23, 2014

History of 1864 - Overrated or Celebrated?

Posted by Bill van Asperen

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference that led to Confederation. Commemorative events are using millions of government dollars. But is 1864 worth all the fuss?

We'll hear two different opinions: PEI historian David Weale and UPEI professor Ed MacDonald discuss the fuss over 1864 and whether it should be celebrated.

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Categories: Confederation 1864, History, Reunions/Anniversary

Thursday April 10, 2014

Twenty three women from across the country are coming to PEI in September to take part in A Bold Vision. They include authors, artists, a rocket scientist, and recipients of the Order of Canada.. to name a few. The aim is to help plot the course of Canada for the next 150 years -- as the Fathers of Conferation did in 1864.

Sara Roach-Lewis is the chair of A Bold Vision and she's with Women's Network PEI. Contemporary artist Becka Viau is the Island's visionary. The conference takes place in Brudenell and Charlottetown from September 24th through the 26th.

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Categories: Charlottetown, Confederation 1864, History

Friday April 4, 2014

Renovations, Accusations, PD Days and Education

Posted by Bill van Asperen

Our political panel talks about the 12 days of school closures because of inclement weather; political accusations of misleading the House during the opening of the spring legislature... to the repair bill for the Province House (which is over 160 years old) which could cost 40 million dollars. Paul MacNeill publishes the Eastern and Western Graphics... and guest panelists Sue Connolly and Geoff Connolly are lawyers in Charlottetown.