Reunions/Anniversary

Tuesday May 6, 2014

Cooper Institute - Marie Burge

Posted by Bill van Asperen

For three decades the Cooper Institute on PEI, a not-for profit community organization, has focused on research, education, community development and works with community groups who want positive political, economic, social, and cultural change.

Marie Burge is one of the founders of the Cooper Institute and is still actively involved. The Institute marks its 30th anniversary this week, and Marie dropped into the studio and looks back and to the future.

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Categories: Community Organization, Reunions/Anniversary

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

Friday September 27, 2013

Hurricane Juan - 10 Years Ago Sunday

Posted by Bill van Asperen

10 years ago Sunday, September 29, 2003, is a day no Islander will be able to forget. Hurricane Juan hit Prince Edward Island. It was only a few hours, but the 139 km/h winds left a path of destruction. We dove into the CBC archives to hear reaction the morning after the Hurricane hit, which was an election day like no other. Some had to vote by flashlight or oil lamps, and elections officials had to clear broken tree limbs from in front of polling stations. After Juan hit we spoke with Andrew Sprague, Stephen Puddicombe, Joe Morrison, Keith McMannus, Shaun McCormick, Chris Michaud and Angus Orford who was with Maritime Electric.

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