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Under a spell
Oh my goodness, the Charlottetown Library Learning Foundation was at it again! They put together a super fun evening early this October: an Enchanted Book Lovers Ball. Does that title…
Read MoreLast Swim
Have we ever gone swimming in October? October 7 to be exact. I wrote this haiku in honour of the occasion: Unexpected text:“Swim today? Low tide. North wind.Could be cold.”…
Read MoreAnother super shrub
More than thirty years ago I was wandering through a lovely forest in Lewes owned by ex-premier Angus MacLean. Besides being a great person, Angus was clearly someone who loved…
Read MoreCreative change
It was a full circle moment when I got to sit down with Jane Ledwell for this profile. Many readers will know that Jane was the profile writer for The…
Read MoreGizmo
Gizmo formed in Charlottetown in 2021. The band is Julien Kitson, Patrick Stephen, Spencer Swaine, and Daniel Hartinger. They are inspired by ‘70s power-pop, ‘80s college rock, and the ‘90s…
Read MoreFall abundance
I haven’t been to Farm Day in the City since 2022. It may have taken me that long to recover. Sensory-wise, there is a lot going on and that takes…
Read MorePumpkin over spice
October brings the comfort of shorter days, crisp evenings, and the unmistakable flavour of pumpkin. While many of us first think of pies and lattes, pumpkin shines in savoury dishes…
Read MoreMusic to my ears
Oh gentle refreshing old-fashioned rain! All night the rain played a steady percussion on the roof, barely audible at first, then a little crescendo—followed by a real drum roll! A…
Read MoreMountain ash
I love this time of year, whether I’m looking for birds or collecting seed, or—as I recently did—both. An early September trip to the East Point area was full of…
Read MoreTheatre life
Robert Tsonos’ first foray into the Watermark Theatre in North Rustico was as an actor in 2014. He recently celebrated 10 years as its Artistic Director. With his extensive theatre…
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