Cynthia Dunsford, MLA

Stratford-Kinlock, PEI

Festival of Small Halls is back!!

Published in March 1st, 2010

Posted by Cyn in arts & culture, community, events, rural PEI, tourism

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February 26, 2010 Premier’s Office Premier Robert Ghiz announced funding to kick-start the organization of the 2010 Festival of Small Halls during a visit to the Murray River Community Centre. Premier Ghiz made the announcement with Ray Brow, chair of Small Halls; Hon. Neil LeClair, Minister responsible for rural development; and Hon. Allan Campbell, Minister [...]

A good idea

Published in August 27th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Canada, Parliament, arts & culture

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(tree truck left over from Hurricane Juan at Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, NS) Reading the article on the CBC website today about the elm tress at Province House has led me to acknowledge (what I think is) a great idea. Someone suggested this: Why not have have a wood carver carve a bust of one [...]

2009 Canada Games Opening Ceremonies

Published in August 19th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Canada, Stratford, arts & culture, community, sports

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Opening Ceremonies, Summerside Originally uploaded by cynthia dunsford Summerside was alive and rockin’ on Saturday, August 15th for the 2009 Canada Games opening ceremonies. Premier Robert Ghiz, Governor General Michaëlle Jean, and the Prime Minister welcomed over 4500 athletes, coaches and managers to PEI for a what our Premier promised to be the ‘best Canada [...]

Spring/Summer ’08 Photo Review

Published in August 20th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in Canada, arts & culture, community, conferences, cycling, events, photos, travels

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Small but Big

Published in June 17th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in arts & culture, community, events, rural PEI, travels

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Check out The Festival of Small Halls. Word has it that the halls have been packed with people and the audiences love it! 5 days left!! RELEASE Line up announced for first ever CFCY Festival of Small Halls, June 14-22 (Charlottetown, PE) – The inaugural CFCY Festival of Small Halls, a celebration of exceptional music, [...]

Stratford Winter Carnival

Published in February 23rd, 2008

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, arts & culture, community, family

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Next weekend (February 27th – March 2nd) is the Town of Stratford’s Winter Carnival celebrations featuring a multitude of events for all ages. Here are some highlights: Snow sculptures, sports, pancake breakfast, trivia, family skate, games. Presentations and displays on ‘Celebrating Island Life’ and ‘Creating Stratford’s Future’. There will be lots of fun for kids [...]

Magic in the theatre!

Published in July 9th, 2007

Posted by Cyn in arts & culture

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It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced pure awe in a theatre. Sure, I’ve seen some pretty spectacular events over the years both on PEI and in the big cities, but last night, was by far the best thing I’ve been part of in years. Been part of. Key. It was the finale night [...]