Cynthia Dunsford, MLA

Stratford-Kinlock, PEI

School Trustee Elections

Published in May 22nd, 2008

Posted by Cyn in education, nominations, Stratford, elections

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This Monday, May 29th, Islanders will elect their school board trustees. It still appears to be a challenging task to encouarge people to put their name forward to serve on one of the three boards on PEI. In the West only 1 of the 9 zones is offering an election, the others have won by […]

Change

Published in April 13th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in community, youth, education, Speeches, economy, Stratford, environment, family

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Tuesday, I had to honour of seconding the motion in the legislature to accept the Speech From The Throne. The opportunity allowed for me a chance to interpret and find perspective. It was a chance for me to dig deep and bring to the surface what (I feel) is important to PEI’s future. […]

Pulling Strings

Published in March 26th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in community, education, economy, health, environment

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In case you haven’t heard… the Island Studies Press publication, “Pulling Strings” has officially been launched. The event took place at Province House March 20th. Edited by - Godfrey Baldacchino and Kathleen Stuart.

Contributors include:
John Eldon Green - Forward
Godfrey Baldacchino - Prince Edward Island as a Sub-National Island Jurisdiction
Kathleen Stuart - Transportation and Access for […]

Today’s kids

Published in March 16th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in education, children

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Can’t remember where I saw this recently… but I thought it poignant, considering all the talk of how the education system needs to change to better serve today’s children.
“The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now […]

Sustainable Stratford and beyond

Published in March 4th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in community, education, health, Stratford, environment, photos

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At the beginning of the Stratford Winter Carnival last weekend was an evening of discussions and displays on ‘Creating Stratford’s Future’. It was a great opportunity for Stratford residents to drop by and chat with people working on ideas and with groups promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, programs and services and community work.
Here is the booth […]

One Parent for Choice

Published in February 19th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in community, education, children, family, legislation, parenting

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What will PEI do…

Published in January 25th, 2008

Posted by Cyn in education, health, environment, legislation

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PEI’s Legislative Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Environment will hear from more groups on the motion to make recommendations on implementing a province-wide ban on cosmetic pesticides.
The Committee will then write a report. What would you like to see in the report?
Food for thought…
The Province of Ontario will soon be implementing a province wide […]

Eagle’s Nest

Published in June 21st, 2007

Posted by Cyn in community, education, Stratford, photos, children

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Yesterday was indeed a day to celebrate in Stratford!
Hundreds of children, teachers, parents and guests were invited to Glen Stewart School to help celebrate the official opening of the new boundless playground “Eagle’s Nest”. What’s so special about this playground?

This beautiful, colourful, interactive, playground is accessible to ALL children. Children with any special type of […]

Community and purpose

Published in February 3rd, 2007

Posted by Cyn in community, youth, education

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How often have we engaged in the discussion about young people and how different it is (now) compared to when we were in school or just finishing up? Well, it seems to be a popular topic these days, what with the mass exodus to the Wild West in search for gold or what not. Seems […]