Cynthia Dunsford, MLA

Stratford-Kinlock, PEI

Happy Canada Day

Published in July 2nd, 2010

Posted by Cyn in Canada, Stratford, community, family, photos

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Safe Lawns for PEI

Published in April 12th, 2010

Posted by Cyn in children, community, environment, family, health, legislation, nature, photos

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PEI has a decent start to a Province-wide lawn pesticide ban. There is more work to do with the regulations, but for now let’s start learning about the safe ways to take care of our lawns. Safe Lawns dot org is a great resource, and in fact, Paul Tukey, founder of Safe Lawns dot org, [...]

Great news!

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in children, community, cycling, education, family, safety

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P.E.I. applying carrot and stick for bike helmet laws CBC News People caught cycling without a helmet this summer in Charlottetown and Summerside will have a greater chance of getting a ticket, but wearing a helmet could earn a reward. The police are working with the Atlantic Network for Injury Prevention to try to [...]

Latest news from Cycling PEI

Published in May 15th, 2009

Posted by in children, community, cycling, family, health, safety, women, youth

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Bike Drop Off Saturday Morning This will be done through the Kidsport and Canadian Tire Jump Start programs. Preference is to give bikes to families in need, youth at risk, and low income families. If you are in need of a bike please come in to Sport PEI and take advantage of this great program [...]

Only on PEI

Published in January 31st, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, community, economy, events, family, photos, press

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Where else can a provincial government hold a press conference and ask people to wait an extra 5 or 10 minutes so we can wait for someone’s parents to show up… This was the case just before the announcement (pasted below) was to begin. Jason Aspin, a native Islander, and his business partner Neil Kemp, [...]

A great day to read!

Published in January 25th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, children, community, education, family, health, literacy, parenting, photos, youth

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Can’t say enough about the great little library in Stratford. Jane McKinney, the librarian, does a fantastic job keeping things up to date and organized. But better still, is her ability to attract so many people to the library. What a busy spot. Family Literacy Day went off without a hitch. Silvia Beaton was the [...]

Family Literacy Day

Published in January 24th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, children, community, education, family, literacy, parenting, youth

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For immediate release aussi disponible en français Islanders are invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day this weekend at public libraries throughout the province, and participate in a Canada-wide attempt at a new Guinness world record. Family Literacy Day is a national celebration with literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations, schools, public libraries and families. It [...]

Change

Published in April 13th, 2008

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

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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. Of course [...]

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 [...]

One Parent for Choice

Published in February 19th, 2008

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

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