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Auditions for CBU Drama Group’s 40th season September 18, 19

Auditions for CBU Drama Group’s 40th season September 18, 19

September 3, 2010 | Arts | no comments

(Allison Cann and Stephanie Hennesey in the 2007 CBU Drama Group production of The Taming of the Shrew - photo: David Sneddon) The CBU Drama Group is celebrating its 40th Season of Plays, promising a series of events that live up to its legacy...

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Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Big Glace Bay Beach

Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Big Glace Bay Beach

September 2, 2010 | Lifestyle, Recreation | no comments

(Big Glace Bay Beach, a joy any time of year, sporting the long shadows of Autumn - photo: Wayne McKay) Big Glace Bay Beach occupies a very special place in my heart. It is perhaps my favourite beach in Cape Breton because of the long history...

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Second Wind Community Band registration Thursday, September 2 and 9

Second Wind Community Band registration Thursday, September 2 and 9

September 2, 2010 | Arts, Lifestyle | no comments

(Director Sean McLennon conducting the Second Wind Community Band at Wentworth Park - photo: secondwindcommunityband.ca) If you still have your instrument from your high school concert band, this is your chance to dust it off and start playing...

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Hike the Highlands festival returns with 23 guided hikes September 10 – 19

Hike the Highlands festival returns with 23 guided hikes September 10 – 19

August 28, 2010 | Lifestyle, Recreation | no comments

Franey Mountain Some of the best weather for hiking in Cape Breton is in September, making it a perfect time of year for the annual Hike the Highlands Festival. Outdoors enthusiasts can choose from the festival’s daily schedule of 23 guided...

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Savoy brings two popular Summer shows back for September run

Savoy brings two popular Summer shows back for September run

August 28, 2010 | Arts | no comments

(Cast of the popular Summer dinner theatre Life's a Dominion Beach which the Savoy Theatre has brought back for run in September) Two of the Savoy’s summer theatre offerings are returning for a schedule of September dates. If you missed Life’s...

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TecSocials return September 9th, discuss how to save Canada with start ups

Lifestyle | September 3, 2010

Eat Atlantic on September 2nd and chow down for the environment, economy
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Eat Atlantic on September 2nd and chow down for the environment, economy

Lifestyle | August 30, 2010

Residents of the atlantic provinces are being asked to eat only Atlantic Canadian food on Thursday, September 2, the region’s Eat Atlantic Challenge day. “Eating...

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Review: Douglas September – Sundays in Radio
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Review: Douglas September – Sundays in Radio

Arts | August 28, 2010

Douglas September Sundays in Radio Independent (2009) I don’t have a natural appreciation for albums as an art form. Bands and solo artists typically must...

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Worker solidarity celebrated at Labour Day events in Sydney and Port Hawkesbury.
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Worker solidarity celebrated at Labour Day events in Sydney and Port Hawkesbury.

Lifestyle | August 26, 2010

(Cape Breton District Labour Council serves up snacks at 2009 Labour Day Picnic) On the last long weekend of the summer, the Cape Breton District Labour Council...

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Cape Breton musicians and mainlander friends perform to benefit Antigonish family, August 29

Arts | August 26, 2010

Dave Gunning at the Louisbourg Playhouse August 28, returns with Cameron tribute in September
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Dave Gunning at the Louisbourg Playhouse August 28, returns with Cameron tribute in September

Arts | August 26, 2010

(photo: Matt Dunlap) David Gunning has a knack for finding songs in interesting places, be it tucked-away memories, everyday life, or gems from local storytelling...

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CBUSU hosts Frosh Week concert at Centre 200 featuring chart topping MC Flo Rida
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CBUSU hosts Frosh Week concert at Centre 200 featuring chart topping MC Flo Rida

Arts | August 25, 2010

After months of speculation and whispers of rumours that various artists were heading to Sydney for the BIG Frosh Week Concert – the CBU Students’ Union has...

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ECMA 2011 Award & Showcase Submissions Now Open!
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ECMA 2011 Award & Showcase Submissions Now Open!

Arts | August 25, 2010

Andrea Beaton performs with drummer Cheryl Smith at the Roots Room at ECMA 2009 in Sydney Award and showcase submissions for 2011 East Coast Music Week being held...

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Still enough summertime left to take in some unique experiences across Cape Breton
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Still enough summertime left to take in some unique experiences across Cape Breton

Arts, Lifestyle, Recreation | August 24, 2010

(The Summer Surf Program at Point Michaud beach runs daily until August 31 - photo: surfpointmichaud.com) Cape Breton’s summer will soon be drawing to a close,...

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Last week to catch Pizza Passion and more live theatre as Cape Stage’s summer series ends August 28
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Last week to catch Pizza Passion and more live theatre as Cape Stage’s summer series ends August 28

Arts | August 24, 2010

(Wesley Colford and Jana Gillis in Pizza Passion - photo: Suzane MacNeil) The CBRM’s pizza shops are some of my favourite cultural landmarks, in the sense...

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Hand dying workshops offered in Mabou August 25 to September 29
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Hand dying workshops offered in Mabou August 25 to September 29

Arts | August 23, 2010

If there was a single element that distinguishes Ann Schroeder’s work, it’s the colour. From fine art quilts to silk scarves, Schroeder’s use...

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Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Morrison Beach
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Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Morrison Beach

Lifestyle, Recreation | August 19, 2010

Bunny poses for Bailey's enjoyment It’s a long drive from Sydney to Morrison Beach in Framboise but it is definitely worth it. When Marcie, Bailey and I stepped...

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Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble bring world sounds to Inverness, Sydney August 26, 27
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Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble bring world sounds to Inverness, Sydney August 26, 27

Arts | August 18, 2010

For those who like elaborate cluster-rock ensembles, the newly-formed Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble is a welcome addition to the east coast live music circuit. The...

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94th Cape Breton County Farmers’ Exhibition runs from August 16 to 21
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94th Cape Breton County Farmers’ Exhibition runs from August 16 to 21

Lifestyle | August 17, 2010

(photo: Jessica Mariah Snow) It is one of North Sydney’s most beloved and long-lived traditions, and it’s still going strong today. The 94th Cape Breton...

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Acclaimed songwriter and Cape Breton native Douglas September at the Upstairs August 20
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Acclaimed songwriter and Cape Breton native Douglas September at the Upstairs August 20

Arts | August 16, 2010

Comparisons to Bob Dylan and Tom Waits are flattering but are handed out a little too easily when there are gravelly vocals paired with thoughtful lyrics. But...

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