Early immigrants to the Island in P.E.I. s Bygone Days
With Canada Day coming up this week, Bygone Days takes a look at how some of Prince Edward Island s long-established population groups came to the Island more than 200 years ago.
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This monument to the Selkirk Settlers who arrived on P.E.I. from Scotland in 1803 stands at the church in Belfast, P.E.I.(Jayne Ings)
Reginald (Dutch) Thompson s column The Bygone Days brings you the voices of Island seniors, many of whom are now long-departed. These tales of the way things used to be offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
No need to worry about P.E.I. wildlife in stormy weather, experts say
When winter storms whip up on Prince Edward Island and send people scurrying for their cosy homes, what happens to the abundant Island wildlife? A provincial biologist assures us, there s no need to fret.
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Why a P.E.I. woman is chronicling the renovation of this historic house online
Susan and John Walsh bought their neighbour s 120-year-old farmhouse and are now renovating it. They ve taken care to invite descendants of those who lived there to watch the renovations on a special Facebook page, encouraging conversation and suggestions.
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