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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

 
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Hello from guest contributor, Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird

I've always been a bookworm. I credit my mom for instilling that love of books in me. She is a voracious reader and a master at doing character voices. Books have always been at the heart of our life.

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Lindsay’s picks:

  • Listen: Waubgeshig Rice releases highly-anticipated "Moon of the Turning Leaves"
  • Read: Rebecca Thomas explores Mi'kmaw language in poetry collection, I place you into the fire 
 

Membertou filmmaker shines light on Mi'kmaw ghost stories in new TV show

 
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A Mi'kmaw filmmaker from Membertou First Nation is creating a television show about the unexplained and paranormal tales of Cape Breton.

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Islanders hold separate vigils in support of Israelis, Palestinians as war rages

 
People gather at a vigil in front of a cenotaph and the Confederation Building in Charlottetown.

Islanders supporting Israelis and Palestinians gathered in downtown Charlottetown in separate vigils recently. A candlelight vigil for Israelis who have died in the conflict was hosted by the P.E.I. Jewish community and the P.E.I. Muslim Society gathered in solidarity with Palestinians.

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Tell us how we're doing. You could win this CBC swag.

 
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It's the 10th edition of all in and we're eager to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback about the newsletter to cbceastcoast@cbc.ca to be entered for a chance to win cozy CBC swag, shown here. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted the week of Nov. 6th. Thank you and good luck.

After 48 years, and 17,000 km, pen pals finally meet

 
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It still feels surreal to Janeville, N.B.'s Cindy St-Louis that she's finally met Toni Purcell, her Australian pen pal of 48 years, in the flesh.

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N.B. youth rehab graduation celebrates the hard work of becoming drug-free

 
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Portage Atlantic, a youth drug rehabilitation centre near Sussex, N.B., celebrates 11 current graduates of the program and 26 recent grads, marking one year of drug-free living.

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27 years later, a message in bottle connected a Newfoundlander with a man from Scotland


When Andrew Thornley was just 10 years old, he wrote a message in a bottle and threw it out to sea off the coast of Newfoundland. From CBC N.L.

Mainstreet PEI's Matt Rainnie smiles as he wears a shirt, tie and jacket. He has glasses and a short beard.
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United by song
 

People who have overcome challenges in their lives are partnered with local songwriters to create new works of music inspired by their personal stories. It's all part of United by Song from the United Way on PEI.  From Mainstreet P.E.I.

 

Go behind the scenes as Sheshatshiu youth rock a video shoot

 
Six Indigenous teenagers in a bridge tunnel, pose as they shoot a music video.

Students from Sheshatshiu teamed up with N'we Jinan Creative Studios to make their own song and music video. The studio team travels to Indigenous communities across Canada, collaborating with local youth to write and record a song and accompanying music video.

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This Nova Scotian has his art on display in Denmark. It's made out of Lego

 
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A Halifax artist who uses Lego blocks as his medium says he is honoured by the opportunity to display his work at a gallery in Denmark. Zachary Steinman, who grew up playing with Lego, said he started using the colourful toy blocks to make art during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The cat came back, but not the very next day. It took him 5 years


At what point does someone give up hope after losing a pet? For Morgan Daye, the answer is never. From CBC N.B.

CBC's Portia Clark wears a purple winter jacket, has her hair tied back and ear phones on as she holds a microphone and interviews a fire chief.
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Wildfires made these forests a 'barren wasteland.' Now they bloom with new growth


Information Morning's Portia Clark rides with District Fire Chief Amos Robia through parts of Tantallon, N.S., six months after wildfires burned through the area. From Information Morning - N.S.

 

Meet Melissa Peter-Paul: Mi'kmaw quill artist from Abegweit First Nation, P.E.I.

 
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A Mi'kmaw woman from Abegweit First Nation, on Epekwitk/P.E.I., Melissa Peter-Paul was invited to create the latest header design for this newsletter.

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More From CBC

 
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Save the Date: CBC Annual Public Meeting - November 2


CBC's Annual Public Meeting is an opportunity to see the inner workings of our newsrooms. Meet journalists, ombudsmen and newsroom leaders and ask questions about CBC/Radio-Canada. Watch online on Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. / 5:30 NT.

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Black Life: Untold Stories


Black Life: Untold Stories is a powerful, Black-led production that reframes the rich and complex histories of Black experiences in Canada. Watch the eight-part documentary series on CBC Gem and CBC TV.

 

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