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From Our President: A Cohesion of Interests

Cooperation can be political. Collaboration can be a form of protest. Cohesion, an act of defiance. That is perhaps a radical statement from the president of the Pender Post Society, an organization dedicated to both fostering cooperation and avoiding divisive discourse. Our…

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Places of Pender: Red Brick Beach

You’re down near Hope Bay and have just a few moments to enjoy a peaceful walk along one of Pender Island’s quiet beaches? Take…

Newcomers’ Notes: Wild About Whales

As a kid, I was very fond of cetaceans. In my bedroom, I had a big poster showing different species organized by size. I…

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A Taste of Pender: Jo Beattie’s Apple Cake

There’s something about food that brings people together in a way nothing else quite can. Growing up in Brazil, the kitchen was where my…

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Honouring Island Women: Mary Aldridge

Mary Aldridge is one of the featured women in the Museum’s newest exhibit, Honouring Island Women. We’ve had to keep the display labels brief,…

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