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The Cape Breton Chordsmen barbershop chorus is hosting the Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships. The event kicks off with a welcoming concert May 10 and the competition takes place May 11 at Sydney Academy. Contributed

Cape Breton Chordsmen hoping to hit the right note at Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships

The Cape Breton Chordsmen are hoping a slight change in tradition strikes the right note with participants at the upcoming Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships. The Sydney-based chorus is hosting the event next month and charter member ...

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Cape Breton Chordsmen hoping to hit the right note at Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships

The Cape Breton Chordsmen are hoping a slight change in tradition strikes the right note with participants at the upcoming Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships. The Sydney-based chorus is hosting the event next month and charter member ...

Updated 1 hour ago |4 min read

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Children’s author Sherri Boudreau (S.L. Boudreau) and Carmen Legge of the History Channel’s hit show The Curse of Oak Island with a copy of Boudreau’s book The Oak Island Treasure Kids. It has reached No. 2 on Amazon’s list of best-selling children’s books about discovery and exploration. KIRK STARRATT

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Family cooking 'with all of our hearts' to bring tastes of Vietnam to St. John's at newly-opened pho restaurant

Mark Hoffe Special to SaltWire Newfoundland and Labrador’s culinary landscape grows more diverse every year. Although fish and chips, burger battles and pizza remain popular with locals and tourists, food from various world cultures finds a welcome ...

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Cape Breton Chordsmen hoping to hit the right note at Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships

GET GROWING: Four fun garden projects for big and small spaces

Family cooking 'with all of our hearts' to bring tastes of Vietnam to St. John's at newly-opened pho restaurant

Spring cooking in N.L. usually involves a winter hat, but for local cooking enthusiast Willow Kean, a boil up on the beach is the way to go

'People from all walks of life and all age groups' love off-roading in N.L., say enthusiasts

North Kentville, N.S., author introducing children to legends, history of Oak Island

Local Lifestyles

Cape Breton Chordsmen hoping to hit the right note at Atlantic Canada Barbershop Singing Championships

GET GROWING: Four fun garden projects for big and small spaces

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Family cooking 'with all of our hearts' to bring tastes of Vietnam to St. John's at newly-opened pho restaurant

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