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West China Story – our past, present, and future
● The Past - Walking a rugged and barren road
This story begins with Mr. Sayling Wen, a warm-hearted, philanthropic-minded businessman from Taiwan. One story that Mr. Wen enjoyed telling and retelling was about a large stone blocking a walkway. The first person, to walk by this stone tripped on it and fell to the ground. He muttered and cursed and went on his way. The second, to walk by the stone also tripped and fell. He too cursed his bad luck and walked on. However, the third person, after tripping on the stone, picked himself up and removed the stone from the trail.
Mr. Sayling Wen was the third person to walk by that stone – the one who stopped and removed it. After turning 50, he chose to devote himself to solving poverty in the world by education. In addition to a long-standing desire to help and interweave the realms of culture and technology as a way of enriching society,Mr.Sayling Wen looked to help marginalized communities stand up and be recognized using computer and Internet technologies. Western China, was largely isolated from China's rapid development and modernization, and was an area chronically shackled by its limited infrastructure.
Mr.Sayling Wen founded Town & Talent Technologies Co., Ltd. in 2002,with the idea of networking 1000 schools and 10,000 students across Western China. Town & Talent Technologies Co., Ltd. developed regional hubs for outreach and development. The company supported students from sheepherding agricultural towns by teaching them computer skills during the Age of the Internet, and chipped away at the gap between urban-rural development. A founding idea of Town & Talent Technology was that Internet technologies are the perfect gift to lift the marginalized from poverty and that knowledge is key to creating prosperity. This vision inspired the launch of the Town and Talent Project.Moreover, the farmers of Lahagou Township in Hebei Province began marketing local vegetables through sponsored e-commerce portals. Ultimately selling some 500 metric tons of Lahagou produce in 2003 this was an achievement previously unimaginable in China's remote western region.
The Yellow Sheep River (YSR) International Conference Center was built and opened in the same year, giving Western China its first 5-star-level hotel and conference venue which invited economists from over the world to develop poverty problem solving solutions.
Mr. Sayling Wen had planted his dream of using the Internet to help marginalized, remote communities in Western China and given youth in the area, hope for a better tomorrow. However, just as his plans had begun to take flight, Mr. Sayling Wen took ill and died in 2003; before he could see his ideas come into fruition .The Tomorrow Studio Co., Ltd. took over and continued operations of the Town & Talent Technologies Co., Ltd.
In July 2007, Ted Wen founded the 'West China Story' project to continue Mr. Sayling Wen's vision of bridging the knowledge gap through technology.The section of Town & Talent Technologies that promoted web education in various schools in Western China was allowed to operate independently.The hope was to bridge the knowledge gap between faculty and students in these remote areas and the rest of the world. He wished to create an open platform for the students in Western China, so that they could stay connected to the world through the Internet. The world could then see who they were as well as their unique environment via their writing.
● The Present - Connecting Western China to the World
Celebrating its first 11 years in 2018, the West China Story project has been highly successful in nurturing the creative writing talents of local students and in discovering a treasure trove of local culture and heritage. The project has been joined by 276 schools and nearly 23,000 students. The 234 thousand stories written and saved so far, form the core of a treasured database of Western Chinese heritage, while also offering a window onto the thinking and growth of students in this region.
The West China Story project was spun off from Town & Talent Technologies in January 2016 as Talent and Story Technologies (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. The new company reaffirmed its mission to realize Mr.Sayling Wen's dream of reaching out to Western China and making the world a better place. Under CEO Ted Wen, the West China Story project was reaffirmed, using students' original stories to observe and record daily life in the region and to make a record of Western China's unique culture and heritage.
Several rounds of the West China Story - Original Writing Competition have been held since this activity was launched in September 2016. Thousands of students from one hundred schools in 36 counties of 7 provinces in Western China joined a single competition. This has grown into one of the most important competitive events celebrating and promoting Western China. The writings of the winners will be translated into English and promoted through a variety of media channels. It further provides a platform for local students to promote local tradition and unique heritage to the world. Moreover, the world will be able to understand Western China through these stories.
● The Furture - A Fair Starting Point
All of this effort is being made to give these students a fair start in life, giving them the chance to express themselves and to develop their potential.
A student's life experiences, environment, and family situation all combined to create a unique individual. Although the life experiences and observations of these students may not seem particularly special to those in their own community, they are frequently quite insightful and interesting to those who are unfamiliar with Western China.
The West China Story platform helps students improve their Internet and writing skills, giving them the tools and motivation to compose stories that develop both self-awareness and an appreciation for their local culture and community.
We hope that the allure of Western China will inspire many more charitably minded people to join the West China Story project. Together, we can continue building this extraordinary and interactive platform, reduce the urban-rural gap in Internet knowledge, and give students in remote Western China a much-deserved, equal chance to compete and succeed in the Internet of today and tomorrow.


April is gathering momentum here, and most of our snow has turned to water. Around our house, there are only patches where the terrain and wind conspire to make big snow drifts. And even in the forests nearby, little snow remains. But I know of a trail, Lake Ann Pathway, not far from Traverse City, that gets more snow than other places around here and stays a little colder, so I went there yesterday to see if there was still enough snow on the trail to ski. My favorite section of the trail starts out on a southwest-facing ridge, and there was no snow on it.
I ski for various reasons, but one of the most compelling ones is the way it makes me feel, and by the end of the short outing, maybe three miles, I was feeling fantastic. Most people I know avoid skiing this time of year because, as they say, "I'm so over winter." But skiing in spring is not bringing winter into spring, it's bringing spring into winter. You have all the great stuff you love about winter–slipping along through the woods on skis and feeling great–combined with that marvelous sunshine and warmth of spring. Love it.
But the best part happened when I was leaving. A guy pulled in with a pickup pulling a fishing boat. The ramp to the landing was rutted and slick with mud. Snowbanks as high as his truck cab lined the route. And I'd noticed, when I was down by the lake, that it was only partially open, by far mostly ice, but a few acres of water were rippling by the launch. He had his little boy with him. They were going fishing in the melt.
I liked this little bit of overlap that he and I were sharing as we stretched our respective seasons. I found my patch of snow surrounded by leaves and dirt. He found his patch of water surrounded by ice. I was squeezing the last of what I could from a really dynamite winter. He was squeezing the most he could from the start of spring.
Cheers to soaking it up.


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Myers and the Underground Railroad
January 19, 2023 /in Montgomery County, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site/by MVM
Location: Virtual event
Organizer: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Email address: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov
Montgomery County | Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
As part of the 3rd Annual Third Thursday Winter Lecture Series, Mary Liz and Paul Stewart of the Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany, NY will discuss Harriet and Stephen Myers.
The Myers were black abolitionists, whose residence was a headquarters for Underground Railroad activity in the Capital Region in the mid 1850's. They serve as a lasting-legacy for social justice and reform. Their home is now a museum and community place of gathering that serves as a reckoning space with the past, and also inspires future generations. Free and open to the public.
No registration required. WebEx free web meeting platform, link goes live at 6:50pm. Virtual via WebEx.
Join via WebEx on February 16
About the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the Erie Canal as one of the 19th century's greatest commercial and engineering projects. The Visitor Center exhibit traces the history of the Erie Canal and its impact on the growth of New York State and the nation.
Within the site's boundaries are many structures dating from the three eras of the canal's development. At the eastern end of the site is the Putnam Lock Stand at Yankee Hill that houses an exhibit on Erie Canal stores. The site's largest structure is the remains of the Schoharie Aqueduct, which carried the water of the Enlarged Erie Canal over the Schoharie Creek.
Schoharie Crossing is also the location of 18th century Fort Hunter and the Lower Castle Mohawk village. See artifacts from that portion of our history on display at the Visitor Center.
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Museum Monday at the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Location: 129 Schoharie Street Fort Hunter, NY 12069
Visit the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site for the return of Museum Monday. We'll be open during the off season for a couple hours on select Monday's while offering refreshing discussion on a topic relevant to the month.
February we'll look at slavery in the Mohawk Valley and the lack of evidence showing black labor on the construction of the Erie Canal while you check out the Pathway to Empire exhibit.
Short presentation is at 11:30am.
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Lunchbox Lesson on John Brown
Location: Virtual event on WebEx
With Brendan Mills of John Brown Farm SHS Wednesday, February 8, 2023 12:00 PM
Brendan Mills, Historic Site Manager at John Brown Farm will discuss the lasting impact of Brown, his efforts toward emancipation of Blacks in America, and what his homestead in the Adirondacks of NY continues to offer as a focus toward social change.
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
WebEx free web meeting platform, link goes live at 11:50am. Virtual via WebEx.
Virtual event on WebEx
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Yankee Galvanized Yankee w/ Ben Kemp of Grants Cottage
Thursday, January 19, 2023 07:00 PM • Virtual via WebEx.
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (Saratoga/Capital District) As part of the 3rd Annual Third Thursday Winter Lecture Series, Ben Kemp of Grants Cottage State Historic Site will be discussing Yankee Galvanized Yankee.
Yankee Galvanized Yankee virtual event w/ Ben Kemp of Grants Cottage
As part of the 3rd Annual Third Thursday Winter Lecture Series, Ben Kemp of Grants Cottage State Historic Site will be discussing Yankee Galvanized Yankee. Kemp shares the incredibly unusual tale of Hugh Clemons. Find out the circumstances that brought a man born and raised in the Southern Adirondacks of New York into the service of the Confederate army and how he eventually ended up on the other side of the fight. Discover how he was regarded when he returned to the North after the war and his interesting connection to General U.S. Grant.
WebEx free web meeting platform, link goes live at 6:50pm. Virtual via WebEx.
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Lunchbox Lesson on the Conklingville Dam
With John Callaghan of the Hudson River Black River Regulating District
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (Saratoga/Capital District)John Callaghan, Director of the Hudson River Black River Regulating District will be presenting on the fascinating history of the Conklingville Dam and the Great Sacandaga Reservoir. He will speak to the District's mission as a regulatory agency and how its operation extends across regions of New York State. Free and open to the public. No registration required. WebEx free web meeting platform, link goes live at 11:50am. Virtual via WebEx.
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Q: How to Unit test an angular directive that has a bind('error', function(){})? I have an angular directive that replaces the image src of an element if the file does not exist and a 404 is returned. Here it is:
myApp.directive('fallBackSrc', function() {
    var fallBackSrc = {
        link: function postLink(scope, element, attrs) {
            element.bind('error', function () {
                angular.element(this).attr("src", '/images/image-not-available.png');
            });
        }
    }
    return fallBackSrc;
}]);

This works as expected but now I am trying to unit test this directive, how will I trigger the 'error' that this function is bound to in jasmine?

A: In order to test this you will need to spyOn the element.bind using Jasmine and also use Jasmines 2.0 done function.
So in my example in jsfiddle I have added a place holder image as a replacement image to stop it causing an error.
angular.module('components', [])
    .directive('fallBackSrc', function() {
        var fallBackSrc = {
            link: function postLink(scope, element, attrs) {
                element.bind('error', function () {
                    angular.element(this).attr("src", 'http://placehold.it/350x150');
                });
            }
        }
        return fallBackSrc;
    });

and in the test we can spyOn element.bind and return error when it is called
spyOn(element, 'bind').and.returnValue('error');

Also we need to use the done function for running specs that require testing asynchronous operations by passing it into the test to use in the setTimeOut.
describe('Directive: fallBackSrc', function() {
        describe('if the image does not exist it', function() {

        var element, scope;

        beforeEach(module('components'));

        beforeEach(inject(function($rootScope, $compile) {
            element = angular.element('<img fall-back-src src="images/no-image.jpg" />');
            spyOn(element, 'bind').and.returnValue('error');
            scope = $rootScope;
            $compile(element)(scope);
            scope.$digest();
        }));

        it("should contain the place holder img src", function(done) {
            setTimeout(function(){
                console.log(element.attr('src'));
                expect(element.attr('src')).toEqual('http://placehold.it/350x150');
                done();
            }, 2000);
        });
    });

});

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The Latest News From Confederation Centre of the Arts
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Fundraiser at Confederation Centre of the Arts Raises $14,600 for Hurricane Relief
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Topic announced for The 2022 Symons Medal Presentation and Lecture
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Lennox Island First Nation to perform with Drums Across Canada at Confederation Centre of the Arts
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Confederation Centre of the Arts mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Colin Mochrie, Serena Ryder, Lennie Gallant and more at Confederation Centre of the Arts
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Viola Desmond cabaret makes Atlantic Canadian debut
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Confederation Centre of the Arts mainstage named Sobey Family Theatre
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Confederation Centre of the Arts Granted Viceregal Patronage from the Governor General of Canada
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Beloved pieces of Island tourism history on view at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery
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Call for Artist Trading Cards registration
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Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Tell Tale Harbour at The Charlottetown Festival
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April Art Lotto Artist Announced
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Spring Gallery Opening at Confederation Centre Art Gallery
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Statement from the Board Chair and CEO
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Applications open for Backstage Training Program
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March Art Lotto Artist Announced
– Lottery supports arts education and Island artists – March 1, 2022 – Island residents have the unique opportunity to win a specially curated piece through an exclusive art lottery. The Friends of Confederation Centre of the Arts are hosting Art Lotto, a fundraiser to support arts education programs at the Centre as well as…
Update on COVID Restrictions at Confederation Centre
February 25, 2022 – Confederation Centre of the Arts is following guidance from the Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) as the province moves through its COVID-19 transition plan. At this time, patrons attending live performances can expect the following changes: Step 1: In progress Events are operating at 50% capacity, which is 550 patrons…
February 24, 2022 – Confederation Centre of the Arts is currently seeking housing for artists performing in The 2022 Charlottetown Festival. P.E.I.'s housing crunch makes it challenging to find accommodations, and the Centre relies on the support of the community to welcome top-tier talent to the Island. The Centre assists seasonal artists with their housing…
Arts in Colour: Stories from Black Island Artists
– Panel will discuss challenges, barriers, and opportunities in PEI – February 22, 2022 – To cap off Black History Month, a collection of Black artists will be sharing their experiences and stories of working in Prince Edward Island. Confederation Centre of the Arts is hosting the panel discussion, which will be moderated by diversity,…
New Anne cast for The 2022 Charlottetown Festival
– Select Festival tickets on sale to celebrate – February 17, 2022 – To usher in Islander Day weekend, Confederation Centre of the Arts announced the latest actor taking on the legacy of P.E.I.'s iconic redhead, Anne Shirley. And to celebrate the return of Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™, one of two mainstage shows at…
Meet Krystle Dos Santos, the performer bringing Viola Desmond to the stage
"In November 1946, hair salon owner Viola Desmond went to a film at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, NS. But what began as a night at the movies became a night in prison. Unaware that the theatre was segregated, the Black Nova Scotian chose a main‐floor seat. When she refused to move to the…
Update on Cyber Security Incident
February 11, 2022 – Confederation Centre of the Arts continues to work with industry experts to determine the full scope of a cyber-attack that took place on January 25. The Centre has established that the incident was a ransomware attack, which resulted in the encryption of files on some of the Centre's servers. "When the…
Confederation Centre Reopens to the Public
– LIVE @ the Centre programming to return this month – February 9, 2022 – Confederation Centre of the Arts is open to the public, and resuming regular operating hours. This follows the latest guidance and updates from the Chief Public Health Office (CPHO). LIVE @ the Centre will return to the stage February 24…
Confederation Centre welcomes new Director of Human Resources
February 7, 2022 – CEO Steve Bellamy and Confederation Centre of the Arts are pleased to welcome John Mooy to the Senior Management group as the Centre's new Director of Human Resources. As a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Certified Talent Management Practitioner, and Canadian Management Professional, Mooy has over 20 years of progressive HR…
Cyber security incident impacts Confederation Centre of the Arts
(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts has been impacted by a cyber security incident. Centre personnel discovered the incident on the afternoon of January 25. The Centre immediately engaged a team of experts to assist in its efforts to understand the scope of the incident and its potential impact. That work is ongoing.…
Confederation Centre is Closed to the Public until Further Notice
January 19, 2022 – Confederation Centre of the Arts will be closed to the public as of Wednesday, January 19. This follows the Chief Public Health Office's (CPHO) instigation of a two-week circuit breaker approach to protocols, extending until January 31. This closure does not include the Confederation Centre Public Library, which will remain open.…
New Exhibitions to Open at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery
January 10, 2022 – The Confederation Centre Art Gallery is in the midst of transformation as it prepares for several new exhibitions in January and February. "The recently installed exhibition Fairy Tails, which explores the wondrous role of animals in storytelling, is the first of five new exhibitions coming this winter," says Gallery director Kevin…
Art Lotto Launches to Support Arts Education and Island Artists
– Lottery will feature a new piece each month, tickets available for $20 – January 4, 2022 – Island residents have the unique opportunity to win a specially curated piece through an exclusive art lottery. The Friends of the Confederation Centre of the Arts are hosting Art Lotto, a fundraiser to support arts education programs…
LIVE @ the Centre 2022 Lineup Announced
– Program includes award-winning musicians, an acrobatic circus, and more – December 16, 2021 – After a successful run of fall and holiday performances, Confederation Centre of the Arts announced the second half of its LIVE @ the Centre 2021-2022 lineup. This slate of shows will run from January until May and feature acclaimed artists…
– Lineup will feature stories of resilience, community, and strength – November 16, 2021 – Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today The 2022 Charlottetown Festival lineup, which includes the world premiere of the new Canadian musical comedy Tell Tale Harbour. Proudly sponsored by The Gray Group Real Estate & Development, The 2022 Charlottetown Festival…
Anne of Green Gables is Back
– World-famous musical will return for the 2022 Charlottetown Festival – (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) After a two-year hiatus, P.E.I.'s most iconic redhead is returning to the Confederation Centre of the Arts stage. Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ will be one of two mainstage productions of the 2022 Charlottetown Festival, marking the first time the show will…
New Exhibition Explores Relationship between the Digital World and Reality
– Artist in Residence Casey Koyczan presents exhibition and ArtTalk – (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) A new media installation recently developed by Tlicho-Dene artist Casey Koyczan opens at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) on October 13. nayiìhtła ; light is Koyczan's first exhibition on P.E.I., and he will undertake a week-long residency at CCAG. Originally from Yellowknife,…
2021 Symons Medal Lecture to Focus on Immigration, the Pandemic and the Law
-The Honourable Louise Arbour to deliver the lecture on October 29- (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – One of Canada's most experienced international law experts will give her take on the state of Canadian Confederation on October 29 as the recipient of the 2021 Symons Medal. The Honourable Louise Arbour, CC, GOQ, is a former UN High…
LIVE @ The Centre Fall Season to Pay Tribute to Frontline Workers
-The season opens with Scott Parsons on October 15- September 23, 2021 – LIVE @ The Centre makes its highly anticipated return to the Mainstage at Confederation Centre of the Arts this October with a diverse line-up that includes some of the region's most talented and acclaimed artists. And this season the Centre will pay…
New Work Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Now On Display at Confederation Centre Art Gallery
-Newly unveiled mural by Bronson Jacque will be in the gallery until December- A new work of art on display at Confederation Centre Art Gallery puts a face on people whose lives have been forever altered by family members and friends who have gone missing. "We have unveiled a very precious piece of art that…
Confederation Centre Statement on Cancellation of "The Rising"
Confederation Centre of the Arts is committed to presenting theatre and visual arts work that supports racialized artists and elevates social issues. The Confederation Centre Young Company has been presenting progressive musical theatre productions free to audiences for years. These shows support social justice issues and in recent years have focused particularly on Truth &…
Introducing OLD STOCK: A Wildly Popular, Genre-Bending Spectacle
-The third installment in this year's CIBC Charlottetown Festival opens August 12- Making its Island premiere this August is the internationally-acclaimed, OLD STOCK: A Refugee Love Story, presented by Nova Scotia's 2b Theatre Company. Opening August 12 on the Mainstage at Confederation Centre of the Arts, this life-affirming musical tells the true story of two Romanian refugees meeting at…
Confederation Centre Amphitheatre to Host Two Shows This Summer
-"The Voices of Resilience" and "Street Fusion" will host free noon-time and evening performances through August 21- The amphitheatre at Confederation Centre of the Arts will come to life this summer with two free shows intended to entertain, educate, and promote inter-cultural understanding. The Voices of Resilience is written and performed by The Mi'kmaq Heritage…
Confederation Centre of the Arts welcomes newest board member
-Ned Pratt comes to the Centre representing Newfoundland and Labrador- The Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust, known as Confederation Centre of the Arts, is very pleased to announce the appointment of well-known St. John's photographer Ned (Edwyn) Pratt to its national board of directors. "Mr. Pratt has deep roots in his home province and is…
Confederation Centre Art Gallery to host new work from BGL
-Two Thumbs Up (Arts and Crafts) to feature the artist collective's final exhibition of new work- Award-winning Quebec-based artist collective BGL, who have represented Canada at the Venice Biennale, and have won major acclaim around the world, opens an exhibit of new work at the Confederation Centre Gallery (CCAG) on July 17th. "This is going…
Confederation Centre of the Arts cancels performances of The Rising
-Details of a new production to be announced soon- Due to unforeseen circumstances, Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today that the Young Company's production of The Rising, which was to premiere on Friday, July 9 has been cancelled. It will be replaced by a new production to be announced later this month. "It's…
Major Infrastructure Investment Helps Modernize Confederation Centre of the Arts
-Upgrades will benefit patrons and staff, and will improve the overall visitor experience- A major infrastructure investment by the federal government will result in an enhanced patron experience, and better systems for staff at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The $1.707 million investment from ACOA, Canadian Heritage, and the Centre supports major facility upgrades including…
Local Organizations to Benefit from New Community Program at the Centre
-Lou MacEachern Community Partnership Program launched at CCOA- A new partnership program launched at Confederation Centre of the Arts will make the Centre's facilities more accessible to a variety of local organizations. The Lou MacEachern Community Partnership Program allows a diverse cross-section of local organizations whose goals and objectives are aligned with those of the Centre…
Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day — June 21
Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, when we celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures, and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This day was chosen as it is a day on which many Indigenous peoples traditionally celebrate community, heritage, and the cultural significance of the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. June 21 offers an opportunity for people…
Full Cast Announced For 'DEAR RITA' at The Charlottetown Festival
–World premiere will feature an ensemble of actor-musicians channeling Rita MacNeil's songs and spirit– Tickets are "flying on their own" for this summer's world premiere of Dear Rita, opening June 29 at The Charlottetown Festival. Sponsored by Key Murray Law, Dear Rita is a musical toast to 'Cape Breton's First Lady of Song', celebrating the life, tenacity, and…
Coming Soon to the CCAG – Art in the Open at 10 Years: An Incomplete Archive
-Opening June 19, retrospective exhibition celebrates art festival's first decade- It may be hard to believe, but Art in the Open, Charlottetown's outdoor public art festival, is 10 years old! The first edition, held in August 2011, brought together the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, this town is small, inc., and the City of Charlottetown to collaborate…
It's Time to Sign Up for the 15th Annual Artist Trading Cards event!
-Confederation Centre Art Gallery makes call for Artist Trading Cards registrations- (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is looking for artists of all ages and disciplines, professional and non-professional, to register for their upcoming summer event, Artist Trading Cards. The 15th annual trading event will be held on Thursday, August 12 at…
-The Honourable Louise Arbour to receive the 21st Symons Medal for exceptional contribution to Canadian life- Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today that the 2021 Symons Medal will be awarded to the Honourable Louise Arbour, CC, GOQ on Friday, October 29 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Symons Medal—one of Canada's most prestigious honours—recognizes an individual who has…
Between Breaths: The Charlottetown Festival Returns with a Newfoundland Gem
-'Breathtaking Performance' coming to Confederation Centre's Mainstage June 3-19- The curtain will rise in just two weeks for the Island premiere of Between Breaths, presented by Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland. The poignant play kicks off The 2021 Charlottetown Festival, which will present four musicals between June and September at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Inspired…
Coming Soon to the CCAG — A Life's Work: Canadian Artist Robert Harris (1849-1919)
-New Gallery exhibition highlights Harris' work as a portrait painter in Canada's early years- A highly-anticipated new Robert Harris exhibition is opening in two stages this month at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG). Beginning June 5, A Life's Work surveys Harris' impressive career as a portrait painter in a young country. The exhibition features commissioned portraits…
Federal Budget will Better Support the Arts and Artists
-New funding for Canadian Heritage will assist in the pandemic recovery- Close to $135-million for Canadian Heritage over the next three years was announced in the recent federal budget. This funding will accelerate pandemic recovery for theatres, cultural sites, musicians, and artists across the country. The arts and cultural sectors have been hard hit during…
Confederation Centre and P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra Reach New Partnership
-New partnership program makes Confederation Centre of the Arts the "official home" of the Symphony- The P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra is coming home. Confederation Centre of the Arts is very pleased to announce a new agreement with the province's large symphony orchestra. This agreement solidifies a two-year partnership between the Centre and the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra…
Confederation Centre of the Arts Welcomes New Board Member
–Alberta's Ms. Esmahan Razavi joins national board- The Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust, known as Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA), is very pleased to announce the appointment of Esmahan Razavi to its national board of directors. "Representing Western Canada, Esmahan Razavi brings extensive experience in public policy, communications, and partner engagement, and a passion…
The Charlottetown Festival Set to Return with Three Mainstage Musicals
It's show time! After being forced to cancel the entire 2020 Charlottetown Festival due to the pandemic, Confederation Centre of the Arts is excited to raise the curtain for the 2021 Festival, which will run from June 3-September 4. CEO Steve Bellamy and Artistic Director of Performing Arts Adam Brazier today announced three Mainstage productions for the summer festival, presented by CIBC, as…
Confederation Centre of the Arts marks the Passing of Donald Sobey
-Sobey was a major supporter of the Centre and the arts in Atlantic Canada- Confederation Centre of the Arts is mourning the passing this week of one of the region's most devout patrons of the arts. Donald C.R. Sobey, C.M. passed on March 24 leaving behind his wife Beth, their three children, and five grand-children.…
Confederation Centre Welcomes New Director of Philanthropy
-Haddad assumes director position following fundraising roles with Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Ballet, and Toronto Arts Foundation- CEO Steve Bellamy and Confederation Centre of the Arts are pleased to welcome Nadine Haddad to the Senior Management group as the Centre's director of philanthropy. Haddad joins the team following almost a decade fundraising for the arts sector in…
Celebrate International Francophonie Day with Jacques Arsenault at The Mack
-The Centre presents Jacques Arsenault and Morgan Saulnier on Sat. March 20– Confederation Centre of the Arts is proud to present an evening of songs featuring P.E.I.'s own Jacques Arsenault who will be collaborating with well-known multi-instrumentalist Morgan Saulnier. This concert will be presented at The Mack, on March 20, at 7:30 p.m., and is…
Performing and Visual Arts Camps On Deck this March Break
This month, Confederation Centre of the Arts is hosting a variety of March Break camps for kids, ranging from those six-years old to 17. The camps run March 15-19 and are broken up into Performing Arts camps for Junior and Intermediate levels; an Intensive for teens; as well as Visual Arts Camps. The instructors for…
Confederation Centre Set to Reopen
As of March 4, Confederation Centre of the Arts will be resuming regular operating hours. This follows the latest guidance and updates from the Chief Public Health Office. Effective Thursday March 4, the Art Gallery and the Library will be open as per their usual schedules. All external bookings and conference events will proceed as…
Confederation Centre Closed until Thursday March 4; Programming Postponed
-Following public health updates, the complex is closed and programming will be rescheduled- Confederation Centre of the Arts will be closed to the public from Monday, March 1 until the morning of Thursday, March 4. This follows the Chief Public Health Office's (CPHO) instigation of 72-hour lockdown protocols as PEI moves into the Red Stage.…
Confederation Centre Art Gallery Welcomes Adjunct Curator
-Multidisciplinary artist, writer, curator Charles Campbell joins CCAG staff- Confederation Centre is pleased to announce the addition of Charles Campbell as adjunct curator with the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) . Campbell is a Jamaican-born multidisciplinary artist, writer and curator, who grew up on Prince Edward Island. Using performance, sculpture, and installation, his work investigates…
Tuesday Night LIVE! Series Presents P.E.I.'s Finest
-New weekly Mainstage series includes Fiddlers' Sons, Alicia Toner, OBEMBE, Logan Richard, and more!- Darcy Campbell is thrilled to be injecting a little more musical night-life into the downtown this winter. Beginning February 23, Confederation Centre will be presenting the weekly concert series Tuesday Night LIVE! Each night sets the spotlight on a different Island…
Major Touring Exhibition 'The Drive' Pulls Up at the CCAG
-New exhibition centred on famed Tom Thomson painting examines representations of landscape and resource development- Opening this weekend at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is a new touring exhibition from the Art Gallery of Guelph, entitled The Drive. Anchored by Art Gallery of Guelph's major Tom Thomson canvas of the same title, The Drive…
Confed Centre Set to Skewer and Celebrate Love with "Anti-Valentine's Day" Cabaret
-'Lover's Lament' plays the Mainstage Feb.10-14, starring Michelle Bouey, Aaron Hastelow, Emma Rudy, and more!- It's been over a year since live theatre was presented on the Mainstage at Confederation Centre. Now Adam Brazier and a must-see cast are ready to raise the curtain once more, with a hilarious show just in time for Valentine's…
CCAG Presents Gerard Clarkes: A Haunted Land
-Gallery exhibiting a selection of enigmatic landscapes from Island-based painter this winter- Opening this month at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is a new exhibition of dramatic landscapes, dream worlds, and shadowy figures from P.E.I.-based artist, Gerard Clarkes. Beginning January 16, 2021, patrons can experience Gerard Clarkes: A Haunted Land at the CCAG, featuring…
Confederation Centre Mourns the Passing of Thomas H.B. Symons
-Confederation Centre staff and board fondly remember Canadian luminary, friend, and dedicated member of Centre family- Confederation Centre of the Arts is mourning the passing of Professor Thomas H.B. Symons, CC, O.Ont, FRSC, LLD, DU, DLitt, DCnL, FRGS, KSS. Professor Symons passed away on New Year's Day at the age of 91. Professor Symons was…
The East Pointers Concert Dates Postponed to March 12 and 13
-JUNO-Award winners will rock the Homburg Theatre over two nights in 2021- Fans of the Island indie-folk trio The East Pointers will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the acclaimed group at Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA). Due to the recent public health measures, the Centre is required to postpone the December…
'Capital New Year' Brings Holiday Cheer to Confederation Centre Dec. 30 and 31
-City of Charlottetown presents family-fun activities across the Centre this holiday season- Come gather 'round at the Centre this holiday season for some family fun and creative cheer, courtesy of the City of Charlottetown. Capital New Year will offer free, socially-distanced events across Confederation Centre of the Arts on December 30 and 31. "Charlottetown…
Confederation Centre Reopens to the Public December 18
-Centre reopens following end of circuit breaker policy from CPHO- Confederation Centre of the Arts is again be open to public as of Friday December 18, following the Public Health Office's announcement Thursday of an early end to the circuit breaker policies. Until December 23, the general building space is open from 8 a.m. to…
Holiday Concert Cancelled at Confederation Centre
-Following public health updates, 'Comfort & Joy' cannot proceed- Confederation Centre of the Arts remains closed to the public following the instigation of a 'circuit breaker' measure for local health protocols. Unfortunately, due to this ongoing public health situation, the Centre's holiday variety concert, Comfort & Joy (scheduled for Dec. 20) will be unable to proceed. For those currently holding tickets, please fill out the online form for…
Confederation Centre Closed Until Further Notice
Following public health updates, Centre programming and the complex will be closed Confederation Centre of the Arts will be closed to the public as of Tuesday December 8. This follows the Chief Public Health Office's (CPHO) instigation of a two-week 'circuit breaker' approach to protocols, extending until December 21. This closure includes the Confederation Centre…
Dr. Charmaine Nelson to Speak on Representations of Slavery in Canadian Visual Culture
-Confederation Centre Art Gallery and UPEI Welcome Nelson for ArtTalk on November 15 at 2 p.m.- The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is pleased to welcome, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island, guest lecturer Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson. Nelson is Professor of Art History with Halifax's NSCAD…
Confederation Centre Announces 'Not In OUR Space' Event
-Adam Brazier and EQUITY to host live in-person workshop on 'safe arts spaces' Nov. 10- Islanders from a range of backgrounds will have an opportunity to learn more about developing safe live performance workplaces at a special event later this month. Not in OUR Space!: Creating safe and respectful spaces in the performing arts is…
CCAG Celebrating Fall Exhibitions with Opening Events Over Two Days!
-Public invited for Centre events Oct. 23-24 exploring three new exhibitions- The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is getting set to host their first opening events since early 2020 and is inviting the public to celebrate three new exhibitions this weekend. The events are focused around three new exhibitions at the CCAG, including St. John's-based…
Confederation Centre Welcomes Andrea Surich To Theatre Department
-Surich assumes General Manager position following leadership roles with Watermark Theatre, Grand Theatre, and the Stratford Festival- CEO Steve Bellamy and Confederation Centre of the Arts are pleased to welcome Andrea Surich to the Senior Management group as the General Manager (GM) of Theatre. Surich joins the Centre team following half a decade as General…
CCAG Set to Unveil Nelson White Portrait Exhibition 'Tukien (Awaken)'
-New exhibition of Pop Art-style portraits one of three new featured shows- The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Nelson White. Tukien (Awaken): Nelson White, is on display from October 10 to January 13, 2021. The exhibition features 18 painted portraits of an extended network of indigenous artists, creatives, and activists,…
Giant Inflatable Sculpture Set To Transform Sobey Gallery at the CCAG
-'Pop-up' work from Alexis Bellavance: Compression-depression on view for one week only- The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) in partnership with Art in the Open, is excited to present, Compression/Decompression, a sculptural installation by Montreal artist Alexis Bellavance for the coming week. The giant inflatable work, which will be on display for the week of September 29…


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Ten Urban Feline Legends or Fact?
Do cats really need to drink milk? Should you exercise extreme caution around your cat if you're pregnant? Our experts help to separate fact from fiction.
In past centuries, people invented fanciful explanations for cats' mystifying behaviors. Modern science and common sense have debunked such notions as supernatural cats conspiring with witches. We know that cats have only one life, not nine. And black cats don't cause future bad luck by dashing across our paths.
But urban legends persist. That's because old wives' tales may include partial truths, or rely on an inaccurate and coincidental cause-effect notion, says Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, veterinarian and director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. So what's truth and what's fiction in common feline urban legends?
1 "My cat chases off strange cats and won't cuddle on my lap. It must be because cats are independent and standoffish." It's true that cats aren't like people and dogs, and cats living in the wild do tend to be solitary. There's a good reason for this. They hunt alone — after all, one mouse feeds only one cat — and come together mostly to mate.
"Roaming around looking for females in heat seems to be about all the males do," says Dr. Dodman. But that changes when food becomes plentiful.
"Cats thrive in large groups when there are plentiful food resources," he says. "But it's not simply like flies around a honey pot. Cats actually do form true communities."
Cats are loners when they need to be, and every cat's personality is different. It's inaccurate to paint all felines as aloof loners. House cats with no worries about a next meal are social creatures with the capacity to enjoy interaction with people and other animals — when properly introduced, of course.
Your cat may love milk, but her digestive tract likely became somewhat lactose intolerant after kittenhood. Milk can be an occasional treat, but water is best.
2 "Cats need to drink milk every day. They drink it as kittens — cats love milk, so it must be good for them." It's true that many cats like milk. Professor David W. McDonald from Oxford University in England studied huge colonies of barn cats, some on dairy farms.
"Their love of milk was one of the reasons they discovered that the cats actually formed and lived in communities and had a societal relationship with each other," says Dr. Dodman. At one of the farms, cats got fresh cows' milk every day.
"The cat's digestive tract in general becomes somewhat lactose intolerant after kittenhood," says Bonnie Beaver, DVM, veterinarian and professor at Texas A & M University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science in College Station, Texas. She is also a former president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. "Excessive milk can cause diarrhea and other GI upsets."
The McDonald barn cats may have enjoyed the treat, but since they lived outside, the farmer didn't have to deal with digestive consequences. Cats don't need milk — they need water.
Pregnant women need to take certain health precautions, and that does include the family cat. Good sanitary habits rank high on the list.
3 "I'm pregnant, and my doctor said I should get rid of my cat because pregnant women shouldn't keep cats." Cats can be infected with toxoplasmosis, a disease spread from their waste. The cats may not show any symptoms, and the disease can have severe consequences for a baby if the mother becomes infected for the first time during pregnancy. But as long as litter boxes are managed in a sanitary fashion, there is little danger. This is a great reason for the baby's father to take on litter box duty.
However, if you must take care of the litter box, change the litter daily, wear gloves, and wash your hands with soap afterwards. Additionally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends that while pregnant you keep your cat indoors; do not handle stray cats, especially kittens; and do not bring a new cat into the household. In fact, people rarely get sick from the disease even if infected. When they do become ill, the family cat isn't always to blame because most cases of human toxoplasmosis develop from eating rare meat.
According to the CDC, more than 60 million men, women and children in the U.S. already carry the Toxoplasma parasite and don't know it. The immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness.
4 "I found my cat trying to suffocate my baby! He was nearly on top and was sucking the baby's breath." Cats love warmth and cozy places to sleep. A human infant's crib can be very appealing to felines, and the baby himself gives off attractive warmth. So it's true that cats should be supervised around infants.
A cat snuggling next to a tiny baby might accidentally cause a problem. Consider a 10-pound cat sitting on a seven-pound baby's chest. That could seriously impair a baby's ability to breathe.
But cats do not "suck the breath" of babies, or anyone else. They are very scent-oriented creatures, though, and may sniff around a baby's mouth. Seeing a cat enjoy the milky breath of an infant likely gave rise to this myth.
5 "Cats watch everything. They don't care about smells as much as dogs do." It's true that cats spend an enormous amount of time gazing into space, and generally watching the world go by. They appear to be fascinated by movement and react to the slightest motion. Sure, they sniff food before deciding it's edible, but we don't notice them putting nose-to-ground like a hound. Therefore, it's been assumed that cats rely mostly on vision, while dogs are primarily an olfactory species. "Cats are at least as olfactory as dogs," says Dr. Dodman. "That's been discovered within the last 15 years."
Cats may not follow scent trails on the ground, but they spend an enormous amount of time sniffing objects and do explore their world through scent. In fact, cats (as well as dogs) have more than just a nose going for them. The vomeronasal organ inside the roof of the mouth detects and analyzes chemicals related to other cats' sexual status, among other things. To use this organ, cats make a strange facial expression called the gape, with mouth slightly open giving a snarly appearance.
"People don't know what that is, and might think the cat's being fierce," says Dr. Dodman.
6 "I went on vacation, and my cat got mad. When I came home, he sprayed the furniture and ignored me for three days out of spite." Missing the litter box, scratching furniture and aggression frequently are blamed on vindictiveness or retribution.
"We cannot prove spite because we can't ask the cat," says Dr. Beaver. A cause-and-effect assumption isn't always accurate. Cats often react to stress with marking behaviors — using claws and urine, or aggressive posturing or even avoidance if they feel uneasy or fearful.
"In reality, the behavior may be related to something else. There are all kinds of other possible reasons for a cat doing that, other than for spite," says Dr. Beaver.
7 "My cat hissed and growled at me, and tried to attack the other cats because she's dominant." "Forget thinking about dominance," says Dr. Beaver. "Cat dominance is very different than what we typically think of with humans or even dogs."
She says even behaviorists shy away from using the term because it's been used inappropriately. "Animals that live in groups typically have social orders and relative rank," she explains. "Most things in their lives are not determined by dominance."
Dr. Dodman says that cat aggression more likely arises from fear rather than dominance. "A lot of animals who are aggressive toward owners don't trust them because they have been inappropriately punished," he says. Cats may also act aggressively toward other animals because of anxiety and defensiveness.
8 "Any time my cat does something bad, I punish her. Cats only learn when you punish them." "Do YOU only learn through punishment?" asks Dr. Beaver. "Cats learn by exploring, and by trying different things. There are many different ways to learn."
The term "punishment" is confusing because there are two forms, says Dr. Dodman. Positive punishment adds something noxious, while negative punishment takes away a reward in response to the animal's actions. "Negative punishment involves withholding," he says.
With a cat, that might mean withholding attention or a treat in response to an objectionable behavior — say, excessive meowing. Positive punishment — adding something noxious — could be blasting an air horn, or squirting with water.
"Positive punishment in the form of slapping or hitting to reduce the frequency of a behavior is absolutely unacceptable," according to Dr. Dodman. "Physical punishment generates anxiety in the animal, which can create a greater propensity for aggression. And you will damage the human-animal bond."
9 "My cat loves heights. I don't worry about him jumping or falling because cats always land on their feet." "That's sort of half true," says Dr. Dodman. Cats can usually turn around in mid-air and orient themselves to land in a four-on-the-floor position, he says, but only if they have time and space to right themselves.
Falling from high elevations doesn't preclude injury, though, even if the cat lands on his feet. Broken legs, cracked chins and internal injuries can result from such falls. Cats need at least two-and-a-half feet to right themselves.
"If you held a cat upside down right off the ground and let him go, he would fall on his back," says Dr. Dodman. The righting mechanism works best from a horizontal position. When a cat falls in a head up, tail down position as from a child's arms, he'll land on rear end.
10 "I love hearing my cat purr because it means she's happy." While cats do purr when they're happy, they've also been known to purr when injured or even as they die. One purr study indicated that certain purrs contain a specific kind of tone when a cat is asking for something. That received media attention suggesting it supported the notion cats are manipulative, selfish creatures.
Cat researcher and ethologist Paul Leyhausen said a cat's purr is similar to a human smile. "We've got to be careful not to take those studies out of context," explains Dr. Beaver. "We smile for a lot of reasons. Some smiles are manipulative. However, the majority of them are not."
We all know that cats are fascinating enough without making up stories about them. Knowing the facts can only deepen our appreciation of these unique creatures we love.


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Apple HomePod mini Facing Global Availability Issues, Long Shipping Times
2 months ago ARehan
Apple HomePod mini is facing global availability issues making it hard to actually get the smart speaker in many countries. Although it's available in a few countries with easy availability, including the United States and India, many countries in Europe are facing shipping times that are stretching into many weeks. The HomePod mini has only been launched in some markets for now, with many global markets including China yet to see official availability kick off.
Apple originally announced that only a few countries would see availability of the HomePod mini from November 16 onwards, including the United States, India, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Spain, and the UK. The device is indeed available to order in all of these countries, but a report by MacRumors suggests that stock availability is an issue in Europe. Some countries such as France, Spain, and the UK have shipping times of five to six weeks, while Germany sees that number go up to seven weeks.
At launch, Apple stated that the HomePod mini would be available in Mexico, Taiwan, and China later in the year. A report by 9to5Mac states that it is now available in Mexico and Taiwan, while China is yet to see the device go on sale. In Mexico, shipping time is said to be just a day, while Taiwan has a long waiting time with orders stated to ship on January 16.
Wait times are considerably less in India, with the HomePod stated to be delivered to Mumbai in around 9-14 days for orders placed on Apple's new online store. The smart speaker is also listed as available at other online and offline stores, including Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and Apple's own official reseller stores.
The HomePod mini is priced at Rs. 9,900 in India, and uses Siri for voice commands. The speaker is compatible with AirPlay, and can be used to stream music from multiple sources. Although the device does support Bluetooth, the protocol can't be used to play music from non-Apple devices.
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