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About eastcoastproud

East Coast Proud is dedicated to Building An East Coast Proud Community Around The World. East Coast Proud was founded by Terry Holdershaw who grew up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and currently lives in Ontario.

Great East Coast Proud Christmas Gift Ideas

With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what to get your friends, family and co-workers for Christmas Presents. Your East Coast friends and family, whether they are from Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Labrador or New … Continue reading

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Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees 2011

Music Nova Scotia announced the nominees for their 2011 Awards. Check out the unique video announcing all the nominees. Entertainer of The Year nominees include: Jenn Grant, Carmen Townsend, David Myles, Jimmy Rankin & Three Sheet. For more information on … Continue reading

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My Name Is Kay – Cape Breton Pop Artist

Small town artist, Kay from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has been hitting the airwave on Top 40 Radio with her song ‘My Name Is Kay’ Check out the video above and let us know what you think!

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Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins will bring Stanley Cup to Halifax

Brad Marchand had an great rookie year in the NHL with the Boston Bruins. Marchand scored two goals in the 7th Game final of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final against the Vancouver Canucks. When Sydney Crosby brought the cup home … Continue reading

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St John Sea Dogs Win Memorial Cup

For the first time ever an East Coast hockey team wins the Memorial Cup in a 3 – 1 victory over the Mississauga Majors! Congratulations Sea Dogs!

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Halifax – Love This Town

I came across this video on Facebook this morning that someone shot and put together to the Joel Plasket song, ‘Love This Town.’ Some great shots of Halifax on a Saturday morning and thought I’d share with you all, enjoy!

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2011 Federal Election in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada may see a lot of changes in the 2011 Federal Election. The Conservatives are gaining more popularity than normal on the East Coast of Canada. There are 32 available seats in the four Atlantic Canada provinces. The Liberal … Continue reading

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Travel Channel Feature on Nova Scotia

Mike McClean of the Travel Channel discovers one of the prettiest little corners of the new world, Nova Scotia.  This is a great video highlighting many great locations and features Nova Scotia has to offer. Starting off with the fact … Continue reading

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Down East Kitchen Party In Mississauga On April 2nd

For anyone that is in the Port Credit, Mississauga or Greater Toronto Area – Come out to the Down East Kitchen Party being held at the Port Credit Legion this weekend on Saturday April 2nd, 2011. East Coast style dinner … Continue reading

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22 Minutes: Gordon Pinsent Reads Justin Bieber

I first saw this a while back but came across it again and thought I would share on our East Coast Proud Blog. This clip is from the TV show, 22 Minutes featuring Gordon Pinsent reading quotes from the Justin … Continue reading

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