The Bluenose II is currently under major restoration which started in 2010 and is scheduled to finish in the summer of 2012. The restoration is taking place in Lunenburg, NS.
The cool part about the Bluenose restoration project is that it is being completely captured on video and there are even 3 live 24 hour webcams that you can watch the work being done online and learn all about the restoration.
Check Out The Bluenose II Webcams Here
Looking to pass some time? We put together a few puzzles a while back and thought we’d post them up again since they haven’t been on the new version of our blog yet. Below is our East Coast Proud Word-find Puzzle. Let us know what you think.
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A word-find puzzle with an East Coast Theme, for those from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador.
I was browsing NewfTube and found this video of a very excited Newfoundland girl that is living in Oakville, ON. This was from the Bad Paid For Photos feature on the Ellen Degeneres Show.
The puck that Sidney Crosby scored at the Olympics to win gold for Canada will be the highlight of a Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit coming to the Discovery Centre, February 11-20. The display is hosted by the Halifax 2011 Canada Games and the Discovery Centre, proudly sponsored by Bell Aliant. This is the first time the puck has travelled to Crosby’s home province of Nova Scotia.
“Who doesn’t remember where they were when Crosby scored that goal,” says Dov Bercovici the President and CEO of the Discovery Centre. “It’s such an iconic part of Canada’s hockey history, and we couldn’t be more excited to have the puck and the other Hockey Hall of Fame displays here…”
“This is just another great reason to be in Halifax during the Games,” says Games CEO Chris Morrissey. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bell Aliant to bring this exhibit to town – it will enhance the visitor experience, bring pride to Nova Scotians, and in general, will make for more great memories in Halifax.”
In homage to Sidney Crosby’s famous puck-dented dryer, visitors will have the opportunity to test their shooting skills against the Discovery Centre dryer for their chance to win tickets to the Men’s Gold Medal hockey game. Visitors will also discover the science behind the evolution of hockey equipment including sticks, pucks and skates.
The exhibit runs at the Discovery Centre from February 11-20, and coincides with PLAY – the newest exhibit at the Discovery Centre, which uses life-size game pieces to encourage social interaction and the fine art of play.
About the Halifax 2011 Canada Games:
The 2011 Canada Winter Games will be the largest multi-sport event held in Nova Scotia and Halifax’s first Canada Winter Games. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Canada Games are a key event in the development of Canada’s young athletes, producing the next generation of national, international and Olympic champions.
About Discovery Centre:
The Discovery Centre, a 25-year-old non-profit charitable organization, stimulates interest, enjoyment and understanding of science and technology through innovative, hands-on experiences for visitors.
Christina Martin recorded her debut album Pretty Things (2002) in Austin, Texas. It was not long after she returned home to Halifax, Nova Scotia she started playing the café/bar circuit and met esteemed musician Dale Murray (Cuff the Duke). They recorded Two Hearts (2008), an album that won her Pop Recording of the Year at the 2009 East Coast Music Awards, as well as two Nova Scotia Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Pop Recording of the Year in 2008.
This year Christina is nominated for 4 ECMA’s
- Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year
- FACTOR Recording of the Year (I Can Too)
- Female Solo Recording of the Year (I Can Too)
- Pop Recording of the Year (I Can Too)
Christina and her band will be opening for Matt Mays at the Canada Games on Feb. 17, 2011 in Halifax.
Check Out Christina Martin’s music video for ‘Two Hearts’
For more information, tour dates and much more about Christina, visit www.christinamartin.net
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East Coast Proud is dedicated to ‘Building An East Coast Proud Community Around The World’. Spread the word about us to all your friends and family from Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador.
The Maritimes experienced yet another winter storm that dumped 28cm of snow in Moncton, New Brunswick yesterday. This Nor’Easter brought anywhere from 5 – 30 cm of snow throughout all the Maritime Provinces. It’s been one storm after another from rain, wind, freezing rain and snow, the Maritimes have had their fair share of winter storms this season.
Check Out This Weather Network News Page With Video
The Maple Blues Awards is Canada’s national blues awards program. Its goal is to promote blues music across Canada, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the field.
New Brunswick blues man Matt Anderson won two trophies at Monday night’s Maple Blues Awards – Entertainer Of The Year and Acoustic Act Of The Year. Nova Scotia native Garrett Mason won Guitar Player Of The Year.
Here is a video of Matt Anderson performing ‘Wagon Wheel’ at the Pearl Theatre in Lunenburg, NS.
Here’s a video of Garrett Mason at the 2010 Ottawa Blue Festival
Here is a video clip from the show, 22 Minutes. This is a satire on the Canadian Military and Newfoundland Hospitality. Enjoy!
Click Here For More Information About 22 Minutes
There is a lot of controversy over whether the Outdoor Skating Oval should stay as a permanent fixture in the Halifax Commons. The skating oval was built to be used for the Canada Winter Games in February of 2011. The estimated cost to keep the skating oval open to the public would be 
$250,000 per year. The general public is mixed about this, some are lobbying for it to stay open free of charge, some are open to a per use charge and some want it to be ripped out after the games are over.
I have seen 2 outdoor skating paths in operation for free to the public operated by municipalities in Ontario and they are a huge hit with the community. I think that this outdoor skating oval would be an excellent opportunity to provide something back to the community and also encourages family as well as physical activities to keep the community active and healthy. In my opinion it doesn’t make sense to ‘rip the structure’ out since it is already in place. There are many possibilities for the city to recoup and profit from this as well including: locker rental, refreshment booth, possible parking, equipment rental, etc.
Click Here For More Information About The Halifax Skating Oval
Photos courtesy of The Coast
Terry Holdershaw, Founder of East Coast Proud