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Thursday April 9, 2026

Cobras - Students, Staff, Teachers, Guests - Welcome to Birchwood!

According to the Google, drivers in Prince Edward Island face some of the highest extra annual maintenance costs in Canada due to poor road conditions.  

  • Minor Damage (Tire/Rim): Punctured tires or cracked rims can range from $30 for a patch to over $450-$…

According to the Google, a long lost poem by poet William Gemini has just been uncovered. 

It is called, To Avoid the Pot Hole or To Not.

The snow has fled, the sun is high, A lovely day on P.E.I., But 'neath the mud and slushy sheen, A cavernous abyss will soon be seen. It’s not a puddle, friend, beware— It’s where your hubcap says a prayer.

The tourists think we’re sick or…

Tuesday April 7, 2026

According to the Google, spring on PEI brings about all kinds of things to look forward to, like Pot Holes. 

The red soil of PEI is actually a major reason why our potholes are so legendary. Because the island is made of soft sedimentary sandstone, the ground underneath the roads shifts and erodes much faster than the hard bedrock found in other provinces.

When you combine…

 

According to the Google, here is an interesting facts about the delectable dessert we are going to throw around on the stage this Thursday - Pie.

Did you know there is a World Record for the most pies thrown in one minute? In 2016, a group of people managed to throw and land 1,188 pies in just 60 seconds! That’s almost 20 pies every single second.

We might not break a world record today, but…

According to the Google, here is an interesting facts about the delectable dessert we are going to throw around on the stage this Thursday - Pie.

  • Quebec: Prefers sweet pies more than any other province (83% vs. 76% nationally)
  • Alberta: Known as the biggest cherry pie and chicken pot pie lovers.
  • British Columbia: Leads in…

Monday, March 30 

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According to the Google, here is an interesting facs about the delectable dessert we are going to throw around on the stage this Thursday - Pie.

The origins of pie can spark a delicious debate, but most historians agree that nearly every culture has crafted its own version of this beloved dish…

This week, according to the Google, we bring you strange Canadian by-laws, still on the books in Canada. One that is weird and one that actually kind of makes sense.

No Walking with a Trail of Nails: In Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, there is an old bylaw that makes it illegal to walk down the street leaving a trail of "nails, tacks, or glass" behind you.

The Ladder Paint Ban: In Nova Scotia, it was historically illegal to paint a wooden ladder. Why? Because paint can hide cracks…

Cobras - students, teachers, staff, guests - Welcome!

This week, according to the Google, we bring you strange Canadian by-laws, still on the books in Canada.

P.E.I. (Charlottetown/Souris): Keep an eye on your garage sales—local bylaws often have strict rules about how many days a year you can actually sell your old stuff before the city considers you an "unlicensed business."

New Brunswick: Fredericton, it’s a no-go to carry a snake in public…

This week, according to the Google, we bring you strange Canadian by-laws, still on the books in Canada.

 Random Local Rules

  • No T-Shirts for Taxi Drivers: In Halifax, taxi drivers are legally required to wear a collared shirt or blouse. T-shirts are strictly forbidden while they are on the clock…

 

This week, according to the Google, we bring you strange Canadian by-laws, still on the books in Canada.

Shopping & Food Quirks

  • The Penny Cap: Under the Currency Act, a store can legally refuse to take your payment if you try to pay for something over $0.25 using only pennies (though they are rare now). You also can't…