“When these buildings go, they cannot be replaced.” – Tootsie Emin, Yarmouth, NS

“For me, Alberton’s known as a tight-knit fishing community where everybody takes pride in their little town.” – Paula MacDonald, Alberton, PEI

“It was different, we didn’t have many stores. We didn’t get variety of food. In those days: potatoes, peas, parsnips, you know? Now there are superstores, Sobey’s, we all get international food.” – CK and TR Sahajpal, Charlottetown, PEI

“The ceilings in the basement were probably about 10 feet high, and it would be literally filled with shavings” – Jock Beck, Montague, PEI

“Tens of thousands of Hamiltonians left through those same gates to go to the first and second war.” – Joey Coleman, Hamilton, ON