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We've been honoured to feature Islanders and Honorary Islanders from all walks of life with our Local Legends Stories. This week is no different, as we are extremely grateful to share the story of UFC fighter and the Island's own Jason Saggo! Thanks again Jason, we really appreciate this!"My girlfriend Rachel and I traveled to Prince Edward Island for a vacation in the summer of 2012. We fell in love here and the next summer we bought out first home in Grand Tracadie and moved here permanently.I immediately started training under the tutelage of Professor Paul Abel (PEI’s first black belt in...

Our last Local Legends Story of 2016 comes from 2 people you may be a little familiar with; two folks who have already submitted stories separately, but not together..."Once upon a time, We had an idea for a PEI-based clothing company, and with the love and support of friends and family we were able to turn that idea into a reality in June of 2016.Throughout 2016, we experienced some amazing highs. We were a part of the Strumbellas becoming Honorary Islanders on the Cavendish stage. We got to tell Matt Rainnie and the rest of PEI our story on CBC...

The other day we received some strange mail. The return address was from postal code H0H-0H0; we skeptically opened the letter and we’re glad we did. Here’s a very special edition of Local Legends Stories! “My first visit to Prince Edward Island was in 1775, following the Raid on Charlottetown. I received lots of letters from boys and girls that year and decided I needed to make my presence (get it?) known during a stressful time for families. It was on that first trip that I first heard the stories of Island summers. I’ve made many trips back over the years...

This weeks #LocalLegendsStory comes from Kristina Fisher of KLF Weddings. Kristina is a ball of energy and we can't wait to see where she goes with her new business venture! "Hey! My name is Kristina Fisher and I'm the owner of KLF Weddings. I am a WPIC certified wedding planner and all-around wedding fanatic. I was born in Bermuda but have called PEI home for almost 20 years now. Island living is in my blood! If that's not good enough, I married an islander, so that at least makes me honorary, right?!Having just recently moved back to PEI after a year-long stint in Alberta,...

This coming weekend we are in good company as we take part in our first ever Pop Up Shop with DWN TWN FOX. You'll be able to shop at City View Bakehouse, Crochet4Chocolate, DWN TWN FOX, Kim Roach Design, Local Legends Apparel, and Sakurah's Flower Studio all under one amazing roof. Large thank you to Laura Morneau of DWN TWN FOX for organizing the event, and to Confederation Court Mall for accommodating us on such short notice! Join us for some Christmas Cheer December 18th between 12:00pm and 6:00pm at 41 Allen St, Charlottetown.   Aidan & Ashley