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When Emily first came to Guelph from Clarenville, Newfoundland, she felt like an outsider. The hustle-bustle of Ontario was overwhelming. In an effort to overcome the intimidation, she began referring to anyone who was not from Newfoundland as a “mainlander”. The rest of the band was soon at her mercy and begged for her acceptance. The band was formed.
