Hi Heather
I live in NS as well. I heard that it actually derived from Cape Breton. And coinsidently that's were my fathers mother came from. Also I have friends in MA and they have a son with it and his grandparents come from CB as well. (they are not related to me) I was sure that in the past I heard that. I'm going to check into it now. It's getting more publicity now. There are a couple of commercials on tv. If you have any info I'm be glad to hear it.

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