High Achievers Nov 14, 2008
Green Gables is the Prince Edward Island farm of Matthew Cuthbert and his stern sister, Marilla, who decide to take on an orphan boy as farm help, but the orphanage mistakenly sends a girl instead: Anne Shirley. The performances are at 8 p.m. on Nov. 7, 8, 14, and 15; and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 16. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Lentils with local apples Nov 13, 2008
Our national junior team is based at the Culinary Institute of Canada on Prince Edward Island. Team members spent several years getting ready for the competition. (Globe and Mail)
Tom Fun Orchestra wins twice at Music Nova Scotia awards Nov 11, 2008
Enter your search terms. Tuesday November 11, 2008. (Cape Breton Post)
Unemployment up, even as economy sprouts new jobs Nov 9, 2008
7 per cent, followed by Prince Edward Island at 11 ... "Also Friday, the U.S. Labor Department said the country lost 240,000 jobs in October - far greater than expected - and the unemployment rate jumped to 6.5 per cent from 6.1 per cent the previous month. That's the highest rate since March 1994.Unemployment rate by province in October:Newfoundland and Labrador +13.7Prince Edward Island +11.5Nova Scotia +7.5New Brunswick +8.8Quebec +7.2Ontario +6.5Manitoba +4.3Saskatchewan +4.0Alberta... (Canada.com)
Two Hours Traffic takes a new road Nov 8, 2008
"But also -- more importantly, I think -- we live on Prince Edward Island to show some of the younger bands around you don't have to necessarily migrate to a larger centre to make it if you've got substance. People will eventually take notice. As long as you're mobile and willing to hit the pavement, I think you can do as much good as someone in Montreal or Toronto," he says. Lately, O'Hanley and company have been leading by example. (Vancouver Sun)
Global Sources appoints Deputy CFO and announces June 2009 retirement for long-time CFO Eddie Heng Nov 6, 2008
Gillan has also held senior financial positions in various joint ventures in China from 1994-2000, including Finance Director China for Bass (LSE: BAS) Ginsber Beer Company Ltd., a Sino-British JV, and Finance Controller and General Manager for Zumtobel Coffee and Foods Co, a private Sino-Austrian JV. Gillan holds an MBA in International Management, Marketing and Finance from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and a BBA in Finance from the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. About... (PR Newswire)
War vets are heroes in our midst Nov 6, 2008
Stationed in Prince Edward Island during the Second World War, McKeage said he racked up 50 hours of flight time over the Atlantic Ocean, protecting the air space over and around our borders. He has been a member of the Richmond Hill Legion for more than 40 years and said he enjoys remaining active, educating school children as to what Remembrance day is all about. (Liberal)
Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at Nov 6, 2008
Thursday November 6, 2008. Last updated at 9:47 AM on 05/11/08. (Pilot)
1,000 Tags Reveal Mysteries Of Giant Bluefin Tuna Nov 6, 2008
The prized fish, which measured 10 feet in length, was tagged by a scientific team from the Tag-A-Giant campaign of Stanford University, Dalhousie University and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, working in collaboration with Canadian fishermen from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. The field team was led by Drs. (Science Daily)
Ontario to receive equalization payments Nov 3, 2008
Like Mr. Duncan, finance ministers from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Manitoba said in interviews Friday that they were waiting to hear what Mr. Flaherty has in mind for the equalization program. But while apprehensive about the possibility of lower equalization payments, all four ministers expressed sympathy for Mr. Flaherty's predicament and said they would enter today's meeting with an open mind. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
PM puts feminine face on cabinet Nov 1, 2008
Gail Shea, another rookie and the first Conservative MP elected in Prince Edward Island in almost 25 years, is the new minister of fisheries and oceans. Saskatchewan MP Lynn Yelich was promoted to cabinet as minister of state for western economic diversification. (Toronto Star)
Fortis Earns $49 Million in the Third Quarter Oct 31, 2008
9 per cent, quarter over quarter, driven by lower average consumption in Ontario, partially offset by the impact of an increase in the number of residential customers on Prince Edward Island ... Maritime Electric is the principal distributor of electricity on Prince Edward Island, serving approximately 73,000 customers. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
No. 1 priority: the economy Oct 31, 2008
Gail Shea of Prince Edward Island was named Minister of Fisheries and Lisa Raitt, elected in the riding of Halton, just outside Toronto, was given the post of Natural Resources, replacing Gary Lunn. Ms. Raitt is the former chief executive officer of the Toronto Port Authority. (Globe and Mail)
Harper's improved cabinet: something old, something new ... Oct 31, 2008
Three new female appointees wound up with important jobs: Lisa Raitt from Ontario in Natural Resources, Gail Shea from Prince Edward Island in Fisheries and Oceans, and Leona Aglukkaq from Nunavut in Health. Ms. Aglukkaq is the first Inuk in a federal cabinet, and hooray for that. (Globe and Mail)
Canadian PM unveils new cabinet Oct 31, 2008
Three female new parliament members were given key posts, Lisa Raitt from Ontario at natural resources, former Nunavut Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq at health, and Gail Shea from Prince Edward Island province at fisheries. Harper moved Industry Minister Jim Prentice to environment, Stockwell Day to the trade minister's job from the public safety portfolio. (Xinhuanet, China)
Premier apologizes Oct 30, 2008
Thursday October 30, 2008. PHOTO SHOW GALLERIES. (St. John's Telegram)
The Globe Round Table Oct 30, 2008
Gail Shea, who's got good experience in government in Prince Edward Island. Lisa Raitt I think will come in from Toronto. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Ontario bill would ban cellphone use by drivers Oct 28, 2008
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island are also considering a ban, but in Alberta, Premier Ed Stelmach spoke out against a private member's bill introduced in the legislature to ban drivers from using cellphones. As for whether the bans actually work, in Newfoundland, statistics show an eight per cent drop in the number of collisions between 2003 and 2005, shortly after the law came into effect. (Globe and Mail)
Canada Lobster Fishers Feel Pinch Of Global Crisis Oct 28, 2008
The Canadian industry is centred in the Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island ... "Our season just finished and our prices were C$4 a pound to the fisherman. That's about 25 percent less than compared to last year ... (while) operating costs have increased by about 32 percent," said Ed Frenette of the Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association. (Planet Ark, United States)
Gillick not going out quietly Oct 28, 2008
Gillick, who maintains a residence in Seattle and has a vacation place on Prince Edward Island, said last night he will be in Toronto next week and then leave for a European vacation in Paris and Berlin. Gillick still has some business interests investments, specifically in Canada. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Renewable power firms weather the storm Oct 27, 2008
At last week's meeting in Vancouver, energy ministers from Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island re-affirmed their commitments to renewable power - including wind, small-scale hydro and biomass. However, the provinces have yet to assess the impact that the current economic downturn will have on future electricity demand, and therefore, how much additional power supply they will need. (Globe and Mail)
Quebec Liberal and Dosanjh winners in recount Oct 26, 2008
The Tories retained a Prince Edward Island seat earlier this week. The Liberals, who now have 77 seats in their shrunken caucus, will face another B.C. recount Monday to determine if incumbent Keith Martin will hang on to his seat in Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, a suburban Victoria riding, against Conservative lawyer Troy DeSouza. (Globe and Mail)
Anti-abortionist must pay taxes, says court Oct 25, 2008
David Little, 62, formerly of Fredericton but now living on Prince Edward Island, was convicted last year for failing to file tax returns for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002. He says because some of his tax dollars go to fund abortions, it constitutes a violation of his freedom of religion. (Globe and Mail)
Still stompin' after all these years Oct 25, 2008
There's a tune about the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island, a song about a Roma encampment near Thunder Bay, and odes to British Columbia, Ottawa and Alberta ... He was shipped off to a rural foster home at Skinners Pond, in the northwestern corner of Prince Edward Island. (Globe and Mail)
Inflation hits 3.4 per cent in September Oct 25, 2008
By province, Prince Edward Island had the highest inflation rate in September, at 5. 5 per cent, while New Brunswick had the lowest, at 2. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Harper to project competence with new cabinet Oct 24, 2008
University of Calgary political analyst David Taras added that the time will be right for Mr. Harper to gloat about his party's victories in places like Prince Edward Island and in urban ridings in Ontario and British Columbia ... Mr. Harper could also benefit from the expertise of Leona Aglukkaq, Nunavut's former health minister, and Gail Shea, a former minister of transport and public works in Prince Edward Island. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Homicides drop in 2007 Oct 24, 2008
Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador continued to report the lowest rates. Manitoba police reported 62 homicides, 23 more than in 2006, the most since data were first available in 1961. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Campbell's 10-point plan Oct 23, 2008
The measure brings B.C. into line with Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. 3. (Globe and Mail)
Gillick focused on the here and now Oct 23, 2008
Gillick has sold his home in Toronto but still maintains a residence in Prince Edward Island. His off-season home is in Seattle. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Deficits split premiers; Ontaro set to take plunge Oct 22, 2008
Premiers Ed Stelmach of Alberta, Robert Ghiz, Prince Edward Island, Gary Doer, Manitoba, Jean Charest, Quebec, Gordon Campbell, British Columbia, Brad Wall, Saskatchewan and Danny Williams, Newfoundland, left to right, answer questions during a news conference following a meeting of the Council of the Federation to discuss economic matters on Monday. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press). (Globe and Mail)
Firefighters in St. Johns, NL, monitoring two blazes, say no one hurt Oct 20, 2008
Wind: 2 Km/h Humidity: 100. Monday October 20, 2008. (The Amherst Daily News)
The oyster is his world Oct 18, 2008
The two had previously met at a competition in Prince Edward Island. Now all Young had to do was practice. (Boston Globe)
Liberals, provinces slam Tory plans for Senate Oct 17, 2008
There are 16 vacancies in the Senate, with four open seats in Quebec, three each in B.C. and Nova Scotia, two in Ontario, and one each in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Yukon. But the Liberals still dominate with 59 unelected senators in the 105-seat chamber, to Mr. Harper's chagrin. (Globe and Mail)
Busy summer for Ladies' Auxiliary Oct 17, 2008
Prince Edward Island. Newfoundland & Labrador. (Nova News Now)
German firm could meet governments wind energy target Oct 17, 2008
It represents a tremendous opportunity for Prince Edward Island ... Journal Pioneer A division of Transcontinental Media Inc. 316 Water St. - P.O Box 2480 - Summerside - Prince Edward Island - C1N 4K5 Contents of this website are copyright ... Prince Edward Island. (Journal Pioneer)
Corridor Updates Exploration and Development Activities in New Brunswick Oct 16, 2008
Corridor is a junior resource company engaged in the exploration for and development and production of petroleum and natural gas onshore in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec and offshore in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Corridor currently has reserves of natural gas at only one property, the McCully Field near Sussex, New Brunswick. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Manslaughter charge dropped against soldier Oct 15, 2008
In fact, the family had put on hold plans to travel from their native Prince Edward Island to Manitoba on the assumption that the first part of the court martial would be taken up with dry procedural matters. It's a lot of stress lifted off everybody, Mr. Fraser said. (Globe and Mail)
Canada PM Nears Reelection Oct 15, 2008
The prime minister's final campaign stops Monday spanned the country starting in Canada's far eastern Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick reaching Vancouver in the far West before finishing the day in Calgary, Alberta. Harper's rival, Liberal leader Stephane Dion, hopped from the Atlantic coast province of New Brunswick inland to Quebec and then headed for Vancouver. (CBS News -- World)
Market crisis may shape the Canadian vote Oct 14, 2008
Harper's dilemma: Prime Minister Stephen Harper, seen campaigning with his wife, Laureen, in Prince Edward Island Monday, has made several costly gaffes. Chris Wattie/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor)
Canada to vote amid economic crisis Oct 14, 2008
"The number one job of the next prime minister of Canada is to protect this country's economy, our earnings, savings and jobs at a time of global economic uncertainty," Harper said on Monday in the town of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. "If you give me the honor of re-electing me as your prime minister, I can assure you that I will make it my top priority to protect Canada's economy and Canadians' stake in it," he said. (India Times, India)
Harper spends final stretch preaching to loyal choir Oct 14, 2008
In a school gym at 8:30 in the morning, about 600 supporters from four Prince Edward Island ridings cheered and brandished signs, including one in the camera shot behind the podium: "My Canadian Idol, Stephen Harper.". Harper said the turnout on a holiday Monday was "a sign of something, a blue tide sweeping this island.". (Toronto Star)
Family's nightmare drags on with court-martial delay Oct 13, 2008
Robbie and his wife are under a lot of stress, said Kevin Fraser, the accused soldier's father, in an interview at his home in rural Prince Edward Island. A lot of the people who are dragging this out are sitting in an office somewhere and have no idea what they go through over there. (Globe and Mail)
Harper seeks voters' trust on finance Oct 13, 2008
The Harper campaign is crossing the country today, travelling 5,100 kilometres in an 18-hour work day with stops in Prince Edward Island, Fredericton and Vancouver before heading to Calgary for the night ... He began his day with a rally in Prince Edward Island a province where the Tories hope to pick up two seats. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Harper tries to shore up support in Quebec Oct 13, 2008
Mr. Harper is flying Sunday night to Prince Edward Island where the Tories believe two of the four Liberal-held seats are vulnerable including Egmont. It's the second time the Tories have visited PEI this election. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Fourth-Ranked Icers To Face Sixth-Ranked Denver In Season-Opening Hall of Fame Game Oct 13, 2008
Over the past 14 seasons, the Irish have had monogram winners from 21 different states and provinces - those listed below, plus: Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Sophomore (Stockholm) become the first Notre Dame hockey players from Sweden during the 2007-08 season. (Und.com)
George Armoyan takes top honours as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 for the Atlantic Region Oct 10, 2008
ca Manufacturing Harvey Stewart, Owner Trout River Industries (Manufactures live bottom truck trailers) Coleman, Prince Edward Island troutriverindustries ... The members of the Atlantic region panel for 2008 were Cathy Bennett, Owner/Operator, McDonald's Restaurants; Kenneth Losier, District Director, Farm Credit Canada; H. Wade MacLauchlan, President Chancellor, University of Prince Edward Island; Karen Oldfield, President Halifax Port Authority; Laura Quartermain CA, Vice President, Finance,... (Canada Newswire)
Ag job losses hit NS, PEI communities: report Oct 10, 2008
Rural communities in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are losing jobs, wages and community leadership as farms' profit margins drift further into negative numbers, according to a new study on farm economic viability. GPI Atlantic, a Nova Scotia non-profit research group drafting new measures of progress for that province, on Thursday released a report on the economic, social and environmental contribution of farmers to rural communities, describing them as "anchors" of their communities. (Country Guide)
Canadian securities regulators caution investors to avoid uninformed investment decisions during market ups and downs Oct 8, 2008
For further information: For media inquiries: Perry Quinton, Ontario Securities Commission, (416) 593-2348; Barbara Shourounis, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission, (306) 787-5842; Sylvain Th;berge, Autorit; des march;s financiers, (514) 940-2176; Ken Gracey, British Columbia Securities Commission, (604) 899-6577; Natalie MacLellan, Nova Scotia Securities Commission, (902) 424-8586; Mark Dickey, Alberta Securities Commission, (403) 297-4481; Ainsley Cunningham, Manitoba Securities... (Canada Newswire)
Oyster Season is Here: Six Restaurants in Old Montreal Host Inaugural Mouth Watering Festival Oct 8, 2008
This oyster has always been a highly-prized catch in the bays and estuaries of Prince Edward Island, where the salt water has provided them ideal growth conditions for thousands of years. A variety of methods - aimed at maintaining a thriving industry as well as a healthy environment - is used to harvest these delicacies. (Canada Newswire)
PEI's growing debt a ticking time bomb: CFIB Oct 8, 2008
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Dion's Poll Surge May Deny Harper Majority in Canadian Election Oct 7, 2008
No other big measures would come before next year's budget to keep Canada from running a deficit, Dion said from Prince Edward Island. The next government won't have much extra cash to work with anyway. (Bloomberg)
* Canadian Tories appear headed for win: opinion polls Oct 7, 2008
We dont think Canadians need to pay more taxes, Dion said by phone from Prince Edward Island. Its not our intention at all to increase our tax burden. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
YESTERDAYS: Copious rain breaks drought Oct 6, 2008
Mr. Thomas Dowling and family of Hersey street are on an automobile trip to Prince Edward Island. Mr. Harry Hawkes of Hersey street left today for Medford where he will make his home with his son for the ensuing winter. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Tories fear provincial shut-out Oct 6, 2008
In seven federal elections since 1984, only two provinces have done it Prince Edward Island in 1988 and 2006, and Nova Scotia in 1997 ... Political commentator Ian Dowbiggin said there's a real fear in Prince Edward Island that the province will send four Liberals to Ottawa and no Tories to serve in a Stephen Harper-led government ... There's a lot of talk going on from one end of the island to the other that it's very important that P.E.I. elects at least one member of Parliament who can sit on... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Dion Pledges to Keep Canada's Budget Surplus, Rules Out Raising Tax Burden Oct 6, 2008
We don't think Canadians need to pay more taxes,'' Dion said by phone from the island-province of Prince Edward Island. It's not our intention at all to increase our tax burden. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Layton tours Liberal ridings, hoping to steal support Oct 5, 2008
Mr. Layton delivered the same message at a pit stop in Prince Edward Island, where the Liberals held all four seats. With a new opinion poll suggesting that Liberal support has taken a hit, Mr. Layton said Mr. Dion is incapable of victory. (Globe and Mail)
5 songs face off for glory Oct 4, 2008
At his school yesterday, Fraser Burke played his song on an upright piano in the atrium and said he wrote it at his family's cottage in Prince Edward Island this past summer after vowing to enter the contest. "I made up my mind that I was going to enter I tried to come up with something but I couldn't," said Fraser Burke, who's been playing piano since age 5. (Toronto Sun)
Wind gusts could reach 90 km-h tonight, Environment Canada warns Oct 4, 2008
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Prince Edward Island. Environment Canada says a deepening trough of low pressure approaching from New England will move across the Maritimes tonight. (Charlottetown, The Guardian)
Useless Knowledge: Island Paradise Oct 3, 2008
Prince Edward Island; 5. Santa Catalina Island; 6. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nova Scotia marks Canadian democracy's 250th birthday Oct 3, 2008
According to the Library of Parliament, Nova Scotia's lead was followed in the years between 1758 and 1863 in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec. Newfoundland and British Columbia when each elected assemblies, giving their people a representative voice. (Calgary Herald)
Fellowship sends students around the world Oct 3, 2008
Crystal Tatum went to South Carolina and Richmond, VA.; Sarah Withers experienced Prince Edward Island off the coast of Canada; Bernadette O'Neill traveled abroad to Limerick, Ireland; Emily Wallwork and Naomi Kemper toured London together; Lora Meier experienced Berlin, Germany; Laura Fussell went to Paris; and Sarah Rushing traveled to New Delhi, India. "We want the students to do something that enriches their lives and their knowledge of a particular author," Gould said. (The Seahawk, NC)
2 cruise ships headed to Portland, Bar Harbor Oct 3, 2008
After Portland, the Constellation sails for Bar Harbor, Quebec, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Last week, the Queen Mary 2 had to cancel a call in Portland because of Hurricane Kyle. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Superstore employees could be on strike as of Saturday Oct 3, 2008
Enter your search terms. Friday October 3, 2008. (Moose Jaw Times-Herald)
Visiting Cavendish Beach on Prince ... Sep 25, 2008
Visiting Cavendish Beach on Prince Edward Island: Walking Trails and Sand Dunes in the Land of Anne ... Visiting Cavendish Beach on Prince Edward Island ... Visiting Cavendish Beach on Prince Edward Island. (Suite101.com)
Business confidence recovering on Main St. Sep 25, 2008
"Growth in the index is modest, and it's uncertain whether small-business sentiment has really bottomed out, said CFIB's chief economist Ted Mallett, noting that the index is still low by historical standards, that the economy continues to limp along, and that the findings don't take into account the impact of the current financial market crisis, which erupted after the Sept. 2-12 survey.However, the findings support the view that Canada's "Main St. economy" is far more stable than the recent... (The Gazette (Montreal))
