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News before 1996 is not available online.
Prince Edward Island seafood was the big winner from the annual ‘Best of Sea’ promotion’s record-breaking 2016. Best of Sea is a food service promotion and culinary competition that ran during the month of June. Promotion participation and sales increased substantially over last...
Prince Edward Island pork products will be the big winner when Island chefs compete to be the best of Porktoberfest 2016. The October 1 to 31 campaign will include 20 Island restaurants serving pork burgers, bratwurst, pulled pork, sausages, pork tenderloin, ribs, bellies...
The following is a statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac: “On behalf of the province of Prince Edward Island, I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Tony Carter. “Mr. Carter, a fisherman out of Red Head Harbour in Morell, was a...
Prince Edward Island is celebrating its fast-growing organic farming industry during National Organic Week. “In concurrence with Canada’s National Organic Week I want to recognize all organic farmers across Prince Edward Island,” Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac...
The East Point Lighthouse is much more than just one of the Island’s last operating lighthouses. It has become a prime tourism destination, attracting close to 30,000 visitors each year. Enchanted by its rich history of local shipwrecks, visitors come to explore and tour the...
Islanders are invited to meet their local farmers and find out what’s happening in agriculture in the province during Open Farm Day in Atlantic Canada on Sunday, September 18. Over 30 PEI farms are participating in this year’s annual event, including crop and livestock operations...
Prince Edward Island is renowned for its seafood, and with today’s technology, people all over the world can enjoy fresh PEI lobster year round. Live holding tanks allow the lobster to be held longer while maintaining the same quality as the day it was caught. Operated by a...
The Dykerman family in Brookfield, Prince Edward Island, is passionate about farming, high service standards and quality produce.For more than three decades, the family operation has been growing and processing conventional vegetables for sale to wholesale markets in Atlantic...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to today announce renewed funding for the Shellfish Enhancement Program, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The provincial government is committed to supporting and growing Prince Edward Island’s shellfish...
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all Island fishers for their valued...