PEI Periodical and Article Database

: Island leads country in restaurant sales increase; PEI led the country in November sales for the food services and drinking places industry; Island sales increased 2.5 per cent between October and November.

: Island morning; Review and detailed information on Island Morning written by Rachna Gilmore and illustrated by Brenda Jones [Books PEI feature column]., ***unscanned

: Island of opportunity; Summarizes a recent report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) which suggests that of the four Atlantic provinces, PEI is best positioned to deal with current economic challenges. Includes a brief statement by APEC president Finn Poschmann regarding PEI's economic strengths and challenges. [Part of a running feature titled 'The Water Cooler'. Includes a photograph.]

: Island poker player called Canada's best; Book review of "The sky's the limit."

: Island pork industry happy with prices and Korea deal; Tim Seeber, general manager of the PEI Hog Board, states that hog prices have been steadily rising since the beginning of 2014, but he also notes that many hog producers continue to carry a large debt load--a result from the 2009 crisis in the industry. Seeber claims that the recently announced free trade deal with South Korea is good news for Canadian hog producers, although Island farmers will likely only benefit indirectly. He commented that the PEI hog producers are also relieved that there have been no additional cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea beyond the single incident found in the province this past winter. Seeber expressed sadness at the cessation of a daily electronic newsletter by the Atlantic Swine Research Partnership that was centered at the Atlantic Veterinary College. The publication provided articles and marketing information geared to the Island industry.

: Island potato bags will soon take on different look; By the end of 2015, the iconic PEI potato should be sporting a new look on store shelves., ***unscanned

: Island potato growers can resume seed shipments to US; "Officials from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture were in the province in mid-October for on-site inspections. Shipments will be allowed as long as the field in which the potatoes were planted has tested negative for both PCN and potato wart.", ***unscanned

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