Government of Canada Integrates B.C. Lower Mainland Port Authorities
OTTAWA The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the amalgamation of the British Columbia (B.C.) Lower Mainland port authorities of Fraser River, North Fraser and Vancouver. With the issuance of a certificate of amalgamation by the Government of Canada, the three ports will continue as one port authority and will be called the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority as of January 1, 2008.
Premier meets with hog plant employees
Premier Robert Ghiz told unionized employees of the Natural and Organic Food Group again Sunday night that taxpayers won’t be taking over operation of Prince Edward Island’s only hog plant.
Golf to make Canada Games debut on P.E.I.
Golf fans will get to see some of the brightest young players in the country when Prince Edward Island hosts the 2009 Canada Summer Games.
Town updates books for new energy source
Wind turbines are starting to look like an attractive alternative for Islanders struggling with high cost of home heating oil.
PM praises Canadians’ generosity in Christmas message
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has sent his best wishes to citizens of the “greatest country in the world,” citing the Afghan mission as an example of Canadian generosity.
Meat producers plan promotion in 2008
The P.E.I. Cattlemen’s Association and the P.E.I. Hog Marketing Board will begin a promotion in the new year to encourage Islanders to buy locally produced beef and pork products.
Santa passes tests with flying colours
OTTAWA Transport Canada announced today that Santa has passed his medical test with flying colours. While his physician did suggest to Santa (again) that he eat fewer cookies, his blood pressure and his eyesight are as good as ever. Regular medical tests are part of the requirements that pilots need to meet to obtain and keep their licence.
Trans-Canada reopens after fatal Alberta crash
One person is dead and four others were injured in an early Monday morning accident that closed the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise, Alta., for nearly six hours.
