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News before 1996 is not available online.
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...
A popular buy-local campaign featuring Island seafood products has come to a close for another year, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “We had 20 retailers across P.E.I. participate in Love our Lobster this spring. Congratulations to all of this year’s...
Fall lobster season gets underway today for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “I want to wish all fishers in LFA 25 a safe and prosperous fall fishing season in the Northumberland Strait,” said Minister McIsaac. “The last...
This year’s Prince Edward Island Fresh Food Directory is now available for Islanders and visitors, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Each year our department creates a directory that maps out locations across P.E.I. where fresh food products are available...
Islanders are invited to celebrate two of our primary industries – agriculture and fisheries – through photography, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Today we are launching the 2016 Celebrate P.E.I. Agriculture and Fisheries Photo Contest. Each year, we...
Renewed funding for two aquaculture programs emphasizes government’s commitment to growing our Island’s primary industries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to supporting our primary food production...
This week the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers met in St. Andrews, New Brunswick to discuss common priorities across all Canadian jurisdictions including marine conservation, a process to review the Fisheries Act, market access for Canadian fish and seafood...
Six stores across the province are holding free tastings today featuring Island products, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “As part of the That’s Island Style campaign that promotes our high quality Island food and drink products, Island stores will be...
Island fishers are cleaning up the oceans to show their collective support and appreciation of our waters on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2016, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The oceans are a changing environment for our fish stocks and we need to be...