Numerous provinces lifting various COVID-19 restrictions

Several Canadian provinces are tweaking their plans for the next few weeks and relieving some of their COVID-19 restrictions. On February 8, the Alberta government announced that effective at midnight that night, it is scrapping its mandatory proof of vaccination policy. Premier Jason Kenney said his “careful and prudent” plan will allow the province to […]

P.E.I. Dine-In & Save program offers half-price indoor dining

Prince Edward Island has launched a Dine In & Save program aimed at saving patrons money on their indoor dining cheques and stimulating the indoor dining industry in the province. The Dine In & Save initiative, running Sunday through Wednesday from March 21 to March 31, 2021, will see the P.E.I. government reimburse participating restaurateurs up to […]

Lobster, Mussels and Moonshine

By Sue Mercer Every year, chefs make the pilgrimage to a different Canadian city to explore and experience the culinary traditions of a different part of our great nation. In 2018, we gathered in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, known as Canada’s Food Island, where for four days we networked with one another, learned new […]

Federal government invests $1.8 million in PEI cheesemaker to expand product line and grow markets

Press Release The dairy sector is an important contributor to Canada’s economy, contributing $20.9 billion through sales by farmers and food processors. The Government of Canada knows the importance of supporting a strong and competitive dairy industry that will ensure Canadian families continue to benefit from high-quality products while creating well-paying jobs for Canadians. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture […]

Prince Edward Island’s 2018 Fall Flavours Culinary Festival is its biggest yet

Press Release The Fall Flavours Festival returns to Prince Edward Island August 31 to September 30 for a month of unforgettable culinary experiences. With five new guest chefs, this year’s festival will feature more chefs and more events than ever before. Sobeys returns this year as the festival’s title sponsor, continuing its tradition of promoting local products and […]

Canadian chefs and cooks to gather in Charlottetown – June 10 to 14, 2018

Press release Canadian chefs and cooks will unite at the birthplace of confederation this June to mark a year of change and progress, with the launch of a new brand and logo and a refreshed mandate for growth, inclusivity and harnessing the passion of culinarians across the country. President Simon Smotkowicz is looking forward to […]