May 13, 2013 - Fishermen tie up boats in protest against lobster prices

CHARLOTTETOWN – With the lobster season beginning early last week, a Thursday (May 9) meeting on lobster prices between P.E.I. fishermen and seafood processors ended in an impasse.  On Thursday morning, more than 700 P.E.I. fishermen rallied outside the Department of Fisheries and Oceans demanding a higher price for the popular crustacean.

May 6, 2013 - Culinary Institute of Canada’s kitchen gets smarter

CHARLOTTETOWN—Holland College is upgrading what is already called Canada’s Smartest Kitchen, with help from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). With an investment of more than $100,000 from ACOA and another $34,000 from the college, the kitchen will stay at the cutting edge, according to an April 29 release.

May 3, 2013 - A Barrington bar’s final goodbye

HALIFAX—The Pogue Fado on Halifax’s bar-laden Barrington Street has officially closed its doors. The Irish public house’s owners explained their position in a Facebook post, saying the closure is effective immediately.

Apr 30, 2013 - More of Ches’ Fish and Chips for Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S—Ches’ Fish and Chips, a St. John’s mainstay since 1951, will open two new restaurants on the Rock this summer. Franchise agreements have been signed for locations in Marystown and Carbonear, according to The Southern Gazette.

Apr 29, 2013 - RANL launches online resource for greening kitchens

ST. JOHN’S—The Restaurant Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (RANL) recently launched an online resource to help restaurants in the province become more environmentally friendly.