what`s new at the bridge? take thehigh road

TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
WHAT’S NEW
AT THE BRIDGE?
We’re also making it easier than ever to access information
regarding travel conditions while you’re on the go. Beginning
in late-May, smartphone users should visit their App Store
and download the free PEI Bridge app! This new app allows
travellers to access up-to-the-minute advisories on the
traffic status of the bridge, as well as current weather
conditions and information with respect to tolls and
fees. Not a smartphone user? The
Confederation Bridge now
subscribes to the New Brunswick
and Nova Scotia 511 traffic
information service! Simply dial
511 and select menu option 4 in
New Brunswick and 5 in Nova
Scotia to hear current traffic and
road conditions on the bridge.
Canadian Music,
East Coast Style:
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONS!
The 2012 East Coast Music Awards
are coming to Moncton!
It’s time once again to recognize and celebrate the vibrant
music scene in Atlantic Canada- East Coast Music week is
taking place April 11-15 in Moncton, NB! For five days the
very best of East Coast talent will be showcased in select
venues. Featured at this year’s event include awardwinning blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, Matt
Andersen; indie rock band, Two Hours Traffic; Music Nova
Scotia’s 2009 Entertainer of the Year, Charlie A ‘Court; and
2011 ECMA Rising Star of the Year winner, The Stanfields;
among many others! Whether you’re into rock or blues, pop
or electronic, country or folk, the ECMA’s showcase all
genres of music so there is something for everyone to
enjoy! These spectacular performances all lead up to the
much anticipated ECMA Gala Awards Ceremony on Sunday,
April 15 hosted by Canadian Acadian singer-songwriter
Roch Voisine! For a full schedule of events, or to purchase
tickets for ECMA week, visit www.ecma.ca.
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This spring, check out www.confederationbridge.com and
take advantage of the informative and interactive areas of
our newly re-designed website coming at the end of May.
Ever wonder what qualifies as a “high-sided vehicle” or what
the pedestrian shuttle’s “load and go” schedule actually
means? The new website will answer these and many more
of your frequently asked travel questions so you’re never left
guessing! Is your organization looking for sponsorship for an
upcoming event? Our new online sponsorship form will
make submitting your application for consideration both
quick and simple!
Spring 2012
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After a brief hiatus the
Confederation Bridge
newsletter is back and better
than ever. Be sure to read
every issue in the new
quarterly format for
information on how we’re
changing to serve you better!
confederationbridge.com
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May 31, 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the Confederation Bridge and we’ve got
plenty of great special events and contests planned to celebrate! Beginning in
late-May, follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on
how you can help mark this special occasion!
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Join us at the Indian River Festival on June 10 and help us
kick off celebrations with a special 15th anniversary concert
featuring Juno award-winning fiddling sensation, Natalie
MacMaster! Known as one of Canada’s most dynamic
performers, MacMaster’s high-energy talent has made her
both a local and international favourite for years, and she is
sure to shine at the acoustically perfect St.Mary’s church.
WANT TO WIN THE
ULTIMATE ECMA
PACKAGE?
Tell us what East Coast music means to you and you could
be walking away with VIP access for two to all official
ECMA stages, along with tickets to the Music Awards Gala
and Post Awards party, and 4 nights accommodations at
Moncton’s Crowne Plaza hotel! Submit your stories, photos,
or videos to answers@confederationbridge.com
Winner will be selected on April 10.
Tickets for this highly anticipated show are
likely to sell out quickly and will be
available for purchase online at:
www.indianriverfestival.com
or by telephone, 1.866.856.3733, in early April.
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Juno award-winning Natalie MacMaster!
TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
confederationbridge.com
SPOTLIGHT
Get Active in Support of Heart Disease
and Stroke Prevention!
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Let us do the legwork to find the best budget-friendly
entertainment the Maritime region has to offer, as well as
the festivals and events most worthy of a splurge!
National Bank’s
A Sound Celebration
http://www.capitol.nb.ca
Hear New Brunswick musicians Chris Colepaugh, David
Myles, Matt Andersen, and Samantha Robichaud come alive
like never before with the rich backing of Atlantic Symfonia,
Symphony New Brunswick, and the New Brunswick Youth
Orchestra!
Taking place at Moncton’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday, April
14, as part of East Coast Music Week 2012, National Bank’s A
Sound Celebration is definitely worth the $40 (plus service
charge) cost of admission.
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Festival of
Small Halls
http://www.smallhalls.com
Discover the magic of rural Prince Edward Island with the
Festival of Small Halls, a critically acclaimed traditional
music, dance, and story-telling festival being held across
the province June 14-24.
Follow dozens of accomplished and emerging entertainers
back to their roots and back to the heart of the rural
communities that gave them their start. Past performers
include Catherine McLellan, hailed as one of the best new
singer-songwriters in Canada; Grammy award-winning
writer, producer, and performer, Gordie Sampson; and
up-and-coming local favourite, Meaghan Blanchard.
This event sold out in 2011, and with tickets ranging in price
from just $12-$20, it is sure to do so again!
MOBILE TRAVELLERS
UNITE!
MAY 2012
Fact: Heart disease and stroke will take
1 in 3 Canadians before their time.
Fact: 90% of Canadians are at risk for
heart disease or stroke.
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June on Prince Edward Island is a great time to get active
and help support a worthy cause; so get your family, friends,
and colleagues together and join us as we take part in two
fantastic events in support of the Heart & Stroke
Foundation!
First, head to Eastern PEI and the beautiful Brudenell
Provincial Park for the annual Red Island Relay! Taking place
on June 2, this multi-sport race will feature 5-legs of
running, cycling, and paddling that can be completed
individually, or as part of a 2- or 6-member team. In addition
to helping raise crucial funds to help Canadians live longer,
better lives, participants have the opportunity to win some
fantastic prizes from sponsors like West Jet and Giant!
Looking for a non-competitive event? On June 3, join
hundreds of cyclists as they gather in Charlottetown for the
inaugural Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart PEI. This
fundraising event features rides for all fitness levels
including a leisurely 2.5KM city route, or more challenging
30KM and 70KM routes through some of PEI’s most
beautiful rural towns and coastal vistas. Be sure to
experience some of PEI’s famous hospitality in the Event
Park and at rest stops along the way!
For more information on how you can help
support the Heart & Stroke Foundation this
spring, visit www.redislandrelay.com or
www.rideforheartpei.ca.
goings on
Be sure to check out these other
great Maritime festivals and events
this spring:
APRIL 13
Capitol Theatre Presents
Q with Jian Ghomeshi
http://www.capitol.nb.ca
Moncton, NB
APRIL 14-15
An Evening with Bryan Adams
http://www.cupevents.ca
http://www.halifaxmetrocentre.com
Summerside, PE; Halifax, NS
APRIL 25-28
The Halifax Comedy Festival
http://www.halifaxcomedyfest.ca
Halifax, NS
MAY 18-20
Bluenose Marathon
http://www.bluenosemarathon.com
Halifax/Dartmouth, NS
MAY 24
Savour Food & Wine Show
http://pe.edining.ca/savour.asp
Charlottetown, PE