WHAT`S NEW Summer 2012 AT THE BRIDGE?

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WHAT’S NEW
AT THE BRIDGE?
Speaking of effective
and efficient communication of changing
bridge and weather
conditions, our PEI Bridge App, launched in May 2012, is
now fully bilingual! Available on the iPhone, Blackberry, and
Android platforms, this free 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. Download today!
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Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen and his
E Street Band will be playing at the Magnetic
Hill Music Festival on Sunday, August 26, as
part of their world-wide ‘Wrecking Ball’ tour!
Widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters of
the 20th century, Springsteen’s career has spanned over four
decades and resulted in numerous awards and accolades
including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, and an
Academy Award. With over 120 million albums sold
worldwide, Springsteen has had dozens of hit singles
including ‘Hungry Heart’, ‘Jersey Girl’, and ‘Streets of
Philadelphia.’
Don’t miss the show Rolling Stone called “epic”, the New York
Times “explosive”, and the Boston Globe “energy that
bordered on superhuman.” Tickets for the Springsteen
‘Wrecking Ball’ tour are $115 and can be purchased at
https://tickets.moncton.ca.
WIN WIN
WIN
The next time you travel across the Confederation Bridge,
look up, waaayyy up, and check out our 15th birthday
present – a pair of new, state-of-the-art overhead message
boards! Installed during the month of July 2012, the new
LED-pixel displays, located at each entrance to the bridge,
have the ability to display multi-colour pictograms and
proper French grammar and symbols, ensuring that our
Bridge Controllers are able to communicate efficiently and
effectively to drivers with respect to changing bridge and
weather conditions
The Boss is
coming to
Moncton, NB!
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Be sure to read every issue
of our quarterly eNewsletter
for information on how
we’re changing to serve
you better!
Summer 2012
Want to win a Bruce
Springsteen concert package?
Finish the following lyrics and you could be walking away with
a pair of reserved grandstand seating tickets to the Boss’s
Moncton performance and one night’s accommodation at
Moncton’s Delta Beauséjour hotel!
“Glory days well they’ll pass you by …”
Submit your answers to
newsletter@confederationbridge.com; winner will be selected
on August 10.
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONS!
May 31, 2012 marked the 15th anniversary of the Confederation Bridge and we’ve got
plenty of great special events and contests planned to celebrate! Follow us on
Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on how you can help mark
this special occasion!
The MINIs are coming,
the MINIs are coming!
Own a classic or modern body style MINI? Join us in
Historic Downtown Charlottetown September 21-23 at A
MINI Invasion, a signature event of The Last Call –
Summer’s Last Car Show. Get up close and personal with
the newest line of MINIs firsthand in the Experience Mini
Zone and enter our ‘Picture Yourself in a MINI’ contest to
qualify to win a 2-year lease on a brand new MINI!
$5000 in cash prizes are also up for grabs in a number of
categories at The Last Call, including an award for ‘Best
MINI’. For more information visit The Last Call on Facebook.
Want to win a professional
quality camera?
Send your best photos of the Confederation Bridge
(along with your name, address, and telephone number)
to confederation15@hotmail.com before August 13 to be
automatically entered into our Facebook contest.
We are looking forward to seeing your photography
talents! Be creative, have fun, and most importantly,
spread the word to your friends, family, and co-workers
to visit our Facebook page and vote for your photo.
Cheese!
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August 13 - 19, 2012
SPOTLIGHT
Aviation’s Best Return to Summerside
TD PEI Jazz & Blues Festival
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Did U
Know?
This is the ONLY 2012
Canadian appearance of the
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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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!
TD PEI Jazz & Blues
Festival
www.jazzandblues.ca
The TD PEI Jazz & Blues Festival continues its tradition in
2012 of presenting the very best Canadian artists and a
diversity of programming.
With nationally and internationally recognized artists like
the Oliver Jones Trio, Ranee Lee, Alain Caron, Laila Biali, and
Jill Barber to choose from; as well as talented local and
regional artists like Gypsophilia, Thom Swift & the El
Caminos, and the Carmen Townsend Band, why not pick up
a $75 festival pass and take them all in!
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Anne of Green Gables
–The Musical™
www.charlottetownfestival.com/en/
2-Anne-of-Green-Gables-The-Musical
A must-see on every Island vacation itinerary! Anne of Green
Gables – The Musical™ celebrates 48 years with new sets and
projections, new choreography, a live orchestra and a cast of
26 professional performers.
You’ll be carried away to a simpler time as you relive the
poignant and funny story of Anne Shirley, the spunky,
red-headed orphan who comes to Prince Edward Island
hoping to find a happy home.
Whether its your first time or your forty-eighth, experiencing
the magic of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™ may be
more affordable than you think – tickets to all shows start at
just $20!
MOBILE TRAVELLERS
UNITE!
Looking for an affordable and memorable way to spend a
summer afternoon with your family? The Atlantic Canada
International Airshow has the perfect combination of fun,
excitement, and history!
Be sure to take in this year’s air performers including the
prestigious United States Navy Blue Angels, Royal Canadian
Air Force Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team, civilian
aerobatic performers, and the Canadian Forces Skyhawk’s
Skydivers! Plus – discover the history of past aviation as you
tour heritage aircrafts, browse the Canadian army display,
take a ride in an armored vehicle, or stop by the runway
market!
Daily admission starts at $30 ($20, Seniors/Youth) and
offers many opportunities for exciting ticket upgrades. Take
advantage of the “Runway” premium seating upgrade to
secure prime seating onsite; or satisfy your inner photag
with the “Shutterbug” photographer upgrade and take in
the air performers’ practices on Friday’s “Media Day”.
Airshow superfans will love the “Ultimate Fan Experience”
VIP upgrade which includes access to a viewing chalet,
complete with food and beverages, performer and aircrew
meet-and-greets, a Cessna 172 air tour around Summerside,
and much more!
For more information on this unique show, visit
www.airshowatlantic.ca
Want to win a Vintage Wings of
Canada - The Yellow Wings flight?
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out
how!
goings on
Be sure to check out these other
great Maritime festivals and events
this summer:
AUGUST 2 - 12
Halifax International
Busker Festival
www.buskers.ca
Halifax, NS
AUGUST 9 - 18
Old Home Week –
125th Anniversary Celebrations
www.oldhomeweekpei.com
Charlottetown, PE
AUGUST 9 - 26
Victoria Playhouse Festival:
Trudeau Stories
www.victoriaplayhouse.com/
shows-plays.php
Victoria-by-the-Sea, PE
SEPTEMBER 13 - 16
PEI International Shellfish Festival
www.peishellfish.com
Charlottetown, PE
SEPTEMBER 18
The Indian River Festival:
Matt Andersen
www.indianriverfestival.com
Indian River, PE