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The P.E.I. polka: Premier James Lee of Prince Edward Island and his wife, Patricia, danced to a tune called the P.E.I. polka, played by Metro musician Peter Appleyard, last night at the Trillium Restaurant at Ontario Place, winding up the premiers' confer
The P.E.I. polka: Premier James Lee of Prince Edward Island and his wife, Patricia, danced to a tune called the P.E.I. polka, played by Metro musician Peter Appleyard, last night at the Trillium Restaurant at Ontario Place, winding up the premiers' confer

The P.E.I. polka: Premier James Lee of Prince Edward Island and his wife, Patricia, danced to a tune called the P.E.I. polka, played by Metro musician Peter Appleyard, last night at the Trillium Restaurant at Ontario Place, winding up the premiers' confer

Date8/11/1983
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Usually somebody's daughter presents flowers to the Queen but this time premier of P.E.I. Walter Shaw hands a bouquet to Her Majesty. It was a busy day for Royal couple who dedicated $5;600;000 Fathers of Confederation Memorial buildings which commemorate Canada's birth. Visit is culmination of summer-long ceremonies which drew record number of tourists to the island province.
Usually somebody's daughter presents flowers to the Queen but this time premier of P.E.I. Walter Shaw hands a bouquet to Her Majesty. It was a busy day for Royal couple who dedicated $5;600;000 Fathers of Confederation Memorial buildings which commemorate Canada's birth. Visit is culmination of summer-long ceremonies which drew record number of tourists to the island province.
10/7/1964
Cleared seafood: Dealer Rodney Clark is still enthusiastic about the delicacy even if it is the frozen and tested New York variety he ordered yesterday, since the ban on his fresh P.E.I. favorites was extended. The owner of a catering and supply business, he is also opening an oyster restaurant Friday.
Cleared seafood: Dealer Rodney Clark is still enthusiastic about the delicacy even if it is the frozen and tested New York variety he ordered yesterday, since the ban on his fresh P.E.I. favorites was extended. The owner of a catering and supply business, he is also opening an oyster restaurant Friday.
1/6/1988
It's the Ontario Place polka. Polish dancers Ron and Barbara Szabunia, in traditional costume, join Minister of Citizenship and Culture Lily Munro and(...)
It's the Ontario Place polka. Polish dancers Ron and Barbara Szabunia, in traditional costume, join Minister of Citizenship and Culture Lily Munro and(...)
5/8/1986
Creepy way to win a bet. Norbert MacKinnon, New Brunswick skip, gets a particular kick out of beating his counterpart from P.E.I., John Fortier, becau(...)
Creepy way to win a bet. Norbert MacKinnon, New Brunswick skip, gets a particular kick out of beating his counterpart from P.E.I., John Fortier, becau(...)
2/13/1985
Loanen to Star by Russell I. Kelley P.E.I. Invest Assoc
Loanen to Star by Russell I. Kelley P.E.I. Invest Assoc
5/9/1934
Loanen to Star by Russell I. Kelley P.E.I. Invest Assoc
Loanen to Star by Russell I. Kelley P.E.I. Invest Assoc
5/9/1934
Mayor Crombie welcomes P.E.I visitors. Toronto Mayor David Crombie welcomes to his office 21-year-old Terry Dunsford, dressed as the Smiling Father of(...)
Mayor Crombie welcomes P.E.I visitors. Toronto Mayor David Crombie welcomes to his office 21-year-old Terry Dunsford, dressed as the Smiling Father of(...)
5/31/1973
Sole Surgeon: Dr. Tim Winton, Toronto Hospital's only lung transplant surgeon, checks on his 138th recipient, William Fletcher of Charlottetown, P.E.I
Sole Surgeon: Dr. Tim Winton, Toronto Hospital's only lung transplant surgeon, checks on his 138th recipient, William Fletcher of Charlottetown, P.E.I
2/5/1993
Malton Bullets and P.E.I. Brodie McRurer (9)
Malton Bullets and P.E.I. Brodie McRurer (9)
10/8/1995
Crash at summerside, P.E.I., today, involved a Canadian Forces Argus like the one shown here. One of the oldest military aircraft still in service in (...)
Crash at summerside, P.E.I., today, involved a Canadian Forces Argus like the one shown here. One of the oldest military aircraft still in service in (...)
6/19/1975
The Sultan's polka : polka Turc
The Sultan's polka : polka Turc
between 1848 and 1861
Spring look: By Metro designer Linda Lundstorm, a two-piece evening ensemble, left, has bold black and white polka-dots
Spring look: By Metro designer Linda Lundstorm, a two-piece evening ensemble, left, has bold black and white polka-dots
1/11/1983