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JOLIETTE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 4, 2009) - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Michel Rivard, Senator, today announced funding for the Festival de Lanaudiere.

"The Government of Canada is pleased to support the Festival de Lanaudiere, which continues to grow in popularity and attract lovers of classical music from near and far," said Minister Moore. "This gathering expresses all the wealth of the classical music world and contributes to the cultural vitality of the region and all of Quebec."

"The diversity, richness, and originality of classical music are no doubt behind the hundreds of thousands of visitors who attend the Festival international de Lanaudiere every year," said Minister of State Lebel. "Its success, combined with the $5 million in annual economic spin-offs, has a major impact on the entire region. Through this contribution, Canada Economic Development aims to support Quebec's incredible cultural and artistic vitality and to make our communities more dynamic through tourism development."

"I would like to pay tribute to the work and legacy of the late Father Lindsay, founder of the Festival de Lanaudiere. Thanks to him, magnificent concerts are presented not only in the Amphitheatre de Lanaudiere in Joliette, but also in a number of neighbouring communities," said Senator Rivard.

The Festival de Lanaudiere promotes the creation, development, and production of top-quality artistic performances presented in unique contexts. The 32nd edition of this international-calibre event, which is taking place this year from July 4 to August 2, provides a showcase for artists from Canada and other countries and offers a program of more than 70 concerts to music lovers in the Lanaudiere region, elsewhere in the country, and around the world.

The Government of Canada has provided $300,000 in funding through the Arts Presentation Canada program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program gives Canadians increased access to the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences.

The Government of Canada has also provided a non-refundable contribution of $306,375 through Canada Economic Development for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 editions of the Festival. These funds, which come from the Community Diversification program, will be used to finance promotional efforts in Canadian and foreign markets.

This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.

Canada Economic Development is online at www.dec-ced.gc.ca. Subscribe to its news releases at www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/salle-medias/liste-envoi/envoi.html and stay up to date on the latest news.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and
        Official Languages
        Stephanie Rea
        819-997-7788

        Canadian Heritage
        Eric Amyot
        Director, Regional Communications
        Quebec Region
        514-283-4027

        Canadian Heritage
        Media Relations
        819-994-9101
        1-866-569-6155

        Canada Economic Development
        Marie-Claude Lemire
        Communications
        514-283-2199
        marie-claude.lemire@dec-ced.gc.ca

        Office of the Minister of State (Economic Development
        Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)
        Eric Lefebvre
        Senior Special Assistant, Communications
        613-608-7906
        eric.lefebvre@dec-ced.gc.ca

Source: Canadian Heritage

MIDDLETOWN, Penn., July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle has created four new millionaires. The selection of four $1 million raffle ticket numbers and four $100,000 raffle ticket numbers was televised live on the Lottery's drawing show earlier this evening.

The four $1 million top-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00364562, 00381511, 00101931, and 00201179. The four $100,000 second-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00309508, 00038421, 00351240, and 00118345. The remaining 5,992 winning raffle ticket numbers for third- and fourth-tier prizes were selected, but were not televised due to time constraints.

Players may check winning numbers beginning July 5 at www.palottery.com and at retailers. Winning raffle ticket numbers will be listed on the Lottery Web site by prize category in ascending order. The Web site will also feature a "search" function that allows players to enter their eight-digit raffle ticket numbers to determine if they hold winning tickets.

To be considered a winning ticket, the eight-digit number printed on Millionaire Raffle tickets must match the eight-digit combination selected in the drawing, in the exact sequence in which it was selected.

The $1 million top prizes must be claimed by presenting a winning ticket at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters, 1200 Fulling Mill Rd., Middletown, or at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices throughout the commonwealth. A list of area offices is available at www.palottery.com. Claims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lottery headquarters and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at regional offices.

Claims for the $100,000 prizes can be filed at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices or at any licensed Pennsylvania Lottery retailer. Holders of Millionaire Raffle tickets worth $1,000 and $100 can claim winnings at local Lottery retailers.

This was the eighth Millionaire Raffle drawing. For a list of top-prize winners from the previous seven Millionaire Raffle drawings, visit the winner's circle at www.palottery.com.

About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception 37 years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $18.3 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free and reduced-fare transit; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term care services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including more than 600 full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. Players must be 18 or older.

For more information on the Pennsylvania Lottery, visit www.palottery.com.

    CONTACT: Veronica Sinclair-Anderson
             (717) 702-8008
             (717) 433-8411 (cell)

SOURCE Pennsylvania Lottery

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/04/09 -- Health Canada is warning consumers not to buy or use the unauthorized health product Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink as it has been reported to Health Canada that a vial of this product was subject to tampering.

The tampering evidently involved a foreign object being inserted into the vial. The manufacturer is investigating this incident and Health Canada has requested Upper 49th Imports to recall all the affected products from the market.

Hardcore Energize Drink is identified as being manufactured for iSatori USA and imported by Upper 49th Imports. Health Canada is following up with Upper 49th Imports to obtain information on the importer's recall. Upper 49th Imports' investigation involves the following 4 lot numbers of the two products: 1794, 1961, 1962, and 1963.

Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink is sold at various retail outlets across Canada. The drink is packaged in 85.7 mL (2.9fl.oz) vials and comes in two flavours, Blue Rage and Black Rush. It is consumed in a shot form.

To view the Hardcore Blue Rage Energize Bullet and the Hardcore Black Rush Energize Bullet, please click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Energize.pdf

Authorized health products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. This authorization indicates that the product has been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.

Consumers requiring more information about this advisory can contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.

You can report any adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:

- Report online (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/index-eng.php) at the MedEffect(TM) Canada Web site (www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect)

- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php) and either:

-- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789
-- Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program
            Health Canada
            AL 0701C
            Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9

To have postage pre-paid, download the postage paid label (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/post_paid-affranchi-eng.php) from the MedEffect(TM) Canada Web site (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php) The Canada Vigilance Reporting Form (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php) and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines may also be obtained via this website.

Egalement disponible en francais

Contacts:
Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Public Inquiries:
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 4, 2009) - Health Canada is warning consumers not to buy or use the unauthorized health product Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink as it has been reported to Health Canada that a vial of this product was subject to tampering.

The tampering evidently involved a foreign object being inserted into the vial. The manufacturer is investigating this incident and Health Canada has requested Upper 49th Imports to recall all the affected products from the market.

Hardcore Energize Drink is identified as being manufactured for iSatori USA and imported by Upper 49th Imports. Health Canada is following up with Upper 49th Imports to obtain information on the importer's recall. Upper 49th Imports' investigation involves the following 4 lot numbers of the two products: 1794, 1961, 1962, and 1963.

Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink is sold at various retail outlets across Canada. The drink is packaged in 85.7 mL (2.9fl.oz) vials and comes in two flavours, Blue Rage and Black Rush. It is consumed in a shot form.

To view the Hardcore Blue Rage Energize Bullet and the Hardcore Black Rush Energize Bullet, please click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Energize.pdf

Authorized health products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. This authorization indicates that the product has been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.

Consumers requiring more information about this advisory can contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.

You can report any adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:

- Report online (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/index-eng.php) at the MedEffect(TM) Canada Web site (www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect)

- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php) and either:

-- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789
-- Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program
            Health Canada
            AL 0701C
            Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9



To have postage pre-paid, download the postage paid label (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/post_paid-affranchi-eng.php) from the MedEffect(TM) Canada Web site (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php) The Canada Vigilance Reporting Form (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php) and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines may also be obtained via this website.

Egalement disponible en francais

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Media Inquiries:
        Health Canada
        613-957-2983

        Public Inquiries:
        613-957-2991
        1-866-225-0709

Source: Health Canada

CHANDLER, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 4, 2009) - The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Christian Paradis, along with the MNA for Gaspe and parliamentary assistant to the minister of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Georges Mamelonet, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Mr. Laurent Lessard, are pleased to announce that the City of Chandler will receive $772,171 under the federal-provincial agreement on the transfer of a portion of federal gasoline tax revenues and the Government of Quebec's contribution. This is the first payment to Chandler, which will receive a total of $1,287,861 by the end of 2009 for important infrastructure projects.

The City of Chandler will use the funds for the rehabilitation of existing pumping stations, the preparation of an intervention plan and the renewal of drinking water and sewer pipes under Rodolphe-Lemieux and Ferlotte roads.

"Canada's economic growth is our Government's main focus," said Minister Paradis. "In Canada's Economic Action Plan, we announced funding of close to $12 billion over two years to boost infrastructure investments. This funding is additional to the money already flowing through the Gas Tax Fund, which is now a $2 billion annual commitment to Canada's municipalities. Through our infrastructure commitments, the Government of Canada supports a stronger economy, creates jobs and allows communities in Quebec and in Canada to be more prosperous."

"The funding announced today is a reflection of our commitment to improve the quality of life of citizens. This means that the City of Chandler will now be able to rely on stable funding, which will facilitate the planning of the work that needs to be done. These investments are part of the Plan quebecois des infrastructures that foresees an investment of $41.8 billion for the 2008-2013 period, of which $3.6 billion will be used to maintain and improve municipal infrastructure. Repairing and modernizing public infrastructure is a priority for the Government of Quebec," added MNA Mamelonet.

The goal of the Agreement on the transfer of federal Gas Tax revenues made between Canada and Quebec in 2005 is to provide funding for the renewal of municipal and local infrastructure, and specifically for municipal drinking water, wastewater, local roads and public transit infrastructure, within a context of sustainable development. From 2005 to 2010, Quebec will receive $1.151 billion from the Gas Tax Fund, in addition to the Government of Quebec's contribution of $475.7 million. The funds will be administered by the Societe de financement des infrastructures locales du Quebec (SOFIL).

Moreover, Canada's Economic Action Plan includes the acceleration and expansion of recent historic federal investments in infrastructure with almost $12 billion in new infrastructure stimulus funding over two years.

Egalement offert en francais : www.infrastructure.gc.ca/

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Office of Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister
        Chris Day
        Press Secretary
        613-991-0700

        Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions
        and Land Occupancy
        Sylvain Bourassa
        Press Secretary
        418-691-2050

        Infrastructure Canada
        613-948-1148

Source: Infrastructure Canada