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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| School Groups Spreading Energy Efficiency
Thousands of students will be helping Islanders make their homes more energy efficient this fall. The Province is offering 200,000 bulbs to school groups to use for fund-raising projects. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry George Webster says the compact fluorescent light bulbs are… |
| School Groups Spreading Energy Efficiency
Thousands of students will be helping Islanders make their homes more energy efficient this fall. The Province is offering 200,000 bulbs to school groups to use for fund-raising projects. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry George Webster says the compact fluorescent light bulbs are… |
| Tommy Gallant Receives Premier’s Literacy Award
Tommy Gallant of Charlottetown is the winner of the 2007 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. The award is presented each year by Canada’s premiers to recognize outstanding achievement by an adult learner or educator in each province. “Tommy Gallant is a most deserving recipient of this year’s… |
| Province to Host International Lobster Conference
Prince Edward Island is hosting a major international conference and workshop on lobster biology and management from September 23 to 28 in Charlottetown. The 8th international conference is expected to attract more than 250 delegates from around the world. The conference is being co-hosted by the… |
| Heritage Day Revives Agricultural Traditions
A rare opportunity to re-live some of Prince Edward Island’s agricultural past is coming up later this week. The Hamilton Heritage Alert Club is hosting a Heritage Day on September 15 on Route 104 adjacent to the Hamilton Hall. “We are looking forward to showcasing some traditional agricultural… |
| Minister Bertram Seeks to Involve Youth in Heritage Initiatives
Governments must work to engage youth in the appreciation and preservation of heritage, Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram told her provincial and federal counterparts this week. The Minister, who is responsible for culture and heritage in Prince Edward Island, met… |
| Library Events Will Celebrate Anne of Green Gables' 100th Birthday
Islanders will have the opportunity this fall to find out what life was like during the turn of the last century and begin early celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the publication of L.M. Montgomery’s first and most famous novel, Anne of Green Gables. The Provincial Library Service is… |
| Premier Ghiz Announces New Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today that career public servant, Brian Douglas will be the new Deputy Minister of Agriculture. Brian Douglas replaces Wayne Hooper who left the Provincial Government to join the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). “I am confident that Brian Douglas has the… |
| Brake Safety Event Deemed A Success
At the end of August, members of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, along with members of the Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works Highway Safety Division and local trucking associations, conducted inspections on truck brake units at the Borden-Carleton weigh… |
| Saturday Designated Waterfowler Heritage Day
Young Islanders interested in the sport of waterfowl hunting will have an opportunity to practise their skills this weekend. This Saturday, September 15, has been designated Waterfowler Heritage Day. It is a chance for youth ages 12 to 17 to hunt with a licensed adult mentor before the opening of… |
| New Support For Potato Industry
Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair today announced the appointment of Rachael M. Cheverie to the position of Potato Industry Co-ordinator. This is a new position within the department and in addition to the traditional extension role of the potato specialist, she will also be… |
| Uniform Law Conference Delegates Work to Harmonize Laws
Income trusts and identity theft were two of the issues discussed this week when the senior Canadian law and policy makers met in Charlottetown for the 89th annual meeting of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada. The Uniform Law Conference of Canada meets in two sections. The civil section… |
| TPW Recognizes National Trucking Week
This week, Canada’s 400,000 truckers are celebrating National Trucking Week 2007. The week is meant to recognize the importance of the men and women who keep Canada’s freight moving. It’s also meant to remind truckers about the importance of proper safety and maintenance practices. Provincial… |
| Bridge Deck Replacement and Repair on the Trans Canada Highway
The Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works strengthened its commitment to safe bridges and overpasses this week by closing two tenders for bridge deck repair and replacements on the Trans Canada Highway. Work will begin on both before the end of September. The first… |
| New Public Dental Health Consultant Appointed for Prince Edward Island
Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Social Services and Seniors announced today that Dr. Albert Adegbembo has been named the new public dental health consultant for the province, succeeding Dr. Barry Maze. Dr. Adegbembo is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and earned his dental… |
| New Low Interest Loans For Fishers
The provincial government has announced a new low interest loan program for fishers experiencing financial difficulties because of declining lobster landings and rising costs. Fishers in Lobster Fishing Areas 25 and 26A with net cash positions less than $40,000 will be eligible for loans on their… |
| Commission on Nitrates in Groundwater Invites Input from Islanders
Islanders are being asked to share their ideas for solutions to reduce nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water. The Commission on Nitrates in Groundwater is developing a strategy to address the issue of nitrate concentrations in water. Commission chair, the Honourable Armand DesRoches, says… |
| Ministers Pleased With Progress on Beef Plant
Ministers of Agriculture from the three Maritime provinces agreed that enough positive progress has been made at Atlantic Beef Products to accelerate negotiations on the future of the Prince Edward Island plant. “I was very pleased with the level of cooperation shown by my Maritime colleagues at a… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective September 15, 2007: • Diesel prices will increase by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 3.4 cpl; and • There will be no change to gasoline… |
| Minister Presents Shellfish Recognition Awards
Two leading members of the shellfish industry were recognized for their contributions to the growth and development of the industry on Friday during the Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival. Clifford Bernard, Tignish, and Bill Murley, New Haven, were named as this year’s… |