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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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| Province to Introduce Deposit / Return System for Non-Refillable Beverage Containers
The Government of PEI will change provincial regulations requiring beer and pop to be sold in refillable bottles and introduce a deposit/return system for non-refillable beverage containers. Announcing the change in the provincial legislature today, Premier Pat Binns said the deposit/return system… |
| Province to Introduce Deposit / Return System for Non-Refillable Beverage Containers
The Government of PEI will change provincial regulations requiring beer and pop to be sold in refillable bottles and introduce a deposit/return system for non-refillable beverage containers. Announcing the change in the provincial legislature today, Premier Pat Binns said the deposit/return system… |
| Prince Edward Island Leads Country in Rural Seatbelt Use
The results of a new national study reveal that PEI is leading the country in terms of rural seatbelt use in 2006. The Transport Canada Rural Seatbelt Survey shows just over 95 percent of rural Islanders comply with the province’s seatbelt regulations. “The results of this survey show the hard work… |
| Premier of Prince Edward Island Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Man In Motion World Tour With Rick Hansen Foundation Partnership
In the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island today, Premier Pat Binns announced that the Province is investing $200,000 over the next five years to the Rick Hansen Foundation to help make Prince Edward Island communities more accessible and inclusive for Islanders with spinal cord injury (… |
| ArtsSmarts Celebrations Being Held Island-Wide
Students, teachers and artists in Prince Edward Island are celebrating as they wind up projects initiated through the ArtsSmarts Program, and look forward to sharing their work with the public. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen, and Mildred Dover, Minister of Education today… |
| ArtsSmarts Celebrations Being Held Island-Wide
Students, teachers and artists in Prince Edward Island are celebrating as they wind up projects initiated through the ArtsSmarts Program, and look forward to sharing their work with the public. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen, and Mildred Dover, Minister of Education today… |
| Government Announces "Stay Safe New Driver Discount" for Inexperienced Drivers
Attorney General Mildred Dover today announced the planned implementation of a “Stay Safe New Driver Discount” for inexperienced drivers who typically face high automobile insurance rates. Government has consulted and worked with the insurance industry to facilitate the introduction of discounted… |
| Physician Recruitment Efforts Continue to Show Significant Progress
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today announced further progress in physician recruitment efforts for the province. The announcement was made in the legislature when the Minister reviewed physicians who are filling vacancies this year created by retiring or departed physicians and those who are… |
| New Project Supports School Activities and Encourages Energy Efficiency
Island students will be helping spread energy efficiency through a new project announced today. The Province is offering up to 200,000 energy efficient light bulbs to schools at no cost for school fund-raising projects. Premier Pat Binns, Minister of Education Mildred Dover and Minister of… |
| New Project Supports School Activities and Encourages Energy Efficiency
Island students will be helping spread energy efficiency through a new project announced today. The Province is offering up to 200,000 energy efficient light bulbs to schools at no cost for school fund-raising projects. Premier Pat Binns, Minister of Education Mildred Dover and Minister of… |
| Island Students to Compete at National Event: "Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship"
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology for PEI, recently congratulated the ACE PEI team for earning top honours at the 20th anniversary of the 2007 Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship regional competition. ACE is a national, not-for-profit organization that encourages… |
| PEI Launches Guide for Newcomers
The Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Development and Technology is pleased to announce the release of Welcome to Prince Edward Island: A Guide for Newcomers. The user-friendly document contains an abundance of information that can be used as an orientation guide for people moving to Prince… |
| Lounge License Suspended for the Gulnare Restaurant & Pub
As previously announced, the lounge license of “The Gulnare Restaurant & Pub,” license number LL-40-154, located in Cardigan, is suspended by the PEI Liquor Control Commission for a twenty-eight (28) consecutive day period - commencing 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2007, to Tuesday, May 29, 2007.… |
| Prince Edward Island Gets Over $4.45 Million for Infrastructure Projects
A total of $4.45 million will be invested in Island communities under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF). Thanks to the funding announced today, two new projects have been approved and four projects have been approved for additional funding. The Honourable… |
| Provincial Historica Heritage Fair Will Celebrate Student Achievements
Premier Pat Binns and Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen are inviting Islanders to attend the Provincial Historica Heritage Fair this Thursday at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Students will be displaying their projects for public viewing and the list of finalists for… |
| New Keyboarding Tool Available for Students in French Classes
Students in French first-language, French Immersion and Core French programs throughout Prince Edward Island will have a new tool at their disposal when typing in French on a computer keyboard. Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs Elmer MacFadyen, and Education Minister Mildred… |
| Government Funds Defibrillator Units for Island Rinks
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen today announced that government will be assisting with the installation of automated external defibrillator (AED) units in recreation facilities across the province. A grant in the amount of $10,000 has been sent to the PEI Recreation and… |
| Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of PEI to Chair Task Force on Nitrates
Premier Pat Binns announced today that Executive Council has appointed the Honourable Armand DesRoches, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island Trial Division, to chair the Premier’s Task Force on Nitrates. “With his distinguished judicial career, Mr. DesRoches is… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that there will be no change in petroleum prices on May 1, 2007 and that, accordingly, currently approved prices for petroleum products will remain in effect. The Commission’s next scheduled price adjustment will be on May 15, 2007. |
| Tentative Agreement Reached with Teachers
A tentative agreement was reached today between the Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation and the Prince Edward Island Education Negotiating Agency which represents the Eastern School Board, the Western School Board, la Commission scolaire de langue française and the Department of Education.… |