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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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| Annual Spring Cleanup Starting Week of May 7 - IWMC Advises Following Guidelines Will Make Process Easier for All
Garages and storage areas are being cleaned out across Prince Edward Island in anticipation of the annual IWMC residential spring cleanup, slated to begin the week of May 7. IWMC CEO Gerry Moore says a number of guidelines are in place to allow the process to go as smoothly as possible. For… |
| Transportation and Public Works Presents Annual Environment Awards
The Provincial Department of Transportation and Public Works recently announced the winners of their annual Environmental Awards. Every year the department recognizes one contractor and one employee for their contributions to a beautiful, clean and sustainable environment on PEI through the… |
| RCMP Celebrate 75 Years on PEI
It was on May 1, 1932 that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police first began the duties of policing the province of Prince Edward Island. Today, in a special ceremony at Government House, Her Honour Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, together with Premier Pat Binns and… |
| Agencies Concerned About 911 Calls for Burning Permits
The 911 Administration Office and the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry are concerned about the number of calls 911 service staff are receiving from people looking for burning permits. Islanders are reminded that 911 services are for emergencies only and not for general information… |
| Nominations Now Open for Premier's Literacy Award
Islanders are invited to nominate an adult learner for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award before May 11, 2007. The award is presented by Canada’s premiers to recognize outstanding progress in literacy each year in every province and territory . Premier Binns advised that the Council of… |
| Province to Confirm List of Electors for General Election
The writs were issued on April 30, 2007, and a confirmation of all eligible electors in Prince Edward Island will be carried out to compile the Official List of Electors for the upcoming May 28, 2007, provincial general election. The Federal Government established a permanent registry of electors… |
| Minister Bagnall Responds to Concerns about C-45, the New Federal Fisheries Act
Provincial Fisheries Minister Jim Bagnall today responded to concerns that have been expressed by some Island fishers over the absence of some provisions in the proposed new Federal Fisheries Act. Bagnall noted that the federal Fisheries Act has not been updated in 139 years and commended federal… |
| Minister Currie Welcomes Workforce Expansion to Capitalize on PEI’s Growing Financial Services Sector
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, is pleased to announce another company focused in the Financial Services sector is establishing operations on Prince Edward Island, as SeaQuation Inc. expands its corporate office in Charlottetown. SeaQuation anticipates hiring up to twenty… |
| Charlottetown Airport Expansion is Well Underway
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, and Mike Campbell, Chief Executive Officer for the Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. met today to tour and discuss the $2.1 million Charlottetown Airport Expansion. The funding for this project was announced in December… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective April 1, 2007: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl).• Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will remain the same.• Diesel prices will increase by 3.0 cpl. • Superior… |
| Minister Calls for Nominations for 2007 Environmental Awards
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem is encouraging Islanders to nominate someone in their community for the 2007 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards. The awards, to be presented during Environment Week in June, recognize those who work to protect and enhance the Prince… |
| Park-and-Ride Funding Approved
Starting later in April, commuters travelling to the heart of our capital’s downtown can consider a “park and ride” transit option. The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, announced today that a Park and Ride Research Study for the City of Charlottetown has been… |
| Former Masters Champions Vijay Singh and Mike Weir to Play 2007 Making the Connection Legends of Golf Event in Prince Edward Island
With golf fans everywhere looking forward to this week’s prestigious Masters Tournament, it was announced today that two former Masters Champions would be coming to Prince Edward Island later this summer to participate in the 2007 edition of the Making the Connection Legends of Golf. World Golf… |
| Potato Plebiscite Vote Announced
The results of the Potato Board plebiscite to determine the level of producer support for the establishment of a permanent acreage cap and a buy-down program were announced today. The votes were counted by Murray Myles, returning officer for the plebiscite. On the question of whether producers… |
| “Financial Fitness Challenge” Launched in Prince Edward Island for Students and Teachers
Prince Edward Island youth will be invited to take part in the “Financial Fitness Challenge,” a unique on-line interactive quiz sponsored by the Canadian Securities Administrators Association (CSA), running between April 2 and April 30, 2007. The contest engages youth with games, a quiz, tips and… |
| Schools, Kindergartens and Parents Working Together to Improve Family Literacy
Education Minister Mildred Dover advised today that five new projects are underway across the Island to improve family literacy. The projects are supported by new grants of up to $3,000 provided by the Department of Education. “The way that literacy is valued and practised in the home has a… |
| Government Approves an Increase in Municipal Equalization Funding
Community & Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen advised today that municipalities will be receiving additional support from the Province. “I am pleased that our government has listened to the municipalities when they told us about their concerns about equalization,” said Minister… |
| Angling Season Opens Sunday
Despite the stormy weather in the forecast today, thousands of Islanders will be taking part in a rite of springtime this weekend as the 2007 angling season opens Sunday. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem said a weekend opening usually means a busy day on Island streams and… |
| New Art Festival Will Celebrate the Beauty of PEI
Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of the Department of Development and Technology announced today a new event on PEI called “Celebration of Art: Paint the Island” to promote Island artists who are inspired by the beauty of PEI. The purpose of the festival that will run from September 10 to16 is to… |
| Popular TV Show Comes to Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
Tourism Charlottetown, Tourism PEI, and the City of Charlottetown are excited to announce that the popular “Canadian Antiques Road Show” is coming to the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront June 6, 2007. Charlottetown will be the only stop in the Maritimes on the 2007 Canadian Tour.“The Province of… |