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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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| Lieutenant Governor Pays Tribute to Volunteers
In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 15 - 21, Her Honour Barbara A. Hagerman paid special tribute today to volunteers who give of themselves to better their communities and the lives of others. “The theme for this year’s Volunteer Canada Campaign is “Volunteers Grow Community,” and I… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective April 15, 2007: • Gasoline prices will increase by 2.0 cents per litre (cpl).• Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 1.0 cpl.• Diesel prices will increase by 3.0 cpl. •… |
| Infrastructure Funding Enables Murray Harbour Community Centre to Improve Energy Efficiency
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs; and community representatives were on hand today for the official reopening of the Murray Harbour Community Centre. Built in 1903 as a school, the Murray Harbour… |
| Atlantic Provinces Work to Reduce Regulations for Business
Ministers and officials from the four Atlantic provinces and representatives from the private sector have met in Moncton, New Brunswick, to discuss ways to reform rules and regulations for small- and medium-sized business. The roundtable discussion is an initiative of the Council of Atlantic… |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter Trade to Be Certified in PEI
Education Minister Mildred Dover advised today that the steamfitter/pipefitter trade will soon become a certified trade in PEI. Effective April 30, 2007, persons who work in the steamfitter/pipefitter trade in PEI will be required to hold a certificate of qualification or be a registered apprentice… |
| Social Services and Seniors Budget to Improve Supports for Island Children, Families, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
In the Legislature today, Minister Chester Gillan highlighted budget estimates for the Department of Social Services and Seniors. This year, the department’s budget will increase by 2.6 per cent to $117,273,900. As one of several investments in Island children and their families, the Minister cited… |
| $3.9 MILLION EXPANSION OF PARKSIDE SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENS
Premier Pat Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover unveiled a plaque today to officially open the renovation and expansion of Parkside Elementary School in Summerside. The $3.9 million project includes a new gymnasium, playing fields and upgrades to the existing school which dates back to 1879… |
| $3.9 MILLION EXPANSION OF PARKSIDE SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENS
Premier Pat Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover unveiled a plaque today to officially open the renovation and expansion of Parkside Elementary School in Summerside. The $3.9 million project includes a new gymnasium, playing fields and upgrades to the existing school which dates back to 1879… |
| $3.9 MILLION EXPANSION OF PARKSIDE SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENS
Premier Pat Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover unveiled a plaque today to officially open the renovation and expansion of Parkside Elementary School in Summerside. The $3.9 million project includes a new gymnasium, playing fields and upgrades to the existing school which dates back to 1879… |
| QEH REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS MOVES TO ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR FIRST PART OF PHASE ONE
Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced that government has approved the first part of Phase One of the QEH redevelopment process. The redevelopment process for the Emergency Department, Supply, Processing and Distribution (SPD), Materials Management and Laundry will move from… |
| Canada's New Government Supports Clean Air and Energy Efficiency Projects in Prince Edward Island
Canada’s Minister of the Environment, John Baird today announced $15 million in funding for Prince Edward Island as part of a trust fund set up by Canada’s New Government to support provincial and territorial projects to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. The $1.5 billion… |
| New Communications Officer
The Department of Transportation and Public Works announced today that Andrew Sprague has taken on the position of communications officer with the department for the next three months.All media inquiries should be directed to Mr. Sprague. |
| Attorney General Explains Sunday Shopping Laws
Attorney General Mildred Dover took a moment in the Legislature today to explain the new Sunday shopping laws. In December 2006, Government amended the Retail Business Holidays Act to allow Sunday shopping on Prince Edward Island and this past week an amendment further clarified the laws. Beginning… |
| Province Releases Report on Watershed Public Consultations - Significant New Funding Allotted for Watershed Planning and Management
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem today released the report on public consultations on managing land and water on a watershed basis. Outlining next steps in the process, the Premier and Minister announced additional funding of up to $750,000 this fiscal… |
| Province Releases Report on Watershed Public Consultations - Significant New Funding Allotted for Watershed Planning and Management
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem today released the report on public consultations on managing land and water on a watershed basis. Outlining next steps in the process, the Premier and Minister announced additional funding of up to $750,000 this fiscal… |
| DEPARTMENT EXPANDS PRESENCE IN WEST PRINCE
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture now has a new presence in western Prince Edward Island. Steven Crozier, a safety net officer with the department, is working out of the Access PEI office in O’Leary on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week to serve producers in the west Prince… |
| Minister Currie Concerned by Opposition Attitude Towards Economic Development
The Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today expressed concern with comments by the Liberal Party that seem to suggest they would end financial support for Island entrepreneurs and businesses. On her campaign website, nominated Stratford-Kinlock candidate Cynthia Dunsford… |
| 2007 Premier's Award for Tourism Presented to Don Groom
The 2007 Annual Premier’s Award for Tourism was awarded to prominent Summerside businessman, Don Groom, during an awards gala to wrap up the Tourism Industry Association of PEI’s Tourism Conference. Minister of Tourism, Philip Brown, was in attendance to present the award to Mr. Groom on behalf of… |
| Team PEI Names Flag and Torch Bearer for Canada Games Closing Ceremonies
The Brett Gallant skipped curling team will carry the provincial flag for Prince Edward Island athletes at the Closing Ceremonies for the 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon. Gallant, along with third Adam Casey, second Anson Carmody and lead Alex MacFadyen, will lead Team PEI on Saturday… |
| New Welding Program to be Established at Three Oaks Senior High
During a visit to Three Oaks Senior High School in Summerside today, Education Minister Mildred Dover announced that a new high school welding program will be established at Three Oaks in September 2007. Minister Dover said the welding program is one of several new trades programs developed… |