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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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| Organic Dairy Workshop Planned
There may soon be a new product in the dairy section at the grocery store – organic milk produced right at home in Canada’s smallest province. There is already an active organic dairy club that is working with two of the Island’s major dairies studying the feasibility of establishing a commercial… |
| Establishing a Benchmark for Beef
While consumers may have little first-hand knowledge of beef production, many decisions taken on a modern beef farm are geared to their taste. "Consumers have signalled a preference for certain meat cuts which are tender and full of flavour and producers are always trying to develop animals that… |
| Milk Prices to Rise
The minimum home delivery price of fluid milk and cream products will increase by eight cents a litre and minimum wholesale prices will increase six cents a litre as of February 1. The announcement was made today by Axel Irving, Chair of the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council. Fluid milk… |
| Province Achieves Surplus
Hon. Mitch Murphy, Provincial Treasurer, today released the audited financial statements for the 2005-2006 year, showing the province is closing the books with a surplus of $678,000. Minister Murphy said that PEI originally forecasted for a $22 Million deficit, but a fast growing economy and fiscal… |
| Public Transit Capital Trust Approves Four New Projects
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, today announced four new projects funded under the Public Transit Capital Trust (PTCT). The PTCT is federally-funded and administered by the Province of PEI. Recipients of the funding include Transportation West Inc., Pat… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective February 1, 2007:Current Gasoline prices will remain in effect.Current Diesel fuel prices will remain in effect.Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase 4.5 cents per litre.… |
| Government Announces Drug Information System for PEI
Premier Pat Binns today officially announced a Drug Information System for Prince Edward Island that will record information on all prescription drugs dispensed to Island residents. The Drug Information System is a computerized pharmacy network that will connect pharmacists, physicians, and other… |
| Lounge License Suspended For Eight Ball Sportsbar
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge license of the “Eight Ball Sports Bar,” license number LL-40-151, located in Elmsdale, for the following period of time, that is: for a seven (7) consecutive day period – commencing 11 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2007, and… |
| Lounge License Suspended For The Gulnare Restaurant & Pub
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge license of “The Gulnare Restaurant & Pub”, license number LL-40-154, located in Cardigan, for the following period of time, that is: for a twenty-eight (28) consecutive day period - commencing 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 1… |
| Environmental Advisory Council Encouraged by Participation in Public Consultations
Judging from participation in public consultations, Islanders are passionate about the watersheds they live in and eager to share their visions for the future. The PEI Environmental Advisory Council was asked by Government to carry out public consultations on managing land and water on a watershed… |
| Department Releases Annual Enforcement Figures
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry has released environmental enforcement figures for 2006. The department’s Investigation and Enforcement Section consists of conservation officers and pesticide regulatory officers located throughout the province. They enforce several pieces of… |
| Department of Health Builds Youth Addiction Strategy ~ Series of Public Consultations to be Held
A project team at the Department of Health is currently developing a Youth Addictions strategy for the province to improve and expand on existing youth addictions programming. The effort includes research, analysis, and consultation related to a community, residential and educational youth… |
| Tourism PEI's "Tour the Island" Promotion Winners Announced
Winners of the 2006 “Tour the Island” promotion were drawn by Honourable Philip Brown, Minister of Tourism and prizes are already on their way. Winners for the 2006 summer season included travellers from Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Maryland and Wisconsin. “This… |
| Premier, Cabinet Hold Regular Weekly Meeting at Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown
Premier Pat Binns and the Provincial Cabinet are holding their weekly meeting at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, on the campus of the University of Prince Edward Island. Premier Binns and cabinet often hold meetings in Island communities throughout the year. The AVC has just… |
| Premier and Minister Acknowledge Passing of Dave Biggar
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry expressed condolences today to the family of Dave Biggar, a well-known Island conservationist, who died Monday. “Mr. Biggar dedicated countless hours to hands-on work to improve the streams and rivers in his watershed, and he was a… |
| Premier and Minister Acknowledge Passing of Dave Biggar
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry expressed condolences today to the family of Dave Biggar, a well-known Island conservationist, who died Monday. “Mr. Biggar dedicated countless hours to hands-on work to improve the streams and rivers in his watershed, and he was a… |
| COCKTAIL EXPERT TO GIVE SEMINARS
Mike Barrington, who is often referred to as The King of Cocktails, will be on Prince Edward Island this Thursday, February 8, along with Jan Westcott from Spirits Canada as part of the Poker Table promotion which takes place at all PEI Liquor Control Commission stores. To be eligible to win the… |
| New Publication Looks at Development of ADLIC
The origin and development of the Atlantic Dairy Livestock Improvement Corporation (ADLIC) is now available in a new publication written by Cornelius Aten of Springvale, Prince Edward Island. ADLIC is a producer-run organization which provides Atlantic dairy producers with complete milk recording… |
| Training Sessions Offered for Application of Seed Treatment Pesticides to Potatoes or Cereals
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is hosting training sessions throughout the province over the next month for farmers to receive their certification to apply seed treatment pesticides. As of April 1, 2007, individuals who operate equipment to apply seed treatment pesticides to… |
| CHANGES TO GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING PROGRAM BEGINNING TO COME INTO EFFECT
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today advised that the first series of changes to the province’s graduated drivers laws have begun to come into effect. “Strengthening the province’s rules for graduated drivers is part of our government’s ongoing efforts to increase road safety.… |