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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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| Cabinetmaster Expands into new Facility in Montague
Cabinetmaster, a premier manufacturer and supplier of commercial casework and millwork, is ready for a fourth expansion since its inception in 2002. The company will purchase new equipment and lease 23,000 square feet of production space in Lower Montague. The PEI-based company expects to hire… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that currently approved prices for gasoline, diesel, furnace and stove oil will remain in effect. Irving Oil Marketing Limited received approval to decrease by 3.6 cpl, and Superior Propane Inc. received approval to decrease by 3.3 cpl,… |
| Premier Announces Opening of Legislative Assembly
Premier Pat Binns announced today that the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly will open for a new session on Thursday, November 16. The Fourth Session of the 62nd General Assembly will begin at 3 p.m. with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman,… |
| Premier Pleased with Literacy Funding Announcement
Premier Pat Binns is pleased with today’s announcement that federal funding to the PEI Literacy Alliance has been restored. “This is very good news. The Literacy Alliance is a major player in the advancement of literacy in our province. We are very happy to have their continued leadership and… |
| Islanders Welcome Students to Their Workplaces Today
Hundreds of students from across PEI are going to work today as part of Take Our Kids to Work Day. Take Our Kids to Work Day is a national event that introduces grade 9 students to a variety of workplaces and career choices. Through the program, students spend a day job shadowing a parent, friend… |
| Provincial Treasurer to Take PEI’s Case for Fiscal Balance to the Senate
Tonight Provincial Treasurer Mitch Murphy will present PEI’s case for a strengthened Equalization Program when he appears before the Senate Committee on National Finance. “Strengthening the Equalization Program by adopting a ten-province standard and comprehensive revenue coverage with 100 percent… |
| Provincial Treasurer Pleased with Federal Tax Fairness Plan Announcement
Provincial Treasurer Mitch Murphy is pleased with last evening’s announcement from Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty that a new Tax Fairness Plan for Canadians will finally level the playing field between income trusts and corporations, while providing important tax relief for low and middle… |
| IWMC Reminds Islanders about Fall Cleanup ~ Annual Cleanup Begins November 6
The Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) is reminding Islanders that the annual fall cleanup is slated to begin November 6. “This is the time of year when Islanders look around their barns, basements and storage areas and see what has accumulated over the summer,” said Gerry Moore, CEO of… |
| Agriculture Stewardship Program BMPs Modified
Adjustments have been made to the Canada-Prince Edward Island Agriculture Stewardship Program (CPEIASP). The changes will increase the maximum amount of federal funding available to producers and also raise the funding cap on five of the 28 Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs). As of July 1, 2006… |
| Forty Projects Approved Under Canada-Prince Edward Island Municipal Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
More than $12 million will be invested in Island communities for projects ranging from water systems to sports fields under the second round of the Canada-Prince Edward Island Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF). Thanks to the funding announced today, 40 projects will benefit communities… |
| Holland College's New Centre for Labour Force Innovation to Help Meet Changing Labour Market Needs
Now more than ever, Prince Edward Island will be positioned to meet the labour market needs of the new economy thanks to the Centre for Labour Force Innovation, which celebrated its official opening today at Holland College. With this new centre, Holland College will develop specialized training… |
| Wind Energy Institute of Canada Officially Opened in North Cape, Prince Edward Island
A new facility designed to propel growth and development in wind energy was officially opened today in North Cape, Prince Edward Island. The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan) supports the development of wind power generation and wind energy-related products and services for Canadian and… |
| Province Receives Additional Tuna Quota
Prince Edward Island has received an additional 28 metric tonnes of bluefin tuna quota for the remainder of the season. The announcement was made today by Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Jim Bagnall, who is attending the annual federal-provincial meeting of fisheries and aquaculture… |
| Major Redevelopment Projects Announced For Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
Residents and visitors may have noticed some improvements to the Charlottetown waterfront over the past few months. Government funding announced today will make sure those enhancements continue, further establishing the downtown core as a first-rate tourism destination. “Investments in the historic… |
| Premier Announces New Tax Incentives Aimed to Bolster Growth of Bioscience Industry in Prince Edward Island
Premier Pat Binns today announced a comprehensive tax incentive package for the bioscience industry in Prince Edward Island that will encourage existing companies to expand and focus on commercial opportunities in the industry as well as help attract new companies to the province. Under this new… |
| Premier Announces New Tax Incentives Aimed to Bolster Growth of Bioscience Industry in Prince Edward Island
Premier Pat Binns today announced a comprehensive tax incentive package for the bioscience industry in Prince Edward Island that will encourage existing companies to expand and focus on commercial opportunities in the industry as well as help attract new companies to the province. Under this new… |
| Province Rolls Out Enhanced Driver’s License to Islanders
The Department of Transportation and Public Works has begun offering an enhanced driver’s license to Islanders. The new driver’s license is part of an initiative of the four Atlantic provinces to collaborate on developing, procuring and implementing a single driver’s license system for citizens… |
| Small Business Week Doubles its Schedule for 2006
The Minister of Development and Technology, Mike Currie is pleased to announce that this year’s Small Business Week, October 16-21, is going to be filled with a hub of activity in 24 different locations across Prince Edward Island (PEI). PEI Business Development / Technology PEI, Canada/PEI… |
| Local Students’ ArtsSmarts Project Featured in National Exhibit
Luncheon at William H. Pope’s, an ArtsSmarts project completed by East Wiltshire School students, has been selected for display at the 2006 National ArtsSmarts Exhibit from October 25 to December 22, 2006 at the ArtStarts Gallery and Resource Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Community and… |
| Local Students’ ArtsSmarts Project Featured in National Exhibit
Luncheon at William H. Pope’s, an ArtsSmarts project completed by East Wiltshire School students, has been selected for display at the 2006 National ArtsSmarts Exhibit from October 25 to December 22, 2006 at the ArtStarts Gallery and Resource Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Community and… |