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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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| Prince Edward Island Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Novel Anne of Green Gables in 2008
What book featured the character that Mark Twain called, “…The dearest and most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice”? What book was it that brought hope and inspiration to Japan after WWII? What is the best-selling Canadian book of all time? The answer to all of these questions,… |
| New Lieutenant Governor to be Sworn in Monday
Barbara Hagerman will be sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island as Prince Edward Island's 40th Lieutenant Governor on July 31 at Province House. His Honour J. Léonce Bernard will address Islanders for the last time as Vice-Regal at a short ceremony in the… |
| Minister Currie Pleases Crapaud Exhibition Association with Site Visit and $50,000 Funding Commitment
Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, recently toured the construction of a new multi-use agricultural complex at the Crapaud Exhibition grounds, and pleased the Exhibition Association with a provincial commitment of $50,000 to the project through the Community Development… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl) on gasoline and by 2.0 cpl on diesel, effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. There will be no change in… |
| Province Improves Investigation and Enforcement Services
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry has made changes to its Investigation and Enforcement Section to improve service provided to Islanders. The Investigation and Enforcement Section consists of conservation officers and pesticide regulatory officers located throughout the province. “… |
| PEI Tourism Performance -- June Tourism Traffic Down
Tourism performance indicators for the month of June were released today by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC). The majority of tourism indicators for the month of June are showing declines. The ferry traffic is down 6% and non-resident bridge traffic is down by 4% compared to June… |
| New Grants to Help Low-Income PEI Students Continue Post-Secondary Studies
This fall, up to 265 second-year post-secondary students from low-income families in Prince Edward Island will receive $1,000 each in new Millennium PEI Access Grants, thanks to a three-year joint initiative between the Government of PEI and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation. “We are… |
| Lobster Landings Increase
Lobster landings in the spring season have increased by close to 17 percent, for a total of 18.9 million pounds, according to preliminary figures released today by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture. In Area 24, along the north shore of Prince Edward Island, total landings… |
| Appeals Tribunal Rules on Egg Dispute
An appeals tribunal established under the Natural Products Marketing Act has ruled that a board order made by the Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island be quashed. The tribunal ruled on an appeal by a poultry operation against a decision of the Egg Producers Board. The order allowed the Egg… |
| New Provincial Archivist Appointed
Hon. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, announced today that Jill MacMicken-Wilson has been named Provincial Archivist and head of the Public Archives and Records Office, succeeding Marilyn Bell who recently retired from the position. Ms MacMicken-Wilson was educated at… |
| Trail Patrol Welcome Addition on Confederation Trail
The provincial trail patrol is getting a warm reception from users of the Confederation Trail. Vance Keough and Ivan McGuigan are patrolling the trail this summer as part of a pilot project aimed at preventing violations. It’s an initiative of the Departments of Transportation and Public Works;… |
| Trail Patrol Welcome Addition on Confederation Trail
The provincial trail patrol is getting a warm reception from users of the Confederation Trail. Vance Keough and Ivan McGuigan are patrolling the trail this summer as part of a pilot project aimed at preventing violations. It’s an initiative of the Departments of Transportation and Public Works;… |
| Trail Patrol Welcome Addition on Confederation Trail
The provincial trail patrol is getting a warm reception from users of the Confederation Trail. Vance Keough and Ivan McGuigan are patrolling the trail this summer as part of a pilot project aimed at preventing violations. It’s an initiative of the Departments of Transportation and Public Works;… |
| License Suspended for C.N. Pensioners Club
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the club liquor license, license number CL970020, for the premises known as “C.N. Pensioners Club” located at 281 King Street, Charlottetown, for the following period of time, that is: for a period of three (3) days for… |
| West Royalty Liquor Store Opens Doors
The PEI Liquor Control Commission is pleased to announce that its West Royalty Liquor Store will open its doors for business tomorrow, Friday, August 11, 2006 at 9 a.m. The newly constructed store features cold beer, wine & spirit coolers, an increased selection in spirits and fine wines from… |
| West Royalty Liquor Store Opens Doors
The P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission is pleased to announce that its West Royalty Liquor Store in the West Royalty Power Centre (next to Sears) will open its doors for business tomorrow, Friday, August 11, 2006 at 9 a.m. The newly constructed store features cold beer, wine & spirit coolers, an… |
| Ministers Express Support for Supply Management
Provincial ministers from Canada’s eastern provinces attending the annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture in St. John’s today called on the federal government to continue to defend Canada’s system of supply management at the upcoming meetings of the World… |
| Province Making Progress On Repairs To Facilities At Basin Head
The Province of Prince Edward Island today provided an update on the progress of repairs to facilities at Basin Head. The Basin Head complex is a major attraction in the Eastern Kings area for local residents and visitors during the tourism season. Opened in 1973, the Basin Head Fisheries Museum… |
| Meeting To Focus On Northumberland Strait Fisheries
A meeting to discuss the economic and ecological issues raised in a recent report on the Northumberland Strait fisheries will be held in Charlottetown on July 31. The meeting will bring together federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Loyola Hearn, Prince Edward Island Agriculture, Fisheries and… |
| Courses Begin for Ground Hemlock Industry
Courses for Islanders involved in the commercial harvest of ground hemlock (Taxus canadensis) will be offered across PEI this summer. Under new regulations, everyone involved in the commercial harvest, purchase, or export of ground hemlock must complete courses on sustainable harvest practices and… |