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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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| Legends of Golf and Other Sports Celebrities Head to Canada's Premier Golf Destination for Making the Connection Legends of Golf
Inaugural event showcases one of the game’s most historic rivalries while helping to promote cholesterol awareness among Canadians.The province of Prince Edward Island is anxiously awaiting the arrival of golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson next week for the inaugural Making the Connection… |
| Nothing Says “I Love You Dad” Like Tickets to a Golf Event!
Fathers Day is just around the corner and to help you out with ideas for Dad, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson ~ two of the biggest names to have ever played the game ~ are coming to Prince Edward Island to play in Making the Connections Legends of Golf at the Dundarave Golf Course at the Rodd… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that currently approved prices for petroleum products will remain in effect. The Commission’s next scheduled price adjustment will be on July 1. |
| Provincial Reading Program Encourages Students To Enjoy Summer Reading
During the summer of 2005, nearly two million books were read by 200,000 children in Canada and organizers are hoping to top that number this summer when local public libraries again offer the TD National Summer Reading Club. The program is designed to motivate children to read for pleasure, to… |
| Support Local Heart and Stroke Foundation Simply by Parking Your Car
Organizers of next week’s Making the Connection, Legends of Golf event announced today that spectator parking will be available in assigned areas for a modest $5-per-day fee, all of which will be donated to the local Heart and Stoke Foundation. Due to limited space and anticipated traffic volumes… |
| PEI Heritage Passports for Provincial Museum Sites Presented to Students
During the week of June 19 to June 23, about 16,000 elementary and intermediate school children across Prince Edward Island will be bringing home a student passport for free admission to any three of the seven provincial museum sites. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs;… |
| PEI Heritage Passports for Provincial Museum Sites Presented to Students
During the week of June 19 to June 23, about 16,000 elementary and intermediate school children across Prince Edward Island will be bringing home a student passport for free admission to any three of the seven provincial museum sites. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs;… |
| Decision Coming Soon on Future of Hog Plant
Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Jim Bagnall said today that the Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Marketing Board is currently reviewing a proposal for the transfer of ownership of Garden Province Meats. A call for expression of interest to take over the plant resulted in the… |
| Avian Flu Virus Detected in Bird in Western End of Province
A case of H5 avian flu has been detected in the western end of Prince Edward Island. The test was conducted at the Atlantic Veterinary College on a gosling from a small backyard poultry flock. Further testing will take place over the weekend to determine the exact strain and virulency of the virus… |
| Gunner's Pub Liquor License Suspended
The PEI Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge liquor license #LL-95-0015 for the premises known as “Gunner’s Pub” located in Tignish, PEI, for a three (3) day period commencing 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2006, up to and including 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006. The Commission was… |
| Island Student's Artwork Featured in National Calendar
When it comes to energy efficiency, Rio Hong, a Grade 6 student at West Kent Elementary School, has some simple advice for Canadians: Save! Save! Save! That’s the title of Rio’s winning entry in the Prince Edward Island poster contest for the Energy and the Environment 2007 calendar. Produced each… |
| Province Invests in Public Safety and Accessibility at Tracadie Beach
Investments will be made to improve safety and accessibility at one of Prince Edward Island’s more popular beach areas, Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea announced today. “The beach at Tracadie is one of the more popular beach destinations in the province,” said Transportation and… |
| Building on Success in Florida's Hot Market
Florida is hot with opportunity – the first mission in May was so successful, Team Canada Atlantic (TCA) has decided to return with another delegation of companies to the southern state again this fall. The latest trade mission to Orlando and Miami is planned for October 29 - November 2, 2006 and… |
| Two-day Cycling Event to Attract Visitors to Western PEI this September
The Western PEI Tourism Association today announced details of the first annual North Cape Coastal Ride, a two-day cycling event to be held September 9 and 10, 2006. The Honourable Philip Brown, Minister of Tourism for Prince Edward Island noted, “The North Cape Coastal Drive was designed based on… |
| Department Defers Collection of Overpayments Under CAIS
Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Jim Bagnall announced today that his department will defer the collection of overpayments under the Canadian Agriculture Income Stabilization program effective immediately. The announcement is a result of changes in the program introduced in the… |
| Two Properties Receive Heritage Designation
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, announced the designation of the Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead in Orwell and the Goff House at Woodville Mills as heritage places under the Heritage Places Protection Act. “I am pleased to inform the public that these two… |
| Minister Attends Meeting to Set Renewable Fuels Standard
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem met today with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for biofuels to discuss a national renewable fuels strategy. The meeting, held in Regina, Saskatchewan, was co-chaired by federal Environment Minister Rona Ambrose and… |
| University Education Continues to be a Good Investment Says Report Released by Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission
Maritime university graduates continue to land better jobs and earn higher pay, says a new report released today, May 18, by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission. Five years after graduation, 73 per cent of the graduates from the class of 1999 had jobs requiring a university education… |
| Prince Edward Island High on List of Fodor’s Golf Digest Best Places to Play
Honourable Philip Brown, Minister of Tourism, announced in the Legislature today that the most recent edition of Fodor’s Golf Digest Best Places to Play publication has arrived and our provincial golf courses continue to hold their prestigious positions. The publication represents ratings and… |
| Minister Promotes PEI Renewable Energy Development at Germany Trade Fair
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem promoted Prince Edward Island as a centre for renewable energy research and development during a trade mission to Germany last week. Minister Ballem was a member of the Canadian delegation at the WindEnergy 2006 – International Trade Fair in… |