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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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| ArtsSmarts Celebrations Planned Throughout the Province
Thirteen ArtsSmarts projects at schools throughout the province are winding down, and students, teachers and artists are preparing to celebrate their accomplishments. ArtsSmarts is the largest education initiative in Canada that incorporates arts into academic programs. During the 2005-2006 school… |
| ArtsSmarts Celebrations Planned Throughout the Province
Thirteen ArtsSmarts projects at schools throughout the province are winding down, and students, teachers and artists are preparing to celebrate their accomplishments. ArtsSmarts is the largest education initiative in Canada that incorporates arts into academic programs. During the 2005-2006 school… |
| The Island's Newest Coastal Drive will be Ready for the 2006 Tourism Season
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Philip Brown, Prince Edward Island Minister of Tourism, today announced funding for the Points East Coastal Drive, a scenic tourism drive located in the… |
| Province to Host 2006 CCMTA Annual Meeting
Motor transport administrators from across North America will be visiting Prince Edward Island over the next week as the province plays host to the 2006 Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) Annual Conference in Charlottetown, Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea… |
| Minister Shea Encourages Islanders to Take Part in Compost Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 13
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today advised the public that the Annual IWMC Compost Appreciation Day will be held this Saturday, May 13. Compost Appreciation Day is an annual event by Island Waste Management Corporation where Islanders can pick up some compost free of charge… |
| Province and Industry Promote Oil Tank Inspection -- All Tanks To Be Inspected By September 2006
With less than four months to have their oil tank inspected, Islanders are being given some added incentive to avoid a last-minute rush – a chance to win one of four prizes of $750 worth of home heating oil. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry and the Canadian Oil Heat Association… |
| Let's Get PEI Active
Islanders of all ages and fitness levels will be encouraged once again to get active, as the local recreation and active living community promotes a number of events to get people outdoors and moving this summer. It’s all part of the SummerActive campaign, a National initiative running from May… |
| Dry Weather Concerning Fire Officials
Concerned about the growing potential for dry weather to lead to serious fires, provincial fire officials are asking Islanders to be extremely careful with any outdoor flames. The recent warm and windy weather led to a major fire in the Ten Mile House area on Thursday. The fire burned approximately… |
| Government Announces Support for National Childhood Literacy Research Conference in PEI in Recognition of International Family Day
International Family Day is Monday, May 15, 2006 and today in the Prince Edward Island Legislature, Minister of Education, Mildred Dover announced that Prince Edward Island will host a national conference on childhood literacy research to be held in Charlottetown from June 18 to 20, 2006. In a… |
| Government Announces Support for National Childhood Literacy Research Conference in PEI in Recognition of International Family Day
International Family Day is Monday, May 15, 2006 and today in the Prince Edward Island Legislature, Minister of Education, Mildred Dover announced that Prince Edward Island will host a national conference on childhood literacy research to be held in Charlottetown from June 18 to 20, 2006. In a… |
| “Pregnant, No Alcohol”
The PEI Liquor Commission in partnership with Main Street Family Resource Centre in Souris, PEI is pleased to announce the distribution of liquor store bags with the logo “Pregnant, No Alcohol.” The Main Street Family Resource Centre has been working on a campaign to raise awareness of the fact… |
| Premier Binns Emphasizes Importance of Oceans Management
Cooperating on managing our shared ocean has emerged as one of the key outcomes of the meeting of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers. Speaking from Newport, Rhode Island where he is participating in the 30th annual meeting, Premier Binns emphasized the importance, particularly to… |
| Ministers Respond to By-Law Enforcement Statements
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen and Attorney General Mildred Dover today issued a response to the media reports and comments made by individuals regarding the issue of by-law enforcement. “Recent reports in the media have given the impression that there may be problems… |
| Ministers Respond to By-Law Enforcement Statements
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen and Attorney General Mildred Dover today issued a response to the media reports and comments made by individuals regarding the issue of by-law enforcement. “Recent reports in the media have given the impression that there may be problems… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to decrease prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 4.6 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, by 2.1 cpl on diesel and by 2.5 cpl on furnace fuel and stove oil, effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, May… |
| Premiers and Governors Conclude Successful Conference
New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers concluded their 30th meeting on Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island, reporting important progress on a number of issues of regional relevance. The Governors and Premiers heard from a number of expert speakers, including Dr. Franck Berthe from the… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Arrives In Miami For Trade Mission
A group of 46 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations landed yesterday in Miami, Florida, and their visit to the sunshine state is all about business. The companies are participating in a Team Canada Atlantic (TCA) trade mission.The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada… |
| PEI Tourism Performance -- Tourism Industry is off to a Solid Start
Tourism performance for the first quarter was released today by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC). Tourism indicators are showing a strong start to the year with air passenger traffic up 28% and non-resident bridge traffic up 5% for the first quarter. The trend is continuing with… |
| Test Your Financial IQ Contest Winner Announced
Attorney General Mildred Dover today announced that Justin O’Hanley, a grade 12 student at Colonel Gray High School in Charlottetown, is the Prince Edward Island winner of the 2006 Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) “Test Your Financial IQ” contest. Justin received a prize of $750. The “… |
| Finalists for the First PEI Book Award Released
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen today announced the six finalists for the first Prince Edward Island Book awards. The Prince Edward Island Department of Community and Cultural Affairs established the P.E.I. Book Award to recognize rich tradition of writing and publishing in… |