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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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| Premier Wishes MacAdam Well
Premier Pat Binns today accepted the resignation of Kevin MacAdam as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture. MacAdam also transmitted to Speaker Deighan his resignation as Member of the Legislature for Morell-Fortune Bay. Kevin MacAdam is leaving provincial politics to accept a… |
| By-Election Will Be March 20th
Premier Pat Binns announced that a by-election for the provincial electoral district of Morell-Fortune Bay has been set for Monday, March 20, 2006. “I believe it is important that the people of Morell-Fortune Bay be represented in the Spring Session of the Legislature. I expect that the upcoming… |
| Heritage Commemoration Program Announced
Protected heritage buildings across the province will soon be identified by easily recognizable commemorative plaques as the result of a new program announced today by Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen. Making the announcement at one of the provincial government’s heritage… |
| Book Award Details Announced
In an announcement which will be of interest to writers and publishers on Prince Edward Island and throughout the Atlantic region, P.E.I.’s Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, Elmer MacFadyen, made public details of the new Prince Edward Island Book Award. Minister MacFadyen noted that… |
| By-Election District No. 2 Morell-Fortune Bay Monday, March 20, 2006
A by-election for District No. 2 Morell-Fortune Bay will be held on Monday, March 20, 2006. A confirmation of all eligible electors in District No. 2 Morell-Fortune Bay will be carried out to compile the official List of Electors for the upcoming March 20th, 2006 by-election. The federal… |
| Group Expands Efforts in Kenya
A team of Prince Edward Islanders with a long history of working with African farmers is heading back to Kenya in January to expand its activities. Over the past three years, Farmers Helping Farmers has been providing professional support to dairy farmers to help them improve milk production and… |
| New ArtsSmarts Projects Receive Funding
Funding of $45,000 will be provided for thirteen new ArtsSmarts projects in Prince Edward Island schools this year. The ArtsSmarts program supports students to learn core subjects using music, drama, dance and the visual arts. ArtsSmarts is a program of the Canadian Conference of the Arts. It is… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase petroleum prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, and by 1.0 cpl on diesel fuel, furnace and stove oil, effective 12:01 a.m. on Sunday,… |
| Acadiana Cup Comes to Prince Edward Island in 2006
The Acadiana Cup will hold its eighth international golf tournament on Prince Edward Island July 31 to August 4, 2006. More than 150 golfers and companions from France, Belgium, Louisiana, New Brunswick and the local Prince Edward Island Acadian region are expected to attend this year’s event. A… |
| Sixth Annual Buyer's Market Set for this Weekend
Craft and giftware retailers will once again have the opportunity to select high-quality, Island-made crafts for the upcoming tourist season. The sixth annual Prince Edward Island Buyer’s Market will take place this weekend at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown. “The Government of… |
| I.D. Cards Proposed as Alternative to Passports for U.S. Border
U.S. Homeland Security has come out with a “smart card” option for U.S. citizens that may speed up the process at the border, providing an alternative to passports. In 2004, Congress passed legislation in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks which would toughen entry requirements and, by… |
| Provincial Treasurer Rejects Claw-back Rumours
The following statement is being issued by Honourable Mitch Murphy in response to a number of media inquiries:"The Government of Prince Edward Island wishes to clarify information circulating suggesting that it intends to ‘claw-back’ a proposed universal direct cash assistance transfer, from the… |
| P.E.I. Rocket and Tourism PEI Promote Prince Edward Island to Their "Fans"
Tourism PEI and the P.E.I. Rocket have promoted Prince Edward Island at five different Quebec Major Junior Hockey League venues in the provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick over the past two years. In the past, the promotion provided a special prize package trip to Prince Edward… |
| Public Accounts 2004/2005
Provincial Treasurer Mitch Murphy is pleased to announce the release of the 2004/05 Public Accounts. As was indicated in the Fall session of the Legislative Assembly, the 2004/05 annual deficit was $33 million. It should also be noted the Statement of Financial Position from the Public Accounts… |
| PEI Craft and Giftware Producers Draw in Big Crowd for Weekend Show
Prince Edward Island (PEI) craft and giftware producers attracted a large number of buyers from across the Maritimes to the Sixth Annual PEI Buyer’s Market. The two-day event was held in Charlottetown at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel from January 20-21. The year’s event featured 55 exhibitors and… |
| Government Responds to Task Force on Student Achievement
Government released the report of the Task Force On Student Achievement to the public today and outlined its initial response to the recommendations of the task force. The task force was established by Premier Pat Binns in February 2005 to recommend ways to improve student achievement in Prince… |
| Department Considers Recommendations On Changes to Angling Regulations
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, Jamie Ballem, said his department will be turning to Islanders for input on several issues related to the recreational fishery in coming months. Several recreational fishing, wildlife conservation and watershed groups approached the department last… |
| Government Responds to Task Force on Student Achievement
Government released the report of the Task Force On Student Achievement to the public today and outlined its initial response to the recommendations of the task force. The task force was established by Premier Pat Binns in February 2005 to recommend ways to improve student achievement in Prince… |
| Province to Negotiate Ground Ambulance Service With Emergency Medical Care Inc.
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today announced that Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the new province-wide ground ambulance system. The Department of Health will immediately be commencing negotiations to secure a contract for services effective… |
| Review of Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Act and Youth Employment Act
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Responsible for Labour, announced a review of the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Act and Youth Employment Act. Recently, Executive Council approved a review of both these Acts. This is the first review of the… |