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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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| Notes From the Royal Winter Fair
Exhibitors from Prince Edward Island continue to earn accolades at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Prince Edward Island is well represented at the Royal, from those who are making their first trip, to one who is returning for the first time in 50 years.GIANT VEGETABLES Prince Edward Island’s best… |
| Plebiscite Day in Prince Edward Island
Today is the first day of the four half-days of advance voting in the office of each electoral district returning officer. Ads have been placed in all daily Island newspapers listing each of the 27 returning officers and their respective office locations. Voting times are from 12 noon to 6 p.m.… |
| Binns Confirms Commitment to Souris Hospital
Premier Pat Binns is emphasizing Government’s commitment to community hospitals given the current challenges of physician recruitment and the series of Souris Emergency Department closures. Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Islanders that they will continue to provide access at all rural… |
| Binns Confirms Commitment to Souris Hospital
Premier Pat Binns is emphasizing Government’s commitment to community hospitals given the current challenges of physician recruitment and the series of Souris Emergency Department closures. Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Islanders that they will continue to provide access at all rural… |
| Tourism Industry Turns a New Corner
The Minister of Tourism, Philip Brown announced today that tourism activity for 2005 is estimated to be on par with 2004. Indicators to the end of October showed the bridge traffic, which accounts for 80% of visitation, was consistent with the same period in 2004. Air traffic was up 9% to the end… |
| Ground Hemlock Buyers' Course Being Offered
The summer of 2004 was a controversial and difficult one for many in the Island’s ground hemlock harvest industry. Allegations of trespass, theft, poor harvest practices, and damage to forests were widespread as many people tried to get in on this new and exciting forest product. Public hearings… |
| Maritime Results for Avian Influenza in Waterfowl Released
Preliminary testing of 710 healthy, wild, migratory ducks in the Maritime provinces has revealed 35 positive results for the H5 avian influenza virus and one positive result for the H7 virus. These preliminary results do not indicate an increased threat to human health or commercial poultry flocks… |
| UPEI Records Strong Growth in Research and Development Funding
A report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) compliments Atlantic Canada universities on the good work they are doing in research and development. The report, Research and Development Funding in Atlantic Canada, examines regional trends in R&D funding.… |
| Study to Examine Financial Needs of Lobster Fishermen
Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kevin MacAdam announced today that his department has commissioned a study to examine the financial circumstances facing Prince Edward Island lobster fishermen in the Northumberland Strait. Lobster landings have declined in portions of the… |
| Parents Asked for Input on New Multi-Year School Calendar
Surveys are going out this week to one in five parents of school-aged children to get their input on a new multi-year school calendar. Parents are being asked how much they value school-related activities and how much time should be spent on them. They are also being asked for their opinions on… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to decrease petroleum prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 2 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline and by 5.5 cpl on diesel, furnace oil and stove oil effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday,… |
| Province to Host 2006 CCMTA Annual General Meeting
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced that the 2006 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) will be held on Prince Edward Island next May. The CCMTA is a non-profit organization comprising representatives of the… |
| Awareness Program Launched Today
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology and Minister Responsible for the PEI Liquor Control Commission, today announced the launch of a joint awareness program to educate the public on the presence of date rape/club drugs on PEI. The program is initiated by the Liquor Control… |
| Premier Binns Recognizes International Volunteer Day
Premier Pat Binns issued the following statement to acknowledge International Volunteer Day in Prince Edward Island:“Every day in Prince Edward Island, countless volunteers are actively involved in making a difference – improving their communities and the lives of other Islanders. Islanders are… |
| Safety Standards for Commercial Vehicle Industry Continue to Improve
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today updated the public as to progress being made to implement a new Medical Reporting System for all commercial vehicle drivers on Prince Edward Island. The Province of Prince Edward Island, under the National Safety Code, announced the launch of… |
| Province, SADD and Island Schools Team Up For Holiday Message
It’s the Holiday Season and Prince Edward Island’s Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) chapters are communicating a special message to Islanders about the dangers of drinking and driving. “This year is a renewal of the campaign to have Island elementary school students write and draw anti-… |
| Province, SADD and Island Schools Team Up For Holiday Message
It’s the Holiday Season and Prince Edward Island’s Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) chapters are communicating a special message to Islanders about the dangers of drinking and driving. “This year is a renewal of the campaign to have Island elementary school students write and draw anti-… |
| Province Transfers Wildlife Conservation Fund
Support for wildlife enhancement efforts in PEI was strengthened today as administration of the Wildlife Conservation Fund was transferred to a committee representing those who directly contribute to the fund. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem and committee chair Mike… |
| Province Signs Land Management Agreement With The Environmental Coalition Of PEI
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem announced today that the Province has reached an agreement with the Environmental Coalition of Prince Edward Island to manage 800 hectares of public land in southeastern PEI. Under the 10-year lease agreement, the Macphail Woods Ecological… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase gasoline prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 2.0 cents per litre (cpl) effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2005.Pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline at self-… |