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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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| Seeking a Cleaner Spud
In a province where potato is king, Marvin Webster is committed to making those spuds as clean as possible. For Webster, whose family grows 650 acres for the processing sector on his farm on the Blue Shank Road under the corporate name Valley Grove Farms, it is a case of necessity being the mother… |
| Saturday Designated Waterfowler Heritage Day
While the hunting season is still a few weeks away, young Islanders interested in the sport of waterfowl hunting will have the opportunity to practise their skills this weekend. Islanders are reminded that Saturday, September 17, has been designated as Waterfowler Heritage Day. The objective is to… |
| New Affordable Housing Opens in Wellington
Families and individuals in Wellington celebrated the official opening of 14 new units of affordable housing. The complex was opened today by the Honourable Joe McGuire, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Joe… |
| Shea Announces Inter-Ministerial Women's Secretariat Appointment
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, today announced the appointment of Faye Martin as Director of the Inter-Ministerial Women’s Secretariat. As Director, Ms. Martin will oversee the operations of the Inter-Ministerial Women’s Secretariat… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Announces Companies Returning to the Windy City
A group of 33 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations are ready to return to “The Windy City” where they will explore and follow-up on business opportunities during Team Canada Atlantic’s second trade mission to Chicago, Illinois.The names of the mission participants were announced today, and… |
| 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 10.0 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, by 4.0 cpl on diesel fuel and by 5.0 cpl on furnace and stove oil, effective 12:01 a.m.… |
| Open Farm Day Set For September 25
Ever want to see a cow being milked or wonder how potatoes grow? Well, Open Farm Day 2005 provides an opportunity to have those questions answered and a whole lot more. As part of an Atlantic- wide effort to raise the profile of the industry, 23 farms right across Prince Edward Island will be… |
| Harvest Day Nears for "Plant A Row, Grow A Row" Initiative
For many home gardeners, a bountiful harvest can be both a blessing and a curse as the inevitable surplus of fruits, vegetables and herbs leave many scrambling for space on the kitchen counter and in the fridge. An upcoming community initiative may help provide a solution to this challenge. The… |
| Workshop Planned for Novice Upland Game Hunters
Islanders interested in upland game hunting have a unique opportunity to learn more about the sport before the season opens. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry, the Ruffed Grouse Society of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Model Forest Network Partnership are hosting a free Novice… |
| Premier Makes Connections During China Trade Mission
Premier Pat Binns led a mission of Island companies and trade officials to Hainan, PEI’s sister province in Southern China. The mission also included participation in the ninth China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen. Trade Team PEI, an organization jointly sponsored by the… |
| SHELLFISH INDUSTRY AWARDS PRESENTED
Two pioneers of the Prince Edward Island shellfish industry were honoured Friday for their longstanding contributions to the growth and development of the industry. Dennis O’Shea of Glenfinnan and Roy Winn of Conway are this year’s recipients of the Provincial Minister’s Shellfish Recognition… |
| Community Development Conference with a Difference
People interested in community development will have the opportunity to participate in a unique conference on either of the next two weekends. The PEI Community Development Travelling Conference will take place on a bus, which will travel from east to west the first weekend and from west to east… |
| Artisans and Craftspeople Invite you to Island-Wide Open House
The Seventh Annual Studio Tour Weekend September 23-25 promises to be the best one yet. 50 Prince Edward Island artisans and craftspeople will open their shops and studios for hands-on demonstrations. In addition, visitors will not have to pay the provincial sales tax on purchases of Island-made… |
| Chef Challenge Huge Success
Chefs from across North America competed for a $10,000 cash prize at the third annual International PEI Shellfish Chef Challenge Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The event was held in conjunction with the PEI International… |
| Hunting Guide Regulations in Effect for Fall Hunting Season
Hunters will see some changes in the field in the upcoming hunting season as new Hunting Guide Regulations come into effect. Hunting guides and outfitters will now be licensed by the province, and non-resident hunters must be accompanied by either a licensed resident hunter or a registered hunting… |
| PEI Association of Chiefs of Police Release Report: Police Response to Domestic Violence - A Provincial Overview
The PEI Association of Chiefs of Police, together with Attorney General Mildred Dover, today released a statistical profile of police-reported domestic violence in Prince Edward Island in 2002. The Chiefs of Police initiated a review of 604 domestic violence cases to evaluate their response in an… |
| No Change in Gasoline Prices
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has announced that there will be no change in gasoline prices today. Rumours circulating in PEI that prices are going up today are untrue. |
| Islanders to Attend the 28th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Service in Ottawa
On Sunday, September 25, 2005, five members of Correctional Services will represent Prince Edward Island at the 28th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service in Ottawa. This special memorial service commemorates Canadian police and peace officers who have died in the line of… |
| Legislation Proposed to Allow for Limited Liability Partnerships in Prince Edward Island
The Office of the Attorney General is proposing amendments to the Partnership Act to allow for limited liability partnerships (LLPs) in PEI. The proposed amendments would bring PEI law in line with partnership law in other Canadian jurisdictions. Amendments are now available for comment by… |
| All of Route 2 from Tignish to Souris Now Part of National Highway System, Shea Announces
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today announced that a major expansion to the National Highway System (NHS) on Prince Edward Island has been agreed upon at a national transportation meetings being held in Calgary. “Today’s agreement marks the end of a long road for Prince Edward… |