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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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| Commission to Receive Submissions, Provide Election Results Calculator on Website
The Commission on PEI’s Electoral Future’s website has recently been enhanced. The website, www.electoralfuture.pe.ca, will provide an email address to which the public can send comments and questions regarding electoral reform in PEI. The Commission’s aim is to facilitate public input and create… |
| Eastern Kings on Lieutenant Governor's List
The eastern portion of Prince Edward Island is on the Lieutenant Governor’s list for his third summer heritage tour slated for Monday and Tuesday, August 8 and 9. On Monday, August 8, Their Honours will visit two sites in the Mount Stewart area, the Hillsborough River Eco-Centre and the Allisary… |
| Team PEI Names Flag Bearer for 2005 Canada Games
A Charlottetown Baseball player will lead Prince Edward Island athletes into Saturday’s opening ceremonies for the 2005 Canada Summer Games in Regina, Saskatchewan. Nineteen-year-old Andrew Macdonald will carry the PEI flag for Team PEI. The opening ceremonies are set for Saturday, August 6 at 5:… |
| Minister Currie Congratulates Research and Development Company on Approval of New Fish Vaccine
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie extends congratulations to Aqua Health Ltd., Canada, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Novartis Animal Health, on the approval of their Novel Novartis Vaccine to protect Canadian salmon farms from devastating viral disease. Aqua Health Ltd. has two… |
| Minister Currie Congratulates Research and Development Company on Approval of New Fish Vaccine
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie extends congratulations to Aqua Health Ltd., Canada, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Novartis Animal Health, on the approval of their Novel Novartis Vaccine to protect Canadian salmon farms from devastating viral disease. Aqua Health Ltd. has two… |
| Steel Fabrication Plant in Borden-Carleton Expands Operations
MacDougall Steel Erectors, a steel fabrication and erection company, is expanding its existing operations in Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island (PEI). The plant will expand from 6,500 to 12,900 square feet, allowing the company to increase its year-round fabrication capacity and increase tonnage… |
| Tender Called for Next Stage of Basin Head Reconstruction
Work to restore the Basin Head complex continues to move forward this week with a tender being called for the second phase of the Basin Head redevelopment project. “Mother Nature certainly left a pile of work to be done following last winter’s tidal surge,@ said Transportation and Public Works… |
| Finding The Right Feed Balance
One of the biggest challenges facing beef and dairy producers is developing the right balance when it comes to feed. In the case of dairy cattle, an improper diet results in an animal that produces too much nitrogen. That in turn leads to a decline in milk production. For beef producers, an… |
| Princetown United Church Designated as a Heritage Place
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, today announced the designation of the Princetown United Church in Malpeque as a heritage place under the Heritage Places Protection Act. “I am so pleased to make this announcement today which will ensure that the… |
| Province Launches "Re-Store Your Batteries" Initiative
What do you do with household batteries that aren’t rechargeable once they are used up? An innovative new pilot program officially launched today aims to help answer that question. “Each year the average Island family uses nearly two dozen non-rechargeable batteries in everything from clocks and… |
| Ministers Discuss Needs of Beef Industry
Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister Kevin MacAdam stated the need for a made-in-the-Maritime solution for the region’s cattle industry during this week’s meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture in Kananaskis, Alberta. He joined with Nova Scotia Minister Chris d… |
| Free Electronic Books for Young Readers
This summer young people in PEI will have one more way to keep up with their summer reading - using computers at home, libraries or other access points. The Provincial Library Service is participating in a three-month pilot program to offer computer access to a variety of children’s books on the… |
| Mosquito Sampling and Dead Bird Reporting Resumes
The mosquito sampling program has resumed again this summer, Chief Health Officer Lamont Sweet announced today. The program is intended to monitor the species of mosquitos most likely to carry West Nile virus. Over the past two years, sampling of mosquitoes has taken place across the Island, with… |
| Book of Condolences for London Bombing Victims Now Available
Islanders and visitors wishing to express their sympathies to the victims and families of the London bombings now have an opportunity to do so. “This terrible event has touched many, many people and the book of condolences will give an opportunity for Islanders and visitors alike to express their… |
| Consultations on Student Achievement Near Completion
Over 600 individuals and groups provided input to the Task Force on Student Achievement during recent public consultations. The consultations will conclude this month with final presentations to be held July 25 and written submissions accepted until July 31. “The task force will then consider the… |
| ATV Users Reminded to 'Ride Smart! Ride Safe'
The Department of Transportation and Public Works would like to remind Islanders about the importance of safety when it comes to use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s). “Each year many Islanders enjoy using ATV’s in a safe and responsible manner. That’s possible because of riders respecting laws like… |
| Island Science Students to Compete in United States
The spruce and maple forests of Prince Edward Island may be quite different from the oak and hickory forests of Missouri, but that doesn’t scare the Island’s 2005 CANON ENVIROTHON team from Three Oaks Senior High School. Team Captain Ashley Martin and teammates Jessica McGill, Stephanie Barlow,… |
| Islanders Asked Not to “Rescue” Young Wildlife
Even though they have good intentions, Islanders are reminded that they should not try to “rescue” what looks like orphaned wildlife. Randy Dibblee, a biologist with the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry, said provincial wildlife officials have received numerous calls in recent weeks… |
| Home Gardeners Asked to Watch for Late Blight
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture is asking home gardeners to keep a close watch on their potato and tomato plants for late blight. A devastating fungal disease responsible for the Irish potato famine, late blight can cost the Prince Edward Island economy many dollars. In a… |
| Province Disappointed with Air Canada's Decision
P.E.I. Provincial Government and the Charlottetown Airport Authority are very disappointed with Air Canada’s announcement to cancel its Toronto-Charlottetown fall and winter flights. Air Canada took this decision after the Provincial Government refused to comply with negotiation items which… |