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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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| DEPARTMENT CONCERNED ABOUT OUTDOOR BURNING
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry has issued a caution to Islanders after last weekend’s warm and windy weather saw provincial forest firefighters and several fire brigades called to respond to many grass and brush fires across the province. In most cases these fires were caused by… |
| New Charlottetown – Toronto Flights With WestJet
The Prince Edward Island Government, Tourism PEI, and the Charlottetown Airport Authority are pleased to announce that getting to Prince Edward Island by air this summer will be easier than anytime in recent memory, thanks to a new flight offered by WestJet. Beginning June 28, a direct flight will… |
| Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union Negotiations Delayed
The Government of Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union announced today that they have agreed to suspend current negotiations towards a collective agreement until the fall of 2005. Both parties agreed that they will be in a better position to continue negotiations when… |
| Hydrogenics and PEI Energy Corporation Partner to Develop Prince Edward Island Wind-hydrogen Village Project
Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns and Randall MacEwen, Vice President, Corporate Development of Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS; TSX: HYG), announced today that Hydrogenics and Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation will lead a consortium of industry and government partners to develop… |
| Price Increase
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission announces the retail price of domestic beer will increase effective May 1, 2005. The new retail price for beer will increase to $18.80 per dozen - an increase of $0.55 per dozen over last year. Included in the retail price is the $1.20 empty bottle… |
| Two Companies Make Final Preparations to Locate in Prince Edward Island
Two companies will locate in Prince Edward Island this spring, creating 65 new jobs. Snairs Golden Grain, a commercial bread company, has chosen a location in Borden Carleton to set up their new facility. The company will move into a 10,000 square foot location at the Borden Industrial Mall, using… |
| Premier Presents Champions for Children Awards
Premier Pat Binns and Dr. David Wong, Chair of the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, are pleased to announce the recipients of the second annual Champions for Children Awards. The awards, which were handed out last night in Charlottetown, celebrate the outstanding work and… |
| Governments to Invest More Than $120 Million for Infrastructure in Island Communities
Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Joe McGuire, and Shawn Murphy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, together with Premier Pat Binns and Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, today announced a five-year infrastructure… |
| Trapeze Animation Studios Creates New Project, New Jobs
A company located at the Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) is creating an animated property to air on MTV in Latin America. Trapeze Animation Studios will hire 26 people to carry out the project. Trapeze will create, execute and deliver ten 3-minute, two 20-minute, and twenty-eight 30-second… |
| New Multi-Use Building to Attract Visitors to Georgetown’s Waterfront Area
The construction of a new multi-use building in Georgetown’s waterfront area is expected to increase the number of visitors to the town and result in additional tourism revenues for local businesses. The facility, to be built in the style of the former train station, will house a restaurant/café,… |
| MacAdam Commends Action on Herring Issue
Prince Edward Island Fisheries Minister Kevin MacAdam has commended Cardigan MP Lawrence MacAulay for his quick action in having a decision overturned which would restrict herring fishermen along the north shore of Prince Edward Island. Last week, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced… |
| 2005 Property Tax Bills are in the Mail
The Taxation and Property Records division of the Provincial Treasury is in the process of mailing the 2005 Notice of Assessment and Summary of Property Charges to Prince Edward Island property owners. Prince Edward Island experienced a strong real estate market in 2004. The market value of all… |
| Province Changing Requirements for Harvests on Provincial Forest Land
With the release of the 2005 Standing Wood Harvest Tenders, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is announcing several important changes to further strengthen wildlife guidelines for harvests on Provincial Forest lands. “The 2005 changes include strengthened biodiversity standards to… |
| Spring Weight Restrictions to be Lifted
The Department of Transportation and Public Works advised today that Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted on all Island roads effective 12:01 a.m., May 2, 2005. “Spring Weight Restrictions are used every year to help prevent excessive road damage during spring thaw,” said Transportation and… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 2.6 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, and by 1.4 cpl on diesel. Furnace and stove oil prices remain unchanged. Effective May 1, 2005… |
| School Boards to Elect Trustees
Nominations for candidates to offer for election as trustees for the Eastern School District, Western School Board and the French Language School Board are now being accepted. A total of 29 trustees will be elected to the three School District/Boards during School Board Trustee elections to be held… |
| Commission Work Proceeding Toward Plebiscite
The Commission on PEI's Electoral Future is working toward increasing the public’s knowledge of both the current electoral system, known as First Past the Post, and a Mixed Member Proportional System. Commissioners, led by Chair Leonard Russell, began meeting on March 2nd, 2005 and, to date, have… |
| Summerside Manufacturing Company Expanding
What began as a one person operation has evolved into an international company. After 20 years in the sandpaper products business, Abrasive Enterprises’ sales are approximately $4.6 million annually with 90 per cent of the company’s current sales exported to the United States. In order to keep up… |
| Northern Abrasives Opens in Summerside Business Park
Northern Abrasives, an associated company to Abrasive Enterprises, will construct new production and packaging space in the Summerside Business Park. The company has been outsourcing its production to Abrasive Enterprises since it was established in 1997. Abrasive Enterprises offered converting… |
| Province Receives Rating Confirmation from DBRS
The Provincial Treasurer announced today in the Legislature that Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed Prince Edward Island’s credit rating at A (low) for long-term, and R-1 (low) for short-term borrowing. The trends remain stable. The confirmation is supported by moderately improved… |