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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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| Spring Angling Season Just Around the Corner
Recreational fishing enthusiasts are getting their tackle boxes stocked for the opening of the spring angling season Friday, April 15. Announcing opening day in the Provincial Legislature today, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem encouraged Islanders to discover or rediscover… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Means Business During Second Day In Chicago
Chicago means business, which suits Team Canada Atlantic just fine. Participants concluded their second day of successful business meetings yesterday, in the city recently named by Moody’s Investor Services as the most economically diverse metropolitan area in the U.S. During this second day,… |
| ISLANDERS ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE “WILD” PLACES ~ National Wildlife Celebrated April 10-16 ~
Islanders are encouraged to explore PEI’s special “wild” places as they celebrate National Wildlife Week this week. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem said this year’s theme, Explore and Embrace a Special Wild Place, provides an excellent opportunity for young Islanders to… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Mission To Chicago Achieves Success
After three full days of meetings with potential agents, brokers, distributors, and strategic partners, 45 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations emerged from the globally diversified economic centre of Chicago with solid business leads for potential partnerships and export sales.“The past… |
| Fortius Expands Again, Creating 20 Jobs
Biotech company Fortius Canada Inc. has expanded its facility at the Charlottetown Airport Business Park to accommodate new processing equipment and increase its production capabilities. The expansion became necessary to meet the demand created by rapidly increasing sales. Fortius moved to PEI… |
| Prince Edward Island May Soon Be Involved in Slow Food Movement
The “slow food” movement may sound like a group for those who don't like to rush the dining experience, but in reality it is a world-wide network aimed at encouraging consumers to support local producers. It currently has 83,000 members worldwide, and a Prince Edward Island chapter (actually called… |
| PEI School Board Elections Scheduled for May 30, 2005
Honourable Mildred Dover, Minister of Education today announced elections will be held May 30, 2005 for trustees’ positions in the three Prince Edward Island school boards: the Eastern School District, the Western School Board and La Commission scolaire de langue française. The current school… |
| Summerside Regional Development Corporation to Move Ahead with Renewed Mandate
Summerside Regional Development Corporation will move ahead with a renewed mandate and a fresh approach to development. SRDC’s board of directors, including representatives from the City of Summerside, the Great Summerside Chamber of Commerce and the provincial government, met Tuesday night. Among… |
| Basin Head Reconstruction Update
The Province of Prince Edward Island today provided an update on progress related to reconstruction of the Basin Head complex, which was severely damaged by a recent storm surge. The Basin Head complex is a major attraction in the Eastern Kings area for both local residents and visitors during the… |
| Team PEI Launches Website for 2005 Canada Summer Games
Team PEI today launched its website for the 2005 Canada Summer Games to be held in Regina, Saskatchewan, August 6-20, 2005. This website is available at www.gov.pe.ca/teampei/ The Team PEI website includes information on mission staff, sports, team PEI history, sponsors and links to information on… |
| Province Will Oppose Expected Legal Manoeuvre
The Prince Edward Island government will oppose efforts to dismiss the legal challenge to the authority of the federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. The federal government has notified the province that it is seeking a court date for a motion to dismiss the lawsuit which was filed by the… |
| Snair's Golden Grain Bakery to Open in PEI
Snair’s Golden Grain Bakery, a producer of commercial baked goods, is opening a new facility in Prince Edward Island. The bakery will produce products for existing commercial clients in the Maritimes and hopes to further expand its client base. The company will also produce rolls and bread for… |
| Employment Standards Board to Conduct Annual Review of Minimum Wage in PEI
The Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Board is set to begin its annual review of the minimum wage in accordance with the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Act. The Prince Edward Island workforce is made up of approximately 77,000 Island workers of which 62,000 are covered by the… |
| Tenders are in for Charlottetown Wastewater Treatment Plant
Partners which are cost-sharing the major upgrade to Charlottetown’s wastewater treatment capabilities and the implementation of Charlottetown’s portion of the Provincial Sludge Management Strategy today announced that tenders have been received for the project. The wastewater treatment system… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
Rapidly escalating world oil prices will result in a mid-month price adjustment for diesel fuel, furnace oil and stove oil. Gasoline prices remain unchanged.The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices in their dealer and… |
| Premier Binns Demands the Federal Government Honour its Commitment to Wood Islands-Caribou Ferry Service
Premier Pat Binns says the federal government has a signed commitment to maintain ferry service between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia. In a number of documents related to the construction of the fixed crossing, the province of Prince Edward Island asked for, and was… |
| Government Introduces New Workforce Renewal Program to Reduce Spending and Renew Programs
The provincial government introduced a new Workforce Renewal Program today to support its efforts to renew programs and the provincial public service. The program offers incentives to employees to leave government voluntarily through early retirement or voluntary severance opportunities. Premier… |
| Government Introduces New Workforce Renewal Program to Reduce Spending and Renew Programs
The provincial government introduced a new Workforce Renewal Program today to support its efforts to renew programs and the provincial public service. The program offers incentives to employees to leave government voluntarily through early retirement or voluntary severance opportunities. Premier… |
| Minister Currie Congratulates East Isle Shipyards on New Tug Contract
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie welcomes the news that East Isle Shipyards has received a $19 million contract to construct two more tug boats. The contract is for two Z-drive multifunction, ice-class tugs. They will be built for a Danish company, Stevns. One hundred to 110 people… |
| New Affordable Housing in Charlottetown
Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing and the Honourable Chester Gillan, Prince Edward Island Minister of Health and Social Services, today officially announced the approval of a new 12-unit affordable housing… |