News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| PEI Seafood Companies-Return From International Event
PEI seafood processors have just returned from the largest seafood event in North America – the International Boston Seafood Show. Eleven Island companies participated in this three-day trade show which attracts buyers from over 80 countries. The Boston Seafood Show is one of the most important… |
| Legislative Assembly Recalled
Premier Pat Binns today announced that he has asked the Speaker to recall the Legislative Assembly to resume the current session on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, 2 p.m. The Provincial Treasurer, Honourable Mitchell Murphy, will deliver the Budget Address on Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 7 p.m. |
| Premier, Energy Minister Participate in Bio-Fuels Tour
Premier Pat Binns and Energy Minister Jamie Ballem are travelling to Europe to visit a number of facilities that produce bio-fuels. Bio-energy has been identified as an important priority for the province. PEI’s renewable energy strategy, released in June, calls for further investigation of the… |
| Judge Ralph C. Thompson to Retire
Attorney General Mildred Dover today announced the retirement of Judge Ralph C. Thompson from the Prince Edward Island Provincial Court effective October 21, 2005. “Judge Thompson has served the Provincial Court and the people of Prince Edward Island for 20 years with distinction and fairness,”… |
| EASTERN PEI OFFERS ACTIVE VACATIONERS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
If you build it, they will come; a line from the movies yes – but this is a different field of dreams. The Municipality of Central Kings has plans to create a water trail along the Boughton River for canoeing and kayaking. In addition to this, the project also involves the development of a small… |
| Province Launches Legal Action
The Prince Edward Island government has filed a statement of claim against the Government of Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that challenges the constitutional power of the federal minister to make licensing and other management decisions. The statement of claim was filed at the… |
| Brookvale Nordic Alpine Site Hosts Mars Cup K1 Ski Series
Brookvale Winter Activity Park was the host site of the Mars Cup K1 Ski Series last weekend and by all accounts it was a great success. The event marked the very first time a sanctioned alpine ski race has been hosted on Prince Edward Island and included more than 100 participants aged 6-13 years,… |
| Provincial Library Service Helping to Promote the Fourth Edition of CBC's Canada Reads
PEI’s Provincial Library Service has joined the challenge of helping to promote the fourth edition of CBC’s successful Canada Reads presentation. Through the generosity of the publishers of this year’s selections, additional copies of the books under discussion are now available in libraries across… |
| Province and Industry Partner to Promote Oil Tank Inspection
Islanders who have their oil tank inspected and tagged by this spring could get a big head start on next season’s home heating bill. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry and the Canadian Oil Heat Association are partnering on a joint initiative which gives Island homeowners the… |
| Tourism Advisory Council Information Session Includes 2005 Marketing Launch
The 2005 Marketing and Media Plan was released today by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) in Charlottetown during Tourism Conference 2005. Co-chairs of TAC, David MacKenzie and Rob Shaw joined Minister of Tourism, Philip Brown, as the TAC members announced details for tourism… |
| Murphy Distorting Facts, Says MacAdam
Prince Edward Island Fisheries Minister Kevin MacAdam says Shawn Murphy, Parliamentary Secretary to the federal fisheries minister, is guilty of a gross distortion of the facts over the provincial government’s legal challenge to the powers of the federal minister. On Monday, Mr. Murphy warned of… |
| Spring Weight Restrictions On The Way
As March begins, the Department of Transportation and Public Works would like to remind Islanders that it’s time to begin preparing for upcoming Spring Weight Restrictions. Each year Prince Edward Island experiences a spring thaw during which Island roads are more fragile than at other times of the… |
| MACFADYEN Congratulates Special Olympic Medalists
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for Sport and Recreation today congratulated Islanders Rose MacDonald and Michael Morris on medal winner performances at the Special Olympics 2005 World Winter Games in Japan. “It is my pleasure to offer Rose and Michael congratulations on… |
| Cattle Plebiscite to Be Conducted
The Prince Edward Island Marketing Council announced today that it will be conducting a mail-in ballot plebiscite among registered cattle producers during the month of April to determine the level of support for a cattle commodity board. “The first step in the plebiscite process will be the… |
| New Hay Bale Chopper
Ever wonder what happens to those hay bales that are a standard part of the Island landscape during the summer and fall? Well, they usually end up as livestock bedding or feed and broken down with a device known as a bale chopper or shredder. They are usually mounted on a trailer or cart hauled… |
| Flags Lowered in Honour of Slain Mounties
Premier Pat Binns today expressed shock and dismay at the news that four Royal Canadian Mounted Police members in rural Alberta were killed violently while in the line of duty. “I am deeply saddened that these four brave Canadians were killed in a senseless act of violence, and I am deeply troubled… |
| Attorney General Dover Expresses Sympathy on the Death of Four RCMP Officers in Alberta
PEI Attorney General Mildred Dover today issued a statement following the news confirming the tragic death of four RCMP officers in Alberta. “I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the loss of four brave RCMP Officers in the line of duty on Thursday, March 3. I wish to express my sincere… |
| 2005 Test Your Financial IQ Quiz Launched
The PEI Securities Office is once again participating in the National Test Your Financial IQ (TYFIQ) Contest sponsored by the Canadian Securities Administrator. This year’s contest features an online quiz (www.tyfiq.ca) designed to test a young person’s knowledge on the concepts of budgeting,… |
| Government Announces Recipients for the Second Volunteer Recognition Awards
Premier Pat Binns and Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs today announced the recipients of the 2005 Volunteer Recognition Awards. At a ceremony in Montague, six individuals and one couple were recognized for outstanding contributions through their voluntary efforts.… |
| Government Announces Recipients for the Second Volunteer Recognition Awards
Premier Pat Binns and Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs today announced the recipients of the 2005 Volunteer Recognition Awards. At a ceremony in Montague, six individuals and one couple were recognized for outstanding contributions through their voluntary efforts.… |