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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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| Winter Angling Season Opens
Island angling enthusiasts will be ringing in the new year in a unique way this week. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem said the 2005 winter fishery will open Saturday, January 1, and run through to March 27. “Winter angling is a great way for families to get out and enjoy… |
| Cost Recovery Fee to Be Introduced to Maintain 911 Call Answer-Transfer Service
In early 2005, a cost recovery fee of 50 cents per month will be introduced to ensure the province’s E9-1-1 service remains effective and current. Many Islanders may not be aware that the “PEI 9-1-1 Emergency Service” fee currently on telephone bills is an Aliant fee. The provincial cost… |
| Public Forest Council Announces Forest Policy Consultation Dates
Islanders can fill in the long winter months of 2005 by offering and discussing their ideas and concerns for the future of Island forests. On January 10, the Public Forest Council will host the first of six public meetings designed to gather Islanders’ input and ideas on what a new Forest Policy… |
| Island Student's Artwork Featured in National Calendar
Island student Katie Mooney’s depiction of renewable energy sources has earned her a spot in a calendar being distributed nation-wide. The daughter of Cathy and Charles Mooney of Souris West, Katie is the winner of the Prince Edward Island poster contest for the 2005 Energy and the Environment… |
| Premier Announces Support Measures for Southeast Asian Disaster
As news continues to reach Islanders of the horrific devastation in Southeast Asia, Premier Pat Binns today announced measures to support the efforts of the Canadian Red Cross to provide much needed emergency aid to the affected region. “It is difficult to comprehend the full extent of this… |
| Confederation Centre Extends Regrets upon Passing of Board Member, Earl Orser
The Board of the Confederation Centre of the Arts (Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust) extends sincere regrets to the family of Earl Orser, a prominent Canadian Businessman and National Member of the Confederation Centre Board. A member of the Board since 1996, Mr. Orser passed away earlier… |
| Minister Proclaims Environmental Health Week
January 3 to 9 is Environmental Health Week in Prince Edward Island, recognizing the important work of Public Health Inspectors, noted Health and Social Services Minister Chester Gillan today. This is the second annual Environmental Health Week, which is a national campaign by the Canadian… |
| Brookvale Open for Business
After a bit of a slow start to the season, Brookvale will be up and running Saturday, January 1, with limited alpine runs open for skiing and snowboarding and all nordic trails snow-covered and groomed. On Saturday, January 1, the alpine section will be open from 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. and the nordic, 9:… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to decrease all gasoline prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 1.4 cents per litre (cpl). Effective January 1, 2005, the average maximum pump price of regular unleaded gasoline at self-… |
| Island Waste Management Corporation Announces Rate Adjustments
The Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) today announced details of adjustments to the rates levied for the provincial Waste Watch program. This marks the first rate adjustment since the Waste Watch program went province wide in July, 2002. Since that time, many operating expenses such as… |
| Provincial Flags Lowered to Honour Tsunami Victims
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced the province will honour the victims of the Southeast Asian earthquake and tsunami disaster by lowering flags at all provincial buildings to half-mast until January 10, 2005. “The impact of this disaster has been felt… |
| MacAdam Commends Federal Government on BSE Handling
Prince Edward Island’s agriculture minister is commending the federal government for helping to secure the re-opening of the United States border to live cattle and certain other meat products. Kevin MacAdam said that federal agriculture minister Andy Mitchell and officials with the Canadian Food… |
| Acting Deputy Attorney General Appointed
Premier Pat Binns today advised that Edison Shea has been appointed Acting Deputy Attorney General. Shea is a senior director in the Department of Attorney General, most recently holding the position of Director of Consumer, Corporate and Insurance Services. Shea replaces Patsy Maclean who has… |
| Government Releases Ground Hemlock Report
Last summer, many woodlot owners across PEI discovered an ugly secret - ground hemlock had been harvested from their forest land without the owners’ knowledge or permission. Others claimed their contracts with ground hemlock harvesting companies were not being honoured, their woodlands had been… |
| Premier Announces Expanded Outpatient Service for Stewart Memorial Hospital
Acknowledging the hard work and commitment of the Tyne Valley community and Honourable Philip Brown, MLA and citing his government’s commitment to the provision of quality rural health care, Premier Pat Binns today made an important announcement regarding expanded outpatient service for Stewart… |
| Departments Provide Update on Fire in Hazelbrook
The smoldering fire at a construction and demolition disposal site in Hazelbrook had significantly improved as of Friday morning. However, the site operator will be required to take additional measures to ensure the situation is under control. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry… |
| Departments Provide Update on Fire in Hazelbrook
The smoldering fire at a construction and demolition disposal site in Hazelbrook had significantly improved as of Friday morning. However, the site operator will be required to take additional measures to ensure the situation is under control. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry… |
| GED Promotion Launched Across Prince Edward Island
All Tim Hortons’ restaurants in Prince Edward Island have joined with the Department of Education and Holland College to encourage adult Islanders to get their General Education Development (GED)/Grade 12 Equivalency certificate. This is a month-long promotion which was launched today across Prince… |
| Government Will Ask IRAC to Approve IWMC Rate Adjustments
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today announced that she will be introducing legislation in the next session of the Legislative Assembly that will mandate the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) to independently review and approve rate adjustments to the provincial… |
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