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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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| Leo Walsh to Travel to the Ukraine as an Election Observer
PEI’s Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Leo Walsh, will be a member of the Canadian delegation heading to Ukraine to monitor the up-coming election. The delegation will be led by former Prime Minister John Turner. The mission, which is financed by the Canada Corps and Canadian… |
| Weather Protection Devices Required on Outdoor Oil Tanks
One of the most effective ways to protect homes from an oil spill, line shield protectors, will soon be required on all outdoor oil tanks. The change is part of new home heat tank regulations being phased in over several years. The regulations help eliminate the most common preventable causes of… |
| Winter Financing Program Renewed for 2005
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that the Winter Production Financing Program, first introduced in the winter of 2000, will be renewed again this winter. “This program has become a very successful way to help craft producers gear up for the busy… |
| Permits Awarded for Oil and Gas Exploration
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem has announced the results of the Call for Bids for oil and natural gas exploration rights on four Island properties. The top bidder for all four properties, PetroWorth Resources Inc., of Calgary, Alberta, was issued exploration permits… |
| Confederation Centre Public Library Not Affected by Temporary Closure of Confederation Centre of the Arts January 1 to 14
During the temporary closure of the Confederation Centre of the Arts (January 1-14, 2005), the Confederation Centre Library would like to remind patrons that the library will not be affected by this closure. The Confederation Centre Public Library will only be closed during the Christmas Season on… |
| Prince Edward Island Launches New Volunteer Recognition Program
Premier Pat Binns officially launched the Prince Edward Island Volunteer Recognition Award earlier today in the Legislative Assembly. The premier explained, as a followup to the announcement in the November 2002 Throne Speech, that seven Islanders will receive this prestige award annually… |
| Funding Available for Aquaculture and Fisheries Research
The next quarterly deadline for submissions for funding under the provincial Aquaculture and Fisheries Research Initiative Inc. is June 15. Administered through the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment, AFRI encourages short-term applied research in the areas of aquaculture, lobster… |
| Premier Binns and Minister Shea Deliver First Annual Waste Watch Update
Increased flexibility for residential and commercial customers, along with adjustments to drop off and fee schedules are among the highlights of enhancements to the Waste Watch program announced today as a result of public input and suggestions. The enhancements were announced as part of an update… |
| Premier Calls on Federal Government to End Labour Dispute
Premier Pat Binns today called upon the Federal Government to immediately bring an end to the strike by deck officers at the Northumberland Ferry service that operates between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia. The strike was precipitated by stalled negotiations over the… |
| Mosquito Surveillance Program Conducted
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet today released information resulting from the mosquito surveillance program conducted across the province this summer. "Although we may have seen a lot of nuisance mosquitoes in Prince Edward Island this summer," said Dr. Sweet, "our surveillance across the… |
| IT Generation Program Extended to Seniors
The highly successful IT Generation program has now been extended to senior's groups. The It Generation program is sponsored by Technology PEI and led by Future Tech West. It provides the means for groups to purchase equipment to maintain a functioning computer club. In the past, the program has… |
| Island Student's Artwork Featured in National Calendar
Island student Julie Collier has a clear message for Canadians who want to do their part to save energy... turn it off! A Grade 6 student at Grand Tracadie Elementary School, Julie is the winner of the Prince Edward Island poster contest for the 2004 Energy and the Environment Calendar. Produced by… |
| Winter Financing Program Renewed for 2004
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that the Winter Production Financing Program, first introduced in the winter of 2000, will be renewed again this winter. "This program has provided producers with much needed financing to be able to manufacture more… |
| PEI Envy of Country When it Comes to EFP's
When it comes to environmental farm planning, Prince Edward Island leads the country. With funding from the Prince Edward Island ADAPT Council, which delivers Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) Fund in the province, the Prince Edward Island… |
| New Top of the Line Rental Gear and Finally Some Snow at Brookvale
Brookvale Winter Activity Park is now boasting a new fleet of alpine rental equipment including skis, bindings, boots, snowboards, poles and snow skates available for customers when the snow finally does fly! Provincial Parks upgrade to the equipment provides one of the most modern rental fleets… |
| Atlantic Canada Premiers Meet in Corner Brook
Premiers made a strong commitment to achieving a greater level of cooperation to address the priorities of Atlantic Canadians through joint work to improve provincial programs and services and through a renewed relationship with the federal government to address regional priorities. Protecting and… |
| Minister Commends Volunteers
The P.E.I. Minister responsible for sport and for volunteers has high praise for Islanders who pitched in to make last week's Special Olympic Winter Games a success in the province. Minister Elmer MacFadyen said that the added pressures on the event brought on by the severe winter blizzard… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Continues to Foster Relationships in Washington, D.C.
A delegation of close to 30 Atlantic Canadian companies will participate in the second Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to Washington D.C. from April 25-29, 2004. The first Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to Washington took place November 2-6, 2003. During that mission, companies met with… |
| Angling Season Opens April 15
With the snowbanks quickly melting away, anglers in Prince Edward Island are counting down the days to the opening of the 2004 season. Thousands of Islanders will be heading to their favourite fishing hole Thursday, April 15, to join in the excitement of opening day. Announcing the season opening… |
| TEAM CANADA ATLANTIC ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR TRADE MISSION
A delegation of 27 Atlantic Canadian companies arrived in Washington, D.C. yesterday for a Team Canada Atlantic trade mission. The TCA delegation is in Washington until April 29, 2004. Led by the Honourable Joe McGuire, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), along with… |