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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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| Community Development Fund Supports Affordable Housing For Evangeline Area
The Community Development Fund will make a contribution toward an affordable housing project for the Evangeline area of the province. The announcement was made today by Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie. The project is being developed by La Cooperative Le Bel Age. It will consist of a… |
| Islanders Encouraged to Take Advantage of “Free Fishing” Weekend
Island families wondering if angling is an activity their children would enjoy are encouraged to take advantage of the chance to fish for free during the upcoming long weekend. Speaking in the Provincial Legislature Thursday, Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem said the Victoria Day… |
| Discover The Ocean In Your Backyard
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry is joining with the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans to host an Oceans Day Barbecue at Peake’s Quay on the Charlottetown Waterfront, this Saturday, June 5, noon until 2 p.m., in conjunction… |
| Trade Team PEI Hosts Virtual Trade Mission To Mexico
Prince Edward Island companies interested in exporting to Mexico will have a chance to participate in the province’s first-ever Virtual Trade Mission. The event will be hosted by Trade Team PEI in partnership with the Canadian Consulate Guadalajara, Mexico. It will allow the companies to… |
| New Forest Policy Being Developed
Kevin MacAdam, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry, announced today that a major review of the provincial forest policy is being undertaken. The current forest policy was established in 1987, and Mr. MacAdam said that the review will look at new directions for the future… |
| Efforts Underway to Increase Awareness of Aquatic Invaders
Hon. Kevin MacAdam, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry outlined details today of an awareness campaign to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species such as the green crab, clubbed tunicate and oyster thief have been in Island waters… |
| New Report Indicates PEI Children Are Doing Well
Compared to children in other provinces, PEI children are doing very well based on national indicators of child health and well-being. According to a report released today by the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, PEI leads the country in several areas of child health such as healthy… |
| Congratulations Kara!
Premier Pat Binns and Minister responsible for Sport, Elmer MacFadyen today offered congratulations and best wishes to Kara Grant on her upcoming trip to Athens Greece to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games. “Kara has represented Prince Edward Island in pentathlete competitions around the world, and… |
| EMO Encourages Islanders to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization is encouraging Islanders to prepare for Hurricane Season. Once again experts around the world are predicting an above normal level of tropical hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this year. The Canadian Hurricane Centre, located in Halifax, NS, reminds… |
| Mount Stewart Cat Had Bat Rabies
The cat which was recently found to have rabies was infected with a bat strain of rabies, Chief Health Officer Lamont Sweet announced today. This is the first case of rabies in Prince Edward Island since three foxes were found to have bat rabies in 1992, which means that the rabies status of the… |
| Oxygen Network To Air Lorie Kane Island Challenge
First Rosie O'Donnell hosted Island children performing theatre live on her show and now Oprah Winfrey's new television network is picking up the rights to the Lorie Kane Island Challenge. Tourism PEI announced today that they have secured an agreement with Oxygen Network in New York to pick up… |
| Expansion of Community Hospital, O'Leary, to Increase Long-Term Care Beds in West Prince
The provincial government announced plans today to expand Community Hospital in O'Leary to include 10 additional long-term nursing care beds. Premier Pat Binns said the decision follows Government's announcement this spring to enhance long-term care services in the province. "Since then we have… |
| New Addition at Bluefield High School Officially Opened
The new $2 million addition to Bluefield High School was officially opened today by students, staff, parents, Eastern School District representatives and government officials. "The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to providing high quality learning and teaching environments for… |
| Premier Binns To Hold Talks With Atlantic Premiers
Premier Pat Binns is scheduled to meet with his Atlantic counterparts in Halifax this evening for talks on how the region can work together to improve federal-provincial financing arrangements. In particular, it is expected that the Council of Atlantic Premiers will focus on a strategy for… |
| Appointment of Director of Racing for Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission
The Council of Maritime Premiers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Paruch to the position of Director of Racing of the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC), effective February 1, 2001. Mr. Paruch was appointed following an extensive search and interview process… |
| Premier Saddened By Death Of Honourable Melvin McQuaid
Premier Pat Binns expressed sympathy today on the passing of the Honourable Melvin J. McQuaid. McQuaid served the province of Prince Edward Island in a number of important capacities, including Member of the Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament, Leader of the Official Opposition and Supreme… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for adjustments in the prices of gasoline and distillate products (furnace oil, stove oil and diesel) have been approved by the Commission. Effective Thursday, February 1, 2001, wholesale dealer and consumer prices for… |
| Firearms Safety Instructors Wanted
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is seeking individuals interested in teaching the Canadian Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course. A training session will be held for new instructors in late February or early March. Anyone interested is asked to contact Clare Birch at the… |
| Special Sitting Of The Prince Edward Island Supreme Court - Appeal Division
A Special Sitting of the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court - Appeal Division will be held at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Court House in Charlottetown on March 2, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. for the swearing-in of Madam Justice Linda Webber as a member of the Appeal Division. The oath of office will be… |
| Department Clarifies Policy on Snow Removal Services
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today clarified its policy on the removal of snow from private roads and driveways. This comes in response to numerous requests from the public for assistance with this winter's larger than average snowfall and the need to preserve available… |