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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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| Province Provides Funding For Summerside West End Odour Project
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has presented the City of Summerside with a cheque for $300,000 as the provincial contribution to the project to alleviate the west end odour problem. The presentation was made today by Helen MacDonald, the MLA for the district of St.… |
| Affinity Fraud: Beware of Swindlers Who Claim Loyalty to Your Group
The Office of the Attorney General is warning investors to be on guard against a rise in affinity group fraud. Everyone, in some way or another, is connected to a group or association. Our interests, backgrounds, and other factors will naturally lead us to those organizations or affiliations that… |
| Minister Signs Canada-Wide Standards
The Province of PEI has agreed to national standards to reduce emissions of several pollutants which pose human health risks and threaten air and water quality. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan signed the Canada-Wide Standards at a meeting of the Canadian Council of… |
| Young Islander Joins Junior Team Canada On Trade Mission To Atlanta
An Island youth recently participated in the latest Team Canada Atlantic trade mission which was held May 14-16 in Atlanta, Georgia. Leigh Ellen Walsh of Watervale was chosen as a member of Junior Team Canada delegation which consisted of a youth from each Atlantic Canadian province. Walsh's… |
| Atlantic Premiers Meet in Charlottetown
At their meeting today in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Premiers remained united in their commitment to working together to ensure a vital and diversified Atlantic economy. Through cooperation, collaboration, and leadership, we will be able to build the economic competitiveness of… |
| Keep Oil Tanks and Fuel Lines Clear of Snow and Ice
With the heavy accumulation of snow in the last week, the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has issued an advisory to the general public to check the fuel lines connected to outside oil tanks. Last winter, there were 125 cases in which fuel lines snapped under the weight of heavy… |
| "Building Tourism Together" Focus for 2003 Tourism Marketing and Media Plan
The 2003 Marketing and Media Plan was released today by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Marketing Authority (TMA) in Charlottetown during Tourism Day 2003. Jeffrey Lantz, Minister of Tourism joined Jeannette Arsenault, Co-Chair for the Tourism Marketing Authority (TMA) in announcing details for the… |
| Province Conducts Provincial Review Of Addiction Services
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover released a report today of a comprehensive review of Addictions Services in the province. The report makes several recommendations including the need to reallocate Addictions resources to additional programs for youth, women and seniors. It… |
| Morley Acorn Exhibition Open to Public and On-Line
An exhibition of images by Island photographer Morley S. Acorn is now open for public viewing at the Public Archives and Records Office, located on the fourth floor of the Honourable George Coles Building, Richmond Street, Charlottetown. An on-line exhibit of Acorn's work can be found on the… |
| Audience Members Needed For YTV's Taping of UH OH!The Game Show in Charlottetown August 9, 1998
The Slime Tour will ooze into Charlottetown to tape segments for YTV's supremely messy and energy-packed program, UH OH! The Game Show. Audience members are needed to cheer on the contestants as they race to complete various obstacle course challenges. Audience members interested in attending… |
| Premier Pays Tribute To Acorn
Premier Pat Binns today expressed condolences to the family of the late E. Frank (Duck) Acorn. "There were a number of aspects of our community and province in which Duck Acorn made a tremendous contribution, but his name has become synonymous with the harness racing industry. He played a key… |
| Fire Prevention Week Coming Up In October
The Hon. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services, would like to remind residents of Prince Edward Island that the week of October 4 - 10, 1998, is "Fire Prevention Week." Fire Prevention Week is a wonderful opportunity for fire departments to promote fire safety and prevention programs, and… |
| Provincial Parks To Launch Festival Of Colours
Fisheries and Tourism Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam, has announced that the Brookvale Provincial Ski Park is launching a brand new festival this October. The Festival of Colours will be held at Brookvale's Alpine Centre on Sunday, October 11, 1998, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. This event is aimed as a… |
| Royal Bank Withdraws from Provincial Student Loan Program
The Royal Bank of Canada has confirmed with the Department of Education that it will no longer participate in the Provincial Student Loans program, effective December 31, 1998. The Royal Bank rejected the province's offer to increase the rate of the loan ‘risk premium' paid to lenders by the… |
| Minister Pleased with Results of Provincial Economic Freedom Study
Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development for the Government of Prince Edward Island, is pleased about the results of a new study, Provincial Economic Freedom in Canada 1981-1998. Prince Edward Island ranked third in the study for 1998, the largest improvement of any province over the 17 year period… |
| Prince Edward Island Web Site Wins National Award
The Province of Prince Edward Island's web site was the recipient of a major national award at the Internet World Canada Annual Impact Awards today in Toronto. Penton Media sponsors the awards which recognize and honour those web sites from across Canada that have excelled in their contribution… |
| PEI To Host Canadian Scout Jamboree
Plans are well underway for the province of Prince Edward Island to host the 10th Annual Canadian Scout and Venturer Jamboree to be held at Cabot Provincial Park from July 6-14, 2001. The province previously hosted the jamboree in 1989. The 2001 Jamboree's national planning committee is… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Ultramar Ltd.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Ultramar Ltd. to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.1 cent per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 13 March… |
| Island Premier Speaks At Trade Mission Dinner
With the long history of trade between the New England region and Atlantic Canada, the Team Atlantic trade mission is a natural next step, Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns said at a business dinner in New Hampshire Wednesday evening. "Our two regions have been swapping goods, services,… |
| Wildlife Funding Programs Accepting Applications
Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment, has announced the Department is receiving funding applications for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP). The program offers a range of support to organizations and community groups involved in wildlife habitat initiatives including… |