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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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| Council Hosting Public Meetings on Requirements for C&D Sites
The provincial Environmental Advisory Council is inviting Islanders to provide input on requirements for construction and demolition (C&D) disposal sites in Prince Edward Island. The Environmental Advisory Council is appointed under the PEI Environmental Protection Act to advise the minister… |
| Heavy Rainfall Advisory
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization advises the public that Environment Canada has published a heavy rainfall warning for all of Prince Edward Island on Tuesday. The remnants of tropical storms Gaston and Hermine look likely to merge over the gulf of Maine Tuesday morning. The tropical… |
| Island Vendors Receive New Signage to Discourage Sale of Tobacco to Minors
Over the next few weeks, stores across the province will be putting up new notices regarding the sale of tobacco to minors. The bright, eye-catching signs, which will be posted throughout the stores, remind store employees not to sell cigarettes to minors and caution adults who may consider… |
| Looking Forward to the Future
In an era when family farms are disappearing, George and Melaney Matheson could be considered trend setters. Eight years ago, the couple bought back the Albion Cross farm where George grew up and named it Springwater Farms. It was much more than a desire to re-connect with his roots that fueled the… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that effective September 1, 2004, gasoline prices will not change from their current levels and, therefore, the average maximum pump price of regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve outlets will remain at 88.7 cpl. The Commission did… |
| New Strategic Highway Infrastructure Project Announced
Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, together with Prince Edward Island Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea, today announced a new road construction project funded under the Canada/PEI Strategic Highways Infrastructure Program (SHIP). The latest project to be approved under the… |
| Over One Millon Servings of Milk
Prince Edward Island students drank over one million servings of milk while at school last year, according to figures released by the School Milk Foundation. A total of 1,196,562 servings of white and chocolate milk were consumed during the year by students in the 70 schools and 59 kindergartens… |
| Order of Prince Edward Island Investiture Ceremony
The 2004 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island will be honoured at a special investiture ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, 7 September, 2004 at 7 p.m. Chancellor of the Order, the Honourable J. Léonce Bernard, Lieutenant Governor, will confer the honour on the following… |
| Islanders Can Support Families on the First Day of School
Government and business leaders are calling on Islanders to help make going back to school a positive experience for children and families. Education Minister Mildred Dover said the first day of school is a very important day and it can be an anxious one for children and parents. “For a young child… |
| Work Set to Begin on St. Peters Estuary Interpretive Centre
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament for Cardigan; the Honourable Kevin MacAdam, MLA for Morell-Fortune Cove; and Sheryll O’Hanley, vice-chair of the St. Peters and Area Development Corporation today announced a project to further enhance tourism development in the St. Peters area… |
| Dr. David Reid Recognized with Teaching Award
Dr. David Reid was recently recognized by Dalhousie University with the prestigious Preceptor of the Year Award for the province of Prince Edward Island. This award was presented at the 39th Conjoint Scientific Assembly hosted by the Maritime Chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada… |
| Alanna Stetson Receives Government of Prince Edward Island Marine Atlantic Bursary
Alanna Stetson of Freetown is the winner of the 2004 Government of Prince Edward Island Marine Atlantic bursary which was created by the provincial government as an ongoing expression of appreciation to Marine Atlantic employees for the important contribution they made to the Island way of life for… |
| Matinee Finals Monday in Summerside
The finals of the Prince Edward Island Matinee Track program will be held Monday, September 6 at Summerside Raceway as part of its Labor Day program. Matinee horse owners have competed at events in Alberton, Tyne Valley, O’Leary, Kensington and Pinette, with the top eligible horses moving on to… |
| Highway Construction Advisory
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today issued an advisory to the traveling public about upcoming highway reconstruction work along a section of Route 2. Beginning September 7 and running through until the end of October, the Malpeque Road along Route 2 between the Sherwood Road and… |
| Lobster Fishery Issues Discussed
Prince Edward Island fisheries minister Kevin MacAdam held a courtesy meeting today with Nova Scotia MP Bill Casey to discuss issues in the Northumberland Strait lobster fishery. Also attending the meeting were two Northumberland Strait fishermen representing the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s… |
| Department Investigating Fish Mortalities
The Department of Environment and Energy is investigating an incident of fish mortalities discovered Friday. Spokesperson Rosanne MacFarlane, freshwater fisheries biologist, said the department received a report from a local angler late Friday morning of dead fish at what’s known as Wright’s Pond… |
| Premier Declares Shinerama Day
Premier Pat Binns joined university freshmen this morning at the University of Prince Edward Island for the annual Shinerama Kickoff. At the event, the Premier officially declared today, September 7, as “Shinerama Day” in Prince Edward Island. Shinerama is a significant component of Orientation… |
| Highway Construction Advisory
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today issued an advisory to the traveling public about upcoming highway reconstruction work along a section of Route 2. Beginning September 7th and running through until the end of September, a section of Route 2 in West Devon will be under… |
| Food Technology Centre Receives Award
The Food Technology Centre (FTC) in Charlottetown has received a prestigious international award from the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC). The Association has given FTC the award for the accuracy of its analysis. FTC was the most accurate of all the laboratories in the world… |
| GED Tests Help Islanders Improve Personal Satisfaction and Standard of Living
Several activities are being organized by Island communities this week during Adult Learners Week to increase public awareness of adult learning opportunities in PEI. Education Minister Mildred Dover said one of the single most important adult learning opportunities available to Islanders is the… |