News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Environment Futures Students Gauge Tire Pressure
Students with the province’s Environment Futures Program are checking the tire pressure on hundreds of vehicles in provincial government parking lots this week. Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem said the campaign is aimed at increasing awareness that tire pressure should be checked at… |
| PEI to Host National Music Festival, August 20 - 22, 2004
Islanders can see and hear Canada’s finest young musicians when PEI hosts the National Music Festival August 20 to 22 at the University of Prince Edward Island and the Confederation Centre of the Arts. More than 60 young musicians from across the country will participate in the festival after… |
| Logistics For Brad Richards Day in Murray Harbour
People who plan to visit Murray Harbour for Brad Richards Day are reminded to keep a number of logistics in mind. The event begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 3 p.m. when the trophies will be transported to Charlottetown for a flight to Halifax. A high volume of traffic is expected in the area on… |
| Isle@sk Wins national Innovation Achievement Award
An innovative project designed to link libraries across the province is the recipient of the 2004 National Innovation Achievement Award. Launched in 2002, Isle@sk provides a gateway to the Provincial Library Service, the UPEI Library and the Holland College Library. “This is a very prestigious… |
| Fiscal Quarter Update -- FY 2004/05
The Provincial Treasurer, Honourable Mitch Murphy released the results of the First Quarter Forecast today. While pleased the Province’s finances are within one half of one percent of the total expenditure budget, the Minister noted that the Department of Health and Social Services continues to… |
| Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island Election Results
Marketing Council today announced that Jeff Weeks, Fredericton, PEI, has been elected to fill a vacancy in the Charlottetown District on the Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island Board. The vacancy was created due to a reorganization of the Board that included an increase of one director in the… |
| Minister Reassures Charlottetown Residents That Former Imperial Oil Tank Farm Poses No Risk
Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem offered reassurances today to Charlottetown area residents that the former Imperial Oil tank farm does not pose a risk to neighbouring properties or nearby parkland. An environmental site assessment last fall determined that the level of… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to adjust petroleum prices in their dealer and consumer schedules as follows: a decrease of 1.0 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, an increase of 1.2 cpl on diesel and an increase of 1.1 cpl on… |
| More Advertising, More Research, More Visitors?
Minister of Tourism, Philip Brown called a meeting of industry July 19 asking operators to provide some perspective of the state of the industry and consensus of immediate action. As a direct result of this meeting, Minister Brown committed to the group to approach Government requesting additional… |
| Automated Weather Observing System Coming to Slemon Park
Slemon Park will soon have an automated weather observing system (AWOS) installed on-site to provide real-time weather reports for users of the aviation facility. The purpose of the AWOS is to measure wind velocity, temperature, dew point, altimeter setting, cloud height and visibility through… |
| Young Entrepreneur's Forum
Two young Islanders have launched a summer program to enhance university students’ entrepreneurial skills. Kristi Kelly and Billy Hennessey started the young entrepreneurs forum to help aspiring business students learn through real-life business experiences. Weekly sessions will bring together 12… |
| PEI Provincial Library Launches TD National Summer Reading Club for 2004
Capturing the imagination of young readers and promoting a love of adventure through reading will be the focus of the 2004 Summer Reading Program through a Dragons, Books and Quests theme. The PEI Provincial Library TD National Summer Reading Club was launched today by the Honourable Elmer… |
| Deadline for Farm Risk Management Program Extended
The deadline for submitting applications under the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization program has been extended from June 30 to July 31. The program provides protection against losses in farm incomes. Announcement of the extension was made today by Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and… |
| Island Experiencing Forest Tent Caterpillar Outbreak
Prince Edward Island is experiencing an outbreak of Forest Tent Caterpillars. Over the past two weeks, officials with the province’s forestry department have been taking dozens of calls from Islanders concerned about the invasion of insects. They are busy eating the leaves of deciduous trees and… |
| Archives PEI Web Site Launched
Finding sources for PEI history became a little easier today with the launch of a new Web site providing access to more than 1000 archival collections held by six institutions in the province. Archives PEI is a partnership between the Public Archives and Records Office of the Department of… |
| First Government French Language Services Report Released
The Government of Prince Edward Island released today its first-ever comprehensive report on French language services within government. The report contains highlights and accomplishments by government institutions in the provision of French language services from April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2003.… |
| Islanders Invited to Celebrate National Fishing Week
Environment and Energy Minister Jamie Ballem is encouraging Islanders to celebrate National Fishing Week at their favourite fishing hole. The week of July 3-11 is designated National Fishing Week in Canada. Part of a national awareness campaign aimed at encouraging Canadians of all ages to take up… |
| Prince Edward Island Electoral Boundaries Commission Interim Report
The Prince Edward Island Electoral Boundaries Commission today released an interim report on proposed changes to the area, boundaries and names of the province’s 27 electoral districts. Copies of the report containing the maps of the proposed districts are available from Island Information Service… |
| Vistors Take Home a Taste of Prince Edward Island
This summer, visitors to PEI Superstores will be able to take home a taste of Prince Edward Island. The Charlottetown and Summerside Superstores are featuring a special PEI product display in two of their locations. The display features products from 13 PEI food and beverage processors. They… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to decrease the prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 4.7 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, 0.7 cpl on diesel and 0.3 cpl on furnace and stove oil. Effective July 1, 2004 the average… |