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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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| Minister Releases Energy Framework and Renewable Energy Strategy
Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem marked Clean Air Day Wednesday by unveiling a plan for Prince Edward Island to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels which pollute the environment and, at the same time, achieve a measure of energy self-sufficiency. The Prince Edward Island Energy… |
| Dressage Show Kicks Off 2004 Season
Thirty riders from the three Maritime provinces are expected to compete in the first dressage show of the season on June 5 and 6 at Venture Stables in Freetown. The riders and their horses will compete from the Training level up to the complicated Prix St. Georges test. Five riders will ride… |
| Schools Plant Trees to Celebrate 200 Years of Learning
Students at 69 Island schools are planting red oak trees this spring to celebrate 2004, the Year of Learning and Innovation. Education minister Mildred Dover said this is one of several exciting school activities that will commemorate the strong roots put down 200 years ago when land was dedicated… |
| Province Provides $ 1M to Tourism Projects
Prince Edward Island Tourism Minister Phillip Brown announced today that his Department has committed over $1 M this year to support the development and marketing of Island tourism products. “Through our various grant programs, Tourism PEI will be assisting about 50 projects intended to strengthen… |
| Army Cadets Celebrate 100 Years on PEI with Between Generations Web site
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets are celebrating 100 years in Prince Edward Island with a Web site that looks at the history of Army Cadets in the province. The cadets were able to construct the Web site because of a grant from Technology PEI’s Between Generations program. The theme of the PEI… |
| Premier Recognizes 60th Anniversary of D-Day
Premier Pat Binns will ask Islanders to mark the 60th Anniversary of D-Day by taking a moment to pause and remember the sacrifices of those Islanders who fought in the courageous battle of June 6, 1944. “I am honoured, proud and eternally grateful of the Islanders who gave their lives and risked… |
| Mosquito Sampling and Dead Bird Reporting Resumes
The mosquito sampling program that started last year will resume this summer, Chief Health Officer Lamont Sweet announced today. The program is intended to monitor the species of mosquitos most likely to carry West Nile virus. Last year, sampling of mosquitoes took place across the Island, with… |
| Six Seniors Honoured for Exceptional Community Involvement
Six Island Seniors received awards today for their outstanding contributions of time and talent for the betterment of their communities during the first annual PEI Seniors’ Advisory Council’s Community Service Awards ceremony held in Charlottetown. The PEI Seniors’ Advisory Council Community Awards… |
| Atlantic Energy Ministers Report Significant Progress
Atlantic Energy Ministers moved forward with an agenda of regional cooperation on energy issues during a meeting in Prince Edward Island today. The meeting was hosted by the Honourable Jamie Ballem, Minister of Environment and Energy for Prince Edward Island. Other participants were the Honourable… |
| Brad Richards Day Will Be July 9th
Premier Pat Binns today congratulated Brad Richards and the Tampa Bay Lightning on winning the Stanley Cup in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Calgary Flames last night to clinch the franchise’s first championship. In recognizing Richards, Binns announced that Islanders would have a… |
| Growing Partnership with Russia Benefits PEI Businesses
Seven expert consultants from communities across PEI will visit Moscow this summer to offer advice on important agricultural questions related to the potato, dairy, beef and hog sectors. The consulting work is part of a growing association between Russia and Prince Edward Island. The association… |
| MacAdam Defends Future of Groundfishermen
Prince Edward Island Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam is defending the future of the province’s remaining groundfish dependent fleet in the face of federal cutbacks. The groundfishermen have been told by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that 2004 will be… |
| Council to Consult with Islanders on C&D Disposal Sites
Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem has announced that the provincial Environmental Advisory Council will conduct public consultations on requirements for construction and demolition (C&D) disposal sites. Earlier this spring, Minister Ballem announced a one-year moratorium on new C… |
| PEI to Participate in Central Line Dialysis Pilot Project
Prince Edward Island will participate in a one-year pilot project to offer central venous catheter hemodialysis, also known as central line dialysis, in the province, Health and Social Services Minister Chester Gillan announced in the legislature this afternoon. The treatment will be available… |
| Premier Binns Meeting with US Governors
Premier Pat Binns, Chair of the Council of the Federation, and Premier Dalton McGuinty of Ontario, incoming Chair of the Council of the Federation, will be meeting with the Executive Committee of the National Governors Association in Washington, D.C. on May 12. “The initiative for this meeting… |
| Prince Edward Island Potato Board Nomination/Election Results
Recent nominations for election to the Potato Board has resulted in three producers being elected by acclamation to sit on the Board. In the East District, Kevin MacIsaac, Bear River, was the only producer nominated for the processing producer position. In the Central District, Donald Stavert,… |
| AGRAWEST EXPANSION CREATES JOBS IN SOURIS
AgraWest Investments of Souris is expanding its facility and creating up to 22 jobs. Located at the Souris Food Park, Agrawest has been in operation since 1997. Agrawest manufactures dehydrated potato granules, from PEI potatoes and currently supplies food processors across North America and the… |
| Federal-Provincial-Territorial Partners Lead United Fight Against Organized Crime
Canada’s fight against organized crime remains strong and coordinated across the country, according to a public report on organized crime released today by Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice. The report titled, "Working Together to Combat Organized Crime," details how… |
| New Cycling Race to Feature Confederation Trail
On September 24 through 26, 2004, the Island’s trails will be buzzing with activity for the first annual Confederation Trail Open, Canada’s only province-wide cycling race. The Confederation Trail Open is a new staged event for both competitive and recreational cyclists, with racing during the… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The volatility of international petroleum markets has, for the first time, triggered the mid-month price adjustment mechanism adopted by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission in the fall of 2003.The Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the gasoline… |