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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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| Well-known French Author Lucie Papineau to Visit PEI
Well-known Quebec author Lucie Papineau will read to students at Prince Edward Island schools and libraries May 3 to 5. The tour is sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts and organized by the Departments of Community and Cultural Affairs and Education. "We are pleased to host Ms. Papineau and… |
| Well-known French Author Lucie Papineau to Visit PEI
Well-known Quebec author Lucie Papineau will read to students at Prince Edward Island schools and libraries May 3 to 5. The tour is sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts and organized by the Departments of Community and Cultural Affairs and Education. "We are pleased to host Ms. Papineau and… |
| Environment Minister Highlights Litter Prevention on Earth Day
With most of the snow melted away, one of the uglier signs of spring once again abounds on Island roadsides – evidence of months of littering. Recognizing Earth Day today in the Provincial Legislature, Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem took the opportunity to highlight concerns about… |
| Graham Watts Wins Test Your Financial I.Q. Contest
Attorney General Jamie Ballem today announced that Graham Watts of Montague Regional High School is the PEI winner of the 2004 Test Your Financial I.Q. essay contest. For his winning essay, Graham will be awarded $750 by the Office of the Attorney General. Last fall, Canadian youth were challenged… |
| Premier Binns Presents 2003 Premier's Cup
The 2003 Premier’s Cup has been presented to Richard W. Ellsworth of Tignish for landing the largest tuna during last year’s season. The award was presented by Premier Pat Binns at the Legislature on Wednesday. Mr. Ellsworth was fishing out of Tignish aboard his vessel Pappy’s Pride along with crew… |
| Government Releases Ocean Choice Agreement
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie has tabled the agreement between Ocean Choice PEI and the provincial government. The agreement was signed on Friday evening. As part of the agreement, Ocean Choice PEI now owns and will operate the processing plants in Souris and Beach Point. The… |
| TEAM CANADA ATLANTIC MEETS WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Team Canada Atlantic wrapped up a busy first day of meetings during its second official trade mission to the Washington, D.C., area in six months.“We’ve made tremendous contacts,” said the Honourable Joe McGuire, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). “Industry leaders in the… |
| TEAM CANADA ATLANTIC EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW BUSINESS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Team Canada Atlantic wrapped up two days of meetings with potential agents, brokers, distributors, and strategic partners in Washington, D.C. yesterday.During this second day, representatives from 27 Atlantic Canadian companies and business organizations attended meetings with potential agents,… |
| Council of the Federation Establishes Youth Forum
Premier Pat Binns, Chair of the Council of the Federation, announced in the Legislature yesterday that, this summer, the Council of the Federation will bring together two participants from each province and territory across Canada for a Youth Forum aimed at increasing youth engagement in Canadian… |
| Hog Commodity Board Appointment and Election
The Prince Edward Island Marketing Council today announced that two vacancies on the Hog Commodity Marketing Board have been filled. Willem deBoer, Montague was recently appointed to fill a vacancy in Kings County. Mr. deBoer’s appointment was effective April 14. His term in office will conclude… |
| MacAdam Responds to Lobster Management Proposals
Prince Edward Island Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam said today he wants to discuss the recently announced 2004 proposed lobster fishery management plan for Area 25 with federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Geoff Regan. The management plan was released last… |
| Final Episode of Island Focus to Air May 3, 2004
The final broadcast of the provincial government’s television program Island Focus will air May 3, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. on EastLink Television. “Island Focus has been a valuable communications vehicle to promote the activities and programs of the Province of Prince Edward Island for the past eight… |
| MacAdam Announces Support for Fishermen's Organizations
Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister today announced in the Legislature that he will be introducing an amended Fisheries Organizations Support Act that will enable fishermen’s organizations to collect support fees. The amendments will be introduced next week. “For a number of… |
| Medical Residents Day
Tuesday, April 20, 2004, was the fourth annual Medical Residents Day. This day is part of a national awareness campaign by member organizations in the Canadian Association of Interns and Residents. Prince Edward Island joined other Atlantic provinces in recognizing medical residents who work in… |
| ADI Honoured For Central Compost Facility Project
The developer and operator of the Central Compost Facility has been honoured for best practices used in engineering technology on the project. At the Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony of the Consulting Engineers of New Brunswick (CENB) last evening, ADI International Inc. along with Island Waste… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase all gasoline prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 0.6 cents per litre (cpl). Effective May 1, 2004, the average maximum pump price of regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve… |
| TEAM CANADA ATLANTIC MISSION TO WASHINGTON HAILED A SUCCESS
After three full days of meetings with potential agents, brokers, distributors, and strategic partners in Washington, 27 Atlantic Canadian companies and business organizations emerged from the U.S. capitol region with solid business leads for potential partnerships and sales.This latest Team Canada… |
| TRADE TEAM PEI MISSION TO IRELAND NOW UNDERWAY
Trade Team P.E.I. is in Ireland until May 8, and six Prince Edward Island companies and organizations will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with businesses from Ireland during this seven-day mission.The mission, organized in cooperation with the Canadian Embassy in Dublin, is building on… |
| Giving Trees...Giving Hope
On Saturday morning May 15, the Provincial Forest program and the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) are launching a unique project designed to beautify the Island while raising funds for breast cancer awareness activities. The inaugural “Giving Trees . . .Giving Hope” event will be held in St… |
| Open House at Tree Nursery
The J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery on the Upton Road in West Royalty will be hosting an Open House on May 11 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be tours, exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, prizes and special seedling giveaways. This is the largest tree nursery on the Island, and visitors can see… |