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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 CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem is encouraging Islanders to show their appreciation to the many people who work to protect and enhance the Prince Edward Island environment. Minister Ballem has called for nominations for the 2004 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards to be… |
| Give Backyard Birds Something to Sing About
Islanders are encouraged to make their backyards bird-friendly as they celebrate 2004 National Wildlife Week this week. Environment and Energy Minister Jamie Ballem said this year’s theme, Give Backyard Birds Something to Sing About, encourages young Islanders to discover the wonders of wildlife… |
| Food Safety Quality Key to Profitability
Prince Edward Island Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam has proposed that potatoes and potato products be added to the list of eligible commodities under Canada’s food aid programs. He made the proposal in Toronto today where he is attending the federal,… |
| Premier Presents Champions for Children Awards
Premier Pat Binns and Dr. David Wong, Chair of the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, are pleased to announce the recipients of the first annual Champions for Children Awards. The awards, which were handed out tonight in Charlottetown, celebrate the remarkable work that is being done… |
| Residents of Stratford to Benefit from Improvements to Water Distribution and Sewage Collection Systems
Residents of Stratford will benefit from expansions to the town's water distribution and sewage collection systems. This expansion is possible thanks to a contribution agreement signed by the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island (PEI) and the Town of Stratford. The Honourable Lawrence… |
| Tuna Capital of the World Receives New Observation Platform
A newly constructed Life Observation Site at North Lake will provide visitors seeking to experience the thrill of the tuna catch with an excellent and safe viewing opportunity along with a look into the history that has given North Lake the claim to "Tuna Capital of the World." The Honourable… |
| Employment Transition Program Update
A number of people who have been interviewed for the transitional work program in West Prince have already found other jobs. The program was set up to help people who were left without employment following the sale of the assets of Polar Foods. The program originally identified 240 displaced… |
| 50 Companies Express Interest In Request For Proposals
Approximately 50 companies have picked up requests for proposals (RFPs) to purchase selected assets of Polar Seafoods. The RFPs were issued by the receiver, Ernst and Young, on February 29 and March 4, 2004. The RFPs are asking for offers regarding the sale of a number of selected assets of the… |
| Acadian Flag to Fly over Province House
Premier Pat Binns today announced that the Acadian flag will fly over Province House in Charlottetown for the remainder of this year in celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Acadian landing on PEI. “The Acadian flag will fly above Province House for the rest of this year in celebration of the… |
| Healthy Eating Alliance Offers Information on New Food Labels
Islanders can learn more about what's in the food they eat by attending a community information session March 8 to 13 during Healthy Eating Week. The five sessions will focus on how to read and understand new food labels that will be required on most packaged food in Canada by 2005. The sessions… |
| Premier and Minister Pause to Honour Dr. Kent Ellis
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Health and Social Services Chester Gillan took time today to recognize the outstanding achievements of Dr. Kent Ellis, who for more than 40 years served the people of Hunter River and the surrounding area. Dr. Ellis passed away last night. “Dr. Ellis was a… |
| Minister Brown Expresses Condolences Over Passing of Dr. Kent Ellis
Minister of Tourism, Philip Brown, today expressed his condolences on the death of Dr. Kent Ellis. “I was very saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Ellis. He was a gifted medical doctor with a strong conviction to the tourism industry as owner and operator of Marco Polo Land for over 30 years.… |
| 2004 Premier's Award for Tourism Presented to Jim Larkin
The 2004 Marketing and Media Plan was released Tuesday evening at the annual presentation by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Marketing Authority (TMA) detailing the 2004 advertising campaign. The early part of the evening included the presentation of the 5th Annual Premier's Award for Tourism to… |
| Take It Back! - Program Allows Islanders to Dispose of Old Medications Safely -
Islanders with expired or unused pharmaceuticals no longer have to wait for a cleanup campaign to safely dispose of them. The Province of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the PEI Pharmaceutical Association and Island Waste Management Corporation, has established a permanent take-back… |
| Take It Back! - Program Allows Islanders to Dispose of Old Medications Safely -
Islanders with expired or unused pharmaceuticals no longer have to wait for a cleanup campaign to safely dispose of them. The Province of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the PEI Pharmaceutical Association and Island Waste Management Corporation, has established a permanent take-back… |
| CAIS Deadlines Extended
Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam has announced the extension of deadlines under the new Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program. Producers now have until April 30 to file their options notice and will also have until December 31 to make the… |
| Honourable C.R. McQuaid Family Law Centre
Premier Pat Binns and Attorney General Jamie Ballem took part in an official naming ceremony today for the Honourable C.R. McQuaid Family Law Centre named in honour of former Justice Charles R. McQuaid. Justice McQuaid was the only judge to sit on the Bench in family law cases for a period of time… |
| Update on Auto Insurance Rates
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that its current review of auto insurance rates in the province is nearing completion. Of the 31 insurance companies that have filed their rates, the Commission has completed its review of 21 and has authorized rate reductions that will… |
| Atlantic Energy Ministers Meet With Federal Ministers in Ottawa
As a follow-up to their North Sydney meeting in February, Atlantic energy ministers met with a group of federal ministers in Ottawa yesterday to discuss the economic development potential of the energy sector, as well as climate change issues. Atlantic Energy Ministers, Hon. Jamie Ballem (Prince… |
| Bidders for Polar Assets
Approximately 20 bidders have responded to requests for proposals for assets formerly owned by Polar Foods. Government will now work with the receivers to determine the successful bidders. |