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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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| Road Condition and Travel Advisory Update
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today issued an update on road conditions and a general travel advisory. The high winds and snowfall over the last twenty four hours have made snow clearing operations more challenging all across the Island, particularly in the Eastern part of the… |
| Government Moves to Rationalize Lobster Industry
The Government of Prince Edward Island met this morning with the Bank of Nova Scotia to purchase Polar Food’s security with the bank. The purchase means that government will be able to control the disposal of the assets of the company. The deal will cost government approximately $26 million - which… |
| Fluid (Table) Milk Prices Increase on March 1
Kenneth MacLellan, Chair of Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, today announced that the minimum wholesale and minimum home delivery price of fluid (table) milk and cream products will increase by 4.0 cents a litre on March 1, 2004. Products affected by the increase include homogenized milk… |
| 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 3.4 cents per litre (cpl). Effective March 1, 2004, the average maximum pump price of regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Join Forces to Create New Bachelor's Degree in Education
The Honourable Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament (Hillsborough), on behalf of the Honourable Hélène Chalifour Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage, along with the Honourable Mildred Dover, Minister of Education of Prince Edward Island, today hailed the creation of a Bachelor’s Degree in… |
| Egg and Hog Board Election Results
Donald Drake, Waterside, John Dennis, Tyne Valley, and Peter Stavert, Freetown, have been elected to the Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island Board of Directors. Murray Myles, Returning Officer, reported that all three producers were elected by acclamation following a nomination period that took… |
| RFP Issued Today to Potential Parties Interested in Polar
Creditors of Polar Foods International Inc., Ernst & Young Inc. (EYI), along with the Government of Prince Edward Island, announced today the notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of the receiver and manager’s right, title and interest in certain of Polar’s assets. Notices… |
| Homeowners Advised To Remove Snow And Ice Buildup Around Oil Tanks
With the large accumulation of snow on the ground and mild temperatures and rain in the forecast this week, Island homeowners are being advised to take steps to protect outside oil tanks. Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem said Islanders can help prevent a costly oil spill by simply… |
| New Program for Cull Cattle
Producers will no longer have to wait until cattle are slaughtered to receive assistance under the Cull Animal Program. Under changes announced today by the federal and provincial governments, producers will receive the maximum assistance allowed under the program. “These changes to the Cull… |
| “Tourism In Transition: Looking Back, Moving Forward” Focus For 2004 Tourism Marketing And Media Plan
The 2004 Marketing and Media Plan was released today by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Marketing Authority (TMA) in Charlottetown at the Tourism Industry Association of PEI’s Tourism Conference 2004. Philip Brown, Minister of Tourism joined Jeannette Arsenault, Co-Chair for the Tourism Marketing… |
| Three Rivers Roma Group Receives Support
The group that is working on the expansion of the Three Rivers Roma site has received support from the provincial government – including a lease on a piece of property with a commercial value of over $1 million. The community group has embarked on a project to add nature trails to the 100-acre area… |
| Eight Double Zero, Five Six Five Seven Four Two One!
The final “surprise” element of the 2004 Marketing and Media Plan presented by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Marketing Authority (TMA) in Charlottetown tonight is familiar to many Islanders and those “from away.” Stomping Tom’s jingle, “Dial an Island,” originally recorded in January of 1972 has… |
| The Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Created
Hon. Margaret-Ann Blaney, NB Minister of Training and Employment Development; Hon. Madeleine Dubé, NB Minister of Education; Hon. John Ottenheimer, NL Minister of Education; Hon. Jamie Muir, NS Minister of Education; and Hon. Mildred Dover, PEI Minister of Education, are pleased to announce the… |
| MacAdam Expresses Reservations About Surette Report
Prince Edward Island Fisheries Minister Kevin MacAdam today expressed reservations about some of the options outlined in the report on the conflict in the herring fishery submitted by Allistar Surette to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. “Although I have not had an opportunity as yet to… |
| National and Regional Meetings of Education Ministers Are Productive
Education Minister Mildred Dover advised today that recent meetings of education ministers have resulted in several new priorities that strongly support PEI's direction in education and training. A new Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET) was officially announced today to… |
| Minister Announces Moratorium on C&D Disposal Sites
Environment and Energy Minister Jamie Ballem has announced a moratorium of up to one year on new construction and demolition (C&D) disposal sites. Minister Ballem said the time will be used to conduct a comprehensive review of the Environmental Protection Act Waste Resource Management… |
| Island Focus To Celebrate International Women's Day
Island Focus has produced a special program lineup for the March 8 broadcast to celebrate International Women’s Day and to increase awareness of family violence prevention. “I encourage Islanders to watch Island Focus this week for stories of individuals and organizations that are making a… |
| Spring Weight Restrictions
As Islanders dig out from February's snow and brace for March, the Department of Transportation and Public Works is thinking ahead to Spring and would like to remind Islanders that it's time to begin planning for upcoming Spring Weight Restrictions. Each year Prince Edward Island experiences a… |
| Minister Responsible for Labour Responds to Conciliation Officer Report
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for Labour today issued the following statement regarding the findings of a Conciliation Officer appointed by him on December 8, 2003 to assist in reaching a settlement between the University of Prince Edward Island and the Faculty Association… |
| Electoral Boundaries Commission Appointed
Hon. Greg Deighan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, today announced appointments to the Prince Edward Island Electoral Boundaries Commission. Speaker Deighan is pleased to announce that Honourable Justice John A. McQuaid has been appointed to serve as Chairperson of the Commission, and John… |