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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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| Hayden Produce Establishes Traceback System
With a new traceback system now on stream at Hayden Produce, the company can track any load of spuds it ships from field to the consumer's table. With funding help from the Prince Edward Island ADAPT Council (which administers the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) Fund in the… |
| Loading Systerm Allows for Expansion to New Markets
Blueberries have been one of the major growth areas in Prince Edward Island agriculture over the last several years, and producers like Gerry Hackett are committed to keeping the industry on its upward swing. For the last number of years, berries from his 100-acre operation in Seacow Pond have… |
| Hepatitis C Posters Focus on Awareness
AIDS PEI and the Department of Health and Social Services launched a hepatitis C poster campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the disease among Island youth and the general public this morning at the AIDS PEI office in Charlottetown. The two posters, which list the risk factors for hepatitis… |
| EasTech Hosts Canada's First 24 Hour CAP Site
The Community Access Program (CAP) site at EasTech in Poole’s Corner has become the first one in Canada to be open for 24 hours a day. The site was opened to 24/7 use because of a demand from the community. CAP sites are administered in the province by Technology PEI. “Not all people and businesses… |
| Minister Gillan Congratulates Dr. Charles Duffy For Receiving Teaching Award
Health and Social Services Minister Chester Gillan today congratulated Dr. Charles Duffy, an Emergency Room Physician at the Prince County Hospital, for receiving the prestigious Preceptor of the Year Award for Prince Edward Island from Dalhousie University. The award is presented to one family… |
| Attorney General Jamie Ballem Announces Appointments as Queen's Counsel
The Honourable Jamie Ballem, Attorney General announced today, four new appointments of Her Majesty's Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Named as Queen's Counsel are Darrell E. Coombs, Bloyce V. McLellan, John W. Diamond and Michele M. Murphy. "Queen's Counsel appointments are made… |
| New Information Kit Helps Educators and Parents Deliver Healthy Messages to Children
A colorful classroom poster, teachers’ guide, parent handout, and children’s song sheet promoting healthy eating and active living are being delivered to daycare centres, kindergartens, and Grade One and Two classrooms across the province. The Be Healthy kits will be distributed early in the new… |
| Premier Expresses Condolences Over Passing of Hon. Robert Stanfield
Premier Pat Binns today expressed his condolences over the death of the Honourable Robert Stanfield, former Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and Premier of Nova Scotia. “I am truly saddened to hear that Mr. Stanfield has passed away. He was a gifted public servant who was… |
| Premier Receives Carruthers Report
Premier Pat Binns received today the report of the Prince Edward Island Electoral Reform Commission and outlined government's plans to respond to the report. The Commission was established in January of this year and was directed to consider the following:- review all statutes and associated… |
| More Good News for the Western Part of the Island as Aerospace Company Announces Expansion
Wiebel Aerospace Inc. has announced plans to expand into the West Prince Business Park in Bloomfield. Joe McGuire, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Egmont, and MLA for Alberton-Miminegash, Cletus Dunn expressed their support of Wiebel's expansion… |
| Chief Health Officer Advises Islanders to Take Food Safety Precautions Throughout the Holiday Season
With Christmas just a few days away, Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet is urging Islanders to take extra precautions when preparing and storing food, especially traditional offerings such as turkey, dressing and gravy. “During this time of year, families and friends may be gathering together to… |
| Egg Producers Gearing up HACCP Program
Food safety and quality is securing a better competitive edge for Prince Edward Island eggs producers who are taking extra steps to ensure their systems will meet national food safety guidelines. The Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island recently hired consultant Tony Glencross to help determine… |
| Amendments to Employment Standards Act Create Provisions for Compassionate Care Leave
Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for Labour, today announced that An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, received approval creating a new provision for Compassionate Care Leave. The amendment will provide up to eight weeks' unpaid compassionate leave for employees to care for or… |
| Winter Angling Season Opens
Islanders are encouraged to get their fishing gear out of storage and get ready for the start of the winter fishery in Prince Edward Island. Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem announced that the 2004 winter fishery will open Saturday, January 3, and run through to March 28. “Angling… |
| Government Announces Amendments to the Employment Standards Act
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen today announced amendments to the Employment Standards Act effective January 1, 2004. The new amendments include Remembrance Day as the sixth paid statutory holiday bringing Prince Edward Island in line with all Atlantic Provinces. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister… |
| New Regulations for Pet Stores
The provincial government has approved new regulations under the Companion Animal Protection Act that establish minimum standards for housing cats and dogs in pet stores and animal shelters. The announcement was made today by Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam… |
| Brighton Residents to Benefit from new Sanitary Storm System
Residents of the Brighton area in Charlottetown can look forward to significant environmental upgrades through the development of an initiative to provide sanitary and storm system separation. This initiative is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island and the… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that gasoline prices will not change from their current levels at this time and, therefore, the average maximum pump price of regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve outlets will remain at 69.8 cpl. The Commission did announce, however,… |
| Minister Proclaims Environmental Health Week
Health and Social Services Minister Chester Gillan today recognized the important work of Public Health Inspectors by issuing the following proclamation: " I, Chester Gillan, Minister of Health and Socials Services, do hereby proclaim January 3- 9, 2004 as Environmental Health Week in Prince… |
| Study Looks at Feasibility of Malt Barley
Getting "value added" and developing new products are two of the key goals of 21st century agriculture. For the province's barley growers, there would be an opportunity to accomplish both objectives, if a malt barley plant was built in the province. With funding help from the Prince Edward Island… |