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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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| Oil Spills on the Decline
With more oil tanks being located indoors and weather protection devices installed on outdoor tanks, Prince Edward Island saw a sharp decline in the number of oil spills in 2002. Environment Minister Chester Gillan said PEI recorded 162 home heat tank oil spills last year, down from 262 in 2001.… |
| Minister Comments on Oyster Testing
PEI's acting Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture commented today on results of oyster sampling which the province and industry received this week from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. What was originally thought to be very low levels of MSX in Nova Scotia oysters that were… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 4.7 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, 9.7 cpl on diesel, and 9.7 cpl on furnace and stove oil. Effective March 1, 2003 the average… |
| 2003 "Order" Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations for the 2003 Order of Prince Edward Island are now being accepted by the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The Order was established in 1996 and is the highest honour that the Province may bestow. It is awarded annually to Prince Edward Islanders (or long-term residents… |
| Between Generations Funding Announced
Successful applicants of the Between Generations program will receive funding to complete their projects. The five organizations selected in round two for funding are: The Reciprocity Cap Site, who will feature the History of the Dundas Plowing Match & Agriculture Exhibition; Vernon River… |
| Salter Street Digital to Manage ATC Post Production Studios
Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) announced today that Salter Street Digital will manage its audio and video post production facilities. Salter Street Digital is a leading, full-service television and film post-production company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company expects to be fully… |
| Atlantic Blue Cross Care Locates to the Atlantic Technology Centre
The Honourable Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada; the Honourable Dr. Rey D. Pagtakhan, Minister of Veterans Affairs; the Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology; and Mr. Paul Dowie, Chief Operating Officer, Government Programs for Atlantic Blue Cross Care (ABCC),… |
| Product Recall
The PEI Liquor Control Commission is asking its customers to immediately stop using the flasks purchased as part of an Appleton brand gift pack, since recent tests revealed these flasks are leaching undue lead levels. Consumers are invited to return such products to any liquor store to obtain a… |
| Island Women Celebrate Themselves and Their Music
Charlottetown ~The Advisory Council on the Status of Women invites Islanders who are nineteen and over to enjoy themselves at the International Women's Day Cabaret. This celebration of women and song starts at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at the Arts Guild, corner of Richmond and Queen Street, in… |
| Master Packaging Inc. Announces Major Expansion
Expansion plans for the Master Packaging Inc. plant in Borden-Carleton were announced today by representatives from the Government of Prince Edward Island and Master Packaging Inc. The $18,000,000 expansion project will create an entirely new division of Master Packaging Inc. to produce folding… |
| Island Companies Prepare for International Boston Seafood Show
Prince Edward Island companies will soon be heading to the 2003 International Boston Seafood Show (IBSS), from March 11-13, to meet and do business with the seafood world. The IBSS showcases PEI seafood companies on an international stage to meet existing customers, negotiate prices, introduce new… |
| New Enterprise Centre Officially Opens in Kensington
The Kensington Enterprise Centre Limited was officially opened today during an open house business mixer at the new facility in Kensington. This 15,100 square-foot industrial complex will accommodate and attract the needs of new and expanding businesses in the hub of Prince Edward Island. "The… |
| PEI Advisory Council Announces 2003 EQUALITY Recognition Award Winners
PEI Advisory Council Announces 2003 EQUALITY Recognition Award WinnersThe PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will be presenting their 10th Annual EQUALITY Recognition Awards on Friday, March 7, 2003 at 12 noon at the Arts Guild in Charlottetown as part of International Women's Day (IWD)… |
| Healthy Eating Alliance Launches First Healthy Eating Week
Islanders are encouraged to take steps to improve the eating habits of children and youth this week during Healthy Eating Week. The first annual Healthy Eating Week is sponsored by the PEI Healthy Eating Alliance, a group of organizations and individuals dedicated to working together to improve the… |
| New Library Named in Honour of J.-Henri-Blanchard
Officials gathered in Summerside today along with parents, teachers and students to officially open and name the newest branch of the Provincial Library Service – the Bibliothéque J.-Henri-Blanchard – located at the Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside. The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of… |
| Team PEI Achieves Best Showing Ever at the 2003 Canada Winter Games
Team PEI returned from the Canada Winter Games after achieving the best showing ever for the province. During the two-week competition in Bathurst-Campbellton, NB, Team PEI athletes won eight medals – the most ever for PEI at a Canada Winter Games. "All Islanders are excited and proud of Team PEI… |
| Fatal Fire at 1213 Gladstone Road, Murray River
On Tuesday, March 12, 2002, the Fire Marshal's Office was requested to investigate a fire that occurred at 1213 Gladstone Road in Murray River. The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental in nature, with an unattended frying pan on the electric stove being the point of origin. The… |
| Time to Start Planning For Spring Weight Restrictions
With the end of winter in sight and spring on the horizon, the Department of Transportation and Public Works would like to remind Islanders that it's time to begin planning for upcoming spring weight restrictions. Each year Prince Edward Island experiences a spring thaw during which Island roads… |
| Enhancing Early Learning and Child Care
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem hopes the framework for cooperation agreement, signed yesterday by the Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services, will lead to improved access to regulated early learning and child care programs and services in Prince… |
| Coyote Hunting Season Extended
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan has announced that the season for hunting coyotes is being extended to March 31. The season extension is restricted to hunters using calls or bait. To ensure the extension does not affect the fox population, hunters are not permitted to use dogs. Foxes breed… |