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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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| Infrastructure Funds Support Expansion of Pownal Sports Centre
Pownal and area residents will soon benefit from the addition of a second ice surface at the Pownal Sports Centre, thanks to a $3 million project funded under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program. This important investment in community infrastructure was announced today by the… |
| Fred Gavin Captures Premier's Cup
For the second time in as many years, Fred Gavin of Seacow Pond has captured the 2002 Premier's Cup for landing the largest bluefin tuna of the season. Premier Pat Binns presented Mr. Gavin with the award on Saturday, February 8 in Tignish. Captain of the Megofish, he landed the giant tuna August… |
| Minister Releases Hazelbrook Water Results
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has received results of water sample analysis from several homes and monitoring wells in Hazelbrook. The testing was conducted as a precautionary measure after petroleum hydrocarbons were detected in a monitoring well near the north/northeast… |
| Picture Archiving and Communications System Goes Live, Island-Wide
Islanders now have improved access to radiology services in their home communities, following the province-wide implementation last week of the new Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS). The cornerstone project of the Health Infostructure Atlantic Project, signed in January 2000 by the… |
| Minister Announces IT Club Funding
Two youth organizations have received grants under Technology PEI's IT Club program. The grants provide the necessary tools to form IT Clubs. Those tools include hardware, software and computer accessories such as speakers, scanners and digital cameras. The IT Clubs may also use a portion of the… |
| Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz Announces Appointments to Queen's Counsel
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Attorney General announced today four new appointments of Her Majesty's Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Named to the Queen's Counsel is Wendy E. Reid, M. Lynn Murray, Gerald K. Quinn, and Douglas R. Drysdale. "I am pleased to acknowledge the… |
| Restructured Health Organizations Assume New Responsibilities
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that implementation of the Health and Social Services restructuring plan is nearing completion. "Since the initiative was announced in April, most of the required structural changes have been made, and the organizations have now… |
| Province Receives Augmented Coat of Arms
A historic occasion occurred this afternoon at Province House. Premier Pat Binns was joined by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada and His Honour J. Léonce Bernard, the Lieutenant Governor, in unveiling Prince Edward Island's full achievement of Arms.… |
| Major Tourist Development Announced for North Cape
A project designed to take advantage of the natural beauty of western Prince Edward Island was announced today by Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the Honourable Jane Stewart,… |
| West Prince Prospector Program to Focus on Research and Innovation
Details of the new West Prince Prospector program were announced today by Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament for Egmont; Cletus Dunn, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Alberton-Miminegash; and Keith Paugh, Chair of West Prince Ventures Ltd.The 20-week program will help eight unemployed… |
| Winter Financing Program Renewed for 2003
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that the Winter Production Financing Program, first introduced in the winter of 2000, will be renewed again this winter. "Prince Edward Island Business Development had a great response from the craft and giftware… |
| Office of the Attorney General Warns of Unlicensed Company Soliciting Investments in the Province
The Securities Office of the Office of the Attorney General is warning the public that it has become aware of an unlicensed company which is soliciting investment in Prince Edward Island. Universal Brokerage Services Ltd. has been faxing Islanders suggesting investment returns of 200 per cent in… |
| Government Supports Expansion of Atlantic Fish Specialties Ltd.
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of the Environment, representing Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie and Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Hillsborough joined Mr. Glenn Cooke, Chief Executive Officer for Atlantic Fish Specialties Inc. today to announce their support for the… |
| New Driver's Handbook Released
There's a new stocking stuffer available for that last minute holiday shopper as Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today unveiled an updated and redesigned version of the driver's handbook for Island drivers. This project marks the most modern driver's handbook in nearly a… |
| Minister Reports Successful Meeting with National Energy Board
Minister Michael Currie reported today that staff of the PEI Energy Corporation recently met with the Maritime Market Monitoring Team from the National Energy Board to discuss progress to date in securing natural gas for Prince Edward Island. The Maritime Market Monitoring Team was established… |
| Local Physician New President of College of Family Physicians
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) recently announced that Dr. Peter MacKean of Kensington has assumed the office of CFPC President. Dr. MacKean was first elected to the CFPC's National Executive Committee in 1997. He has served as Member-at-Large, Honorary Treasurer, Chair of the… |
| Winter Fishery Opens Saturday
Hockey and skiing may be what comes to mind when most people think of winter sports, but for avid sport fishers in Prince Edward Island it's winter angling. Minister of Environment Chester Gillan announced the 2003 winter fishery will open Saturday, January 4 and run through to March 30. As in past… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to adjust petroleum prices in their dealer and consumer schedules as follows: a decrease of 1.0 cent per litre (cpl) on gasoline, an increase of 2.0 cpl on diesel and an increase of 2.7 cpl on… |
| Municipal By-Election -- Monday, February 10, 2003
A municipal by-election will be held in the Town of Cornwall to elect two councillors to serve on municipal council. Mr. Merrill Wigginton has been appointed as Chief Electoral Officer for the February 10, 2003 municipal by-election. Elections PEI will exercise general direction and supervision… |
| xwave Leases Space in the Atlantic Technology Centre
The Honourable Michael F. Currie announced today that xwave, a subsidiary of the Aliant group, is leasing 1300 square feet of space in the Atlantic Technology Centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. "xwave is good addition to the ATC," said Minister Currie. "The company exports services and… |