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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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| City of Summerside Hosts Successful Cavendish Farms Baseball Canada National Peewee Championships
The City of Summerside played host to the Cavendish Farms Baseball Canada National Peewee Championships for the eighth time on the weekend. Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation, extended congratulations to organizers, volunteers and athletes on a successful… |
| Construction And Demolition Disposal Sites Receive Preliminary Approval
Applications from three Island companies to operate construction and demolition (C&D) disposal sites have been approved following a review by the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment. Minister Chester Gillan said conditional approvals have been granted to Maintenance Services… |
| Funding Announced under Recreation and Sport Facilities Development Fund
Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister Responsible for Recreation and Sport presented cheques to three West Prince Community projects today under the Recreation and Sport Facilities Development Program. The Recreation and Sport Facility Development Program is designed to assist in addressing aging… |
| Department Investigating Fish Mortalities
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is investigating an incident of fish mortalities discovered Wednesday. The Department received a report late Wednesday afternoon of dead fish in the upper end of the Wilmot River in Norboro. Spokesperson Jim Young, Director of the Water… |
| Funding Announced in Southeastern PEI under the Recreation and Sport Facilities Development Fund
Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister Responsible for Recreation and Sport presented cheques to three Southeastern PEI community projects today under the Recreation and Sport Facilities Development Program. The Recreation and Sport Facility Development Program is designed to assist in addressing aging… |
| Nursing Contract Conciliation Process Adjourned
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem indicated this afternoon that the conciliation process to renew the nurses' collective agreement adjourned today without further progress having been made. "We informed the nurses' union today that the Province has brought all its mandated resources… |
| Professional Makeup School To Locate In ATC
Prince Edward Island will be home to Atlantic Canada's first professional makeup artistry school. Jessica Simmonds of Charlottetown will locate the Paramita Acadamy of Makeup Inc., in the new Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) in downtown Charlottetown, beginning October 7, 2002. Simmonds… |
| Minister Releases Preliminary Lobster Landings
Preliminary statistics on the spring lobster season show a considerable increase in landings over last year. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan today released preliminary landing figures compiled by his department for the spring fishery in Areas 24 and 26A. "Total… |
| Major Tourist Attraction Opens In Murray River Area
The Northumberland Community Development Corporation, along with the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island, today announced the grand opening of a major tourist attraction at MacLure's Pond. This new development project enhances the tourism infrastructure in Eastern PEI and… |
| Plough The Waves Centre Officially Opened In Wood Islands
Years of planning turned into a day of celebrations as the Plough the Waves Centre was officially opened today in Wood Islands by Premier Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada; and John Rousseau, chair of the Wood Islands and Area… |
| Report Indicates Islanders Have Good Access to Health Care
A report released today by Statistics Canada indicates that access to health care services in Prince Edward Island compares favourably to other provinces. PEI scored high in the report in several areas. For example, Islanders reported the shortest median wait times for specialist physician… |
| Fisheries Touch Tank Popular with Waterfront Visitors
A fisheries touch tank is proving to be a popular attraction on the Charlottetown waterfront this summer. Peake's Quay Restaurant owners Liam Dolan and John Likely installed the touch tank on the grounds of Peake's Wharf for the summer months. With support from the Department of Fisheries,… |
| Department Updates Investigation Into Fish Mortalities
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment provided an update Monday on an incident of fish mortalities discovered last Wednesday, July 10. The incident occurred in the upper end of the Wilmot River in Norboro. It was reported by a member of a conservation group which was doing… |
| Premier Binns Announces Partnerships for Children Funding Initiative
A new funding initiative to assist community-based networks that work on behalf of children, will support the work of the provincial Healthy Child Development Strategy, says Premier Pat Binns. Through the initiative, a total of $110,000 will be made available this year to develop and strengthen… |
| Minister Releases Roadside Litter Survey Report
A provincial litter survey carried out this spring has found that cigarette butts and food containers from takeout service are the most common litter items on Prince Edward Island roadsides. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan released the Roadside Litter Survey Report… |
| First International Mussel Forum To Be Held In Prince Edward Island
Mussel growers and scientists from around the world will be in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, September 19-20 for the first International Mussel Forum focusing on the production, processing and marketing of mussels. Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Hillsborough, on behalf of the… |
| Major Aerospace Development Announced for PEI
Premier Pat Binns and Joe McGuire, MP for Egmont, announced today that another major aerospace development has been secured for the Summerside area. MDS-PRAD Technologies Corporation has selected Prince Edward Island as home for its new facility. MDS-PRAD is a joint venture between MDS Aero… |
| Premier Pleased Federal Government Coming on Board with Funding
Premier Pat Binns is pleased with the federal government announcement today regarding the funding of Prince Edward Island projects through the Atlantic Innovation Fund. "The projects highlighted today are ones that the provincial government has committed support to as well and it's encouraging to… |
| Funding Announced under the Recreation and Sport Facilities Development Fund
Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister Responsible for Recreation and Sport presented cheques to four community projects in PEI today under the Recreation and Sport Facilities Development Program. The Recreation and Sport Facility Development Program is designed to assist in addressing aging facilities… |
| Government Moves On Provincial Signage Report
Tourism Minister Greg Deighan announced today that the Province has accepted the findings of the Signage Policy Review Committee. The Committee tabled a report late last year after an extensive public consultation process. The Report of the Committee contains a number of recommendations intended to… |