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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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| Minister Pleased With Progress On Climate Change
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan is pleased with progress made on climate change issues at a Joint Meeting of Ministers of Energy and Environment this week. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers gathered in Victoria, British Columbia to discuss climate… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase gasoline prices in both their dealer and consumer schedules by 0.5 cent per litre and have been directed to decrease diesel prices in their dealer schedules by 2.4 cents per litre.… |
| Trade Team PEI Hosting Export Financing Training Session
The second session in the six-part Export Series for Success training program is set for Charlottetown and Summerside next week. Export Financing will focus on the financial programs and services available to exporters. Featured presenters include Shirley Longobardi, International Trade Sales Rep… |
| Coyote Hunting Season Extended
As part of the overall strategy to address concerns about nuisance coyotes in Prince Edward Island, the coyote hunting season is being extended from February 28 to March 16. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan announced the season extension Wednesday. "This is… |
| Murray River Turns The Page With New Community Library
Community residents of all ages gathered among the book shelves today in celebration of the completion of the new library in Murray River. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General and MP for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada… |
| Premier Binns Welcomes Safe Return of HMCS Charlottetown
Today's safe return of the HMCS Charlottetown to port is welcome news, says Premier Pat Binns. The Premier's comments follow the completion of HMCS Charlottetown's mission as part of Operation Apollo, Canada's contribution to the international coalition against terrorism. The HMCS Charlottetown… |
| "Investing In Our Future" Theme for 2002 Tourism Marketing and Media Plan
"The single largest marketing campaign in the history of PEI tourism!" was the big news for the 2002 Marketing and Media Plan released by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Marketing Authority in Charlottetown today. Greg Deighan, Minister of Tourism joined James Tingley, Co-Chair for the Tourism… |
| Province Contributes Property to Community Development Initiative in Orwell Corner
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced a land donation on behalf of the province towards the future expansion of the Orwell Corner Pioneer Village. "Our department, along with other departments, works closely wherever possible to assist local community development efforts… |
| Minister Impressed With New Printing Equipment
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, visited Williams & Crue Ltd. in Summerside today to view the company's new printing equipment – the only five-colour print press in Prince Edward Island. Commercial printers since 1900, Williams and Crue recently upgraded from… |
| New Industrial Complex in Kensington to Enhance Community Economic Development
A new industrial complex for Kensington was announced today by the Government of Canada, the Province of PEI and the Central Development Corporation. The 15,500 square foot facility, to be located in the Kensington Area Industrial Park, will increase central PEI's capacity to attract new and… |
| Summerside Connection Program Launched Today
The City of Summerside unveiled its new Summerside Connection program today in partnership with Prince Edward Island Business Development. Designed to build closer links with former residents who are now living and/or operating businesses off-Island, the goal of the Summerside Connection program… |
| Caution Advised In Handling or Eating Rabbit, Muskrat Or Beaver To Avoid Tularemia
The public is advised to exercise caution when handling or eating the meat of a rabbit, muskrat or beaver to reduce the risk of exposure to tularemia, more commonly known as rabbit fever. Prince Edward Island's Chief Health Officer, Dr. Lamont Sweet advised that a person in New Brunswick recently… |
| Child and Family Services Raise Funds for Families at Christmas
Staff at East Prince Health Child and Family Services have developed numerous Christmas fund raising activities to help needy families in the community. Over $1400 has been raised by staff to date along with numerous in-kind items which will be donated to families. Child and Family Services… |
| Winter Angling Season Opens
Sport fishers in Prince Edward Island are gearing up for one of the province's lesser known but most enjoyed winter activities. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan announced the 2002 winter fishery will open Saturday, January 5 and run through to March 31. "While… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that decreases of 2.4 cents per litre (cpl) in all gasoline products and 3.0 cpl in diesel fuel, furnace and stove oil have been authorized. These price changes are based on recent crude-related pricing applications and market-related… |
| Premier Binns Offers Condolences
Premier Pat Binns offered his sympathies today to the family of Heath Macquarrie. The Premier said people across the province are mourning the former Member of Parliament and Senator's death. "I was saddened to learn of the passing of Heath Macquarrie. On behalf of all my colleagues in government,… |
| 2002 Lineup of Island Focus To Begin January 9th - Viewers have the chance to win tickets to the Confederation Centre
The 2002 season of Island Focus will kick off Wednesday, January 9, 8:00 pm on EastLink Television. Island Focus is the provincial government's community outreach television program featuring the people, places and programs of Prince Edward Island. On January 9th, the broadcast will include stories… |
| Current Road Conditions Back Online
Island drivers now have another tool to help them safely get through another winter on the roads. The Department of Transportation and Public Works, in partnership with the Department of Development and Technology, have re-launched the Current Road Conditions page on the PEI government website.… |
| Internet Radio Station to Play Music of Islanders
The Government of Prince Edward Island, in cooperation with the PEI Council of the Arts and Island musicians, today launched an Internet radio station which will exclusively play the music of Islanders. "We have established this radio station to promote the culture of the province and to enable… |
| Fall Weather Results in Little Groundwater Recharge
A lack of rainfall and warmer temperatures this past fall have caused problems for some Island homeowners with shallow water wells. Providing an update on water table elevations, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan said the fall weather resulted in less than normal… |