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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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| PEI Companies to Explore Market Opportunities in New York City
Team Canada Atlantic has selected New York City as its next trade mission location. In order to help Prince Edward Island companies interested in expanding or increasing their exports in the Big Apple, officers from the Canadian Consulate General in New York City will be at the Delta Prince Edward… |
| Cultural Affairs Officer Appointed
Gail Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, has announced that an appointment has been made to fill the position of Francophone Cultural Affairs Officer in the Department. Cecile Arsenault of St. Raphael in Prince County began work in the position early in the New Year. Ms. Arsenault is… |
| Nominees Announced For Atlantic Canada Craft Awards - Two Islanders Among List of Nominees
The nominees for the 2002 Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence were announced today with Islanders being recognized in two of the four categories. The award ceremony is being held in conjunction with the annual Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS) in Halifax from February 2-4, 2002. The Atlantic… |
| King's County Coroner Calls Inquest
King's County Coroner, Dr. David Hambly, has called an inquest into the death of Alexander Peter Webster. Sixteen-year-old Webster died on July 24, 2001, as a result of a farming accident in South Hampton, PEI. The purpose of a coroner's inquest is to determine where, when and by what means… |
| PEI's Second Annual Craft & Giftware Buyer's Market Set For This Weekend
Retailers are invited to participate in the Second Annual Prince Edward Island Craft and Giftware Buyer's Market being held this weekend, January 18-19, at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. This two-day event is an excellent opportunity for retailers to source quality, Island-… |
| Acting Deputy Minister Appointed
Premier Pat Binns today announced the appointment of Steve MacLean as Acting Deputy Minister of Transportation and Public Works. MacLean takes over from Tom Harland who has accepted a temporary assignment with the Department of Development and Technology. Harland's temporary move to the Department… |
| Premier Comments On Dr. Dickieson
Premier Pat Binns today issued the following statement on Dr. Herb Dickieson's intention to resign as Leader of the Prince Edward Island New Democratic Party. "On behalf of all Government Members, I wish Dr. Dickieson well in the future. Having served in the Legislative Assembly with Dr. Dickieson… |
| Success in Chile Prompts Third PEI Trade Mission
Trade Team PEI is embarking on its third trade mission to Chile. From January 19-27, 2002, seven Prince Edward Island companies will be in the region to explore new trade opportunities. The participating companies are Atlantic Mussel Growers Corp, Atlantic Tourism Hospitality Institute, FB Welding… |
| PEI to Host Aquaculture Canada 2002
Prince Edward Island will be the focus of attention in the aquaculture industry across Canada this September as the province plays host to Aquaculture Canada 2002. The PEI Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment, in partnership with the PEI Aquaculture Alliance and the Aquaculture… |
| East Prince Health Board Gets New Chair and Members for 2002
Three new Board members were welcomed at a recent meeting of the East Prince Health Board. Community residents Doreen Gunn and Blanche Maynard were elected and Elmer Williams was appointed by government. At the recent meeting, the Board also elected Dr. Allen MacLean as Chair of the East Prince… |
| Department Issues Air Bag Advisory
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today issued an advisory to individuals, auto repair firms, and auto parts suppliers who may have purchased rebuilt or recycled air bags from two Quebec companies, National Sacs Gonflables Inc. and Coussins Gonflables Demers Inc. The Government of… |
| Province Signs Multi-Year Funding Agreement With PEI Snowmobile Association
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today signed a multi-year funding agreement with the PEI Snowmobile Association that will further strengthen efforts to develop the Confederation Trail as a safe winter tourism asset. Since the early 1990's, the PEI Snowmobile Association has leased… |
| Bigger, Better Visitors Guide Ready for Circulation
Tourism PEI Minister, Greg Deighan announced today that the Prince Edward Island 2002 Visitors Guide is now available for distribution. The newest version of this very popular publication offers more pages than ever before with more listings and references to links within the Web site, www.peiplay… |
| Buyer's Market Sales Exceed Quarter of a Million Dollars
The Second Annual Prince Edward Island Craft & Giftware Buyer's Market, recently held at the Confederation Centre, is being deemed a success by exhibitors and retailers alike. The show not only saw an increase in exhibits and buyers, but direct wholesale sales reached over a quarter of a… |
| 25th Annual Atlantic Craft Trade Show This Weekend - 13 PEI Producers Heading To Event, Two Islanders Nominated
The Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS), a well respected industry event best known for the high quality of its exhibits, will mark its 25th anniversary this year. From February 2-4, over 1300 discriminating buyers from across North America will descend on the World Trade & Convention Centre in… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to decrease furnace oil prices by 1.8 cents per litre (cpl). Approved prices of gasoline, diesel fuel and stove oil will not change from their current levels at this time. Irving Oil Limited… |
| Premier Binns and Minister Ballem Extend Condolences to the Family of Dr. Robert Colborne
Premier Pat Binns and Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed condolences today on behalf of the province to the family of the late Dr. Robert Colborne of Valleyfield. "Dr. Colborne's sudden passing comes as a great shock to many of us in Southern Kings who knew him, were cared… |
| Charlottetown Tops Canadian Capitals in International Survey
The City of Charlottetown was recognized as the Canadian provincial capital with the overall greatest cost advantages for business, in the latest KMPG Competitive Alternatives Study released earlier this week. Prince Edward Island's capital city was also identified in specific categories as having… |
| Province Encouraged By Increased Air Service To Prince Edward Island
News of increased air service to the Charlottetown Airport is a positive development for Island consumers and businesses, says Premier Pat Binns. The Premier's comments follow news that Tango, Air Canada's new discount carrier, will include Charlottetown on its expanded list of destinations this… |
| Computerized Searching Of Land Registry Documents Now Available In Prince County
Provincial Treasurer Patricia J. Mella announced today that the Computer Hosted Registry Indexing System (CHRIS) is now available in the Prince County Registry Office, Summerside. CHRIS is a client-server application that automates the land registry system. CHRIS offers users the convenience of… |