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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 Announces Heritage Recognition Program
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, yesterday announced the launch of the province's heritage recognition program, the Prince Edward Island Register of Heritage Places. Nineteen properties from across the Island have been approved for the Register to date,… |
| Premier Pat Binns and Minister Gail Shea Express Sorrow Upon United States Tragedy
Premier Pat Binns and Gail Shea, Minister Responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization, expressed their deepest regret and sorrow today in relation to the tragic incidents in the United States. "We would like to express our sorrow to the people of the United States as they deal with this… |
| Attorney General Congratulations Chief Justice DesRoches
Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz offered his congratulations to Chief Justice J. Armand DesRoches on his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. "Chief Justice DesRoches has served the province well as a justice since 1991," says… |
| Appointments Made to Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced two appointments to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission. The Premier announced the appointment of Ginger Breedon to the position of Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission. Mr… |
| Waterfowler Heritage Day Saturday
While the hunting season is still a few weeks away, young Islanders interested in the sport of waterfowl hunting will have the opportunity to test their skills this weekend. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan is reminding all Islanders that this Saturday, September 15… |
| Atlantic Fish Specialties Holds Official Opening And Tour
Atlantic Fish Specialties (AFS), a smokehouse operation regarded as one of the world's finest producers of smoked seafood, officially opened its expanded facilities in Charlottetown today. Although AFS has been in operation since 1981, Cooke Aquaculture Inc. of New Brunswick purchased the facility… |
| Minister Shea Appoints Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, recently appointed members to the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council. The Council has been newly established as a result of amendments to Prince Edward Island's Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act in… |
| Brookvale Winter Activity Park Hosts Biathlon Training Camp
The Brookvale Winter Activity Park will see some interesting training events September 14-22 with the arrival of a Quebec Biathlon training team. The team will arrive on the Island on September 13 and practice almost every day from 9:30 - 11:30 am, weather permitting. "It's great to see the nordic… |
| CDP Granted Permission to Allow for Harness Racing on Sunday, October 7, 2001
Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz announced that Executive Council has approved amendments to the Retail Business Holidays Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. R-13.02 to allow the Charlottetown Driving Park to hold a card of harness racing and parimutuel betting on Sunday, October 7, 2001. "The PEI Harness… |
| Book of Condolence To Be Available At Access PEI Locations; Moment Of Silence To Be Observed At 2 PM Today
In an effort to allow Islanders the opportunity to express their sympathies to families of victims of Tuesday's horrific events in the United States, Premier Pat Binns announced that a book of condolence, initiated by Hennessey and Cutcliffe Funeral Homes will be available at all 12 Access PEI… |
| Minister Presents Shellfish Awards
Three senior members of the PEI shellfish industry were honoured Friday for their long-standing contributions to the development of the industry. Eugene McKenna of Orwell, George Carr of Stanley Bridge, and Rogers Burleigh of East Bideford are this year's recipients of the Provincial Minister's… |
| Second Highway Naturalization Pilot Project Launched In Western Prince Edward Island
Drivers travelling to West Prince will soon experience a more visually appealing journey. This will come as a result of the provincial government's continuing efforts to enhance the natural environment around Island roads. The Department of Transportation and Public Works, in partnership with the… |
| Don't Yell "FORE," Yell "ONE" When You Play Golf on PEI!
Tourism PEI announced today that Score Golf Magazine, a pre-eminent Canadian golf publication has designated Prince Edward Island as the Best Canadian Golf Destination via their Golfer's Choice Award. Not only did we capture this most prestigious title but we achieved numerous awards in various… |
| Minister Announces Toll-Free Hotline For Wildlife Concerns
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has announced the establishment of a toll-free number Islanders can call with wildlife concerns. "The number was set up primarily to receive complaints from people who are experiencing problems with coyotes," the Minister said. "… |
| Tourism PEI Reunion Program Success Prompts Extension
Tourism PEI Minister, Greg Deighan, today announced that the recently implemented Family Reunion Program has been so successful for the year 2001 that the department has decided to extend assistance into the year 2002. "The Department unveilled this program during a Tourism PEI 'Programs and… |
| Public Consultations Engage Islanders In Strategic Planning For Health And Social Services
Hundreds of Islanders took the opportunity recently to participate in setting future direction for health and social services by attending public consultations on a five-year strategic plan for the health and social services system. "The consultations were well attended, and the process was… |
| 125 Year Old Photographic Collection Repatriated to Lynn, Massachusetts
On July 27, 2001, a collection of 170 glass plate negatives depicting the city of Lynn, Massachusetts will be transferred from the Public Archives and Records Office to the care and custody of the Lynn Museum. The glass plate negatives are over 125 years old. "The Government of Prince Edward… |
| Encouraging A New Generation Of Waterfowl Hunters
After a tremendous response last year, the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment will once again offer young people the chance to learn about the sport of waterfowl hunting before the season opens. The second annual Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop will be held at Camp Buchan in… |
| Friends of Elmira Railway Museum Celebrate Site Enhancements
At one time, Prince Edward Island had 121 railway stations along a little more than 250 miles of track, and Elmira was the eastern terminus. With the closure of the Elmira station in 1972, the site evolved to become the Elmira Railway Museum, and for more than 25 years it has preserved the… |
| US Tour Magazine Ranks Prince Edward Island One of Top 5 Island Destinations
"Travel and Leisure," a popular US tour magazine ranked Prince Edward Island as one of the top five "best island destinations" in North America. OUR Island joined other Continential US and Canadian locations including Vancouver Island, Nantucket, Outer Banks and San Juan Islands. The five… |