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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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| First Day of Team Canada Atlantic Trade Mission to Atlanta Boosted by Prime Minister's Visit
The first full day of trade mission activity for Team Canada Atlantic delegates has confirmed mission coordinators' expectations that Atlanta, Georgia is an excellent choice for a trade mission destination. Ten Island companies are participating on the mission and early indications point towards… |
| Correction - Panmure Island
The Guardian article of May 15, 2001, which advised that government was not planning to hold an open public meeting for residents interested in the property which has formerly been leased to the Native Council of Prince Edward Island, is incorrect. Government will be conducting an open public… |
| Family Fishing Weekend May 18-21
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is hoping more Island families will get hooked on fishing through a "free" fishing promotion the Victoria Day weekend. Minister Chester Gillan has announced May 18-21 will be designated Family Fishing Weekend. No licences will be required to… |
| Provincial Golf Courses Open For 2001
Honourable Don MacKinnon, Acting on behalf of Tourism Minister Greg Deighan, announced today in the Legislature that Prince Edward Island provincial golf courses will open over the next couple of weeks. The Brudenell River and Mill River courses will open on May 18th and Dundarave and Crowbush… |
| Fun Activities Continue As Part Of Bike Helmet Safety Month
The Department of Transportation and Public Works wishes to advise the public of three upcoming events as part of the community activities surrounding Bike Helmet Safety Month. Beginning tomorrow, staff from the Department of Transportation and Public Works will be conducting information sessions… |
| Ministers Update Progress on National Children's Programs
Progress made on improving the health and well-being of children in Canada was the main topic at the semi-annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services, held in Halifax on May 14 and 15, 2001. Ministers also expressed an ongoing commitment to… |
| Island IT Companies Making Connections at Atlanta Trade Mission
Prince Edward Island companies on the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to Atlanta participated in over 20 matchmaking sessions with Atlanta companies during the second day of the three-day event. Several of the Island companies are involved in the Information Technology (IT) field and have… |
| Fire Marshal's Office Issues Warning
The Provincial Fire Marshal's Office would like to advise the public regarding a potential fire hazard involving the FAXPHONE B640 manufactured by Canon Canada Inc. Canon Canada Inc., is voluntarily recalling and replacing approximately 5,000 FAXPHONE B640 combination fax/copier machines in Canada… |
| Trans Canada Trail Discovery Program Launched
The Stephen R. Bronfman Foundation's Trans Canada Trail Discovery Program was launched today outlining the development and permanent installation of over 2,000 interpretive Discovery panels along the route of the Trail. The program is designed to provide Trail users with visual reference and… |
| Minister Deighan Joins Other Provincial-Territorial Tourism Ministers to Consolidate Efforts
Provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism, meeting in Toronto earlier this week, called upon the federal government to take a more active role in ensuring the continued growth of Canada's tourism industry. Prince Edward Island's tourism minister, Greg Deighan, was in attendance… |
| École St-Augustin Officially Opens
École St-Augustin was officially opened today by students, staff, parents, French Language School Board representatives, community organizations and government officials. "Our government is committed to French education across Prince Edward Island," said Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz. "… |
| Minister Shea Attempts to Meet and Discuss Concerns with Blair Ross
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Worker's Compensation Board, has attempted to discuss concerns with Blair Ross and offered to meet with him in her office this afternoon. The Minister contacted Mr. Ross by telephone this… |
| Fifty-Six Projects Announced Under Round One of Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program
Fifty-six projects in communities across Prince Edward Island have been announced under the first round of the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program. Details of the projects, which have a total value of approximately $37 million, were announced today by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay… |
| Communities from Summerside to Tignish Receive Infrastructure Funding
Seventeen projects in communities from Summerside to Tignish have been approved under the first round of the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program. The total value of the projects is $6.6 million. "I am pleased that the Government of Canada continues to work cooperatively with… |
| Fifteen Infrastructure Projects Announced in Central Prince Edward Island
Fifteen projects in communities from Cornwall to Kensington, with a total value of more than $7.6 million, have been announced under the first round of the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program. "These projects will address immediate needs in the community, and I am pleased that… |
| Charlottetown Area Benefits From Infrastructure Funding
Four projects from Charlottetown and Stratford with a total cost of $17.9 million have been announced under the first round of the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program. "The Infrastructure Program allows the Government of Canada to work cooperatively with the provincial and municipal… |
| Infrastructure Funding Supports Twenty Projects in Eastern Prince Edward Island
A total of 20 projects in the eastern Prince Edward Island towns and communities of Montague, St. Peters, Souris, Georgetown, Fortune, Gasperaux, Belfast, Mount Stewart, Stratford, Fort Augustus, Morell, Lower Montague and Murray River have been announced under the first round of the Canada-Prince… |
| Water Table Reaches Record Level
Island homeowners who have seen water creep into their basements or even collapse their foundations this spring, can take some comfort in the fact that the worst is over. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan said data taken from observation wells last week show that the… |
| Tourism Industry Promotes Atlantic Region at Rendez-Vous Canada
On May 13th, a tourism contingent of 65 Atlantic Canada-based companies and organizations began their sales promotions to over 410 travel buyers from all over the world. The occasion is the 25th Rendez-Vous Canada -- a five-day international marketplace event was held in the Toronto Metro… |
| Traffic Access Plans For New Provincial Compost Facility Announced
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced plans to address the traffic access and safety concerns of local residents surrounding the new state-of-the-art composting facility in Brookfield. The plans were released by the department at a press conference in Charlottetown this… |