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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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| Statement by Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
Honourable Gilbert R. Clements expressed sympathy today on the passing of the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Canada has lost a great Canadian and I want to join the many people across our country in expressing my condolences to his family at this time of loss, especially so soon after the… |
| MacKinnon to Press Case for Island Roads at National Meetings
The upcoming annual meeting of the Transportation Association of Canada will provide an opportunity for the federal government to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening the country's crumbling road network by investing in a National Highways Program, says Transportation and Public Works… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commission. The changes announced at this time are based on world crude oil prices for the month of August. Wholesalers have been authorized to increase… |
| TSN Airs Lorie Kane Island Challenge -- October 4, 5, 6 and 7
The Sports Network, commonly known by sports enthusiasts as TSN, will broadcast the Lorie Kane Island Challenge on October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2000. The original arrangement with the network which deemed the tournament would be aired on two days has been doubled, giving the public even more opportunity… |
| Hunting Season Opens Monday
A sure sign of fall, hundreds of hunters will take to the fields, woods and waters of Prince Edward for the opening day of the migratory bird hunting season Monday, October 2. "Opening day is always an exciting day for waterfowlers so we remind them to exercise caution to ensure the season gets… |
| Premier Binns Announces Book Of Condolence For Trudeau
In an effort to allow Islanders the opportunity to express their own sympathies to the family of the late Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Premier Pat Binns announced that a book of condolence will be available for all Islanders to sign. The book will be open beginning Monday at 10:00 a.m… |
| Minister of Education Recognizes Verbal Abuse Prevention Week on Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, participated in a peace walk this morning at École François-Buote in recognition of the province's second annual Verbal Abuse Prevention Week. "As a society, we are becoming more aware of the effects of verbal abuse," said Minister Lantz. "The… |
| International Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 4, 2000, is International Walk to School Day. "Walk to School" Day was first launched in 1997 in Chicago by the Partnership for a Walkable America and moved to Canada in 1998 when an estimated 16,000 students from 100 schools across five provinces participated. "In PEI not all… |
| Prince Edward Island Provincial Winter Games To Be Hosted In West Prince
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, presented the first installment of the provincial contribution of $25,000 to the provincial planning committee of the 2001 Provincial Winter Games in Mill River today. The Games will be held February 2, 3 and 4, 2001 and will be… |
| Minister of Education Recognizes October 5 as World Teachers' Day
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, encourages all Islanders to reflect on the role teachers play in our lives on October 5 – World Teachers' Day. "Through the dedication of our teachers, our Island society is enriched because teachers have a tremendous positive influence on our… |
| Ceremony Marks Founding Of Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre
One of the founding partners in the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Prince Edward Island joined in a ceremony celebrating its launch this week. Officials with the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment, took part in the event at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B.,… |
| Nutraceutical Company To Relocate To PEI
Fortius Canada Inc., a company that produces natural based nutraceutical products is moving to Prince Edward Island. The company will construct a processing plant at the new Charlottetown Airport Business Park. Twenty five jobs will be created as a result of the move. Fortius Canada Inc.,… |
| Fiber Connections Inc. (FCI) Officially Opens Operation In Slemon Park
Fiber Connections Inc. (FCI), a manufacturer of fiber optic cable assemblies used in the communications industry, today officially opened its new facility in Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island. The company is leasing 25,000 square feet in Hangar 3 and began operations on June 19, 2000. FCI has been… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Petro-Canada
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Petro-Canada to reduce its posted consumer tank truck price of furnace fuel by 0.3 cpl. The lower price becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, 8 October 2000.Petro-Canada cited local market… |
| Pumping Septic Tank Protects Against Groundwater Contamination
Out of sight, out of mind. That can often be the case for Island homeowners who depend on an individual on-site sewage disposal system for wastewater disposal. The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is reminding Islanders who have not had their septic tank pumped in the last few… |
| Infrastructure Canada/Prince Edward Island Partnership To Invest More Than $38 Million In Prince Edward Island Communities
The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, Minister responsible for Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Westmount – Ville-Marie; the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada; the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; and… |
| Shellfish Industry Members Honoured
Three senior members of the Prince Edward Island shellfish industry were honoured Friday for their long standing contribution to the industry. Marne Lewis, Ernie Beagan and Russell Dockendorff Senior are the first recipients of the Provincial Minister's Shellfish Recognition Award. The awards were… |
| Island Correctional Staff To Attend 2000 Police And Peace Officers' National Memorial Day Service In Ottawa
Island Correctional Staff leave today for Ottawa to attend a special memorial service to commemorate fallen comrades from across Canada. On September 24, 1998, the Government of Canada officially proclaimed the last Sunday in September of every year as Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial… |
| East Isle Shipyard Secures $15 Million Contract Resulting in 127 Long-Term Jobs
East Isle Shipyard, Prince Edward Island's largest shipbuilder, has secured a new $15 million contract for the construction of two tug boats for the Panama Canal Authority. The new contract will see the company create 15 new jobs and re-hire 112 workers. "This project is about getting people back… |
| First Popcorn Manufacturing Facility Opens in P.E.I. - Tender Loving Corn Expands Operation Throughout Atlantic Canada
Prince Edward Island is home to Canada's first state-of-the-art gourmet popcorn manufacturing facility. Tender Loving Corn Wholesale Inc. (TLCW) opened its first plant today in Charlottetown, an operation that has the capacity to process 15 million bags of specialty flavored gourmet popcorn… |