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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 Requests Bluefin Tuna Quota Be Made Available September 8
PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam, has forwarded a request to Federal Minister Hon. Herb Dhaliwal, requesting that Bluefin tuna quota be made available to allow PEI fishermen to return to the water by this weekend. The PEI fleet has caught an allocation of 105 MT… |
| September 8th Is International Literacy Day
Minister of Education, Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, said it's important for Islanders to recognize September 8 as International Literacy Day, a day that reminds the world of the value of literacy in our everyday lives. "As a community, and as a province, we are certainly aware of the impact low… |
| Young Hunters Eligible For Salmon Fishing Trip
Young Islanders who take firearm safety training before waterfowl season opens will have a chance to spend a weekend salmon fishing in Newfoundland next summer. All Island youth, between the ages of 12 and 17 inclusive, who participate in the Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop September 9, or take a… |
| Chief Justice Norman H Carruthers Stepping Down
Chief Justice Norman H. Carruthers announced today that he will be stepping down as Chief Justice of the Province effective January 1, 2001. He will, however, remain on the Court as a supernumerary Judge. Chief Justice Carruthers was appointed Chief Judge of the Provincial Court on June 19, 1980… |
| Information Technology Internship Program To Create 84 Work Experience Opportunities
A $1.2 million internship program designed to strengthen the information technology labour force was announced today in Charlottetown. This program will create 84 work experience opportunities in Prince Edward Island's growing Information Technology (IT) sector. The IT Internship Program, a… |
| Simscape Drives International Road Project
Simscape Development Corporation of Charlottetown officially launched RoadSim.com today, an Internet portal dedicated to all aspects of road planning, design, construction and transport. RoadSim is targeted at professionals, students and suppliers to the industry. Simscape President, Bob O'Rourke… |
| Premier Binns To Press Case For Equalization At First Ministers' Meeting
Premier Pat Binns will leave for Ottawa on Sunday to take part in a very important First Ministers' meeting. Talks by the Prime Minister and Canada's Premiers' will focus almost exclusively on funding for health care, and issues surrounding fiscal federalism. The discussions are expected to… |
| Provincial Government Announces a PST Back Program on Prince Edward Island Made Craft and Giftware Products
The Provincial Government has announced a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Back program on all Prince Edward Island (PEI) made craft and giftware products sold in the province during the Studio Tour. The Tour takes place September 30 and October 1, 2000. The Studio Tour is designed to support both PEI… |
| Learn About Gardening From Start to Finish at the Provincial Government Web Site
Islanders who enjoy gardening will now have a chance to learn more about this favourite pastime by clicking on to the PEI Government Website. The InfoPEI section now includes a gardening section. By clicking on to the site, gardeners can learn about everything from annuals to water gardens. The… |
| Publication of Specific Learning Outcomes for Mathematics from Entry to Grade 8
The ministers of education of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce the publication of specific learning outcomes for mathematics from entry to grade 8 for francophone students in Atlantic Canada. The specific learning outcomes for… |
| Fall Harvest Seminar Gets Underway This Month
Atlantic Canada food and beverage processors can build business and momentum in the marketplace of the 21st century with the help of two important events planned for late September. On Tuesday, September 26, Fall Harvest will feature an indulgence in excellence and distinction. Sponsored by the… |
| Provincial Cabinet to meet in Mount Stewart
The Provincial Cabinet is in Mount Stewart today as part of Premier Pat Binns' commitment to have his government interact regularly with communities across Prince Edward Island. In addition to conducting their regular weekly meeting, the Provincial Cabinet, along with local MLA Mildred Dover, will… |
| Craft Industry Speaks and Government Listens
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, has announced eleven initiatives to aid the craft and giftware industry. The initiatives were first made public at an open forum for people in the craft and giftware business. The initiatives were developed from earlier… |
| Between Generations Announces a Second Round of Funding
Technology PEI and KenNet have announced a second round of funding for the Between Generations program. The program focuses on bringing young people together with older people to discuss historically significant events. The young people then create web sites based on their research. In the first… |
| TrailFest 2000 Activities Announced
The date, October 6-8, 2000, is set and the activities are planned for the upcoming TrailFest 2000 to be held across Prince Edward Island. Representatives from government, schools and the medical profession were on hand to announce the upcoming festivities surrounding this year's event which is… |
| 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 prices of both grades of diesel by 0.2 cent per litre, its stove oil by 0.3 cpl and its furnace fuel by 0.4 cpl. The lower prices become effective at… |
| November 6, 2000 Municipal Elections
Municipal elections will be held across the Island on Monday, November 6, 2000 resulting in new councils being elected in approximately 75 separate municipalities. To be eligible to vote in the municipal elections, a person must be 18 years of age or over on Election Day (November 6); be a… |
| ECHO Program To Encourage More Meetings On PEI
The Premier, Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan and Minister of the Provincial Treasury, Pat Mella joined Mr. Dave McGrath of Meetings PEI to announce the Employee Convention Hosting Opportunities program (ECHO) outside the provincial buildings today. The program has been put in place in response to… |
| Exploratory Gas Well to be Drilled in Bear River
Meteor Creek Resources Inc. of Toronto will begin drilling an exploratory natural gas well in Bear River early this fall. Potential for a significant natural gas find in the area has been known for some time; after extensive evaluation of seismic data, the company now feels confident enough to… |
| Profit's Pond Test Results Released
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment released results Friday of pesticide analysis of samples collected from the Profit's Pond semi-natural salmon and trout rearing facility in West Prince. Samples were collected as part of an investigation into fish mortalities that occurred… |