News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| "Largest Ever" Motorhome Rally Comes to Cabot Park
Plans are underway and confirmation has been received that Cabot Park will be the site of Atlantic Canada's "largest ever" motorhome rally late August, 2000. As many as 500 to 800 motorhomes participating in the Post Brunswick 2000 rally will make a temporary home in the Malpeque region, marking… |
| "Largest Ever" Motorhome Rally Comes to Cabot Park
Plans are underway and confirmation has been received that Cabot Park will be the site of Atlantic Canada's "largest ever" motorhome rally late August, 2000. As many as 500 to 800 motorhomes participating in the Post Brunswick 2000 rally will make a temporary home in the Malpeque region, marking… |
| Sponsors Keen For Lorie Kane Island Challenge
It might be called The Lorie Kane Island Challenge but it certainly isn't a challenge to acquire sponsors. Recently, Ford of Canada, Snapple, and Atlantic Lottery have joined the alliance of previous sponsors for the upcoming event. The group joins Royal Bank, Island Tel and their parent company… |
| High Quality Tourist Accommocation Under Construction At Spry Point
At the tip of a 110-acre peninsula on the Spry Point Road, a $1.2 million high quality tourist accommodation, The Inn at Spry Point, is under construction and will be open for the upcoming tourist season. The inn will feature 15 guest rooms, a dining room and multi-function meeting space. It is… |
| PEI Joins With Other Provinces Against Child Labour
Prince Edward Island has joined other provinces in adopting a resolution supporting Canadian ratification of the International Labour Organization Convention on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour. The convention came out of the 1996 report "Child Labour: Targeting the Intolerable,"… |
| Community Development Bureau Funds Five Projects
Five Island community groups have received funding from the province's Community Development Bureau. The Bureau assists community led initiatives by providing grants for projects which enhance or strengthen Island communities. The Bureau is made up of Ministers from four departments: Development,… |
| Expansion of Tax Exemptions to Manufacturers and Producers Strengthens Food and Beverage Processors' Positions in Atlantic Canada
At the request of the Prince Edward Island Food & Beverage Processors Association, the Department of Provincial Treasury and Association representatives have reviewed the existing revenue tax (PST) exemptions applicable to manufacturers and producers, resulting in an expansion of the… |
| Province Announces Claims Process For Flood Damage Proceeding Forward
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today the compensation process for those eligible individuals and small businesses affected by the January storm surge. Since the flooding, the government has been busy receiving claims and having adjustors assess damaged properties. All those… |
| Province Announces New Investments In Health Research In PEI
The government of Prince Edward Island announced today that new funding of $700,000 will be made available over the next three years to enhance health research in the province. The funds will be allocated from the PEI Health Research Fund established by the province last year. Provincial… |
| Island Company Exports Innovative New Products
Cardinal Manufacturing Ltd., a Summerside-based manufacturer of urethane, vinyl, and plastic products, is securing major contracts in the United States. With an aggressive marketing campaign and a strong emphasis on research and development, the company has targeted two niche markets, the… |
| Electronic Post Office Service Pilot Launched in Prince Edward Island
Provincial and federal departments in Prince Edward Island will soon provide products and services to residents and property owners of Prince Edward Island using EPOST™, the electronic delivery system from Canada Post and Cebra Inc. which can be found on the world wide web at www.epost.ca. An… |
| Small Fry Snack Foods Confirms Details Of Acquisition
Small Fry Snack Foods Limited today confirmed the details of its recent acquisition of assets from Humpty Dumpty USA. Company President and CEO, Gerald Schmalz and Atlantic General Manager, Ivan Shreenan briefed Minister Don MacKinnon on the company's plans to increase production in PEI. "With… |
| Testori Americas Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract
Testori Americas announced today that it has won a $26 million contract to provide interiors for high speed rail cars in the United States. The company will provide interiors for 230 cars for the New Jersey Transit Authority. The contract is with Alstom, a French energy and transportation firm… |
| Community Development Fund Supports New Park In Tracadie Area
The Tracadie Community Centre has received a grant from the Community Development Fund for the construction of a new park for the area. The park will be located between existing recreational and educational facilities and will serve as a focus and an anchor for the community. Currently, the area… |
| Petroleum Pricing Applications
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that it has received applications from six petroleum wholesalers requesting non-crude oil cost-related pricing adjustments as indicated in the attached summary. A public notice in this regard is being published in the Guardian and… |
| Province Announces Extension Of Temporary Land Use And Development Regulations For Greenwich Special Planning Area
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today, the extension of the temporary regulations for the Greenwich Special Planning Area. This decision was made to allow for further consultation with the Greenwich St. Peter's Community Planning Group. A draft management plan for land use and… |
| $ 1 Million Investment In Computer Hardware For All Senior High Schools And Library Resource Centres
A $1 million investment in the public education system will see all senior high schools in the province receive new computers and other hardware for high speed computer labs. Each library resource centre will also receive a multimedia computer. The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education,… |
| World Day For Water - March 22
World Day for Water is an international day organized to focus on the challenges for water resources planning, development and management for the next century. "In Prince Edward Island, we simply turn on the tap to obtain wholesome, safe water directly from the ground without the treatment… |
| Province And Municipalities Agree To Conduct Tax Study
The province announced today that the government will work in partnership with the City of Charlottetown, the City of Summerside, and the Town of Stratford to employ a consulting firm to review the current funding agreements between these municipalities and the province. The announcement was made… |
| Government Promotes Use Of Internet By Island Business
Two exciting new programs are available to companies in PEI to assist them in using the Internet as a way to promote business and to export products and services. The Web Presence Program is designed to encourage Island entrepreneurs to develop web pages. The e-commerce for Export Program aims to… |