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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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| New PEI Student Loan Office Opens At UPEI
University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) students will be better served this year with the opening of a student loan office on campus September 7. UPEI students will have increased and better access to the various programs that are administered by the PEI Student Loan office. The new office is a… |
| Flashing Amber Lights Increase Children's Safety
The investment in new amber lights technology for Prince Edward Island school buses will increase the safety for all children and create new expectations for all drivers to pay special attention to flashing yellow lights. The flashing amber lights were installed in all buses over the summer months… |
| Concern About Pig's Ears Dog Treats
The PEI Department of Health and Social Services has issued a public advisory regarding the handling of pig's ears dog treats. Several cases of Salmonella infection in humans have been diagnosed in other provinces and linked to these dog treats. Salmonella is a bacteria which causes… |
| Barachois To Perform At The Francophone Summit
The popular Island Acadian musical group Barachois will perform tonight before the 52 heads of state of La Francophonie and over 500 dignitaries gathered at the 1999 Francophone Summit in Moncton, NB. Barachois will be among several Acadian artists entertaining at tonight's concert performance,… |
| Provincial Sales Tax Exemption Marketing Strategy
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development, the Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer, and members of the retail sector joined forces today to launch a two-year Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Exemption Marketing Strategy. The strategy was developed as a result of the provincial… |
| Initial Licensing - Petroleum Products Act
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that is has issued Decision and Order No. P. 990707 in respect of an application made under the Petroleum Products Act by 150540 Canada Ltd. Of Richmond, P.E.I. Approval in principle has been granted in relation to the issuance of an… |
| Do Not "Rescue" Young Birds And Mammals
If you encounter an abandoned young bird or mammal in your backyard, field or woodlot, please do not "rescue" them, leave them alone! This is the message wildlife biologists with the provincial Fish and Wildlife Division are trying to ensure Islanders understand about "orphaned" wildlife. The… |
| Montague Waterfront Development Officially Opens
The Montague Waterfront Development was officially opened today by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada; the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; and Her Worship, Pat McGowan, Mayor of the Town of Montague. "The volunteer board of the Montague Waterfront… |
| Ministers Responsible For Status Of Women Focus On Women's Economic Status At Annual Meeting
Federal-Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women concluded their 18th Annual Meeting today with a shared commitment to work together to address issues of central importance to achieving equality for women. At the meeting, co-chaired by the Honourable Hedy Fry,… |
| Changes to Seniors Drug Program to Become Effective This Month
Effective July 15, 1999, the portion of the drug cost paid by seniors through the provincial Drug Cost Assistance Plan will increase from $7 to $8 per prescription. Provincial pharmacy consultant Patrick Crawford advised today that the increase is necessary because of major increases in drug costs… |
| Dundarave Opens
Prince Edward Island's newest championship golf course will open this Friday, July 16. The announcement was made this morning by the Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, Honourable Kevin MacAdam, following the latest independent assessment of the new Brudenell course. "We had the best in the… |
| MacMillan Named Deputy Attorney General
Premier Pat Binns today announced the appointment of Ron MacMillan, QC as the Deputy Minister of the Department of Community Services and Attorney General. "Mr. MacMillan is highly regarded in the legal community, has extensive experience in both legal and community work, and I am pleased that he… |
| Fish Kill Investigation Continues
Water, sediment, fish and plant tissue samples are currently being analyzed to determine the cause of the death of over one thousand fish found earlier this week in the Valleyfield River. Results from the tests are expected in two weeks. Due to the heavy losses of fish stocks, angling in the… |
| Loan Guarantee Reflects Government's Commitment to Fish Processing Industry
The Honourable Don MacKinnon noted today the government's decision to make an offer of a loan guarantee to Polar Foods International reflects the province's strategy to support the vital fish processing industry in Prince Edward Island. The Minister's comments follow cabinet's decision to provide… |
| Avonlea Village - Minister MacKinnon Tours New Development
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development, toured one of Prince Edward Island's newest tourism attractions today, Avonlea Village. The 50 acre village is based on L.M. Montgomery's vision of a historical nineteenth century village in Prince Edward Island. The attraction will offer a… |
| Community Development Initiative Benefits Rural PEI
The Province of Prince Edward Island is changing its approach to community development by implementing an initiative that will help rural areas coordinate community development at the local level. As part of "A New Partnership with Island Communities," a Community Development Fund was established… |
| Cabinet Visits Lennox Island
It will be another first as the Provincial Cabinet convenes for a formal meeting on Lennox Island tomorrow morning. It is part of Premier Binns' initiative to have the Cabinet meet in communities across the Province, and hold discussions with local development groups. To date the initiative has… |
| "Between Generations" Initiative Working To Advance The Knowledge Economy In PEI
Technology and Environment Minister, Mitch Murphy today announced a unique educational technology-based project currently underway in Abram-Village, PEI. "Between Generations" is a special initiative funded by Technology PEI under its strategic mandate to increase community preparedness for the… |
| Lobster Landings - 1999 Spring Season
P.E.I. Fisheries and Tourism Minister Kevin MacAdam today released preliminary landing figures as compiled by his Department, for the Spring lobster season in Areas 24 and 26A. The figures indicate that landings in Area 24 along the North Shore of PEI totalled 10.9 million pounds, almost identical… |
| 1999 McDonald's PEI Challenge
The 1999 McDonald's PEI Challenge will take place at Brudenell August 26-29, 1999, bringing the prestigious Canadian Tour event back to Prince Edward Island. The title sponsor, organizing committee, and numerous other sponsors and volunteers were on hand at the Brudenell Resort to announce a full… |