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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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| PEI At The Forefront In Hog Technology
The Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Board and PEI Quality Swine Inc. are expanding their breeding operations with the construction of new facilities in Ocean View. "This project will provide an essential addition to the swine industry on Prince Edward Island," said the Honourable Lawrence… |
| The Links At Crowbush Cove Presented With Five-Star Rating Award
The Links at Crowbush Cove is definitely the place to be this week. With the Export 'A' Skins Game taking place, all eyes are on the world-class course. Golf greats Mark O'Meara, Fred Couples, John Daly and Mike Weir are at Crowbush this week to play a challenging round of golf and to try to… |
| Tree Nursery Officially Opens
A new tree nursery was officially opened today at the Agriculture Canada Research Center in Charlottetown. George Proud, MP for Hillsborough, Chester Gillan, Minister of Education and Craig Knickle, summer work crew supervisor, cut the ribbon to open the nursery. Dr. Jerry Ivany, research centre… |
| Cabinet Shuffle Announced
Premier Pat Binns today announced a Cabinet shuffle involving shifts in responsibility for three Ministers, and the appointment of Don MacKinnon as Minister of Development. It is the first shuffle since the new government was formed in November of 1996, and Premier Binns says "After 20 months… |
| Initial Licensing - Petroleum Products Act
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that it has issued Decision and Order No. P.980730 in respect of an application made under the Petroleum Products Act by Jamie D. Fox of Borden-Carleton, P.E.I. Approval in principle has been granted in relation to the issuance of an… |
| Summer Literacy Program For Kids A Success
A pilot program designed to assist children with reading difficulties has been successfully implemented on the Island. The Summer Literacy Program for Kids gives children, ages 6-12, with reading problems, a chance to improve their literacy skills over the summer months, through specially… |
| Contest East '98 Announces Sensational Line-Up
Contact East '98 announced a sensational line-up of Atlantic Canadian talent today for its fall showcase. Contact East '98 is the industry crossroad for performing arts in Atlantic Canada. The 1998 Conference and Trade Show is scheduled for September 24-26 in Wolfville, NS. Prince Edward Island… |
| Provincial Correctional Center Holds First GED Graduation Ceremony
The Provincial Correctional Center recently held its first graduation ceremony for six General Educational Development (GED) graduates who successfully passed the GED tests earlier this summer. Jessie Frederick, Angela Caissie and John Campbell were among those who received their GED certificates… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Ultramar Ltd.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Ultramar Ltd. to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.2 cent per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 7 August… |
| Minister Murphy Announces Car Emissions Testing Clinic
Technology and Environment Minister, the Honourable Mitch Murphy today announced that a Car Emissions Testing Clinic will be held at the Canadian Tire store in Summerside on August 11, 12 and 13th between the hours of 10am and 7pm (10am to 5pm Thurs. 13th). In cooperation with Environment Canada,… |
| Ambulance Operators and Province Sign Contract
The Department of Health and Social Services, together with the Ambulance Operators Association, are pleased to announce that they have reached a contract agreement on the provision of emergency ambulance services for residents of PEI. This contract agreement has been reached after several months… |
| Small Business Support Program To Help Islanders With Long-Term Employment Goals
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, P.C., M.P., Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre S. Pettigrew, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, along with the Honourable Don MacKinnon, Provincial Minister of Development, announced today an… |
| MacAdam Announces Chair Of Lobster Study Steering Committee
PEI Fisheries and Tourism Minister Kevin MacAdam today announced the selection of Mr. Eugene Niles, of Cape Pelé, N.B. as Chairman of a steering committee to oversee a project that will study marketing mechanisms for lobster and other resources at the first level of sale. This study will look at… |
| Fall Tourism Promotion
The tourism industry in Prince Edward Island doesn't seem to have heard the rumour that "Summer's over after Old Home Week." This year events continue into September, businesses will be staying open and marketing efforts are promoting the virtues of a fall vacation on the Island. First among the… |
| Summerside Library And Merchants Reward Children For Reading During The Summer
The 1998 Summer Reading Program, offered through the Provincial Library Service, has sparked the interest of Island children and businesses. In Summerside, local merchants and the Rotary Regional Library have teamed up to reward participants of the Summer Reading Program. They are having a… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Imperial Oil Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been grated to Imperial Oil Limited to reduce the prices of all products sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.2 cent per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 12 August… |
| Provincial Department of Tourism Negotiating Deal For Expanded Facilities At Brudenell
The tourism industry in Prince Edward Island continues to grow. According to the Tourism Exit Survey, 1.2 million visitors travelled to PEI in 1997, that is a 57 percent increase over 1996. That now makes it the second largest industry in the province. That makes the demand for tourist… |
| Prince Edward Island Marks Another Million Milestone
July of 1998 will certainly go down in Prince Edward Island golfing annals as an exceptional month in many ways. Big-name golfing celebrities appeared at the Links at Crowbush for the highly promoted Skins Game, construction began on a second set of 18 holes at Brudenell and Belvedere reopened… |
| 1891 Census Index Now On-Line
Family historians all over the world can now easily access information about the 1891 census of Prince Edward Island on the Internet. The census data is key information for genealogists and its availability will enable researchers to do more work from home before going to the public archives. The… |
| Minister MacAleer Announces An Extension To The Regulations For The Special Planning Areas
The Honourable Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services, announced today an extension of up to eight weeks to the "temporary regulations" which apply to the Special Planning Areas around the cities of Charlottetown and Summerside, and the towns of Cornwall and Stratford. "These temporary… |