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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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| Lobster Landings - 1998 Spring Session
P.E.I. Fisheries and Tourism Minister Kevin MacAdam today released the preliminary landing figures as compiled by the Provincial Department, for the Spring lobster season in P.E.I. Areas 24 and 26A. The figures indicate that total landings in Area 24 along P.E.I.'s North Shore totalled 10.9… |
| Post Production Input From PEI In Two Programs Up For Gemini Award Nominations
Islander Katrina Walsh and staff should be pleased with their contribution to the success of the television programs Emily of New Moon and The Sleep Room which have swept a total of 21 Gemini Award nominations between the two of them. CINAR Productions Inc is a co-producer of the Emily of New… |
| Premier Speaks Out on Supreme Court Ruling
Decision sends strong message to Canadians, Islanders and financial markets. "Today's historic Supreme Court decision reaffirms a strong national vision and sends a much needed message of confidence to political leaders and financial markets about our nation's future," says Premier Pat Binns… |
| Cambridge Area Residents Adopt Waste Watch
Technology and Environment Minister, the Honourable Mitch Murphy today announced the Waste Watch system of waste management will be implemented in the Cambridge area of Kings County by mid-September. Following a public meeting in July, Cambridge area residents voted in favor of the Waste Watch… |
| Charlottetown Children Rewarded For Reading During The Summer
The Confederation Centre Children's Library is celebrating the end of another successful Summer Reading Program with a medieval fair and market place August 27 and 28 for Charlottetown children who participated in the program. Over 325 children took part in the Summer Reading Program offered at… |
| Expansion Of Atlantic Turbines Is Complete
Atlantic Turbines International Inc. has completed a $4.9 million expansion which is expected to result in the addition of at least 25 employees. The 20,000 square foot addition was officially opened today by the Honourable John Manley, Minister of Industry and Minister for the Atlantic Canada… |
| Emergency and Family Physician Positions Filled
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that eight physician positions were filled recently in the Charlottetown and Summerside areas. Three full-time physicians have joined the QEH Emergency Room staff, four physicians assumed family practices in the Charlottetown area,… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related decreases have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd., Irving Oil Limited and Petro-Canada have been authorized to decrease by 1.6 cents per litre and Shell Canada Products Limited has… |
| Videos Now Available Through Community Libraries
Twenty-one communities across the province now have additional video outlets with a large stock of videos available free of charge. The Provincial Library Service announced today that the video resources of the Department of Education Media Centre are now available to all Islanders through the… |
| Provincial Parks Will Stay Open This Fall
The Department of Fisheries and Tourism has already announced several new marketing initiatives designed to extend the tourism season into the fall, and the latest move affirms their commitment to attract tourists to Prince Edward Island well beyond the peak summer months. Hon. Kevin J. MacAdam,… |
| New Waste Management Site Announced
The location for the new waste management site to service Kings and Queens Counties was announced today by Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment. The site will be a key part of the waste management infrastructure required for full implementation of Waste Watch across the Island… |
| Provincial Seniors Advisory Council Announced
Prince Edward Island's new Seniors Advisory Council was announced today by Honourable Mildred Dover, Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors. The Council Co-Chairs are Heather Henry-MacDonald of Stratford and Donald M. Thompson of Charlottetown. The Council… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Imperial Oil Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted 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 Saturday, 5… |
| International Literacy Day, September 8
Minister of Education, Honourable Chester Gillan, would like to recognize September 8, as International Literacy Day. International Literacy Day reminds the world of the value of literacy in our everyday lives. Minister Gillan commends all Island businesses who have partnered with Workplace… |
| PEI Freshwater Trout Are Safe To Eat
Recent test results show that the mercury levels in P.E.I. trout are well within acceptable levels, and people of all ages need not limit the amount of Island freshwater trout they eat. "The latest test results are from samples taken in July of this year from five freshwater lakes and ponds across… |
| New CEO Of Eastern Kings Health Appointed
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced the appointment today of Mark MacPherson as Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Kings Health Region. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. MacPherson will be responsible for the management of all health services in the region including the… |
| Province To Develop A Comprehensive Education And Training Strategy
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education, announced today the government's plan to develop a long-term, comprehensive education and training strategy. The strategy will focus on a wide range of education and training issues in Prince Edward Island. "This initiative responds in… |
| ACCESS PEI Holds Official Opening
The first pilot of ACCESS PEI officially opened its doors in Summerside this afternoon. The pilot was the result of a provincial government report card in 1996 called "The Red Tape Review." The report examined ideas for streamlining government services and making those services more accessible to… |
| Health Minister Refutes Misinformation On Health Deficit
The Honourable Mildred Dover, Minister of Health and Social Services, has refuted misinformation released yesterday by the Opposition Liberals, speculating that the Department of Health and Social Services is projecting a double-digit deficit for the year. "The public statements by the Opposition… |
| Provincial Treasurer Clarifies Deficit Facts
Provincial Treasurer Pat Mella says that Robert Morrissey is over exaggerating the budgetary concerns in health. "Increasing health care costs are a concern throughout the country and all Finance Ministers share this concern," says Minister Mella. "At our last meeting of Finance Ministers, we… |