News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Petroleum Price Reductions - Shell Canada Products Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Shell Canada Products Limited to reduce the prices of all products sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.4 cent per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 11… |
| Site Selection Report Released
The report assessing twenty potential locations for a site for a waste management facility to service Kings and Queens County is now available. Prepared by the Prince Edward Island Waste Management Commission, for the Minister of Technology and Environment, the document, "Report on Site Selection… |
| Cavendish Figurines Officially Opens
Cavendish Figurines Ltd. officially opened its new $950,000 manufacturing facility in Gateway Village this morning. The new facility, co-owned by Jeannette Arsenault and Don Maxfield, integrates educational and tourism components, such as tours and a video, which explain the rationale behind the… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Irving Oil Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Irving Oil Limited to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.1 cent per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 12… |
| Workers Compensation Board CEO Appointed
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. W. Philip MacDougall, CA, to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Workers Compensation Board, effective September 14. Mr. MacDougall succeeds the current Workers Compensation Board… |
| 1998 Migratory Bird Season To Open October 5
It is time to get your hunting license for this year. Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment today announced the migratory bird season is scheduled to open on October 5 and licences will be available by mid-September at various vendor locations across the province. Minister Murphy… |
| The Inn Chef To Air On Life Network September 22
The Inn Chef, TV's newest cooking show and a sure fire hit, will air the first of its 26 half-hour episodes next Tuesday, September 22, on Life Network. Shot primarily on Prince Edward Island, series Chef and Host Michael Smith captures the essence of fine cuisine using everyday ingredients. He… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Petro-Canada
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Petro-Canada to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.1 cent per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, 17… |
| Tyne Valley Resident Receives Highest GED Award
The General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service of the American Council on Education and the PEI Department of Education are pleased to announce James Alfred Phillips of Tyne Valley, PEI, as a national award winner based on high scores earned on the Tests of General Educational… |
| National Aboriginal Day
The Government of Prince Edward Island, on behalf of all Islanders, is pleased to join all Canadians in observing National Aboriginal Day on Sunday, June 21. Premier Pat Binns stated, "Although we live everyday in awareness and appreciation of our fellow citizens B the First Nations, Inuit and… |
| Department of Education Pays Tribute To Longtime Employee
Employees at the Department of Education are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Dr. David Boswell, a longtime, former employee at the Department. Staff fondly recall Dr. Boswell as a compassionate and caring man, with a true sense of humour. Dr. Boswell is remembered as being one of the… |
| MacAdam Announces Funding For Wildlife Projects
Minister of Fisheries and Environment Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam today announced sixty projects have been approved for funding under the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP). "While project funds totalling over $178,000 has been granted, the total value of the projects being supported is… |
| Construction To Begin At Glen Stewart Elementary School
Construction of a new addition to Glen Stewart Elementary School in Stratford, PEI, received the green light from the provincial government today. Premier Pat Binns, Education Minister Chester Gillan and Grade 1 students Kayla Morse and Corey Miller turned the sod where the new addition will be… |
| PEI Schools Will Open Early This Fall
Prince Edward Island schools will be opening for students on September 2, 1998. Although schools in many other provinces open in August, this will be the first year Island students head back to school before the Labour Day holiday. The reason for a pre-Labour Day school opening in the 1998-99… |
| Plans Underway For New West Royalty Elementary School
Plans are underway for the construction of the new West Royalty Elementary School. West Royalty Elementary is one of several Island schools to be constructed or renovated under the $35,000,000 Capital Construction Plan for schools. Currently, there are 163 students at West Royalty Elementary… |
| Star-Studded Cast Of Celebrities Participating In 1998 Export "A" Skins Game Celebrity-Am
Anne Murray, Ross Rebagliati, Kurt Browning, Dave MacEachern, Jim Nelford. These are some of the celebrities who will be participating in the Sixth Annual Export "A" Skins Game Celebrity-Am on Sunday, July 26, 1998. This year's Export "A" Skins Game, presented by NEC, will feature two Celebrity-… |
| Trailside Cafe And Adventures Offers Unique Island Experience
Just off Highway #2 in Mount Stewart, Prince Edward Island, there is a building that locals refer to as the old Co-op Store. In 1996, a fellow named Doug Deacon looked at that building and saw more than an old, run-down and deserted store. He saw potential, and he recognized it as part of the… |
| Implementation Of 911 Emergency Response System For PEI
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Province of Prince Edward Island, Island Tel, the Cities of Summerside and Charlottetown and the RCMP has been signed to provide a 911 Emergency Response System to cover all of Prince Edward Island. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding sets the… |
| New Maintenance Facility Announced
A new Provincial government highways maintenance facility will bring several jobs, and a community asset to the community of Dundas. Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today that Dundas has been chosen as the location for a new 10,000 square foot… |
| The Inn At Bay Fortune Celebrates Completion Of Renovations
The Inn At Bay Fortune held a grand opening today to celebrate the completion of a $551,100 expansion. The Inn has added six new guest units and has expanded the restaurant and kitchen area, allowing it to meet the overflow of demand it has experienced over the past few years. "The Inn At Bay… |