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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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| Industry Canada and Government Of Prince Edward Island Support Community Access Sites
John Manley, Minister of Industry, and Kevin J. MacAdam, PEI's Minister of Fisheries and Environment and Minister Responsible for the Community Access Program on PEI, jointly announced 15 new Community Access Program (CAP) sites across Prince Edward Island. Ten new CAP sites will be located in the… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Shell & Co-op Atlantic
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Shell Canada Products Limited to reduce the prices of its low sulphur diesel fuel and all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 1.5 cents per litre. Approval has also… |
| 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 1.4 cents per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 13 May… |
| Recall Of EpiPens
The company which produces EpiPens has issued a voluntary recall of certain lot numbers of this medication sold in Canada between July, 1997 and April, 1998 because some vials have been found to contain less than the stated amount of adrenaline. This medication is used in emergency situations for… |
| 1998 Marks 125 Years In Dominion Of Canada
Today, in front of Province House the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Labour, officially launched the 125th Anniversary celebrations commemorating Prince Edward Island's entry into the Dominion of Canada in 1873. On July 1,… |
| 125th Backgrounder
This year, Prince Edward Island celebrates its 125th year in Confederation. In the beginning, Islanders were very reluctant Canadians. After hosting the initial talks on the union of the British American colonies at Charlottetown in 1864, they decided against joining the new Dominion when it was… |
| 125 Anniversary Projects
Community Support There are more than 75 cities, towns, villages and rural communities on Prince Edward Island. Every one of them is unique in its own way. They move to different rhythms. Each has its own style, its own way of doing things. To encourage each community to create its own… |
| Capital Construction Plan Announced For Island Schools
The Department of Education has unveiled a new Capital Construction Plan which will see over $35,000,000 being directed into various school repairs and additions throughout the province. The Project is a multi-year deal that will not only enhance the infrastructure of ten schools, but also ensure… |
| Capital Construction Plan Announced For Island Schools
The Department of Education has unveiled a new Capital Construction Plan which will see over $35,000,000 being directed into various school repairs and additions throughout the province. The Project is a multi-year deal that will not only enhance the infrastructure of ten schools, but also ensure… |
| "Give Wildlife an Edge...Protect Our Shorelines"
"Give Wildlife an Edge...Protect Our Shorelines" is this year's theme for National Wildlife Week. The designation of April 5 - 11 as National Wildlife Week in Prince Edward Island was announced today in the Legislature by Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment. Wildlife Week is… |
| Chipp Gives "Byte"-Size Incentive To Island Computer Users
The provincial government recognizes that information technology is a fast-paced industry where change occurs on what seems like a daily basis. To ensure that Prince Edward Island maintains a leading-edge, the provincial government has made a commitment to create an information technology… |
| Government Leases E.S. Perry Historic Site
The Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today that the province has entered into a lease agreement with Comité Historique Acadien Prince Ouest Ltd., to lease twelve acres of Crown land located in Tignish. The Comité Historique Acadien Prince Ouest Ltd… |
| Province Announces New Hospital For Prince County
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced today that a new hospital will be constructed for the residents of Prince County, and the planning process will begin immediately. "Today I have the pleasure of announcing a new hospital that will mark the beginning of a new era in… |
| Cavendish Figurines Constructing New, Larger Facility In Gateway Village
Cavendish Figurines Ltd. is constructing a new $950,000 facility in Gateway Village, announced co-owners Jeannette Arsenault and Don Maxfield today. The new manufacturing facility, referred to as an Economuseum, will integrate educational and tourism components such as tours and a video which… |
| Minister MacAdam Establishes Wildlife Conservation Fund
The Honourable Chester Gillan on behalf of Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment announced today in the Legislature the creation of a new wildlife conservation fund. The Prince Edward Island Wildlife Conservation Fund will provide funding for community-based groups… |
| New Economic Development Organization For Eastern PEI
A fresh start is being made in organized economic development in Eastern Prince Edward Island. A new organization called Active Communities Inc. has been formed as the result… |
| Geriatrician To Begin Practice In Prince Edward Island In May
P.E.I. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover and George Proud MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs announced the appointment today of Prince Edward Island's new geriatrician, Dr. Howard Zacharias. "It is with great pleasure that we advise that beginning in… |
| Island Golf Course Receives Five Star Rating
It's all in the stars for the Links at Crowbush Cove golf course -- all five of them. Recently, Prince Edward Island's own Links at Crowbush Cove was awarded a five-star rating in Golf Digest's 1998 edition of "Places to Play." "It is an honor for a Prince Edward Island golf course to be chosen… |
| 1998 Angling Licenses Now Available
Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment, reminds all anglers that the 1998 angling season opens Wednesday, April 15. New this year is the requirement for all anglers over the age of 16 years to contribute to the recently announced Wildlife Conservation Fund. Revenue… |
| MacAdam Reports On Meeting With Anderson
PEI Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin J. MacAdam reported in the Legislature today on his recent meeting in Ottawa with Federal Fisheries Minister David Anderson. "I had an excellent opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues with Mr. Anderson which affect P.E.I. fishers and… |