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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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| Results of 1996 Atlantic University Graduate Survey Encouraging For Island
A report, released today, by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission shows that recent university graduates in Prince Edward Island are experiencing high levels of employment and personal satisfaction. The second annual Survey of 1996 University Graduates, which focuses on issues such as… |
| Public Hearings Scheduled For Special Education Review
The Newfoundland consulting team conducting a review of special education programs and services in the province will soon be soliciting feedback from the public. The Edward Mackey firm will hold a series of community hearings, and also request written submissions. The Review, which is focusing on… |
| United Provincial Delegation To Meet DFO Minister
Premier Pat Binns and Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin J. MacAdam announced today that they have been successful in scheduling another consultation with Federal Fisheries Minister David Anderson, in advance of any announcement of lobster conservation measures affecting the Island industry.… |
| Significant Environmental Areas Increased
In recognition of Earth Day, Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment, has announced that two new sites, the Boughton River and the Ellerslie Bog, have been recognized under the Significant Environmental Areas Plan (SEAP). This raises the number of SEAP sites to 101. The… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions -- Irving
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 1.6 cents per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 25… |
| Provincial Golf Courses Moving To Soft Spikes
The President of Golf Links PEI Inc., Frank Butler, announced today that beginning this year, golfers playing the provincial courses, Brudenell River, Mill River and the Links at Crowbush Cove will be required to wear golf shoes with non-metallic spikes. This policy is supported by the Canadian… |
| PEI Receives Top Grade For Protecting Endangered Spaces
Fisheries and Environment Minister, the Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam today advised the Legislature that Prince Edward Island has received a "B," the highest grade in the country, from the World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF) for activities that protect natural areas. "Prince Edward Island has… |
| O'Meara Replaces Norman At Export "A" Skins Game
Mark O'Meara, winner of the 1998 Masters Tournament, will replace Greg Norman at the sixth annual Export "A" Skins Game presented by NEC, being held at the Links at Crowbush Cove, Prince Edward Island from July 26-28, 1998. Norman, winner of last year's event, withdrew from all tournament play… |
| 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., Shell Canada Products Limited, Imperial Oil Limited, Irving Oil Limited and Wilson Fuel Co. Ltd., have been authorized to… |
| PEI Web Site Receives Five-Star Rating
The Prince Edward Island web site has been very successful in promoting PEI as a place to visit, a place to do business and in providing information about PEI. Last year, 13 percent of all those who obtained travel information before they came to the Island, used the Internet to do so. More and… |
| Province Responds To Increased Demand For Mammograms
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that several measures are being taken to respond to increased demand by Island women for breast screening mammograms. "The response to the new provincial breast health screening program has been overwhelming," said the minister. "As… |
| Atlantic Welding And Fabricating Institute Coming To Georgetown
A project valued at almost $2.3 million to establish a welding and fabricating training facility in Georgetown this year, was announced by officials from the provincial and federal governments, Holland College, and Active Communities Inc. at a news conference held in Georgetown on Friday. The… |
| Focus On Resources Nominated For National Award
The Provincial Government cable television program, Focus on Resources, has been nominated for a national award — The Golden Sheaf Award. The Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival, which hands out the awards annually, nominated the program in the Community Cable category. The nominated show… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Ultramar
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 1.5 cents per litre. The lower prices become effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 6 May… |
| Governments Fund The Expansion of Atlantic Turbines To Create At Least 25 New Jobs
For the second time since its incorporation, Atlantic Turbines Inc. is undergoing a major expansion. The $4.9 million expansion will see the company grow by at least 25 employees and will increase their physical location by 20,000 square feet. The funding was announced today by the Honourable… |
| Governments Help Aquilium Software Grow
The Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island today announced funding of $1,138,000 for Aquilium Software Corporation of Prince Edward Island. The announcement was made by the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and George Proud, MP for Hillsborough, on… |
| Aquaculture Holds Great Potential For PEI
Fisheries and Environment Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam says his recent attendance at the Triennial Conference and Exposition of the World Aquaculture Society, National Shellfisheries Association and American Fisheries Society in Las Vegas, Nevada reinforced the potential that PEI has in aquaculture… |
| Minister MacAdam Announces A Workshop On "The Operation Of Lobster Pounds"
PEI Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin MacAdam announced today that the Department will be sponsoring a workshop on "The Operation of Lobster Pounds" on March 18th & 19th, 1998 at the Atlantic Veterinary College. This workshop will be delivered by the Canadian Aquaculture Institute and… |
| Holland College and UPEI Partner To Establish The PEI Information Technology Education Centre
Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island have entered into a unique partnership that is based on cutting edge technology and entrepreneurship. The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; George Proud, Member of Parliament for Hillsborough, on behalf of the… |
| Red And White Theme For Eli's Homecoming
To show pride and support for Dave 'Eli' MacEachern and his gold medal achievement at the Nagano Olympics, Islanders are encouraged to wear Canada's colors -- red and white to the homecoming celebration at the Charlottetown Civic Centre. To further promote the red and white theme, Canadian flags,… |