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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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| Daly Replaces Mickelson At Export "A" Skins Game
John Daly is replacing Phil Mickelson as one of the four competitors at the sixth annual Export "A" Skins Game presented by NEC, being held at the Links at Crowbush Cove in Prince Edward Island from July 26-28, 1998. Mickelson asked to be released from competing after a personal family commitment… |
| Special Education Review Underway
A review of special education programs and services in the province begins in earnest this month. The review, which will examine the process of identifying and assessing students whose educational needs cannot be satisfied through the use of conventional methods, will be carried out by the… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions -- Co-op Atlantic & Superior Propane Inc.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Co-op Atlantic to reduce by 0.4 cent per litre the prices of all grades of gasoline and low sulphur diesel sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule. Market conditions was given as the reason for… |
| Enhanced Radiation Therapy Service Progresses On Target
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that progress is continuing well to establish an enhanced radiation therapy service in Prince Edward Island by the end of this year. "A functional plan has been completed to recommend where the new service will be located within the… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Shell & Irving
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Shell Canada Products Limited to reduce by 0.5 cent per litre the prices of all grades of gasoline and low sulphur diesel sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule. The Commission also approved an… |
| Funding Approved For School Library Collections
The Department of Education and the district school boards have combined forces to bolster school library collections of printed nonfiction and reference materials. Through the collaborative effort, $100,000 dollars is being allocated for the purchase of learning resources, which will be… |
| Legislature Reconvenes
Premier Pat Binns announced today that he has requested the Speaker to reconvene the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Thursday, March 26. The Assembly will meet at 2:00 pm and, through agreement with the Official Opposition and the Third Party, the budget will be presented on… |
| Minister Attends International Boston Seafood Show
PEI Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin J. MacAdam said he is very pleased with Prince Edward Island's representation at the 1998 Annual "International Boston Seafood Show." "The quality and diversity of Prince Edward Island companies exhibiting at this year's show certainly underscores our… |
| MacAdam Concerned About Future Of French River Cannery
PEI Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin J. MacAdam and Deputy Minister Bill Drost met Wednesday and Thursday with owners and senior management of Westmorland Fisheries Ltd., the parent company of the French River Cannery operation. MacAdam expressed his concern over the temporary closure of… |
| PEI Food Technology Centre Offers New Quality Management Program
The PEI Food Technology Centre is now offering hands-on training and consultancy in food safety and quality management systems for food processing and food service companies. Increasing demands for food safety and quality by consumers and regulators are forcing food processors to respond. The… |
| Mella Announces New Electronic Tendering System
The Honourable Patricia J. Mella, Minister of Provincial Treasury, today announced that her department, on behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, has signed a contract with Cebra Inc. to provide a new electronic service to advertise Government of Prince Edward Island goods and services… |
| Health Regions To Participate In Accreditation Process
Prince Edward Island's five Regional Health Authorities will participate in a voluntary national accreditation process in June 1998 to evaluate their performance against national standards. The accreditation surveys will be conducted by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA… |
| Advisory Board To Examine Private Training Schools
A five-member advisory board has been established to review private training schools in the province. The Board will review current legislation and make recommendations for improved delivery of services. Changes will be forwarded for consideration during the spring sitting of the legislature.… |
| Removal Of VLTs From Non-licensed Sites
Provincial Treasurer, Hon. Patricia J. Mella, announced today that Executive Council at its meeting of yesterday, March 17, 1998, approved changes in Regulations to remove video lottery terminals (VLTs) from non-licensed sites, effective March 31, 1998. These regulatory amendments are consistent… |
| BRUDENELL GOLF COURSE TO EXPAND AS
In a move designed to build economic capacity in eastern PEI, the provincial government today announced a public-private partnership to transform the popular provincial golf course at Brudenell into Atlantic Canada's first 36-hole championship facility, and to build a world-class golf academy.… |
| Minister Supports Investor Education Week Initiative Through Distribution of Investor Information Ki
An Investor Information Kit has been prepared through the joint efforts of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) which is comprised of the twelve provincial and territorial securities regulators. The kit is being distributed in conjunction with Investor Education Week. We invite you to… |
| Application Re Non-Crude Related Increase - Low Sulphur Diesel - Petro-Canada
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that Petro-Canada has filed an application for a non-crude cost related increase of 1.3 cents per litre in the price of low sulphur diesel to its dealers. This application is available for viewing at the Offices of the Commission and… |
| Premier Seeks Reversal Of Eaton's Decision
Premier Pat Binns has been in contact with officials of Eaton's Canada regarding the announcement that the Charlottetown store will close. "We are obviously concerned about the impact of the planned closure on the employees, customers, retail sector and city core. I spoke this morning with Eaton'… |
| Scholarships Announced For High School Students
The pursuit of a post-secondary education will soon be made easier for Island high school students, as a result of new scholarships announced by the PEI Department of Education. The money, totaling $12,000, will be awarded to 24 individuals who maintain a predetermined grade average, and who are… |
| Exceptional Year For Ice - Road Salt and Sand Inventories Running Low
The Department of Transportation cites exceptional weather and the need for many de-icing applications to Island roads as the reason that the supply of road sand and salt is lower than projected. Steve MacLean, Director of Highway Maintenance, reports that to date the Department and contractors… |