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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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| PEI Canadian Bankers Association Signs Agreement With Province
The PEI Committee of the Canadian Bankers Association has joined the government of Prince Edward Island in its initiative to raise the cap on loans issued through the Entrepreneur Loan Program. Today, the Canadian Bankers Association signed an agreement with the provincial government to guarantee… |
| Islanders Show Generosity - Quebec Grateful
Premier Pat Binns today praised the efforts of Islanders in responding to the crisis caused by the ice storm in Quebec and Ontario. "Now that most of the crisis has passed, I want to congratulate Islanders for the generosity of the response. Within hours, Islanders, individually and through… |
| McDonald's Restaurant Major Sponsor On The Canadian Pro Golf Tour
The Canadian Tour announces that McDonald's Restaurants of Canada is the new sponsor of the Canadian Tour Order of Merit and the newly created McDonald's Order of Merit Challenge for the next three years. The McDonald's Order of Merit, which tracks tournament winnings, is the most important… |
| PEI Sends Trade Mission To Cuba
Representatives from Havana, Cuba and Charlottetown, PEI, will be assembling on common ground to discuss potential opportunities for PEI companies and to establish contacts with the Havana business community. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, and Eric Hammill, Minister… |
| Island Company Honoured By Atlantic Craft Industry
A number of Prince Edward Island craftspeople made their annual trip to the Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS) held at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia February 7-9. The trade show presents the opportunity for PEI craft producers to display their products and acquire… |
| Phil Mickelson And Mike Weir To Play In 1998 Export "A" Skins Game; Tickets Go On Sale February 14
Phil Mickelson and Mike Weir will challenge defending champion Greg Norman in the Sixth Annual Export "A" Skins Game, presented by NEC, being held July 26-28 at The Links at Crowbush Cove in Lakeside, Prince Edward Island. Mickelson and Weir will also be competing against Fred Couples, three-time… |
| Discussion Paper On Manure Management Guidelines Available
The Honourable Eric Hammill, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and the Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment have released a discussion paper on Guidelines for Manure Management for Prince Edward Island. "This project has been initiated in response to public… |
| Minister Announces Shellfish Workshop
Fisheries and Environment Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam, announced today that the Department will be sponsoring a Shellfish Workshop on March 5 and 6 at the Atlantic Veterinary College. The Shellfish Workshop will be delivered by the Canadian Aquaculture Institute through funding under the Regional… |
| Minister Supports East Prince Health Board Decision
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover indicated her support today of the East Prince Health Board's decision to deny Dr. Douglas Ian Cameron admitting privileges to the Prince County Hospital. "Ensuring high standards of practice, competence and conduct is a responsibility that my… |
| Minister Makes Announcement On Waste Management
Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin J. MacAdam has announced that the Department of Fisheries and Environment is to immediately start preparing a "Request for Proposals" document to select a private company to manage waste hauling and waste processing sites in the province. Minister MacAdam… |
| Irving Oil Limited - Propane Cylinder and Tank Rental Charges
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval had been granted to Irving Oil Limited to increase certain of its cylinder and tank rental charges, effective 1 March 1998. The rental charge for 33 lb. carburation cylinders will be $3.00 per month, or $36.00 per year.… |
| Queens Region Board Members Appointed
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced the appointment of several new members to the Queens Region Health Board today. Sylvia Poirier, R.N., B.N., M.N. of Stanley Bridge will act as Board Chair. Ms. Poirier is currently employed as Learning Manager of the Holland College… |
| 1998 Export "A" Skins Game Sold Out
Tickets for the Sixth Annual Export "A" Skins Game, to be held at the Links at Crowbush Cove, Prince Edward Island from July 26-28,1998 sold out in less than one hour. Tickets for the Pro-Am event on Sunday, July 26, 1998, are still available and can be purchased by telephone through TicketMaster… |
| Island Partnership Develops New Information Technology Business
Three Island organizations announced today their intention to combine resources and create a new business partnership -- "Island Systems Solutions Inc." (ISSI). Island Tel Advanced Solutions, Watts Communications and Holland College have agreed to establish a business which develops information… |
| 1998 Tourism Marketing Plan Aims To Continue Momentum
Hon. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, and Mr. Dale Larkin, Co-chair of the Tourism Marketing Authority, jointly announced today the new tourism marketing strategy for 1998. Heavily featuring the activities and beauty of Prince Edward Island, the plan centres around new… |
| Progress Made To Assist Islanders With Hepatitis C
Returning from meetings of federal and provincial health minsters held in Toronto yesterday, Health and Social Services Minster Mildred Dover says she is hopeful that a fair and equitable national compassionate assistance program will soon be announced for Canadians who contracted hepatitis C… |
| Second Watts Call Centre Officially Opens In Summerside
Today in Summerside, Premier Pat Binns cut the ribbon to officially open the second Watts Communications Call Centre on Prince Edward Island. On hand to assist with the opening were Colin Taylor, President of Watts Communications; Fred Morash, President and CEO, Island Tel; and Wes MacAleer,… |
| PEI Trade Mission To Cuba A Success
Prince Edward Island and Cuba have a lot more in common than meets the naked eye. Despite thousands of kilometres of separation, different climates and huge contrasts in populations, a PEI trade mission team spent a week discussing areas of common interest with representatives of the Cuba… |
| Veterinary College and Industry Highly Regarded
Fisheries and Environment Minister, Hon. Kevin MacAdam, says the Atlantic Veterinary College and the Island mussel industry enjoy an international reputation that holds the key to development opportunities for the Island. Minister MacAdam, attending the International Triennial Conference and… |
| Weight Restrictions Come Into Effect
The Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today the imposition of spring weight restrictions effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 1998. Forecasted mild and wet weather conditions over the next three to four days are expected to considerably… |