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| Deal Struck To Secure Future Of Basin Head Wharf
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Labour and M.P. for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Michael Currie, the Minister of Transportation and Public Works today announced the transfer of ownership of the Basin Head… |
| PEI Medicine Cabinet Clean-Up Encourages Islanders To Take Medications Appropriately
Islanders are encouraged to take medications appropriately and dispose of unused medications safely this week during Pharmacy Awareness Week and PEI's first Medicine Cabinet Clean-Up. More than 25,000 PEI Medicine Cabinet Clean-Up bags will be distributed through Island newspapers this weekend.… |
| Notification Letters to be Sent to Islanders Who Received Blood Transfusions
Beginning next week, the PEI Department of Health and Social Services plans to start sending letters to residents of PEI who are known to have received a blood transfusion between January 1, 1984, and June 1, 1990. These letters will inform the person that they are at risk of having hepatitis C… |
| Island Helpline Announces Change In Service
Island Helpline wishes to advise the public that beginning March 7, 1998 calls received between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. will be redirected to alternate helpline and emergency numbers. Full personal service will continue between 8:00 a.m. and midnight. Department of Health and… |
| 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., Imperial Oil Limited and Petro-Canada have been authorized to decrease by 3.0 cents per litre, Irving Oil Limited and Wilson Fuel… |
| Dave "Eli" MacEachern Is Coming Home
Three weeks after his gold medal run in Nagano, Japan, Dave "Eli" MacEachern, native Islander and member of the 1998 Olympic bobsled team, is coming home. This Saturday, March 7, MacEachern will arrive to share his victory with the hundreds of family, friends and hometown fans who supported and… |
| Personal Property Security Act
The Attorney General, Honourable P. Mitchell Murphy, announced today the new Personal Property Security Act will come into force on April 27, 1998. This new act will substantially change the way security interests in personal property collateral are registered with the province. Financial… |
| Province Offers Interim Travel Assistance Program To Cancer Patients
Health and Social Services Minister, Mildred Dover, announced an interim travel assistance program today for Islanders travelling out of province for cancer therapy treatment while the new radiation therapy service is being established in Prince Edward Island. Patients who are required to stay… |
| Eaton's Says No To Charlottetown
Premier Pat Binns says Eaton's of Canada have reaffirmed their decision to close the Charlottetown store. "I spoke today with Eaton's President and CEO, George Kosich, and he indicated that, after review by the Board and senior managers, Eaton's has reaffirmed their earlier decision to close the… |
| Dave's Not Good ... He's Gr-r-reat!
Saturday, March 7, Kellogg's Tony the Tiger will be at the Charlottetown Civic Centre "to bring out the tiger" in the crowd of fans celebrating the return of Olympic gold medalist, Dave 'Eli' MacEachern. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the lively and fun-spirited Tony the Tiger, along with musical… |
| Island Poster Featured In 1998 National Environment Calendar
Each year the Department of Fisheries and Environment sponsors a poster contest for school children from grades 1-6 on the theme of "Energy and the Environment." Today, Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment, announced the winner of the 1997 contest. Laurie Murtagh of… |
| Health Minister Accepts Board Resignations With Regret
Health and Social Services Minster Mildred Dover accepted the resignations of the Queens Region Health board chair and two members today with regret. "I would like to extend my thanks to these individuals who have made valuable contributions to the health system, and particularly to Tom DeBlois… |
| New Potato Dehydration Plant Celebrates Dutch Tradition
The Souris Food Park was the site of a celebration on Saturday. However, this type of celebration is not usually marked in this country. Flags were raised as AgraWest's $30 million potato dehydration plant reached a significant point in Dutch construction. "In Holland, when we reach the… |
| Tourism Experiences Dramatic Growth In 1997
Prince Edward Island's tourism industry today reported a dramatic increase in the number of visitors during the 1997 tourism season. Between the months of May and October, the number of pleasure and business travellers who visited Prince Edward Island totalled 1,238,300. In comparison to 1996… |
| Ministry Assumes Authority Of Queens Health Region
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that she has received resignations from the majority of Queens Region Health Board members. "It is with regret that I accept the resignations of nine Board members, and I extend my thanks to each of these individuals for their… |
| Harness Racing Plan Moves Forward
The Province of Prince Edward Island has given the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) the go ahead to commence the next phase of its plans to revitalize the harness racing business in the Maritime Provinces, announced Eric Hammill, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, and Patricia Mella, Minister… |
| Municipal By-Election - Monday, 16 February 1998
The Mayor of Charlottetown, His Worship George MacDonald, has announced that a Municipal By-Election will be held in Charlottetown - Ward No. 2 Belvedere - on Monday 16 February 1998 to elect a councillor to serve on the municipal council. The Belvedere councillor position became vacant with the… |
| MacAdam Sceptical About DFO Lobster Conservation Process
Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin MacAdam is concerned the federal government may be preparing to re-introduce very unpopular lobster conservation measures, and he wants the Federal Minister to sit down with Island Fishers before any action is taken. Minister MacAdam says "I was assured by… |
| Islanders Open Doors To Victims Of Ice Storm
Provinces across Canada are helping in the volunteer efforts to restore power, to provide food and shelter and to begin clean-up efforts to the communities of Quebec and eastern Ontario. Prince Edward Island has been no exception. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, has… |
| Criticism Of Highway Workers Unfair
The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Hon. Mike Currie, today praised the efforts of highway maintenance crews in the face of an unfair attack from Liberal MLA Ron MacKinley. "The employees are doing a tremendous job," stated Minister Currie, "They are dealing with demands on the… |