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| Agreement Signed On Personal Property Registry Improvements
The Attorney General, Hon. P. Mitchell Murphy, signed an agreement with Unisys Canada Inc. on December 15, 1997, to implement a new computerized province-wide Personal Property Registry system. The electronic registry will support the new Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) passed by the PEI… |
| "Strait Cash" Winner Receives Ford Windstar
Raymonde Gauthier of Moncton, New Brunswick, got an early Christmas present today when her name was drawn as the winner in the "Strait Cash" promotion. Ms. Gauthier is now the proud owner of a brand new Ford Windstar van. The sales promotion took place during September and October in an effort… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd., Imperial Oil Limited and Wilson Fuel Co. Limited have been authorized to increase by 1.1 cents per litre, Irving Oil Limited and… |
| Winter Fishery To Open
Minister of Fisheries and Environment, the Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam has announced the opening of the 1998 winter fishery for rainbow trout. The season will open Saturday, January 3, 1998 and run until sunset, Sunday, March 29, 1998. Fishing is restricted to Glenfinnan and O'Keefe Lakes. "… |
| New Small Business Segment To Premiere Tuesday on "Focus On Resources"
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry's cable television program, Focus on Resources, will be adding a new segment when it airs this Tuesday night. "Inside Small Business" has been added to the line-up of the weekly half-hour program and is being produced by the Department of Economic… |
| Queen's Counsel Appointments
The Honourable P. Mitchell Murphy, Minister of Community Affairs and Attorney General, announced today that at its meeting of December 30, 1997, Executive Council appointed the following lawyers as Queen's Counsel: David W. Hooley of Charlottetown, Shawn A. Murphy of Charlottetown, Beverly Mills… |
| Premier Pays Tribute To McKenna
Premier Pat Binns today praised New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna for his contributions to the Province of New Brunswick and Canada over the past decade. "Premier McKenna leaves a legacy of political success and achievement as Premier of New Brunswick and as a Canadian First Minister. I can… |
| Judicial Remuneration Review Commission Announced
The Attorney General P. Mitchell Murphy announced today the appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of the members of the Judicial Remuneration Review Commission. The appointees are Mr. Shaun MacIsaac, Mr. Gordon MacKay, Q.C. and Sylvia Poirier. The appointments were made pursuant to… |
| Personal Health Card Now Required For Seniors Drugs
Effective October 13, 1997, seniors will be required to present their Personal Health Card to have prescriptions filled under the provincial Drug Cost Assistance Plan. The previous green DCAP card will no longer be valid. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised that this change… |
| Unity Consultation Process Outlined
Premier Pat Binns, Opposition Leader Keith Milligan, and Dr. Herb Dickieson, Leader of the Third Party, announced today they wish to have an all-party consultation with the people of Prince Edward Island on the principles agreed to by the Premiers in Calgary on September 14, 1997. "It is in the… |
| Atlantic Veterinary College At The University of PEI To Operate Cardigan Fish Hatchery
The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will assume ownership, operation and management of the Cardigan Fish Hatchery announced officials at a news conference today. In addition to maintaining the current operation of the Cardigan Fish Hatchery, the… |
| Provincial Year Of Older Persons Committee Announced
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced a provincial committee today to lead the International Year of Older Persons in Prince Edward Island in 1999. The year was proclaimed by the United Nations to appreciate the contributions that older persons make to society. The theme for… |
| Prince Edward Island Welcomes Millionth Visitor
The tourism industry in Prince Edward Island marked a major milestone this October when the one millionth pleasure visitor arrived in the province. The million mark is up considerably from the record 741,000 visitors of 1996, and is above most predictions by consultants who studied the potential… |
| Neonatal Service Officially Opened At Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital officially opened a provincial Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) today, October 15, with help from the Minister of Health and Social Services, members of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary, physicians, hospital employees, volunteers and patients. As part of the… |
| Thirty-Six New Buses Ordered For Island Schools
Education Minister Chester Gillan says that the Department of Education is working with school boards to ensure that students arrive at school safely. Fifteen new buses were delivered in July. Nine were allocated to the Eastern School District, five to the Western School Board and one to the… |
| Flu Vaccine Clinic For Persons Without a Family Doctor In The Charlottetown Area
A flu vaccine clinic for persons without a family doctor will be held on Saturday morning October 25, 1997, in Charlottetown. Please note that those patients who now have a family doctor should receive the vaccine by contacting the office of their own physician. The cost of the vaccine at the… |
| Municipal Election's Advance Polling Days
Any eligible elector in the cities of Charlottetown and Summerside and the towns of Cornwall and Stratford whose name is on the official list of electors and who will not be able to vote on election day, Monday, November 3, 1997 may vote at the Advance Poll established in his or her electoral ward… |
| Date Set For By-Election
Premier Pat Binns has set Monday, November 17 as the date for the by-election in the district of Charlottetown - Kings Square. Premier Binns says he wants the district to be represented in the fall session of the Legislature. "Given the change to single-member districts and the fact the… |
| Hepatitis C Blood Transfusion Notification Program
The PEI Department of Health and Social Services is preparing to notify by letter many residents of the province who received blood transfusions between 1984 and June 1, 1990, so that they are made aware of their risk of hepatitis C. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mildred Dover, said… |
| Enumeration Called For District 12, Charlottetown - Kings Square
The by-election called for 17 November 1997 will mean yet another enumeration of electors in electoral district No. 12, Charlottetown-Kings Square. In the past year the residents of Charlottetown-Kings Square have been enumerated for a provincial general election, a federal election, a municipal… |