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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 Gets A Good Grade From World Wildlife Fund
Fisheries and Environment Minister, the Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam today advised the Legislature of the favourable rating Prince Edward Island has received from World Wildlife Fund Canada for its efforts at protecting natural areas, in support of the National Endangered Spaces Program. For the… |
| Students Against Drinking and Driving - Red Ribbon Campaign - December, 1996
The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Michael Currie, announced today his Department's support for the annual Red Ribbon Campaign organized by the Island Students Against Drinking and Driving chapters. Mr. Currie said, "flying a red ribbon gives the public a positive way to express… |
| PEI Christmas On The Internet
The Government of Prince Edward Island is doing its part to spread some Christmas cheer. The Internet Christmas Page has been expanded to include a Christmas screen saver of PEI pictures, recipes from The Guardian and articles from the Voice for Island Seniors. Additional material will continue… |
| Binns Announces Deputy Minister Appointments
Premier Pat Binns today announced a major reshuffling at the senior administrative level of government. The changes involve five of the eight departments of government as well as the Executive Council Office and Legislative Assembly. Premier Binns says "the number of Deputies has been decreased… |
| Prince Edward Island Companies Graduate From New Exporters Program
Twenty Prince Edward Island firms have completed 10 months of intensive study and training designed to provide them with the know-how necessary to compete in export markets. The companies received certificates, marking their graduation from the New Exporters Training and Counselling Program (… |
| 1995 Maritime University Graduate Survey Results Released
The results of the 1995 Graduate Survey were released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPEHC) in partnership with the Maritime governments. The survey provides detailed student graduate profiles including information on their university experience, earning, debt load,… |
| A Christmas Card With A Powerful Message
Thousands of brightly colored Christmas cards encouraging safe, sober driving will be handed out to motorists across the Island by Students Against Drunk Driving and local police officers during the Holiday Season. Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced his… |
| Phyllis Diller To Guest Star In Emily Of New Moon Episode
Phyllis Diller, best known in Canada for the television series, The Beautiful Phyllis Diller, arrived on Prince Edward Island last night to guest star in the tenth episode of the new family drama series, Emily of New Moon. The episode, entitled The Ghost of Whyther Grange, will star Ms. Diller… |
| Trade Mission Timing Prevents Participation
Premier Pat Binns says he has decided not to take part in the planned Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea, the Phillippines and Thailand scheduled for January 8-20, 1997. Premier Binns says while he recognizes and supports the value of such trade missions, other demands will take his… |
| Environmental Emergency Toll-Free Number Expands Service
Kevin MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment, today announced that the existing toll-free number (1-800-565-1633) for environmental emergencies has been expanded to provide access to enforcement personnel from the Department. Mr. MacAdam announced that effective today, and in cooperation… |
| Amendments Assist In Maintenance Enforcement
In 1997, failure to make ordered support payments could result in the loss of the individual's drivers licence. The provision is contained in amendments to the Maintenance Enforcement Act and the Highway Traffic Act that take effective January 1, 1997. The amendments were approved by the… |
| Aquaculture and Fisheries Research Initiative Established
The Prince Edward Island Aquaculture and Fisheries Research Initiative Inc. has been established by the Department of Fisheries and Environment to provide aquaculturalists, fishers, industry organizations and processors with increased access to research to address priorities and opportunities… |
| Island`s Golf Resorts Receive Special Award
Tourism PEI announced today that Longhurst Golf Corporation of Ontario has included both the Brudenell River and Mill River Resorts in its select list of Canada's Top 25 Golf Resorts for the 1997 edition of Canada's golf course ranking magazine. The publishers rank the resorts according to the… |
| Lobster Landings Down In 1996
Preliminary estimates of 1996 lobster landings in Prince Edward Island have declined from last year. Total landings for the season are estimated at 17.5 million pounds, down by just over 9 percent from total landings of 19.3 million in 1995. These figures do not include dockside sales. Although… |
| Snow-Cross Championship Rescheduled
The first Atlantic Snowmobile Snow-Cross Championship, which was scheduled for January 3-5, 1997, has been rescheduled for January 31 - February 2, 1997. Due to the lack of snow in early January, organizers of the events were forced to cancel. Snow-Cross brings a unique skill to the sport of… |
| TOURISM SHOWS MODERATE GROWTH IN 1996
Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, today announced that Prince Edward Island experienced its fifth year in a row of increased visitation. The number of pleasure visitors who came to Prince Edward Island between May and October, the period traditionally studied for… |
| Binns Wants EI Change
The new EI changes are negatively impacting on the P.E.I. economy and Premier Pat Binns is calling on Ottawa to make immediate changes in the regulations. Premier Binns says what was promoted as a beneficial change is actually turning into a major deterrent for some seasonal workers. The move to… |
| Possible Health Risk From Pet Hedgehogs In PEI
As has occurred recently in some other provinces in Canada, the PEI Department of Health and Social Services is informing the public of the possible risk of illness in persons who have had contact with pet hedgehogs. The sale of hedgehogs in Canada and PEI is legal and several have been sold… |
| Results Of Compliance Checks On Tobacco Sales To Minors
The Honorable Mildred Dover, Minister of Health and Social Services, is pleased to announce the results of the latest compliance checks on tobacco sales to minors. This is a measure under a Federal/Provincial agreement to enforce the Provincial Tobacco Sales to Minors Act and the Federal Tobacco… |
| Stratford Place Liquor Mart To Open On Friday
The P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission is pleased to announce that the new Stratford Place Liquor Mart will officially open on Friday, January 31, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. The Honourable Pat Mella, Minister Responsible for the P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission, will officially open the new store with the… |