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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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| Provincial Treasury Takes First Step To Reduce Interest Charges On Debt
The Provincial Treasurer, the Honourable Patricia Mella, announced today that the Provincial Treasury will discontinue to take deposits under the Provincial Deposit Receipts program effective immediately. The Provincial Treasurer wishes to stress that the money currently invested in PDRs is secure… |
| Hepatitis C Advisory For The Atlantic Region
The Chief Medical Officers of Health of the four Atlantic Provinces are advising individuals with risk factors for Hepatitis C to talk with their family doctor about getting tested. Hepatitis C infection is caused by a virus and can result in liver disease. It is carried in a person's blood and… |
| 1997 Tourism Marketing And Media Plan Announced
Hon. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, and Mr. Dale Larkin, Co-chair of the Tourism Marketing Authority, announced today the 1997 Tourism Marketing and Media Strategy. The 1997 strategy is the second year of a three-year effort designed to lengthen the traditional summer… |
| Martha MacIsaac Nominated for YTV Achievement Award
Martha MacIsaac, the young Islander who plays the lead role in the new television series Emily of New Moon, has been nominated for a YTV Achievement Award. MacIsaac is one of ten Canadian children and the only Atlantic Canadian nominated in the Acting category. Martha is the 12 year-old… |
| Mason Road Health Survey
The results of a health survey carried out in the summer of 1996 did not identify a public health problem among the residents of Mason Road in Stratford. On July 12, 1996, the PEI Department of Health and Social Services received a letter from a representative of residents of Mason Road in… |
| Propane Price Decreases - Irving Oil Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval was granted to Irving Oil Limited to decrease the prices of propane, with the exception of that sold through its cylinder exchange centres, by 1.3 cents per litre effective 12:01 a.m. on 7 February 1997. Irving's… |
| Government Files Appeal Over French Language Education Ruling
Education Minister Chester Gillan announced today that a notice of appeal has been served with respect to the Supreme Court decision that Government is obligated to provide French language elementary school facilities in the Summerside area. "Our decision to file the appeal at this time is… |
| Prince Edward Island National Park To Be Featured
The Prince Edward Island National Park will be the subject of a half-hour program to be aired on the Discovery Channel on February 12 at 8:00 pm. Good Earth Productions of Toronto travelled across the country to research and produce the Great Canadian Parks documentary series, covering parks from… |
| PEI Joins Atlantic Canada In Family Violence Prevention Week
This year, the province of Prince Edward Island has joined with the other Atlantic Canada provinces in declaring Valentine's Week as Family Violence Prevention Week throughout Atlantic Canada. Pat Mella, Minister responsible for the Status of Women on PEI, has endorsed this Atlantic Canada… |
| Propane Price Decreases - Irving Oil Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval was granted to Irving Oil Limited to decrease the prices of propane, with the exception of that sold through its cylinder exchange centres, by 1.0 cent per litre effective 12:01 a.m. on 14 February 1997. Irving's… |
| MacAulay Named CEO Of Staffing And Classification
Premier Pat Binns today announced the appointment of Jeanette MacAulay as the Acting CEO of the Staffing and Classification Board. She replaces Ron Lewis who has retired from the public service. The appointment becomes effective immediately. Ms. MacAulay has been employed with the Province of… |
| New Canada/P.E.I. Agreement Of Regional Economic Development Announced
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Premier Pat Binns today unveiled details of a new federal-provincial regional economic development agreement, declaring it to be a "valuable new tool in achieving our long-term goal of creating… |
| System Evaluation Project To Survey Employees, Boards and Managers
A scientific and objective evaluation of the PEI Health and Community Services System is being conducted by the System Evaluation Project in the Department of Health and Social Services with the support of the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA) and Health Canada. Dr. Mike… |
| Province Committed To RCMP Services In West Prince
The Honourable P. Mitchell Murphy, Minister of Community Affairs and Attorney General and Minister responsible for RCMP services, takes exception to Liberal MLA Robert Morrissey's comments regarding the deterioration of RCMP services in the West Prince area. Mr. Murphy states the Provincial… |
| Snowmobile Enforcement Strengthened
The Minister of Transportation & Public Works, Honourable Michael Currie, is pleased to announce that 12 Islanders recently completed a Snowmobile Network Enforcement Course conducted by Holland College's School of Justice. The 30-hour course, a cooperative venture of the P.E.I. Snowmobile… |
| Cabot Beach Park Site for CJ2001
As countries around the world acknowledge Lord and Lady Baden Powell Week, Prince Edward Island has special reason to celebrate. Prince Edward Island will host the 10th Canadian Scouts Canada Jamboree, CJ 2001, at Cabot Beach Park. The site selection committee for Scouts Canada made the official… |
| Minister Announces Provincial Heritage Fair
The second annual Provincial Heritage Fair will be held May 22-23 at the UPEI Field house announced Education Minister Chester Gillan today. "I am pleased to announce that the CRB Foundation's Heritage Project has joined the Department of Education in sponsoring this important educational event… |
| Steel Joist Investigation
Hon. Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, and Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Education, wish to advise the public that their Departments are conducting an investigation into the quality of steel joists incorporated in various buildings constructed during the period of 1970… |
| Propane Price Decreases - Superior Propane Inc.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval was granted to Superior Propane Inc. to decrease most prices contained in its propane pricing schedule by 7.8 cents per litre. Some categories of pricing received adjustments which would produce decreases of slightly… |
| Spring Lobster Landings Are Steady
Lobster landings this spring were about on par with recent years. Preliminary estimates were released today by the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Total landings in District 24, from North Cape to East Point, are estimated at more than 9.9 million pounds… |