News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Petroleum Price Changes - Superior and Shell
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval was granted to Superior Propane Inc. to increase all prices contained in its pricing schedule by 1.0 cent per litre effective 12:01 a.m. on 12 September 1996. Superior's application was made on the basis of increased… |
| Charlottetown, PEI, Rated Top City In North America
Over the past two years, the KPMG Consulting Group, a British Columbia-based company, has been conducting a cost-comparison study of twenty-three major Canadian and American cities. The conclusion of the first study and all since then is that all Canadian cities were less expensive than all… |
| New Waterfront VIC Sees Increased Visitation
During the month of August this year, the new Visitor Information Centre (VIC) on the Charlottetown Waterfront saw 10 percent more people visit their location than in the old location during the same month in 1995. This was the largest increase at any VIC in PEI. "With the many festivals and… |
| Children Focus of Social Services Meeting
A BETTER FUTURE FOR CANADA'S CHILDREN was one of the predominant themes at a Provincial-Territorial meeting, says Health and Social Services Minister Walter McEwen. On Monday and Tuesday, the Ministers of Social Services from across Canada met in Victoria, British Columbia to discuss common… |
| New Aide-de-camp Named
Lieutenant Governor Honourable Gilbert R. Clements today announced a change in the make-up of his household staff. Retired RCMP Superintendent Carmen Boyce "Tim" Jay of Mount Stewart joins the Honourary Staff at Government House as an Aide-de-camp to assist the Lieutenant Governor in a wide… |
| New Venture Capital Fund Launched, Targets Growth Oriented PEI Businesses
Growth oriented Prince Edward Island businesses will have increased access to investment capital as a result of the creation of a new private sector investment fund. Combining the expertise of local PEI investors and Working Ventures Canadian Fund Inc., and in partnership with both the federal… |
| Round Table Releases Report
Today, the Interim Report of the Round Table on Resource Land Use and Stewardship was released for public consideration and to stimulate continued discussions on the issues and challenges facing Island agriculture and forestry-based industries. The report, titled "Cultivating Island Solutions,"… |
| Propane Price Changes - Superior Propane Inc
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval was granted to Superior Propane Inc. to increase all prices contained in its pricing schedule by 2.0 cents per litre effective 12:01 a.m. on 23 September 1996. Superior's application was made on the basis of increased… |
| Education Indicators for Atlantic Canada
Education Indicators for Atlantic Canada, a Canadian first in providing the public with a comparative overview of how well provinces' education systems are performing, was released today by the ministers of education of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island… |
| Minister Morrissey Applauds ACOA Appointment
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's announcement of the appointment of J. David Nicholson as the Acting President of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) yesterday came as good news to many people across Prince Edward Island. Along with his new duties as President of ACOA, Mr. Nicholson will… |
| Premier Proclaims Aids Awareness Week
"The fight against AIDS is far from over, but great progress is being made in terms of public awareness," says Premier Catherine Callbeck. On September 29th, roughly 400 Islanders are expected to take part in the Third Annual AIDS Walk on Prince Edward Island. For the first time, simultaneous… |
| Meeting of the Environment Committee Conference of New England Governors/Eastern Canadian Premiers
MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE NEW ENGLAND GOVERNORS AND THE EASTERN CANADIAN PREMIERS A positive meeting: joint, concrete and realistic actions Québec, September 26, 1996 - On September 25 and 26, 1996, Québec hosted a meeting of Environment Commissioners of… |
| Canadian Forestry, Parks and Wildlife Ministers Meet Here
For the first time, the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) will be meeting in Prince Edward Island. This year as well, forest ministers will be joined by their counterparts from parks and wildlife ministries. The meetings will be held in Charlottetown from September… |
| Chief Executive Officer, West Prince Health Authority
After consultation with the new West Prince Health Board, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Honourable Walter McEwen, has agreed to extend Kenneth Ezeard's duties as Chief Executive Officer for the West Prince Health Authority until September 30, 1997. Mr. Ezeard has accepted the one… |
| Migratory Bird Hunting Season Opens
Monday, October 7 marks the opening of this year's migratory bird hunting season. "The opening of the black duck season is being advanced to correspond with the opening for other ducks, and geese." In announcing this change, Barry Hicken, Minister of Environmental Resources noted that, "Our… |
| Crown To Appeal Stays of Proceedings
The Crown Attorney's office today announced that it will appeal the stay of proceedings granted to Patrick A. MacDougall, in relation to a charge contrary to section 156 of the Criminal Code of Canada, as well as the stay of proceedings granted to Cory A. Gallant, who was charged with various… |
| Canadian Forest Ministers Continue to Push the Leading Edge, at Home and Abroad
At their annual meeting, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers reconfirmed their commitment to lead the way to sustainable forest management, individually and through partnerships in Canada and in the international arena. The CCFM agreed to lead the development of a successor to the National… |
| Amalgamated Dairies Limited Modernizes Operations
Prince Edward Island's second largest food processing operation is expanding its operations. Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), Summerside, is modernizing its cheese processing, cutting, packing and packaging operations. "The importance of businesses keeping pace with new market demands and… |
| Major New Redevelopment Project for Borden-Carleton Gets Approval
Gateway Village Begins Construction Soon Details of a major new initiative for the Borden-Carleton area were revealed today at a news conference held in Borden-Carleton, PEI. Called "Gateway Village," the project consists of a first-class tourism destination which will include a retail/… |
| Premier Callbeck to Attend Bourassa Funeral
Premier Catherine Premier Catherine Callbeck will join with political, business and academic leaders from across Canada at a state funeral for former Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa. The funeral will be held in Montreal on Monday. "Mr. Bourassa was a man of great courage and conviction with a… |