News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Binns Appoints Cabinet
Patrick G. Binns was sworn in today as the 32nd Premier of the Province of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony was held at Government House, presided over by Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Clements. A resident of Hopefield, Premier Binns was elected on November 18, 1996, as the Member of the… |
| Young Environmentalists' Program Gearing Up
The Young Environmentalists' Program is gearing up for another summer of environmental work projects to be performed by youth across the Island. Barry Hicken, Minister of the Department of Environmental Resources in announcing the program noted that "the program is designed to educate high-school… |
| Petroleum Price Changes - Irving and Co-op Atlantic
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Irving Oil Limited to reduce by 1.4 cents per litre and to Co-op Atlantic to reduce by 1.1 cents per litre the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under their respective dealer tank truck pricing… |
| Mini Blind Handling & Return Advisory
In response to the public warning bulletin from Health Canada, dated June 25, 1996 that horizontal plastic mini-blinds may contain lead levels harmful to children, the Prince Edward Island Department of Environmental Resources is issuing the following advisory for safe handling and proper return… |
| Minister Responds To Survey
Honourable Keith Milligan, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, today responded to the Atlantic Canada survey results released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) on uninsured motorists. Mr. Milligan stated, "My Department continues to be an avid supporter of compulsory automobile… |
| Petroleum Price Changes - Shell Canada Products Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Shell Canada Products Limited with respect to two applications filed recently--one based on crude oil costs for increases of 1.0 cent per litre on all product prices and the other for decreases of 2.1… |
| Summer Project Assists Teachers With Internet Project
A special summer training and employment project through the Department of Education and the Office of Higher Education, Training and Adult Learning will provide Island teachers with opportunities to master new skills in Internet and Information Technology. The project, funded through Industry… |
| New Visitor Information Centre Opens On Charlottetown Waterfront
The Charlottetown Waterfront has been graced with yet another beautiful addition. The Old Stone House, which was built in 1876 and is located next to Confederation Landing, has been transformed into the main Visitor Information Centre for the Charlottetown area. At a news conference held today,… |
| Summer Focus On Information Technology Teacher Training
Eight students or recent Bachelor of Education graduates will be available this summer to help Island teachers further develop their computer and Internet skills. The students have been hired by the Department of Education though a contract with Industry Canada. Education Minister Gordon… |
| New Agreement on Safety Nets Signed
A new three-year agreement on whole farm income stabilization programs has been signed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Ralph Goodale and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Walter Bradley. The bilateral agreement was signed during the annual meeting of federal, provincial and… |
| Petroleum Price Changes - Imperial Oil Limited
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Imperial Oil Limited to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.5 cent per litre, effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 6 July 1996. The reason… |
| Media Day Held to Officially Launch Montclair PEI Golf Classic
At a news conference held today at Brudenell River Provincial Golf Course, the Montclair PEI Classic was officially launched. This tournament is in the second year of a three-year initiative between the Province of PEI and the Perrier Group of Canada. This year the Canadian Tour event will be… |
| Potato Board Election Results
Gordon Waugh, Bedeque has been elected to represent the Central District on the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. Robert Morrison, Returning Officer reported that Mr. Waugh was elected following the ballot count of July 8, 1996. The deadline for the return of the ballots was July 2. Mr. Waugh… |
| Young Environmentalists Save Abandoned Kittens
A group of Young Environmentalists saved two kittens from imminent death recently on the shores of Murray Harbour. The group came across three, four-week old kittens while doing a beach clean-up in the area. The youth took them to the Brudenell Veterinary Clinic where they were examined and fed… |
| Watts Communications New Charlottetown Call Centre Open For Business
A short six months after announcing that Charlottetown would be the location of a second Canadian call centre for Watts Communications Limited, The Honourable Catherine Callbeck, Premier of Prince Edward Island, officially cut the ribbon for PEI's first "state-of-the-art" telemarketing call centre… |
| Red Tape Review
Premier Callbeck announced today that the Report of the Community Consultative Committee on Red-Tape Review has met with the approval of Cabinet. The report, which outlines 33 recommendations to improve government services, was tabled earlier this year in the Legislative Assembly. "The… |
| Premier Mourns Arsenault
Premier Catherine Callbeck said she joins many other Islanders as they mourn the loss of one of our extraordinary and distinguished citizens, Dr. Iphigenie Arsenault. Dr. Arsenault's commitment to the people of Prince Edward Island was well demonstrated through her untiring work with the Canadian… |
| Appointment of West Prince Health Board
"A seven-member Board has been appointed to govern the affairs of West Prince Health," says Health and Social Services Minister Walter McEwen. "I'm extremely pleased with the high calibre of those who agreed to sit as members of the West Prince Board," Mr. McEwen said. "Each member has a deep… |
| Staff Appointment
Premier Catherine Callbeck has announced today that Mary Lynn Jenkins, a Charlottetown lawyer, has accepted the position of Executive Assistant to the Premier. A vacancy in the Premier's Office was created following the resignation of Spencer Campbell. "Mary Lynn is no stranger to the… |
| Creative Concepts Inc. Announces Expansion
Creative Concepts Inc., a firm specializing in fund raising, market research and outbound telemarketing is expanding. The company is adding a fully computerized inbound teleservices component, providing 24 hour, bilingual call handling, order processing, product fulfilment and customer services… |