News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Kensington Library Receives Award
Kensington's renewed support for its library has been honoured. Deputy Minister of Education Melvin Ostridge presented the Kensington Public Library with the Community Library Award at the Provincial Library Service Annual Awards Ceremony today. Library technician Mary McInnis accepted the award… |
| Premier Outlines Foundations For Rural Development
The agri-food, fish processing, tourism and small business sectors will all play a role to further enhance the rural economy of Prince Edward Island. Premier Catherine Callbeck provided an overview of the provincial government's strategy for rural development during a multi-media presentation as… |
| Must Do More To Prevent Forest Fires - Bradley
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Walter Bradley is encouraging all Islanders to do more to prevent forest fires. Two fires occurred this past week alone, a small fire in Bedeque and a major fire in the Milltown Cross area which destroyed an estimated 300-400 acres of woodland. "These… |
| Summer Is Only Part Of Our Story
Prince Edward Island is ready and eagerly awaiting an early start to the 1996 tourist season. Traditionally viewed by Maritimers as a summer destination, PEI is set to dispel that impression with an exciting line-up of events starting as early as June 14. "We developed our new Summer Starters… |
| Don't Rescue Orphaned Wildlife
The Fish and Wildlife Division, Department of Environmental Resources reminds anyone who encounters young birds and mammals in their backyards, fields and woodlots to leave them alone. Although seemingly "orphaned", in many cases these animals have only temporarily strayed from the adult female… |
| The Backyard Bug Brigade is on Alert
In a cooperative venture with similar regional agencies, the Prince Edward Island Departments of Environmental Resources and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have developed and distributed over 40,000 "Backyard Bug Brigade" brochures which presents general tips on how householders and home… |
| MASCAR 100 To Be Held At Raceway Park
One of the most infamous car builder and driver to ever come out of Atlantic Canada, Edward James Hanley Jr., will be at Raceway Park on June 14 and 15, 1996. The park will be holding a weekend full of activities and races, which will end with the MASCAR 100 Race on Saturday, June 15, with drivers… |
| Roads Act Amended
Honourable Keith Milligan, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today that Prince Edward Island has joined the other Atlantic Provinces in implementing more uniform regulations in the operation of commercial vehicles on Island roads. "As a result of the Council of Maritime… |
| Winner Announced In Visitors Guide Contest
A pleased and excited Boston area resident will be spending a week on her favourite Island this summer. Margaret Kline of Brockton, Massachusetts, is the winner of Prince Edward Island's 1995 Letter to the Editor Contest. "We received some wonderful tributes to PEI," said Carol Horne of Tourism… |
| Petroleum Price Changes - Ultramar Canada Inc.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Ultramar Canada Inc. to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 1.1 cent per litre, effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, 20 June 1996. The reason… |
| 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 1.1 cent per litre, effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday 21 June 1996. Market… |
| Department Steps Up Pesticide Enforcement
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is increasing its enforcement of the Pesticides Control Act and its regulations. The measure is aimed at ensuring acceptable standards in handling and using pesticides are met. "All users of pesticides have a… |
| Department Steps Up Pesticide Enforcement
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is increasing its enforcement of the Pesticides Control Act and its regulations. The measure is aimed at ensuring acceptable standards in handling and using pesticides are met. "All users of pesticides have a… |
| Clients Give Department Higher Marks
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry minister Walter Bradley said today that improving the way the department does business gives the primary resource industries "a better shot" at improving the provincial economy. He released the results of a recent client survey which showed that Islanders… |
| Petroleum Price Changes - Petro-Canada
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Petro-Canada to reduce the prices of low sulphur diesel and all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 1.1 cent per litre, effective 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, 23 June 1996.… |
| Honourary Chair Announced for PEI Heritage Fair
Minister of Education Gordon MacInnis announced today the official appointment of the Honourable Alexander Campbell as Honourary Chair of the 1996 Prince Edward Island Heritage Fair. The Heritage Fair is a component of The CRB Foundation’s Heritage Project, a long-term educational program designed… |
| Lobster Escape Mechanisms under Debate
Prince Edward Island Fisheries Minister Walter Bradley says that recent interventions by Premier Callbeck, himself, Secretary of State Lawrence MacAulay, and Island M.P.s Joe McGuire and Wayne Easter, have provided Fisheries and Oceans Minister Fred Mifflin a much better perspective on lobster… |
| Mexican Market Reopens to Seed Potatoes
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry minister Walter Bradley says the reopening of the Mexican market to Canadian seed potatoes is great news for Prince Edward Island. Announcement of the terms of agreement to allow for the immediate resumption of seed potato exports was made today by Agriculture… |
| PEI's Education Expertise Has International Appeal
The Department of Education and Holland College have joined forces to establish a new institution which will attract clients from around the world to Prince Edward Island, announced Education Minister Gordon MacInnis and Alex MacAulay, President of Holland College. Located in Charlottetown, the… |
| PEI Gains Exemption Under Canada-US Lumber Agreement
Walter Bradley, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Chair of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) expressed satisfaction with the signing on Friday evening of an Agreement-in-Principle between Canada and the United States with respect to Canadian softwood lumber exports… |