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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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| Montreal company celebrates expansion of 70 jobs to Western PEI
A new contact centre in West Prince will provide 70 jobs, with projections of up to 100 within a year, says Premier Robert Ghiz. The joint announcement was made today by Premier Ghiz and Elie Chebli, CEO of Montreal-based IO Solutions Call Centre Inc. The company’s expansion is creating employment… |
| Montreal company celebrates expansion of 70 jobs to Western PEI
A new contact centre in West Prince will provide 70 jobs, with projections of up to 100 within a year, says Premier Robert Ghiz. The joint announcement was made today by Premier Ghiz and Elie Chebli, CEO of Montreal-based IO Solutions Call Centre Inc. The company’s expansion is creating employment… |
| Prince Edward Island to Contribute to Regional Venture Capital Fund
Regional co-operation took another step forward today, October 4, as Prince Edward Island joined Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in a regional venture capital fund to support high-potential companies in Atlantic Canada. Companies involved in clean technology, life sciences, information technology and… |
| Students and staff will benefit from an expansion at École François-Buote/Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean
French language education and culture in Prince Edward Island continues to thrive with the expansion of l’École François-Buote and the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “This is a significant investment for the Francophone community and French language education in Prince… |
| Premier congratulates Auditor General for 10 years of service
After a decade of highly professional public service, Auditor General Colin Younker is retiring from his position. “Over the years, Mr. Younker has distinguished himself as one of the most credible and reliable public servants in the Prince Edward Island government,” Premier Robert Ghiz said. “His… |
| Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
A popular workshop is coming up for women who want to learn compass and mapping skills for planning trips on the trails or in the woods. The workshop, Becoming an Outdoors Woman, is being held October 19 and 20 at the Forests, Fish and Wildlife office at 183 Upton Road in Charlottetown. This… |
| Fire Prevention Week: Have two ways out
By implementing a few simple fire safety measures we can all help prevent the needless loss of lives and property, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. Fire Prevention Week, October 7 - 13, is recognized nationally every year to increase public awareness of the dangers of… |
| Canadian Library Month gets underway with volunteer recognitions
October is Canadian Library Month, and to celebrate, the province is recognizing many of the volunteers who promote literacy at public libraries across Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “The public library service would not be what it is today without the… |
| Endoscopy services relocating from within the QEH to new Ambulatory Care Centre
Health PEI advises the public that beginning Tuesday, October 9 at 7 a.m., endoscopy procedures at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be relocated and carried out in the new endoscopy service area in the Dr. Joseph A. and Eileen McMillan Ambulatory Care Centre. Patients with scheduled endoscopy… |
| A Celebration of Generations - Contest Winners Announced
Several Islanders who channeled their creativity to celebrate the unique wisdom and learning that come from intergenerational relationships have won this year’s PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Intergeneration contest, says Minister Responsible for Seniors Valerie E. Docherty. “The intergeneration… |
| The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is helping to protect Island rivers
Island Rivers – Worth Protecting, a fundraising campaign to support conservation of PEI rivers in partnership with the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation, is now underway in PEI Liquor Control Commission corporate retail outlets. Now in its second year, this initiative sees participating… |
| Premier Ghiz promotes stronger regional cooperation and trade ties
Strengthening ties with the Atlantic provinces and the New England states will result in more investment and trade, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “If we are to attract investment and grow our economy, we will need a vision based on regional cooperation and trade that will grow the number of value-… |
| Early Years Centre operator receives national award
The owner of an Early Years Centre in Prince Edward Island has received national recognition for excellence in early childhood education, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “I am pleased to congratulate such a dedicated and outstanding educator in Prince Edward… |
| Northern Peat Limited improves operational efficiencies with support from the federal and provincial governments
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, and Ms. Paula Biggar, MLA responsible for Tyne Valley - Linkletter, on behalf of the Honourable Allen Roach, PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning today joined company officials from Northern Peat Ltd. to announce funding towards… |
| Federal and provincial governments help Linkletter's Welding Ltd. to innovate and grow
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and the Honourable George Webster, PEI Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, today joined company officials at Linkletter’s Welding Ltd. to announce funding that will help the company improve the efficiency of its Central Bedeque facility.“Our… |
| Atlantic Canada Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women Meet in St. John’s
Provincial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women in Atlantic Canada met in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador today (Wednesday, October 10) to discuss regional approaches and co-operation on a number of women’s issues.The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister… |
| Atlantic Provinces Launch Initiative to Keep Girls Cybersafe
In celebration of the first International Day of the Girl, the Atlantic Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women joined students at MacDonald Drive Junior High School in St. John’s, NL to launch its Cybersafe Girl website. The Cybersafe Girl website (www.cybersafegirl.ca) provides young girls… |
| Influenza vaccine now available
The flu shots have arrived and Islanders are strongly encouraged to take part in the expanded immunization program this year, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. Public health nursing offices, provincial health centres and physicians’ offices across Prince Edward Island will be receiving… |
| New Teen Space opens at Confederation Centre Public Library
The addition of a new Teen Space at the Confederation Centre Public Library aims to encourage teens to visit the library more often and supports the province’s efforts to promote literacy and life-long learning, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “I’m confident this new space… |
| Governments of Canada and PEI celebrate the completion of the Confederation Trail
Improved amenities along the Confederation Trail will help promote tourism and healthy living thanks to investments by the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island. “Our Government understands the key role tourism plays in Atlantic Canada’s economy,” said the Honourable Gail… |