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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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| Fraud Alert
The Office of the Attorney General is warning Prince Edward Island residents not to respond to advertisements offering loans to people who are in financial stress. Attorney General Mildred Dover said her office has been made aware that companies offering loans to people “regardless of their… |
| 4th Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Recognize Eight Islanders for Outstanding Contributions
Premier Pat Binns and Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs today joined Lieutenant Governor Barbara Hagerman at Government House to present seven volunteer recognition awards. Eight Islanders were recognized for their volunteer contributions to the communities in which they… |
| Premier to Visit Island Medical Students at Dalhousie University
Premier Pat Binns along with Health Minister Chester Gillan and Department of Health recruitment staff will travel to Dalhousie University to meet with Prince Edward Island medical students and residents tomorrow as part of government’s on-going recruitment strategy effort. The purpose of the… |
| Edible Book Festival Offers Unique Opportunity to Highlight Favourite Books
Islanders of all ages are invited to prepare and exhibit an edible work of art based on books and reading. Both the Confederation Centre Public Library and the Summerside Rotary Public Library are participating in the International Edible Book Festival’s Books 2 Eat Event on April 1, 2007.… |
| Special Event Commemorates 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
In a moving ceremony in front of Province House at noon today, Premier Pat Binns declared that the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge will be recognized on April 9, 2007. During the ceremony, representatives of the Royal Canadian Legion layed wreaths at the foot of the cenotaph, and… |
| GRASS FIRES AND LACK OF SNOW CAUSING PROBLEMS
This year’s lack of snow, combined with rising temperatures and windy weather has already created a few headaches for Island firefighters. Fire fighting staff from the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry and two fire brigades had to respond to several grass fires earlier this week. One… |
| Province Announces Public Education Partnership with Insurance Bureau of Canada for new Graduated Driver Licensing Program
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today announced the creation of a public education partnership with Insurance Bureau of Canada to promote the province’s new Graduated Driver Licensing Program. The province, through the Department of Transportation and Public Works, and Insurance… |
| PEI Lotteries Commission Supports ALC’s Measures To Strengthen Its Players Protection and Verification Procedures
The Honourable Mitch Murphy, Minister Responsible for the PEI Lotteries Commission, said today that the Commission will continue to monitor the implementation of Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) procedures to strengthen player protection and verification procedures. “I am pleased that the ALC has… |
| Over 11,000 New Books Now Arriving at School Libraries
More than 11,000 new books are now arriving at school libraries throughout the Island. The Department of Education is planning another major investment in library books next year. Education Minister Mildred Dover said additional investments are being made in school libraries as one of several… |
| Minister Disappointed by Obstruction to Fisheries Act
Prince Edward Island fisheries minister Jim Bagnall today expressed frustration and disappointment that consideration of the proposed new federal Fisheries Act has been delayed by the House of Commons. On Friday, the House of Commons voted against giving the bill second reading and sending it to… |
| West Prince Hospital Role Study and Master Plan Committee Announced
The Honourable Chester Gillan Minister of Health, today announced the committee responsible for completing a role study and a master plan for the new West Prince Hospital, to be located in Bloomfield. Mr. Albert Bernard, of Alberton, will serve as chair of the committee. Mr. Bernard has… |
| French Literary Reading Tour ~ Well-known Francophone Authors Marie-Andrée Boucher Mativat and Daniel Mativat to visit PEI
Two well-known Quebec authors, Marie-Andrée Boucher Mativat and Daniel Mativat, will be touring Prince Edward Island presenting literary readings at French-language schools and libraries, March 5-8, 2007. The tour is sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Arts and organized by the Department of… |
| QEH Issues Public Advisory on Surgeon's Health Status
Dr. Lamont Sweet, Chief Health Officer for the Department of Health, wishes to advise that an initial blood test has indicated that Dr. David Ashby, a general surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, may have contracted Hepatitis C. A second confirmatory test is underway and final results are… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective March 1, 2007: Gasoline prices will increase by 6.5 cents per litre (cpl);Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl;Diesel prices will increase by 2.0 cpl; Irving Oil… |
| Week 2 Team PEI Athletes Leave for Whitehorse
About 131 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff will be traveling to Whitehorse, Yukon to participate in week two of the 2007 Canada Winter Games. The first contingent, consisting of 20 members of the squash and table tennis teams and one mission staff member will be departing by… |
| Week 1 Team PEI Athletes Arrive Home Early Sunday
Week one athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff will be returning home from the 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon early Sunday morning with at least three medals. Participants in the first week of the games endured frigid temperatures but came away with Patrick Knox’s gold medal… |
| Sales Strong for PEI Energy Savings Bonds
Investment in PEI Energy Savings Bonds is nearing the $5 million mark. Islanders have invested $4.6 million in the bonds in less than three months. Premier Pat Binns said he’s pleased to see Islanders take advantage of this opportunity to invest their money in Prince Edward Island. “Whether it’s… |
| Sales Strong for PEI Energy Savings Bonds
Investment in PEI Energy Savings Bonds is nearing the $5 million mark. Islanders have invested $4.6 million in the bonds in less than three months. Premier Pat Binns said he’s pleased to see Islanders take advantage of this opportunity to invest their money in Prince Edward Island. “Whether it’s… |
| Prince County Hospital Physiotherapists Receive Clinical Education Award
Prince County Hospital (PCH) physiotherapists, Trallawny O’Meara and Arlene Crozier Clow, recently received the 2006 Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy Clinical Education Award. The awards are given annually to selected physiotherapists within the Atlantic provinces who act as mentors to… |
| Premier Binns Congratulates Chief Darlene Bernard on Her Re-Election as Chief of Lennox Island First Nation
Premier Pat Binns today issued the following statement on the re-election of Chief Darlene Bernard as Chief of the Lennox Island First Nation: “Throughout her term in office, Chief Bernard has worked diligently within her community and with all levels of government to advance the interests of the… |