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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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| MIKE WEIR MAKES HIS PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RETURN THIS SUMMER - Canadian Golf Legend To Play In Making The Connection Legends of Golf At Crowbush Cove, July 29-30
The Links at Crowbush Cove, considered the crown jewel of PEI’s many world-class golf courses, served as a spring board for a young Mike Weir as he proved to himself, and the world, that he could compete with some of the best golfers in the world at the 1998 Canadian Skins Game. On July 29-30,… |
| Order Of PEI Deadline Approaching
Nominations close March 30th for the highest honour the Province of Prince Edward Island can award. The Order of Prince Edward Island was established in 1996 to recognize the Island’s most outstanding citizens. Since its inception, 39 Islanders have been awarded the medal. Most recently,… |
| Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 11, 2007
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2007, nearly three weeks earlier than in previous years. An amendment to the Time Uniformity Act passed in May 2006 brings Prince Edward Island in line with most other North American jurisdictions which will be observing Daylight Saving… |
| Business to be Recognized for Supporting Children and Families
The Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development has introduced a new annual award to recognize Island businesses that support employees with young children. The Council is now calling for nominations for the 2007 Champions for Children Awards. These awards are presented each year to individuals… |
| PEI ENVIROTHON Students New York Bound
This winter’s weather has seen near record highs in January followed by a period of intense cold but very little snow. It’s no secret that Islanders love to talk about the weather but this year many are also talking about climate change and the need to explore alternate energy options. As a… |
| Department of Health Issues Update on Surgeon’s Health Status
Dr. Lamont Sweet, Chief Health Officer for the Department of Health, wishes to advise the public that a repeat blood test has indicated that Dr. David Ashby, a general surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, has tested positive for Hepatitis C. Dr. Ashby is currently well with no symptoms of the… |
| Shauna Sullivan Curley Receives 2007 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
Prince Edward Island’s Deputy Minister of Education, Shauna Sullivan Curley, is the winner of the 2007 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. The award was presented to Ms. Sullivan Curley by the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor, and Keith Hillier,… |
| Island’s First Pain Management Clinic Opens
The Island’s first PEI Pain Management Clinic is now operating at the Boardwalk Medical Centre in Charlottetown. Dr. Desmond Colohan, attending physician at the Clinic, said, “The increasing difficulty for Islanders to access off-Island pain clinics inspired the opening of Prince Edward Island’s… |
| PEI Tourism Industry Reviews 2007 Marketing Plans
Tourism industry operators from across Prince Edward Island were provided an overview of the 2007 Marketing and Media Plan by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC). Members of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI) were provided the plans during their Annual… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced this afternoon that an unscheduled adjustment in gasoline prices will occur at midnight tonight (12:01 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2007). Wholesale gasoline prices, before taxes, will increase by a further 5.5 cents a litre over those approved on… |
| Premier Binns Congratulates Egmont MP Joe McGuire On Retirement From Public Service
Premier Pat Binns today issued the following statement on the announced retirement of the Honourable Joe McGuire, MP: “For nearly two decades, Joe McGuire has served the people of Egmont and Prince Edward Island in the House of Commons, becoming one of the longest-serving MP’s in the history of the… |
| Premier Binns Comments on International Women’s Day
Premier Pat Binns today issued the following statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day: “International Women’s Day was first established in 1977 by the United Nations to highlight the progress and challenges in advancing women’s rights. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Invest in New Tourism Program to Create Higher Standards for Tourism Operators
The Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI), with the support of Canada’s New Government, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (Tourism Atlantic-ACOA), and the PEI Department of Tourism, is launching an innovative market readiness program for PEI’s tourism industry.Total Market… |
| Prince Edward Island Businesses Successful on South America Trade Mission
Trade Team PEI and seven Prince Edward Island clients have just returned from another successful trade mission to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. The participating companies were Progressive Bioactives, Charlottetown Metal Products, Atlantic Vet College, and Atlantech Engineering. Building on the… |
| Report of Employment Standards Review Panel Will Lead to Legislative Amendments
In response to recommendations outlined in the recently completed report of the Employment Standards Review Panel, Government is planning to introduce legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act and Regulations, and the Youth Employment Act, Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer… |
| FARMERS HELPING FARMERS TEAM NOW IN KENYA
A team of eight people from Farmers Helping Farmers is now in Kenya where they are working on a number of new and ongoing development projects. Dr. John van Leeuwen from the Atlantic Veterinary College, along with three fourth- year veterinary students have been helping the dairy farmers in the… |
| Province Announces Rural Physician Stabilization Initiative
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced a Rural Physician Stabilization Initiative which will assist recruitment efforts and stabilize physician services in rural emergency rooms on PEI. A decision was made to relieve immediate pressures and provide a daily… |
| 11 New ArtsSmarts Projects Underway in Island Schools
ArtsSmarts projects in Island schools are allowing many students to learn in new and creative ways. ArtsSmarts is a national program that promotes learning through drama, dance, music and the visual arts. ArtsSmarts grants are given to schools that bring students, teachers and local artists… |
| 11 New ArtsSmarts Projects Underway in Island Schools
ArtsSmarts projects in Island schools are allowing many students to learn in new and creative ways. ArtsSmarts is a national program that promotes learning through drama, dance, music and the visual arts. ArtsSmarts grants are given to schools that bring students, teachers and local artists… |
| NEW DOMESTIC PESTICIDE REGULATIONS IN EFFECT THIS SPRING
New regulations for domestic class pesticides will see higher risk products sold through a dispensary or behind-the-counter system beginning this spring. Pesticides classified as “domestic class” by Health Canada are pest control products developed for general household use. This includes products… |