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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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| Premier and Minister Launch Public Consultations -- Managing Land and Water on a Watershed Basis
Islanders are being asked over the coming weeks to share their views on protecting water resources by managing land and water on a watershed basis. Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem announced the public consultations today while releasing A Guide to… |
| O'Leary and Kensington Fire Departments Receive Funds to Improve Response Capabilities
Emergency response capabilities in central and western Prince Edward Island have received a significant boost, thanks to funding for a new heavy rescue and mobile command vehicle. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister Responsible for Emergency Measures, recently… |
| Aerospace PEI Launches "The Sky is no Limit" Career Month
Prince Edward Island (PEI) aerospace company representatives and the Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie will officially launch The Sky is no Limit Career Month with an in-studio kick-off Monday, January 22, at 7:50 a.m. on K-rock 105.5. The five-week promotion will raise awareness… |
| Premier Acknowledges Passing of Dr. J.H. (Sock) O’Hanley
Premier Pat Binns today issued the following statement on the passing of Dr. John Hubert (Sock) O’Hanley: “Throughout his life and professional career, Dr. O’Hanley demonstrated excellence and dedication to the health and well-being of Islanders. For half a century, Dr. O’Hanley was a leading… |
| Government Working Through Rural Physician Recruitment and Retention Challenge
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today reconfirmed government’s commitment to resolving ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining rural physicians in the province. “We recognize that the current physician complement is not at full capacity in West Prince which puts greater… |
| Premier Acknowledges the Passing of Honourable Madam Senator Eileen G. Rossiter
Premier Pat Binns today issued the following statement on the recent passing of The Honourable Madam Senator Eileen G. Rossiter.“On behalf of all Islanders, I wish to extend condolences to Senator Rossiter’s family and many friends in their time of loss. Senator Rossiter was a person who did not… |
| Minister Currie Congratulates Telos Productions for Becoming Nintendo Developer
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, is pleased with the recent announcement that Telos Productions Inc. was successful with its application for developers status with Nintendo, a worldwide leader in the creation of video games and interactive entertainment. “Our government has… |
| PEI Craft & Giftware Participants Celebrate Another Year of Success
Prince Edward Island (PEI) craft and giftware producers attracted a significant number of buyers from across the Maritimes to the Seventh Annual PEI Craft & Giftware Buyer’s Market. The two-day event, held in Charlottetown at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel from January 12-13, is a popular… |
| Premier Declares January 27 Family Literacy Day in PEI
Premier Pat Binns has declared January 27, 2007 as Family Literacy Day in Prince Edward Island and – together with Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Mildred Dover, Minister of Education – he is encouraging Islanders to participate in activities designed to promote… |
| Premier and Summerside Mayor Congratulate Kodak Canada on Announced Job Expansion
Premier Pat Binns and Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart recently visited Kodak Canada’s Summerside office to congratulate the company on a planned expansion that will create 20 new jobs. Kodak Canada secured $2 million in project funding under the latest round of support announced through the… |
| Atlantic Premiers Trade Mission to Alberta
The Council of Atlantic Premiers will begin a three-day mission tomorrow to promote trade and investment opportunities between Alberta and Atlantic Canada. The premiers of Canada's four Atlantic provinces will lead a delegation of 30 companies from their region to explore potential partnerships… |
| Government Advances Changes in Long-Term Nursing Care Funding and Subsidization
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced the Department of Health staff has completed a significant portion of the work required to implement announced changes to long-term care funding. Government has established a $65 a day accommodation rate which will be charged to… |
| Atlantic Archaeologist to Head Museum
A permanent Executive Director has been hired to head the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation. Dr. David L. Keenlyside, Curator of Atlantic Archaeology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, will be assuming the duties of Executive Director in March. The announcement was… |
| Eastern Kings Wind Farm Begins Commercial Operation
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem officially started the first two turbines as the Eastern Kings Wind Farm began commercial operation today. “This is a milestone in Prince Edward Island’s plan for a greener and more self-sufficient energy future for our… |
| Eastern Kings Wind Farm Begins Commercial Operation
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem officially started the first two turbines as the Eastern Kings Wind Farm began commercial operation today. “This is a milestone in Prince Edward Island’s plan for a greener and more self-sufficient energy future for our… |
| Premier Receives Conflict of Interest Report
Premier Pat Binns today received the report from the Office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner into the involvement of Honourable Mitch Murphy, Provincial Treasurer and Murcon Construction Limited and offered the following comments: “I have received the report by the Conflict of Interest… |
| TD Summer Reading Club 2006 a Hit with Children in Prince Edward Island
Last summer, more children in Prince Edward Island participated in the TD Summer Reading Club than in previous years. According to statistics released today by Library and Archives Canada and the Prince Edward Island Provincial Library Service, the TD Summer Reading Club 2006 enjoyed another very… |
| Human Resources Firm Ceridian Canada to Establish Centre of Excellence on Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced another positive employment and investment development in the growing financial and business services sector on Prince Edward Island which will create 100 new jobs. Ceridian Canada, a leading human resources services company… |
| 2007 Prince Edward Island Visitors Guide Hot Off the Press
The 2007 edition of the Prince Edward Island Visitors Guide is now complete and ready for distribution to potential visitors to entice them to consider the Island as their vacation destination for the coming season. This year’s 216-page, magazine-style guide is packaged to promote the brand… |
| Youth Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program Launched in Kings County
A community-based project led by Kings County Mental Health and Addictions Services, Youth Justice Services and Kings District RCMP will help youth better understand the dangers and consequences of alcohol abuse. When under-aged youth are found in possession of alcohol, rather than receive a fine… |