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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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| Committee Undertakes Second Phase of Date Rape/Club Drugs Awareness
The committee who created the “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Drink” campaign, which raised public awareness about date rape drugs, is unveiling a second phase, focusing on the consequences of drugging and assaulting another person. “We believe that it is important to not only warn potential… |
| December 3, 2006 Is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
In the Legislature today, Minister Gillan acknowledged that Sunday, December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. “International Day of Persons with Disabilities exists to remind us of a simple truth - that persons with disabilities are equal members of our community,” said… |
| Government Increases Long-Term Care Subsidy for Private Nursing Homes
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today announced an increase in the subsidy per diem rate provided to currently subsidized residents of private nursing homes. “We know that costs are rising for private nursing home operators and we understand the need to provide this subsidy increase,” says… |
| Council of Atlantic Premiers Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Premier Danny Williams chaired a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers (CAP) attended by Premiers Shawn Graham, Rodney MacDonald and Pat Binns. This was the 13th meeting of the Council since it was established in May 2000 and the first meeting for Premiers Graham and MacDonald.The purpose of… |
| Province Launches Road Camera Service For Travellers
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today announced the launch of a new tool for travellers on Island roads. The Department of Transportation and Public Works has established a system of road cameras at six locations across Prince Edward Island. The purpose of the road cameras is to… |
| Spam E-Mails that Promote Hot Stocks are a Risky Proposition, Warn Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have issued an Investor Watch urging the public to ignore and delete spam e-mails that promote investment opportunities. “Consider the motivation of the people behind these e-mails. If they don’t know you or your investment objectives, how can they have… |
| PEI Energy Savings Bonds go on Sale Monday
Islanders will have the opportunity to invest in a “green” province as PEI Energy Savings Bonds go on sale Monday, December 11. Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem launched the PEI Energy Savings Bonds program today at Province House. The savings bonds… |
| PEI Energy Savings Bonds go on Sale Monday
Islanders will have the opportunity to invest in a “green” province as PEI Energy Savings Bonds go on sale Monday, December 11. Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem launched the PEI Energy Savings Bonds program today at Province House. The savings bonds… |
| Over Two Million Dollars Invested in Charlottetown Airport
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs; and Cliff Campbell, Chairman of the… |
| Tremploy clients perform valuable service for IWMC
One person’s chore can be another’s path to self-fulfillment. While at first glance this may seem like a stretch, consider that the chore in question is the tying of tens of thousands Waste Watch tags, and the self-fulfillment claim seems even more difficult to grasp. But, for dozens of clients of… |
| MacKenzie will Chair Tourism Advisory Council, New Members Appointed
Honourable Philip Brown, Minister of Tourism, and David MacKenzie, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC), announced today that eight new members have joined TAC and its three Committees. “I am pleased that David MacKenzie agreed to Chair the Council for another year. His leadership,… |
| Poet Laureate Term Extended to Three Years
Hon. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs today announced that the term of Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island will be extended to three years. Minister MacFadyen said this decision followed discussions with both the current Poet Laureate, Frank Ledwell, and the past Poet… |
| Minister Highlights Budget Initiatives
Government will invest $675,000 to upgrade PEI’s fleet of forest fire trucks as part of a five-year capital budget announced last week. Minister Jamie Ballem highlighted the Environment, Energy and Forestry capital budget in the legislature today. “From fire trucks and boats to laboratory equipment… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that there will be no change to petroleum prices at this time and that, accordingly, currently approved prices for petroleum products will remain in effect. The Commission’s next scheduled price adjustment will be on January 1, 2007. |
| New Public Land Atlas Available
One of the action items in the new PEI Forest Policy released this fall, a Public Land Atlas for Prince Edward Island is now available. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem announced the release of the atlas in the provincial legislature today. “Public lands have often been… |
| Department of Health Releases PEI Pandemic Influenza Plan
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced that the PEI Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan for the Health Sector is now available. “The Department of Health has made pandemic planning a priority,” said Minister Gillan. “Although we’re not in an influenza pandemic now, most experts… |
| NOUVEL ATLAS DES TERRES PUBLIQUES
La nouvelle politique forestière de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard a été rendue publique cet automne. L’un des points prioritaires de cette politique, l’Atlas des terres publiques de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, est maintenant sur le marché. Le ministre de l’Environnement, de l’Énergie et des Forêts, Jamie… |
| New Affordable Housing in Charlottetown
Two new housing projects will be developed in Charlottetown to provide affordable supportive housing for individuals, including persons with intellectual disabilities. Rob Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Fundy… |
| Appointments to Queen's Counsel
Attorney General Mildred Dover today announced that John A. McMillan, Charlottetown; Mary-Lynn Kane, Charlottetown; James W. Gormley, Charlottetown; and Patricia L. Cheverie, Summerside, have been appointed Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law. “I express my sincere congratulations to these… |
| FUNDING FOR INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH PROJECT
A research project is now underway in the Montague/Brudenell, St. Mary’s Bay and Cardigan River systems on the impacts of the vase tunicate on the mussel industry. The project is sponsored by the PEI Aquaculture Alliance and will receive up to $60,000 in funding under the provincial government’s… |