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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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| Planning Progressing Well for New Montague Regional High School
Planning is well underway for the construction of the new $14.8 million Montague Regional High School. Premier Pat Binns, along with Education Minister Mildred Dover and Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister and local MLA Jim Bagnall, and Principal Lyman Douglas today released an update… |
| Premier Binns Calls for Reinstatement of Literacy Funding
Premier Pat Binns expressed disappointment today with the decision by the federal government to reduce funding for literacy, and indicated that he has asked the Prime Minister to reinstate the funding immediately.Premier Binns advised that literacy is a very important social and economic issue in… |
| Anne Morrison Receives 2006 Premier's Literacy Award
Premier Pat Binns presented the 2006 Council of the Federation Literacy Award today to Anne Morrison, an outstanding school teacher and adult educator from Morell.Ms. Morrison is the second Islander to receive the award which was established last year by Canada’s premiers to recognize individuals… |
| Premier Launches Waste Reduction Week
Canada’s smallest province is once again prepared to take a leadership role in the field of waste management, this time in the area of waste reduction, Premier Pat Binns said as he launched national Waste Reduction Week in Prince Edward Island. The Premier said waste reduction is rapidly becoming… |
| Premier Launches Waste Reduction Week
Canada’s smallest province is once again prepared to take a leadership role in the field of waste management, this time in the area of waste reduction, Premier Pat Binns said as he launched national Waste Reduction Week in Prince Edward Island. The Premier said waste reduction is rapidly becoming… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that currently approved prices for petroleum products will remain in effect. The Commission’s next scheduled price adjustment will be on November 1, 2006. |
| Province Voices Concern Over Proposed Changes To Federal Funding Supports For Women’s Organizations
The Province of Prince Edward Island today voiced concerns over proposed changes to federal funding supports and project guidelines for local women’s organizations. Recently, the federal government announced changes to both funding supports and to the terms and conditions for research and advocacy… |
| Don’t Believe Everything You Read and Hear -- CSA Urges Investors to Research Investment Opportunities Advertised in the Media
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are urging the public to investigate further when they encounter an investment opportunity advertised in the media. “Regardless of the source, investors should protect themselves by researching investment opportunities before committing their money,”… |
| Island Companies Explore Subcontracting Opportunities in Alberta
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced 14 PEI companies are in Alberta, as part of a follow-up to a very successful trade mission to the province earlier this year. The Island companies, primarily in the building products sector, will meet Alberta-based businesses… |
| New Technology Helps Improve Student Achievement
Prince Edward Island schools have new computer software to monitor student progress, keep parents informed and improve student achievement. The Department of Education finalized a contract this week that will provide all schools with new StudentsAchieve software over the next three years. This web… |
| Ministers Responsible for Justice Consider Cost Implications of Implementing Federal Initiatives
Hon. Mildred Dover, Attorney General for Prince Edward Island recently returned from a meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for Justice held in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Ministers met to discuss issues currently facing Canada's justice system, including… |
| Province Refines Policy Around Taxation of Farm Snow Blowing Operations
Provincial Treasurer Mitch Murphy today announced government’s decision to refine the tax implications surrounding bona fide farmers and snow removal. “We have received valuable input on this issue and are adjusting the policy accordingly,” stated Murphy. Government’s intent is to foster a level… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Announce Improvements to Route 2
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island officially announced the completion of the 6-kilometre section of Route 2 between Hunter River and Fredericton, and the recent construction of the roundabout which links Route 1A with Route 2, the Veterans Memorial Highway in Travellers Rest.… |
| Minister Encourages Growth in Tuna Fishery
Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Jim Bagnall sees further growth potential in the Prince Edward Island bluefin tuna fishery. He will be seeking additional quota during the review of fleet quota this fall by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and will also be discussing… |
| Premier Congratulates Mark MacDonald on Little Brown Jug Victory
Premier Pat Binns today congratulated Island native Mark MacDonald on his victory in the Little Brown Jug harness race. “Over the last few years, Mark MacDonald has certainly established himself as one of North America’s leading harness race drivers,” said Premier Pat Binns. “On behalf of the… |
| August Tourism Performance Indicators Released
As an ongoing report of the state of tourism on the Island, key performance indicators for the month of August 2006 were released today by the Tourism Advisory Council and Tourism PEI. Comparisons for the month of August of 2006 over August 2005 show very little change with one percent fewer non-… |
| Functional Plan of Phase 1 Redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today announced that Resource Planning Group Inc., a Canadian-based company with extensive healthcare industry consulting experience, has been selected as the successful bidder to carry out consulting services required for the functional programming associated… |
| Anne Morrison Receives 2006 Premier’s Literacy Award
Premier Pat Binns presented the 2006 Council of the Federation Literacy Award today to Anne Morrison, an outstanding school teacher and adult educator from Morell. Ms. Morrison is the second Islander to receive the award which was established last year by Canada’s premiers to recognize individuals… |
| 25 Island Students Receive Alberta Centennial Scholarships
Many Island students will receive help with the cost of their education this year, and in the years to come, through a very generous gift from the province of Alberta. As part of its centennial celebrations last year, Alberta established a $20 million endowment fund which will award 25 annual… |
| New Awareness Campaign Encourages Islanders to Get Their GEDs
Prince Edward Island employers and educators are teaming up to encourage Islanders to get their GEDs or their certificate of grade 12 equivalency. The Department of Education, Holland College, Tim Hortons and Wendy’s have launched the campaign to improve literacy levels among young adults. The… |