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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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| Physician Recruitment and Retention Strategy Shows Progress
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today announced details on physician recruitment progress in the province. The announcement was made in the legislature when the Minister reviewed the arrival of numerous new physicians which are filling vacancies created by retiring or departed physicians.… |
| Minimum Wage Will Increase Effective April 1, 2007
The minimum wage on Prince Edward Island will increase from $7.15 to $7.50 per hour on April 1, 2007, Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for labour announced today. “At $7.15 per hour, our minimum wage is currently on par with other Atlantic provinces,” said Minister MacFadyen. “In making this… |
| Premier Presents Three Champion for Children Awards
Premier Pat Binns and Dr. David Wong, Chair of the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, have named the 2006 recipients of the Champion for Children Award, including Patricia Coady of the Association for Community Living, Foster Families of PEI and the Lake of Shining Waters IODE The… |
| Premier Presents Three Champion for Children Awards
Premier Pat Binns and Dr. David Wong, Chair of the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, have named the 2006 recipients of the Champion for Children Award, including Patricia Coady of the Association for Community Living, Foster Families of PEI and the Lake of Shining Waters IODE The… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that pump prices at retail gasoline outlets will increase by 3.6 cents per litre (cpl) effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006.Including related tax calculations, a reduction in the GST to 6%, and an increase in the wholesale cost of… |
| Lieutenant Governor to Host Annual Garden Party
Their Honours, Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard and Madame Florence Bernard, are hosting their annual garden party on the grounds of Government House on Thursday, July 6, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event has been a tradition for Lieutenant Governors and in the past was by invitation only… |
| Financing Available to Maintain and Restore Heritage Properties
The Board of Governors of Museum and Heritage Prince Edward Island are pleased to announce that the terms of the Jaynes trust have been amended to enable interested parties to acquire, maintain and/or improve property of a historical, architectural, natural or cultural interest. The Jaynes Trust… |
| PEI Healthy Eating Alliance Recognized with Award
The PEI Healthy Eating Alliance was recently recognized as the Atlantic region recipient of the Dietitians of Canada and Kraft Canada Speaking of Food and Healthy Living Award for the School Healthy Eating Toolkit. “The School Healthy Eating Toolkit is a nutrition resource manual to assist… |
| Premier Thanks Mike O'Brien for his Public Service
Premier Pat Binns today extended a sincere thank you to Mike O’Brien for his nine years of dedicated service to the Government of Prince Edward Island. O’Brien has retired as Deputy Minister of Development & Technology. “As an outstanding member of our senior management team, Mike has provided… |
| Lexus Test Drive in Prince Edward Island
A Lexus GS with Hybrid Synergy Drive will take its test drive on Prince Edward Island this week with Le Guide de l’auto journalist Marc Bouchard. Toyota, manufacturer of the Lexus line of luxury vehicles, was impressed by the concern shown to the environment by the province and decided to use the… |
| Thirty-Second Annual Statistical Review 2005
Hon. Mitch Murphy, Provincial Treasurer, is pleased to announce the release of the thirty-second edition of the Province of Prince Edward Island Annual Statistical Review. The 2005 Review contains extensive and comprehensive socio-economic information for Prince Edward Island. It is widely… |
| Home Gardeners Can Help Prevent Spread of Late Blight
Home gardeners are being asked to help prevent the spread of late blight into commercial fields. Because of current weather conditions, the late blight index is high for all areas of Prince Edward Island, and several cases have been reported. Late blight is a fungal disease that is easily spread… |
| Ministers Make Two Infrastructure Announcements
The City of Charlottetown, Pat and the Elephant and 26 Island municipalities received funding today when federal ACOA Minister Peter MacKay and Prince Edward Island Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen announced the receipt of funding through the Canada-Prince Edward Island… |
| Hybrid Technology Part of PEI’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future
The North Cape Wind Farm, the East Point Lighthouse and the PEI National Park at Greenwich are just a few of the beautiful Island destinations that formed the backdrop for the hybrid Lexus GS test drive the past few days. Le Guide de l’auto journalist Marc Bouchard wrapped up the test drive of the… |
| Hybrid Technology Part of PEI’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future
The North Cape Wind Farm, the East Point Lighthouse and the PEI National Park at Greenwich are just a few of the beautiful Island destinations that formed the backdrop for the hybrid Lexus GS test drive the past few days. Le Guide de l’auto journalist Marc Bouchard wrapped up the test drive of the… |
| Completion of Roadway Improvements in Prince Edward Island
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced the completion of six jointly funded construction projects under the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program (SHIP).The Honourable Peter Mackay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency,… |
| ART BANK ACQUISITIONS ANNOUNCED
Six new works have been added to the Provincial Art Bank as a result of the newly-developed Acquisitions Program. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen announced the selection of the works in a news release today. “I am very pleased that we have been able to acquire more works of… |
| Minister and MLA Tour Renewable Fuels Plants in Saskatchewan
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Jamie Ballem and Souris-Elmira MLA Andy Mooney are in Saskatchewan this week to tour three of the province’s ethanol and biodiesel production facilities and learn more about the community and producer ownership model. Federal, provincial and… |
| Legends Golf Event Broadcast on Global TV - Sunday, July 16
The first edition of the new Canadian professional golf event, Making the Connection® Legends of Golf, which took place June 19 - 20, featuring Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson will air for the first time on Global TV Sunday, July 16 at 1:00 AST. The first of six scheduled broadcasts will feature… |
| 15 Island Students Participate in the National Heritage Fair in Halifax, July 10 - 17
Fifteen Island students from schools across the province are representing Prince Edward Island at the National Historica Heritage Fair in Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 10 - 17, 2006. Participants were selected based on the provincial heritage fair results in May. Community and Cultural Affairs… |