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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 Pays Tribute to Respected Island Physician Dr. J. Harry Callaghan
Premier Pat Binns today paid tribute to the late Dr. Harry Callaghan of Charlottetown, saying the passing of the popular city doctor is a loss for the medical community of PEI. “Harry was respected throughout the province for his passion and dedication to the health and well being of Islanders,”… |
| Minister of Health Issues Condolence to Family And Friends of Dr. Harry Callaghan
Today, Chester Gillan, Minister of Health and Social Services and Seniors, expressed his deepest condolences to family and friends of Dr. Harry Callaghan. Dr. Callaghan died this past weekend. Minister Gillan said, “Dr. Callaghan was well-known on the Island for his compassionate and dedicated… |
| Minister of Health Issues Condolence to Family And Friends of Dr. Harry Callaghan
Today, Chester Gillan, Minister of Health and Social Services and Seniors, expressed his deepest condolences to family and friends of Dr. Harry Callaghan. Dr. Callaghan died this past weekend. Minister Gillan said, “Dr. Callaghan was well-known on the Island for his compassionate and dedicated… |
| Take-Out Food Containers Common Sight on Island Roadsides
Take-out food containers continue to be the most common items found in Island ditches according to the Roadside Litter Survey Report – 2005. In releasing the annual survey, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem said litter continues to be a problem with an average of more than… |
| Area Residents Surrounding The Communities of Mount Stewart, Morell And St. Peters Reject The Idea of Incorporation
Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for municipalities, today released the results of the vote taken regarding incorporation of areas surrounding the three municipalities of Mount Stewart, Morell and St. Peters. Minister MacFadyen stated that the results of the voting at public meetings… |
| Award Will Recognize Excellence in Environmental Farm Planning
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Federation of Agriculture are joining together to recognize producers and commodity groups that are doing exemplary work in the field of environmental farm planning. Nominations are now being accepted for the… |
| Kindergartens Are Now Registering Children for Next Year
The Department of Education is advising parents that it is time to register children who will be attending kindergarten in the 2006-2007 year. Parents may register children in the kindergarten of their choice. They are encouraged to register early so they will not be disappointed. According to the… |
| Milk Prices to Increase
Allison Ellis, Chair of Marketing Council, today announced that the minimum home delivery price of fluid milk and cream products will increase by five cents a litre on February 1. At the same time, minimum wholesale prices of fluid milk products will increase four cents a litre and minimum fluid… |
| Government to Help with Purchase Of CO Testers for Island Rinks
The government of Prince Edward Island is collaborating with the PEI Recreation and Facilities Association to ensure Island community owned rinks are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) tester units. Hon. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs made the announcement today. “I am… |
| Minister Announces Funding for Two Community Development Projects
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced funding for two community development projects, the Centennial Recreational Centre in Miscouche and the Fort Augustus Recreational Club. Minister Currie, on behalf of District 24 (Evangeline-Miscouche) MLA Wilfred Arsenault,… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase petroleum prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 1.0 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline and diesel and by 2.0 cpl on furnace fuel and stove oil, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday,… |
| Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson to go Head-to-Head in Prince Edward Island
Making the Connection Legends of Golf Tees Off This SummerOne of golf’s greatest rivalries, and friendships, will be celebrated this summer in Prince Edward Island as part of the brand new Canadian professional golf event, Making the Connection® Legends of Golf. The first edition of the event,… |
| Islanders and Community Groups Recognized for Being Models for Health
Today several Islanders and community groups were recognized at a ceremony in Charlottetown for being “Models of Health” for their efforts in improving the health of Islanders through promotion of healthy living. Seventeen groups and individuals were joined by Ministers from the Department of… |
| Islanders and Community Groups Recognized for Being Models for Health
Today several Islanders and community groups were recognized at a ceremony in Charlottetown for being “Models of Health” for their efforts in improving the health of Islanders through promotion of healthy living. Seventeen groups and individuals were joined by Ministers from the Department of… |
| Islanders and Community Groups Recognized for Being Models for Health
Today several Islanders and community groups were recognized at a ceremony in Charlottetown for being “Models of Health” for their efforts in improving the health of Islanders through promotion of healthy living. Seventeen groups and individuals were joined by Ministers from the Department of… |
| Museum Properties Designated as Heritage Places
Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, today announced the designation of four additional buildings under the Heritage Places Protection Act. The heritage list now includes the Elmira Railway Museum, The Cannery at Basin Head Fisheries Museum, and the Orwell School… |
| Patient Care Survey To Be Mailed To 3000 Islanders
The PEI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Unit is currently conducting research to evaluate primary health care initiatives on PEI. As part of this research, 3000 Islanders aged 18 and over who visited a physician in the past year, were randomly selected to participate in a survey of patient care… |
| Minister Welcomes Another Electronic Gaming Company, Backbone Entertainment, to Atlantic Technology Centre
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, is pleased to welcome another electronic gaming company to the Atlantic Technology Centre, as Backbone Charlottetown has announced its plans to open a studio in Prince Edward Island. Backbone Charlottetown is owned by Foundation 9… |
| Synchronized Skating about to Grace the Ice on P.E.I.
Teams of synchronized skaters from Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador are about to compete in the Eastern Regional Festival of Synchronized Skating in Charlottetown, February 9 -11. When all the skaters are counted there are more than 700… |
| Minister Currie Announces New Immigrant Program
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie is pleased to announce today a new program designed to encourage immigrants to take an active role in the recruitment of more immigrants to Prince Edward Island (PEI). The Immigrant Connections Program permits new Canadians, recent immigrants and… |