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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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| February 12 to 18, 2006 is Family Violence Prevention Week in Prince Edward Island
February 12 to 18, 2006 marks Family Violence Prevention Week in Prince Edward Island and this year’s theme is “Family Violence Knows No Boundaries.” “Family violence is a reality for many Island families, communities and workplaces,” said Hon. Gail Shea, Minister responsible for the Status of… |
| February 12 to 18, 2006 is Family Violence Prevention Week in Prince Edward Island
February 12 to 18, 2006 marks Family Violence Prevention Week in Prince Edward Island and this year’s theme is “Family Violence Knows No Boundaries.” “Family violence is a reality for many Island families, communities and workplaces,” said Hon. Gail Shea, Minister responsible for the Status of… |
| Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Reaffirmed their Commitment to Working with the Federal Government on Post-Secondary Education and Skills Development Priorities
The Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET) reaffirmed their commitment to working with the federal government on federal funding to provinces and territories for post-secondary education and skills development at a meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The ministers… |
| New Regulations For Commercial Vehicle Carriers and Drivers Come Into Effect
New regulations governing commercial vehicle carriers and drivers have come into effect on Prince Edward Island, following extensive national industry consultations and research. The Province has proclaimed new regulations under the Highway Traffic Act which establish a demerit point system which… |
| New Program is one of a Kind in Canada!
Chefs, hoteliers, instructors and students celebrated in Charlottetown today as Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada officially launched its new program, the Applied Degree in Culinary Operations. Set to begin in September 2006, this applied degree program is the first of its kind in… |
| New Program is One of a Kind in Canada!
Chefs, hoteliers, instructors and students celebrated in Charlottetown today as Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada officially launched its new program, the Applied Degree in Culinary Operations. Set to begin in September 2006, this applied degree program is the first of its kind in… |
| 2006 Island Guide on the Stands and in the Mail
The 2006 Island Guide is ready for distribution and Tourism PEI Minister, Philip Brown checked out the newest edition as staff began mailing them out to an eager list of potential visitors. This year, 300,000 copies of the very popular guide were printed and the province is more than happy to… |
| 23 PEI Companies Exhibit in Atlantic Craft Trade Show in Halifax
The Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS), held from February 4-7 at the World Trade & Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, had 23 Prince Edward Island (PEI) exhibitors at the 2006 event. ACTS, a well respected three-day industry event, showcases Atlantic Canadian products that are juried to… |
| Premier Pays Tribute to the Late Urban Carmichael, Island Entertainer, Story Teller and Ambassador of Goodwill
Premier Pat Binns says the Province of Prince Edward Island has lost its leading ambassador of goodwill with yesterday’s passing of Urban Carmichael. “Urban epitomized what it meant to be a proud Islander and he wore the Island flag on his sleeve, whether he was performing at a ceilidh in… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been directed to decrease petroleum prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 10.0 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, by 3.6 cpl on furnace fuel and stove oil and by 1.3 cpl on diesel effective 12:01 a.m.… |
| Minister Currie Says Opposition Leader Irresponsible to Link Gomery Recommendations to Island Business Files
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, said comments by Opposition Leader Robert Ghiz suggesting a link between the Sponsorship Scandal in Ottawa and the Polar Foods file in Prince Edward Island are irresponsible. Minister Currie said Justice John Gomery presided over what he… |
| Research and Development Fund Renewed for Second Year
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that the Research and Development Fund introduced last year will be renewed for 2006. The Fund was created to assist and encourage research and development in Prince Edward Island. The series of programs was… |
| Meeting with Early Childhood Development Association Proves Productive
Premier Pat Binns and Minister Chester Gillan met today with members of the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI and associated stakeholders. The meeting provided an opportunity to review joint progress in the provision of quality child care for Island families and a partnership plan to… |
| Enriched Investment Tax Credit Helping to Improve Productivity for Businesses
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie is pleased to announce the government’s new Enriched Investment Tax Credit, introduced in December 2004 to encourage corporate investment in machinery and equipment to modernize and improve their productivity, is paying off. Minister Currie said… |
| Island Anglers Asked to Participate in 2005 Recreational Fishing Survey of Canada
Hundreds of anglers in Prince Edward Island are being asked to participate in a national survey on recreational fishing. The 2005 Recreational Fishing Survey of Canada is being mailed out this week to a random sample of 1,500 residents and non-residents who purchased an angling licence in PEI in… |
| Nurse Practitioner Regulations Approved
The Honorable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island today announced that new Nurse Practitioner regulations have been approved for the Registered Nurses Act. Proclamation of the Act is planned for February 25, 2006. This announcement opens the door for the development of Nurse Practitioner… |
| Nurse Practitioner Regulations Approved
The Honorable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island today announced that new Nurse Practitioner regulations have been approved for the Registered Nurses Act. Proclamation of the Act is planned for February 25, 2006. This announcement opens the door for the development of Nurse Practitioner… |
| 10 PEI Research & Development Projects Receive Provincial Funding Under New Program
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie announced today 10 Island projects that will receive funding through the Provincial Government’s new Research and Development Fund, administered by PEI Business Development and Technology PEI. In April 2005, the research and development initiative… |
| 10 PEI Research & Development Projects Receive Provincial Funding Under New Program
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie announced today 10 Island projects that will receive funding through the Provincial Government’s new Research and Development Fund, administered by PEI Business Development and Technology PEI. In April 2005, the research and development initiative… |
| Province Signs Agreement with MADD Canada to Adopt White Cross Program
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today officially signed an agreement with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada to bring the White Cross memorial marker program to Prince Edward Island. The White Cross memorial marker program is an initiative to increase awareness about the… |