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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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| Contest Encourages Travel Across the Island and Rewards Visitors With Prizes
“Tour the Island, 2005” winners are about to receive a memento of their vacation on Prince Edward Island this past summer. The initiative is designed to encourage both visitors and Islanders to travel and experience various aspects of PEI with the added bonus of qualifying to win a prize. Total… |
| Museum and Heritage Foundation Presents Gift of Island History to Schools Across the Province
Island history is an important part of the education of young people. A donation of the full collection of The Island Magazine to all Island schools, dating back to its beginning in 1976, will provide students with information on the history, culture and stories of the Island and its people. “… |
| Museum and Heritage Foundation Presents Gift of Island History to Schools Across the Province
Island history is an important part of the education of young people. A donation of the full collection of The Island Magazine to all Island schools, dating back to its beginning in 1976, will provide students with information on the history, culture and stories of the Island and its people. “… |
| Attorney General Announces 2005 Appointments to Queen’s Counsel
The Honourable Mildred Dover, Attorney General, today announced four new appointments of Her Majesty’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Queen’s Counsel designation is designed to recognize contributions to the legal profession. Named to the Queen’s Counsel are Keith M. Boswell,… |
| Minister of Health Extends Condolences to Friends and Family of Dr. Morrissey
Today, Chester Gillan, Minister of Health and Social Services and Seniors, expressed his deepest condolences to family and friends of Dr. Coleman Morrissey of Alberton. Dr. Morrissey passed away suddenly on Sunday as a result of an All Terrain Vehicle accident. Minister Gillan said, “Dr.… |
| Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission -- Highlights From 2004 Survey of Class of 1999
Five years after graduation from Maritime universities, class of 1999 graduates have made the transition to the work force with varying degrees of success. And the degree of success depends, at least in part, on a graduate’s gender, field of study and where they were living in 2004. These are some… |
| Cabinet Confirms New Structure
The Provincial Cabinet confirmed the organization of Prince Edward Island’s health and social services system. The new Department of Health and Department of Social Services and Seniors went into official operation today. The Honourable Chester Gillan was sworn in as Minister of Social Services… |
| Federal and Provincial Support for Summerside Infrastructure
The Governments of Canada and of Prince Edward Island today announced infrastructure funding to support the construction of Summerside’s Wellness Centre, a multi-purpose recreational and business facility. The announcement was made by the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Joe… |
| Five Days in February - The 2006 East Coast Music Awards and Conference Come to Charlottetown, PEI!
ECMA 2006, the hottest party of the year, will hit the streets of Charlottetown over five days and nights from Thursday, February 23 to Monday, February 27.Representatives from the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island, along with the host City of Charlottetown, joined the… |
| Five Days in February - The 2006 East Coast Music Awards and Conference Come to Charlottetown, PEI
ECMA 2006, the hottest party of the year, will hit the streets of Charlottetown over five days and nights from Thursday, February 23 to Monday, February 27.Representatives from the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island, along with the host City of Charlottetown, joined the… |
| Survey Shows Adult Literacy Skills In PEI Are On Par With Other Provinces
An international study released today shows that adult literacy skills in Prince Edward Island are similar to the Canadian average. Since the last survey was released in 1995 the number of Islanders with high literacy skills has increased slightly and the number of Islanders with low literacy… |
| Premier Binns Honours Award Recipients
Premier’s Crime Prevention Awards Celebrates 19 Years of Recognizing IslandersThe 19th Annual Premier’s Crime Prevention Awards were presented today by the Honourable Pat Binns in a ceremony at Government House. The Premier’s awards are presented annually to recognize individuals and groups who… |
| A New State-of-the-Art Greenhouse Enhances Wild Rose Research
A state-of-the-art greenhouse, which is a key component for the Atlantic Canada Network on Bioactive Compounds (ACNBC), was officially opened today. The ACNBC, which investigates the health benefits of wild rosehips and wild blueberries, is a pan-Atlantic collaboration of independent researchers,… |
| Habitat for Humanity Opens New Affordable Housing in Charlottetown
The Honourable Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing, along with the Honourable Chester Gillan, Prince Edward Island Minister of Social Services and Seniors, today officially announced the opening of a new… |
| Premier Names Mover and Seconder
Premier Pat Binns announced today the members who will move and second the Speech from the Throne that will officially open the Third Session of the Sixty-Second General Assembly of Prince Edward Island. The speech will be moved by Dr. David McKenna, Member of the Legislative Assembly for District… |
| Minister Clarifies Government’s Intent on Review of Employment Standards Act
On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs with responsibility for labour, today released the following statement to clarify government’s intent on the recently announced review of the Employment Standards Act: “As previously… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that there will be no mid-month adjustments to petroleum prices. In making the announcement, the Commission indicated that the current petroleum market can best be described as inventory sensitive. While the continued recovery of the… |
| Latest Master Packaging Inc Expansion Will Create 58 New Jobs at Borden-Carleton Operation
Hon. Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island; Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology and Mary Jean Irving, President of Master Packaging Inc, today announced 58 new jobs will be created in Borden-Carleton with the latest expansion to the company’s state of the art plant. The $… |
| Schools Take Action to Address Bullying
A variety of activities are being organized in Island schools this week to address bullying. November 14 to 20 is Bullying Awareness Week in Canada. The theme, “It’s Cool to Care,” focuses on what youth can do to reduce and prevent bullying. “Bullying is a serious problem in our schools and… |
| Schools Take Action to Address Bullying
A variety of activities are being organized in Island schools this week to address bullying. November 14 to 20 is Bullying Awareness Week in Canada. The theme, “It’s Cool to Care,” focuses on what youth can do to reduce and prevent bullying. “Bullying is a serious problem in our schools and… |