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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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| Confederation Trail Officers Prepare for 2005 Season
Island Trails recently welcomed Volunteer Provincial Trail Officers. While visitors and Islanders hike and bike for health, the volunteers will monitor activity, ensure proper use, and make general public safety their priority. Minister of Tourism, Philip Brown, appointed the new Trails Officers… |
| Atlantic Technology Centre CAP Site Welcomes 10, 000th Visitor
The Community Access Program (CAP) site at Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) welcomed its 10,000th visitor on June 7, 2005. To mark this milestone, the ATC CAP site is hosting an open house and inviting the public to drop in and explore services offered by the CAP site such as training, classes and… |
| Commission to Kick-Off Education Program with Panel Discussion
The Commission on PEI’s Electoral Future will host a panel discussion open to the public on June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coles Building, Richmond Street in Charlottetown. The panel will discuss the pros and cons of the proposed Mixed Member Proportional System and the First-Past-the-Post System,… |
| Parents Asked to Ensure Children’s Web Sites are Appropriate
The Department of Education and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking parents to be sure the contents of their children’s personal web sites are appropriate. RCMP and school officials report that personal web sites are being developed at home by Island youth that contain inappropriate… |
| Healthy Living Guide Launched at Active Healthy School Community Celebration
Today in Rustico, students, teachers and residents celebrated the success of their first year as a designated active healthy school community. As part of the celebration, they officially launched Canada’s new Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity which contains information on healthy… |
| Healthy Living Guide Launched at Active Healthy School Community Celebration
Today in Rustico, students, teachers and residents celebrated the success of their first year as a designated active healthy school community. As part of the celebration, they officially launched Canada’s new Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity which contains information on healthy… |
| Research Company Proud of Island Roots
The word “Canadian” may be a big part of its name, but a company that is conducting agricultural research around the globe is proud of its “made in PEI” roots. Now, the Canadian Agri-Sustainability Partnership hopes to work with 12 primary producers across the province to help with that research.… |
| Take Your Family Fishing Victoria Day Weekend - ~ No licences required to go fishing May 20-23 ~
Island families who are thinking about making angling part of their summer plans will have the chance to fish for free during the upcoming Take Your Family Fishing Weekend. No licences will be required to drop a fishing line in the many streams and ponds throughout the province from Friday, May 20… |
| 2005 Cruise Ship Season Begins Today
The first of the 2005 cruise ships will dock today in Charlottetown as Prince Edward Island begins the official start to the cruise ship season. Holland America’s Maasdam is scheduled to arrive at 8 a.m. today and will return to Charlottetown 17 times this summer. When fully loaded, this… |
| Extraction Capability at the Food Technology Centre Enhances its Work with the Biosciences Sector
A major expansion at the Prince Edward Island Food Technology Centre to accommodate the Atlantic Natural Products Development Initiative was officially opened today. The Honourable Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Charlotteown and the Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and… |
| Shea Tables Legislation Governing Independent Review of IWMC Rate Adjustments
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea, Minister Responsible for the Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC), today announced in the Legislative Assembly the tabling of legislation governing the independent review of rate adjustments by the Corporation. “This legislation is a step… |
| Compost Appreciation Day is Saturday, May 21
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea, Minister Responsible for the Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC), today announced in the Legislative Assembly details of the annual Compost Appreciation Day, to be held on Saturday, May 21. “Islanders have worked hard to make the Waste… |
| Farmers Helping Farmers Celebrates Partnership with Development Agency
As the final touch to a successful year of 25th Anniversary celebrations for Farmers Helping Farmers, inaugural member and coordinator, Teresa Mellish, met in Ottawa to present the Hon. Aileen Carroll, Minister of International Cooperation, with a token of its appreciation. The gift commemorated… |
| School Board Trustee Elections
The School Board Trustee Elections are set for Monday, May 30 with the polling stations open from 12 noon until 8 p.m. The list of nominated candidates for the 29 school trustee positions throughout the Eastern School District, Western School Board and the French Language School Board will be… |
| Who Better Than Lorie Kane to Promote PEI Golf?
A new golf commercial has hit the television airwaves in the Maritimes featuring Prince Edward Island’s most renowned pro golfer, Lorie Kane. The 30-second advertisement features Ms. Kane casually conversing with the viewer, inviting them to visit PEI to golf any of our 25 courses from… |
| Provincial Library Service Launches Stepping Out Program
The Provincial Library Service today announced a unique partnership with the PEI Active living Alliance to offer the Stepping Out Program through library branches across the province. The program was launched today by Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen and… |
| Community Development Bureau Provides Support for Crapaud Exhibition
Hon Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced $11,000 in funding for the expansion of the fairgrounds at Crapaud Exhibition. The money is being provided through the Community Development Bureau and will be used to assist the board of directors purchase adjacent property… |
| Provincial Government Approves the Addition of Fifth Physician for O'Leary Area
Premier Pat Binns announced in the Legislature today that the provincial government has approved the addition of a fifth physician for the Community Hospital and O’Leary area. “I am pleased that, after careful examination and consultation, government has accepted the recommendation of the… |
| Provincial Government Approves the Addition of Fifth Physician for O'Leary Area
Premier Pat Binns announced in the Legislature today that the provincial government has approved the addition of a fifth physician for the Community Hospital and O’Leary area. “I am pleased that, after careful examination and consultation, government has accepted the recommendation of the… |
| Borden-Carleton Manufacturing Company Expands for the Second Time Since Establishing in PEI
Quality Thermoform & Packaging will expand its workforce, thanks to the purchase of new equipment. The company will be able to create an additional eight new jobs to complement a staff of 35. The new extrusion equipment will increase production capacity and will also allow the company to… |