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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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| Dedication at the Site of the Former Prince Edward Hospital’s Veterans’ Annex Recognizes Island Veterans
On behalf of the Honourable Albina Guarnieri, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, the Honourable Shawn Murphy today joined the Prince Edward Island Minister of Health and Social Services, the Honourable Chester Gillan, and representatives of Island Veterans’… |
| Mission Encouraging Italian Investment In P.E.I.
Building upon a solid foundation of existing international partnerships, federal and provincial representatives are currently scouring Italy’s Lombardy region in an effort to attract additional investment in Prince Edward Island.Dr. Paolo Testori, managing director of Testori Aero Supply, was the… |
| Random Acts of Poetry in Prince Edward Island
Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs; Mildred Dover, Minister of Education and Attorney General and Jim Bagnall, MLA Montague-Kilmur, were recently victims of Random Acts of Poetry when Hugh MacDonald, Island Poet, read poems to them from his latest book of poetry, Cold… |
| Chief Health Officer Issues Warning After Fund-Raising Supper
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet is warning people who purchased cold plates from the Three Rivers Sportsplex fund-raiser on Saturday, November 13 not to eat them, due to suspected bacterial food poisoning. An outbreak of suspected foodborne illness associated with the cold plates occurred… |
| Government Engages Employees in Program Renewal
Teams are being set up in each provincial government department this week to evaluate all programs and identify programs that have potential for positive change. Premier Pat Binns advised that the Program Renewal process began in June 2004 when departments completed an inventory of all programs… |
| Remembrance Day is a Statutory Holiday in Prince Edward Island
November 11, 2004 will be the first Remembrance Day to be recognized as a paid statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. Last year, the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister responsible for Labour, announced amendments to the Employment Standards Act… |
| Islanders Reminded to Stop for School Buses
School boards and the provincial government have launched a new campaign to keep children safe by reminding Islanders to stop for school buses. This week, during School Safety Week, bumper stickers are being placed on 328 school buses advising drivers that if they pass a school bus when the red… |
| New Counselling Service for Farmers
The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture is offering a new confidential counselling service that will be provided free of charge for farmers, their families and employees to help them deal with stress-related issues. The Farmer Assistance Program will provide trained, experienced and… |
| Department of Health and Social Services, Medical Society and Lung Association Advise Flu Vaccine Now Available in Physicians' Offices and Health Centres Province Wide
Flu vaccine is now available across the province for anyone who wishes to protect themselves and their families, Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet advised today. This year, the flu vaccine will contain two A and one B antigen strain. “As we approach the winter months and spend more time… |
| Resources West to Promote the new North Cape Coastal Drive
Resources West Inc., a non-profit corporation established to actively promote and foster sustainable growth, economic prosperity and development in western Prince Edward Island, is implementing a new initiative to further develop and promote tourism travel in the region. Responding to the concerns… |
| Regular Screening for Cervical Cancer Crucial to Women’s Health
More than 30 per cent of Island women do not have regular screening for cervical cancer, a factor that contributes to the province’s higher than average rate of cervical cancer. In an effort to ensure that women understand the importance of regular Pap screening, the organizers of Pap Screening… |
| Herring Dispute Ongoing
Prince Edward Island Fisheries Minister Kevin MacAdam confirmed today that the province’s position on the herring seiner fishery off the north shore of the Island has not changed despite recent comments emanating from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to the contrary. “Prince Edward Island has… |
| Island Beef Captures Top Honours
“These are tough times in the beef industry but we will come out of this. Who will step up to the plate to make it happen – we don’t know – but we’ll be better for it.” Such was the encouraging note from Judge George Early from Kerwood, Ontario as he wrapped up the judging of the beef classes at… |
| Plant Diagnostic Service Closing For Season
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture’s plant disease diagnostic laboratory will be receiving samples until November 5, after which time it will be closed for the season. Clients are asked to submit questionable samples directly to their local Access PEI office or to the Plant… |
| Climate Change Becoming Over-Arching Issue
Atlantic Energy Ministers agreed today that climate change is now more than ever becoming the over-arching issue for the energy sector and presents both challenges and opportunities for the region. The Ministers met Tuesday, October 26, in Little Rapids, Newfoundland and Labrador. The meeting was… |
| Product Development Partnership Launched
Three organizations involved in the development of new food products have announced a new partnership. The PEI Food Technology Centre, Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada and Prince Edward Island Business Development will work together to develop value-added food products using Prince… |
| Prince Edward Island Libraries - Bring the Library Home - Public Library Week October 18-24, 2004
The theme for Library Week 2004 - Bring The Library Home - is an invitation to Islanders to visit their local library and to enjoy library resources in their homes and communities. Public Libraries across the province will celebrate public library week October 18-24, 2004. The Honourable Elmer… |
| 2004 Provincial Government Employee United Way Campaign Underway
The 2004 Provincial Government Employee United Way Campaign is now underway with a goal to raise $127,500. “Many staff members work diligently on the provincial government campaign committee and as volunteer canvassers to help reach our campaign goal,” said Ron MacMillan, Chair of the Provincial… |
| Atlantic Finance Ministers Meet to Discuss Equalization
Ministers of finance from three Atlantic provinces met in Halifax Friday, October 8, to discuss regional concerns about the government of Canada’s plans for fundamental reform of the equalization program. Finance ministers Peter Christie from Nova Scotia, Mitch Murphy from Prince Edward Island, and… |
| Minister Currie Salutes Small Business Owners Across PEI as Small Business Week Approaches
The Minister of Development and Technology, Mike Currie applauds small business owners across the province and encourages everyone to take part in the several activities planned between October 18 and 22, 2004. “Small businesses are the onset of prosperity in a community, said Minister Currie. “… |