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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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| Minister Currie to Host Students from Cardigan School at ATC's Interactive Theatre
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie will play host to grade eight students from Cardigan Consolidated School as they visit the InterACTIVE Theatre at the Atlantic Technology Centre. While at the ATC, the students will see two interactive productions: Sharks and Vital Space. Both… |
| Minister Pleased with Job Creation and Economic Development in Borden-Carleton Area
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie toured three businesses in central PEI which, between them, will create close to 200 jobs for the province. The three businesses Minister Currie had an opportunity to tour today included the beef plant in Albany - Atlantic Beef Products, Master… |
| South of the Border Connects to ATC Boardroom
For the very first time, Trade Team PEI, in partnership with the Canadian Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico, will conduct a Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico. The event will take place at the Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) today in Charlottetown. Island companies will have an opportunity to connect… |
| Provincial Government and Teachers Ratify New Contract
Premier Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover expressed pleasure today with the fact that the provincial government and the Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation have reached a new three-year collective agreement. The new contract, which was ratified Thursday, includes a general economic… |
| Provincial Government and Teachers Ratify New Contract
Premier Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover expressed pleasure today with the fact that the provincial government and the Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation have reached a new three-year collective agreement. The new contract, which was ratified Thursday, includes a general economic… |
| Thirtieth Annual Statistical Review 2003
The Hon. Mitch Murphy, Provincial Treasurer, is pleased to announce the release of the thirtieth edition of the Province of Prince Edward Island Annual Statistical Review. The 2003 Review contains extensive and comprehensive socio-economic information for Prince Edward Island. It is widely… |
| New Support Program For Beef Producers
A new low interest loan for Prince Edward Island beef producers will provide $200 for each animal covered under the program. The loan program was announced today by Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam. “Prince Edward Island beef producers continue to face… |
| Atlantic Premiers Agree That Efficient, Sustainable Health Care and Stimulating Atlantic Canada's Economy Are Top Priorities
Today, the Atlantic premiers reaffirmed their commitment to an enhanced publicly-funded health care system and to seeking federal government cooperation in the area of economic development.Health CareAtlantic Canada’s premiers agree that the viability of the nation’s health care system depends on… |
| Youth in Business and Technology Program Winners to Tour Ottawa
Ten students are on their way to Ottawa to visit Nortel Technologies. The ten were part of a group of 32 grade nine students from across the province who took part in the Youth in Business and Technology program. The program, which was administered and delivered by ITAP, linked the students with… |
| Flax Field Trials Underway
Something new has been added to the Prince Edward Island landscape this summer - fields of blue and white flowers dotted around the Island. The flowers are those of flax, one of the hottest cereal foods now on the market for human consumption as a health additive and a plant with a variety of… |
| Flax Field Trials Underway
Something new has been added to the Prince Edward Island landscape this summer - fields of blue and white flowers dotted around the Island. The flowers are those of flax, one of the hottest cereal foods now on the market for human consumption as a health additive and a plant with a variety of… |
| Tourism PEI Provides Public Internet Access at Visitor Information Centres
New this year, Visitor Information Centres across Prince Edward Island will be offering free internet access to travellers vacationing on the Island. Combined with the recent implementation of a central reservation system, the on-site computers provide a quick and easy way to book accommodations… |
| Community of Cardigan to Restore Cenotaph
The village of Cardigan will restore its cenotaph and add the names of soldiers who have served since World War II. Support for the project was announced today by Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie. “Cardigan hosts one of the most highly attended Remembrance Day ceremonies in the… |
| Women’s Equality Must Be On Political Agenda
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women set a challenge for sixteen local electoral candidates from the four major national parties: Let the public know where you stand on equality issues that are important to Islanders.The Advisory Council distributed its “Federal Election 2004: Guide to… |
| Notice From the Provincial Fire Marshal
Please note that it is a violation of the Fire Prevention Act for any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or keep any fireworks except under the authority of a permit issued by the Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs. The Fire Marshal or his agent may seize, take,… |
| Manager Named to Work with Bid Committee to Develop the Hosting Plan for the 2009 Canada Summer Games
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for Sport and Recreation and Joseph Spriet, Chair of the 2009 Bid Committee today announced the appointment of Paul M. Schurman as Bid Manager. As part of its commitment to the 2009 Canada Summer Games Bid Committee, the Department of Community… |
| Legislative Assembly to Host over 250 French-Speaking Parliamentarians and High-Ranking Officials of the Francophonie From Around the World
From July 4 to July 7, 2004, the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island will host the 30th Session of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF). It will be the first time that an associate section of the APF will host this yearly event. Special guests include Mr. Abdou Diouf,… |
| Canada’s Premiers Seek Positions of Federal Party Leaders
The Honourable Pat Binns, Chair of the Council of the Federation, wrote to the leaders of Canada’s major political parties to receive the parties’ official position on the sustainability of the health care system and means by which the fiscal imbalance can be addressed. Binns is seeking the leaders… |
| Minister Announces Heritage Designations
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, today announced seven new designations under the Heritage Places Protection Act. The seven properties designated are Doucet House in Rustico, the Summerside Law Courts, the Honourable George Coles Building, the J. Angus… |
| Schools Plant Trees to Celebrate 200 Years of Learning
Students at 69 Island schools are planting red oak trees this spring to celebrate 2004, the Year of Learning and Innovation. Education minister Mildred Dover said this is one of several exciting school activities that will commemorate the strong roots put down 200 years ago when land was dedicated… |