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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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| Future Tech West Opens its Doors
Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament for Egmont, together with Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie and the O'Leary Development Corporation, opened the Future Tech West IT Business Centre today. Future Tech West is one of three rural IT centres recently introduced to the province. The other… |
| Poster Promotes Mi'Kmaw Culture Among Island Youth
Premier Pat Binns and Education Minister Chester Gillan officially unveiled a new poster today to promote awareness and understanding of the Mi'Kmaw culture among Island youth. The poster features Amanda Colleen Marie Francis of Rocky Point and Charlene Doris-Jean Tuplin of Lennox Island. Both… |
| Atlantic Canada Biotechnology Sector Takes International Stage
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Michael Currie, Prince Edward Island Minister of Development & Technology, today announced $235,400 in funding to enable Atlantic Canadian organizations to participate in BIO… |
| Rodney Urges Customers to "Come Home to the Island"
Prince Edward Island's new "Come Home to the Island" tourism promotion was given an extra boost last week by Rodney Clark of Rodney's Oyster House in Toronto. The former Islander is one of the province's biggest promoters and he was pleased to place the posters in a prominent location in his… |
| Speaker of the House to Unveil a Commemorative Display
Hon. Mildred Dover, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of PEI, will be unveiling a commemorative display at Province House to acknowledge the contributions of past Speakers of the Legislative Assembly. "When I became Speaker back in May, 2000," Speaker Dover said, "I was immediately struck by the… |
| It Is Time To Support Early Childhood Care and Education
"Women have been waiting for over thirty years," says Kirstin Lund, Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women. "It is time to support early childhood care and education." That is the main message of a policy package released by the Council in Summerside today.Ms. Lund… |
| Premier Binns Releases Agenda For the 44th Annual Premiers' Conference
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Chair of the 44th Annual Premiers' Conference, made public the agenda that will be considered by Canada's Premiers when they convene in Charlottetown July 9th to the 11th. The theme of the 44th Annual Premiers' Conference is: Toward a… |
| Big News for Women's Health
MDMI (PEI) Inc, a company that focuses on the development, manufacturing and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices, officially announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Charlottetown today. Located in the Stratford Business Park, this new plant is in the process of… |
| Seniors Directory to be Published
The Prince Edward Island Health and Social Services system and the Atlantic Seniors Health Promotion Network-PEI (ASHPN) today announced plans to assist Island seniors to more easily access information about provincial and federal government programs and services. ASHPN-PEI is preparing to publish… |
| Confederation Centre Public Library Launches Provincial Summer Reading Program for 2003
The wonders and excitement of magic that can be discovered through books is the theme for the 2003 Summer Reading Program launched today at the Confederation Centre Children's Library in Charlottetown. On hand for the official launch were the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister Responsible for… |
| Ministers Discuss Island Fisheries Concerns
The snow crab management plan, the closure of the cod fishery, shrimp quotas, the longstanding issue of herring seiners, and oyster enhancement were among the key issues Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Deighan raised in a private meeting with his federal counterpart in Halifax Wednesday… |
| Renovated Quigley Memorial Hall to Give Boost to St. Peters Area Tourism
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Kevin MacAdam, MLA for Morell Fortune Bay and Sheryll O'Hanley, vice-chair of the St. Peters and Area Development Corporation, were in St. Peters today to announce the grand opening of the newly-renovated Quigley Memorial Hall and… |
| Province Releases State of Environment Report
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment Chester Gillan released Prince Edward Island's first State of the Environment report today. The report is designed to raise public awareness of the state of the environment and its relationship with human activities, and to establish indicators to… |
| Status of Women Introduces New Chairperson
Kirstin Lund from Stratford, has been recently appointed as Chairperson of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. As well, Jackie MacNeill Doiron has been appointed as Vice-Chairperson.The Council would like to introduce our new Chairperson Kirstin Lund to you.The Advisory Council is a nine-… |
| Council of Atlantic Premiers Announces Formation of Atlantic Insurance Harmonization Task Force
Atlantic Premiers today fulfilled their commitment made at their June 18 meeting in Charlottetown, PEI, to lower automobile insurance rates by announcing the appointment of the Atlantic Insurance Harmonization Task Force. The Task Force will be chaired by Fred Morash of Truro, Nova Scotia. Mr.… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approved gasoline prices for the month of June will continue in effect for the month of July, 2003. Therefore the minimum and maximum allowable gasoline pump prices will not change from their current levels, and the average maximum… |
| Islanders Encouraged to "Catch Fishing" - July 5-13 National Fishing Week in Canada
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan is encouraging Islanders to celebrate National Fishing Week with an outing to one of Prince Edward Island's many fishing holes. The week of July 5-13 is designated National Fishing Week in Canada. Part of "Catch Fishing," a national awareness campaign aimed at… |
| 15 Island Students Head to Sudbury, Ontario, for National Heritage Fair
Fifteen Island students from schools across the province will leave on Monday, July 7, to represent Prince Edward Island at the National Heritage Fair in Sudbury, Ontario. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFayden expressed his pleasure with the high quality of student work which will… |
| Islanders Honoured for Environmental Efforts
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan marked the start of Environment Week Monday by recognizing several Islanders who have made an outstanding contribution to protecting and enhancing the environment. The 2003 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards were presented during a special ceremony at… |
| Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission Gets "In The L.O.O.P."
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is excited to announce its newest program to assist the owners of liquor establishments in placing liquor orders and providing unsurpassed service to this customer. It's a "Licensee On-line Ordering Program" (known as "The Loop") which offers many… |