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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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| Prince Edward Island Commission on Electoral Reform Announces Dates of Public Meetings
The Prince Edward Island Commission on Electoral Reform will hold public meetings on the following dates:Monday, May 26, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Colonel Gray High School, Lecture Theatre, Charlottetown;Tuesday, May 27, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Athena Consolidated School, Cafeteria, Summerside;Tuesday, June 10,… |
| New Works Added to Provincial Art Bank
Premier Pat Binns today announced four additions to the Provincial Art Bank. "The Provincial Art Bank serves as an important tool in the promotion of the artistic abilities of Island artists," said Premier Binns. "Our Art Bank now boasts more than 100 works which are proudly displayed throughout… |
| Community Schools Report Record Enrolments
More than 4,000 Islanders participated in community schools this year, an increase of more than 1,500 over the past two years. Participants chose from a wide variety of courses such as music, crafts, home improvements, gardening and wellness. Education Minister Chester Gillan acknowledged the… |
| PEI Medicine Cabinet Clean Up Encourages Islanders to Dispose of Medications Safely
Prince Edward Island residents are encouraged to dispose of expired and unused medications safely during the PEI Medicine Cabinet Clean Up, May 12 to 18, 2003. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem and Environment Minister Chester Gillan launched the campaign today in partnership with… |
| Infrastructure Funding Supports Clean Water in Eastern Kings
The Eastern Kings Community Council will receive funding under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program for an emergency upgrade to the water and sewage systems of the Eastern Kings Recreation Centre. A total of $17,004, cost-shared by the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward… |
| Provincial/Territorial Ministers Address Issues of Affordable Housing
Provincial and Territorial (PT) Ministers responsible for housing met in Winnipeg yesterday and discussed strategies for increasing affordable housing and for renovating existing housing across Canada. The Ministers expressed their support for additional federal funding for the Affordable Housing… |
| Expansion and Innovative Programming Announced for Justice Institute
Holland College's Justice Institute of Canada will undergo an $8.5 million renovation which will both expand and modernize the facility and add significantly to the programs the Institute will be able to offer. The expansion was announced today by Premier Pat Binns; Jeanette MacAulay, Vice-… |
| Souris Hospital Temporary Closure of Emergency Room Services
Betty Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Kings Health Region announced today that, due to physician shortage, 24-hour emergency room services at the Souris Hospital will be unavailable for three days this week. "Effective 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, until 8 a.m., Friday, April 25, Souris Hospital… |
| Technology PEI Establishes Award of Excellence
Technology PEI has established a CAP Award of Excellence in recognition of the many individuals that contribute to the CAP Program of PEI. The Stephen Dennis Memorial award will be given out for the first time in CAP Program history at the IT Week Gala Dinner on May 8, 2003. Stephen Dennis was the… |
| Status of Women Celebrates International Women's Day Thursday, March 8
Come and see who will receive the coveted 2001 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EQUALITY RECOGNITION AWARDS, presented by the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Everyone is invited to join in the celebrations, that include speakers, Ann Wheatley and Sharon Gallant of PEI People First, and… |
| PEI Advisory Council Presents 2000 EQUALITY Recognition Awards
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women presented their 7th Annual EQUALITY Recognition Awards on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 as part of International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations. The awards recognize individuals, organizations and employers who have demonstrated outstanding contributions… |
| PEI Advisory Council 2001 EQUALITY Recognition Awards
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women presented their 8th Annual EQUALITY Recognition Awards on Thursday, March 8, 2001 at the Performance Hall of the Arts Guild in Charlottetown as part of International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations. The awards recognize individuals, organizations and… |
| Advisory Council Applauds Recent Appointment to the Senate
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women congratulates Libbe Hubley on her appointment to the Senate of Canada. As a former MLA and Deputy Speaker in the Provincial Legislature, she will join Senator Catherine Callbeck and Senator Eileen Rossiter in her new role."Prime Minister Jean Chretien… |
| Support for Public Protest at Charlottetown Courthouse
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women supports the community's efforts to protest the plea bargain and recommended short sentence for Fred Sheppard. With the leadership of Marcella Bradley from Cardigan, the voices of outraged Islanders were heard at the noon protest at the Courthouse in… |
| Status of Women Chairperson Announces Additions to Advisory Council
Patricia Roy-Ballem, Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, announces exciting additions to the Advisory Council and office with the appointment of two new members to the nine-person membership of the Council and the hiring of two part-time staff persons.Hon. Pat Mella,… |
| Advisory Council on the Status of Women Challenges Candidates
The Advisory Council on the Status of Women has released their Federal Election 2000 Guide to the Issues. This Guide highlights pertinent federal issues facing Island women, as well as providing some questions to ask local candidates that will assist Islanders in making their choices for… |
| Status of Women Chairperson Announces Cabinet Selection
Sharon O'Brien, Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, announces changes to its nine-person membership following a decision by the PEI Government's Executive Council."Our Minister Responsible, Pat Mella, and her colleagues in Cabinet recently finalized the reappointment of… |
| Persons Day - October 18 Marks This Important Anniversary
IT WOULD BE ABSURD to ask an Island woman today if she thought of herself as a person. But only 70 years ago, a Canadian woman was not considered to be a person in law and was therefore excluded from public offices, such as the Canadian Senate," reminds Advisory Council Chairperson Sharon O'Brien.… |
| Letter to the Editor Person's Day, October 18, 2000 Time for Reflection and Celebration
October 2000 will be remembered as a month bursting with women's history, energy and solidarity. Every October since 1992, Canada celebrates Women's History Month, with the highlight being Person's Day, celebrated today, October18. This day marks the historical significance of the Person's Case… |
| Purple Ribbon Campaign Works to End Violence Against Women
The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women is coordinating the 8th Annual PEI Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence. The Campaign commemorates the 14 women who died in the Montreal Massacre on December 6th, 1989, ten years ago, and raises awareness about violence against… |