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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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| Enough is Enough!
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Transition House Association hosted a gathering of community groups and individuals July 18 to strategize for changes to the justice system. Island women's and community groups have received dozens of calls from women and men concerned about the… |
| PEI Advisory Council Advocates for Change to Addiction Services on Prince Edward Island
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women has undertaken a policy development process that will focus on a number of issues that concern Island women, and the first policy document to be released under this process concentrates on addiction services for women. In the document released today… |
| Status of Women Introduces New Chairperson
Patricia Ballem from St. Nicholas, has been recently appointed as Chairperson of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. The Council would like to introduce Patricia Ballem to you.The Advisory Council is a nine-member advisory agency of the PEI government. The Council is mandated to advise… |
| Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Groups Release Reports on Behalf of Ministers Responsible for Justice
Attorney General, Jeffrey Lantz, today announced his receipt of two federal/provincial/territorial reports on family violence. The Final Report of the Ad Hoc F/P/T Working Group Reviewing Spousal Abuse Policies and Legislation and a Report on Sentencing for Manslaughter in Cases Involving… |
| Premier Tables Annual Report on Children 2001 - 2002
Premier Pat Binns today tabled, in the Legislative Assembly, the Annual Report on Children 2001-2002, prepared by the Premier's Council on Healthy Child Development. Premier Binns established the Council on Healthy Child Development in March 2001 as part of government's commitment to the Healthy… |
| Atlantic Coaches Seminar in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
The Sport and Recreation Division of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic is offering Island coaches financial support to assist them in attending the 2003 Atlantic Coaches Seminar at Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, May 16-19. "Coaches… |
| Education Budget Receives Positive Support
Education Minister Chester Gillan advised today that the new education budget is receiving positive support at budget briefings organized by his department over the past few days for school boards and partner groups. "People are pleased that the new budget will address many of their priorities such… |
| House to Resume
Premier Pat Binns today announced that he has asked the Speaker to recall the Legislative Assembly to resume the current session on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. The Provincial Treasurer, Honourable Patricia Mella, will deliver the Budget Address at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2003. The… |
| New Web Site Will Inform Islanders About West Nile Virus
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet today announced the launch of a new information source on the Prince Edward Island Web site, to answer questions and inform the public about West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus has been found in birds, humans, and some other mammals in Africa, Eastern Europe, and… |
| Three IT Clubs Win Prizes for Using Technology to Benefit Communities
Three IT Clubs have won awards under the Giving Net program. The Giving Net is a concept developed by Digital Innovations and Technology PEI. It puts technology to work in the community to develop web pages for charities and volunteer groups that do charitable work. The process is an enriching one… |
| Beer Prices to Increase
The PEI Liquor Control Commission announced today that the retail price of domestic beer will increase effective April 1, 2003. The new retail price for beer will increase to $17.80 per dozen – an increase of $0.45 per dozen over last year. Included in the retail price is the $1.20 empty bottle… |
| Amendments to Water Well Regulations Protect Drinking Water
The Province of Prince Edward Island has taken another important step to protect drinking water with amendments to the Environmental Protection Act Water Well Regulations. The Water Well Regulations govern the location, design and construction of wells, as well as licencing of well drillers.… |
| Visitor Restrictions at Hospitals
Chief Health Officer, Dr. Lamont Sweet, today advised that Community Hospital in O'Leary has re-opened to visitors following the recent outbreak of Gastro Intestinal Infection. However, there is an outbreak of a Gastro Intestinal Infection at Stewart Memorial Hospital in Tyne Valley. This is… |
| Details Announced for St@rt Up Challenge
Technology PEI Inc. has unveiled plans for a fourth annual St@rt Up Challenge, a business plan competition in the Information Technology (IT) and New Media sectors. The competition features two categories, (1) Student and (2) Entrepreneur, New or Existing Business, and is open to all residents of… |
| Chief Health Officer Releases Recommendations for Patients with Possible Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Chief Health Officer, Dr. Lamont Sweet, advised today that Islanders who may be at risk for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) should call their health service provider before seeking medical attention. Symptoms of SARS include fever and either a cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of… |
| Minister Calls for Nominations for 2003 Environmental Awards
Minister of Environment, Chester Gillan, is encouraging Islanders to show their appreciation to those who protect and enhance our environment by submitting a nomination for the 2003 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards. "As Minister of Environment, I hear of positive things happening in… |
| Minister Currie Receives IRAC Report
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie says he accepts the independent review carried out by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission because it will allow Prince Edward Islanders to continue to have a viable utility. However, he added, the province must and will step up its efforts to… |
| PEI Energy Corporation Receives a National Award for Climate Change Leadership
The PEI Energy Corporation has received a prestigious national award for the provincially owned North Cape Wind Farm. Canada's Climate Change Voluntary Challenge and Registry chose the Energy Corporation to receive the Leadership Award in the Greenhouse Gas Offsets category. VCR Inc is a national… |
| $3.5 Million Upgrade Announced for the Holland College Marine Centre
Holland College, the Community College of Prince Edward Island, is receiving $3 million from the federal and provincial governments. The Department of Development and Technology, through Prince Edward Island Business Development, is contributing $1.5 million, and the Government of Canada, through… |
| Minister Wayne Easter and Minister Jamie Ballem Announce $6.5 Million to Strengthen Primary Health Care in Prince Edward Island
On behalf of the Honourable Anne McLellan, Federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and the Honourable Jamie Ballem, Minister of Health and Social Services, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing… |