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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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| $11.6 Million in Highway Improvement Funding for Prince Edward Island
Transport Minister David Collenette, together with Solicitor General of Canada and MP (Cardigan) Lawrence MacAulay, Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns, and Prince Edward Island Minister of Transportation and Public Works Gail Shea today announced an agreement to provide joint funding of $11.6… |
| Spotlight On Aquaculture- September 16-22 Aquaculture Week In Prince Edward Island
The opening of a national aquaculture conference in Charlottetown Tuesday marks the beginning of a busy week for members of the Island aquaculture industry. The Government of Prince Edward has proclaimed September 16-22, 2002 Aquaculture Week. The Island will play host to three major aquaculture… |
| Hours of Operation Extended at Green Park and Basin Head Museum
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister Responsible for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation today announced that hours of operation will be extended at Green Park and Basin Head Museum. The two locations will remain open until September 27, 2002. "By allowing these facilities to remain open… |
| Government Increases School Board Budgets
In recognition of the increased costs associated primarily with special education supports in Island schools, Education Minister Chester Gillan says the Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a total budget increase of $1.2 million for the three Island school boards for the current school… |
| Construction Crews Finalize Exterior Work on New Prince County Hospital
Construction crews at the site of the new Prince County Hospital have been working to complete the exterior aspects of the facility before the arrival of colder weather. Since June, the McEwen Road extension to the facility has been constructed, paved and a sidewalk was installed. The remaining… |
| Tourism Prince Edward Island Launches Japanese Language Version of Web Site
Thanks to a newly translated Web site, Prince Edward Island's most distant market will now have easy access to up-to-date tourism information via the Internet. More than 20 pages of content at www.peiplay.com are now available in Japanese, allowing potential visitors from halfway around the world… |
| Minister of Education Responds to Teacher Workload Study
Education Minister Chester Gillan said he is not surprised by many of the findings in the Teacher Workload Study released earlier today, and he is impressed with the scope and content of the report. "We know that teachers work beyond the hours of a typical school day and that this work takes place… |
| Minister Presents Shellfish Recognition Awards
Three senior members of the Prince Edward Island shellfish industry were honoured Friday for their long-standing contributions to the development of the industry. Wayne Somers of Little Sands, Leslie Hardy of East Bideford, and Art Smith of Freeland are this year's recipients of the Provincial… |
| Province Announces Funding for Summerside Projects
Hon. Greg Deighan, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Helen MacDonald, MLA for St. Eleanors - Summerside, today announced $120,000 in provincial assistance for projects in Summerside. The province is providing $75,000 toward the purchase of a new ice-making system at the Silver Fox Curling… |
| Province Supports Projects In Morell And St. Peters
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, along with Kevin MacAdam, MLA for District # 2 Morell-Fortune Bay, today announced $145,000 in provincial assistance for community projects in Morell and St. Peters. The province is providing $105,000 toward the construction of a soccer/… |
| West Nile Will Arrive But Risks to Humans Expected to be Minimal
More than 50 dead crows, blue jays and ravens have tested negative for West Nile Virus in Prince Edward Island this year, and testing of dead birds will continue until the end of October. "Now that the virus has been found in Nova Scotia, it is likely that it will reach PEI this fall or next year… |
| Fourth Annual Studio Tour This Weekend
Prince Edward Island craft studios are open and waiting for your visit this weekend during the fourth annual Studio Tour, an initiative by the Department of Development and Technology to support and promote the vibrant craft and giftware industry in our province. This year over 140 Island craft… |
| Pharmacies Accepting Old Mercury Thermometers
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan is hopeful that hundreds of Prince Edward Islanders will take advantage of an opportunity next week to return old mercury fever thermometers for safe disposal. The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is partnering with the Prince Edward Island… |
| Thibault and Deighan Sign Fish Habitat Agreement
The Honourable Robert G. Thibault, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Greg Deighan, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today signed the Canada-Prince Edward Island Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fish Habitat Management. The Honourable Chester Gillan… |
| Minister Deighan Presses Concerns of Island Fishers
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Deighan brought concerns of Prince Edward Island fishers to the attention of his federal counterpart during a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) in Halifax today. This was the first national meeting Minister… |
| PEI to Host Aliant 911 Atlantic Conference
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will be hosting the 2nd Annual 911 Atlantic Conference on October 16th and 17th, 2002 at the Best Western Hotel in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Theme, "Communicating," will emphasize the vital role communication plays in the 911… |
| Province Invests in Safety and Growth at Slemon Park
The road to future economic growth at Slemon Park was strengthened today with the official completion of upgrades to the transportation infrastructure in the park. The project, which will greatly enhance the utility and aesthetics of the park entrance, was reviewed today by representatives of the… |
| Program Offers Senior's Free Computer Training
Seniors in Prince Edward Island can now have access to free computer training in their own home. Technology PEI Inc., KenNet Inc., and Morell Region Community Centre and Community Access Program (CAP) sites have developed a new program called Senior's Net which will also focus on the many functions… |
| Emergency Surgical Services at Prince County Hospital Temporarily Redirected
Dr. Richard Wedge, Medical Director for East Prince Health, announced today that there will be a disruption to anaesthetist coverage at Prince County Hospital (PCH) each day after 3 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following morning, today through Thursday, August 29 and from Saturday, August 31 at 7 a.m.… |
| Province Responds to E Coli Outbreak
Two twelve-year-old boys from PEI were admitted to hospital in Prince County this past weekend with a diagnosis of E coli 0157:H7. Their condition is improved today. The boys attended Camp Abegweit in Augustine Cove August 18 to August 23, 2002. A total of 13 of the 70 who attended the camp… |