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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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| Best of Atlantic Canada Presented to the World at Rendez-Vous Canada 2002
When the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP) hosts Rendez-vous Canada 2002 in Halifax from May 18 to 22, tourism sellers in the region will benefit from a rare opportunity to offer first-hand experiences of Atlantic Canada to tourism buyers and media from around the world. "When it comes to… |
| Pharmacies Remove Mercury Fever Thermometers From Shelves
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment, Chester Gillan, commended Prince Edward Island pharmacies today for voluntarily removing mercury fever thermometers from store shelves. The move, spearheaded by the Prince Edward Island Pharmaceutical Association, supports ongoing efforts to… |
| Province to Monitor Dead Birds for West Nile Virus
Monitoring of dead birds for West Nile Virus will be carried out in Prince Edward Island again this summer. West Nile Virus is carried by birds and spread by some mosquitoes after biting a bird and then a human. Although it was found in several states last year, and identified in birds in southern… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Ready To Do Business In New York - 10 Island Companies Represented On Trade Mission
Team Canada Atlantic commenced its first trade mission to New York yesterday as delegates representing companies from all four Atlantic provinces arrived in the city for a week full of meetings and networking events. "Interest in this trade mission has been incredible, with 38 companies and… |
| Atlantic Canadian Seafood Companies Tour New York's Largest Fish Market
A group of Team Canada Atlantic delegates representing various seafood and aquaculture companies toured the Fulton Fish Market in New York early this morning. The largest market of its kind in New York City, Fulton Fish Market consists of 50 fish companies selling to buyers from all over North… |
| Meeting of Atlantic Energy Ministers
Hon. Michael Currie hosted a meeting of Atlantic provinces' energy ministers yesterday, in conjunction with the national Joint Meeting of Ministers of Energy and Environment, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. "The meeting with my colleagues from our neighbouring provinces last night provided… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Promotes Advantages of Doing Business in Atlantic Canada
Several top site selectors were educated on the advantages of doing business in Atlantic Canada yesterday as they met with the four Atlantic Canadian Premiers and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) in New York. "Site selectors" are… |
| Beer Prices to Increase
The PEI Liquor Control Commission announced today that the retail price of domestic beer will increase effective April 1, 2002. The new retail price for beer will increase to $17.35 per dozen - an increase of $0.45 per dozen over last year. Included in the retail price is the $1.20 empty bottle… |
| Ministers Review Progress on East Coast Fisheries Issues
The Atlantic Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (ACFAM) met today to discuss progress on fisheries and aquaculture issues on the East coast. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment for Prince Edward Island, and the… |
| Atlantic Technology Centre Announces Technology Providers
The Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) has entered into an arrangement with Cisco Systems Canada to provide a state-of-the-art network infrastructure for the facility, which is scheduled to open in August 2002. The advanced Cisco network will be managed by Business Technology Consulting (BTC), a… |
| Water Table Recharging
The winter thaw earlier this year has recharged the Prince Edward Island water table. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan said water table elevations in most locations are back within their normal range for this time of year. The dry weather last fall saw water table… |
| New Budget To Address Rising Health Care Costs, Improved Service Delivery, And New Facilities
The new Health and Social Services budget will address rising costs, increasing demand for new and existing services, and capital needs. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that this is a very significant year for the health system. "Our capital needs are great as we… |
| Premier Caps Increases to Senior Management Salaries
Premier Pat Binns stated today that future adjustments to Provincial Government Deputy Ministers' salaries will be based on adjustments authorized for Government's Excluded Group. Salary decisions affecting the Excluded Group are usually made following the conclusion of an agreement with the Union… |
| Premiers Extends Sympathy to Family of Harry MacLauchlan
Premier Pat Binns today expressed his sympathy on behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island to the family of Mr. Harry MacLauchlan who passed away this morning. "Anyone who has ever met Harry knew right away that he was one of a kind. His determination and skill made him one of Prince Edward… |
| Government Ceases Negotiations with Summerside Seafood Supreme
Honourable Michael F. Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced negotiations with the owners of Summerside Seafood Supreme have ceased, and it appears unlikely the plant will operate for the coming processing season. Minister Currie said his department has been negotiating for… |
| Statement by the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002)
Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard today expressed his sorrow upon learning of the death of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. "All Prince Edward Islanders are saddened by the passing of this gracious lady. Her Majesty captured our attention on her first visit to Canada in 1939 and since that… |
| Island Libraries Launch Food for Fees Program
A unique program designed by the Provincial Library Service will help put more food products in the hands of food banks across the Island. Launched on April 1, 2002, the Food for Fees Program is designed to help local food banks by collecting nonperishable food items in lieu of outstanding library… |
| Ten Island Companies Participating in Trade Mission to New York
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced today that ten Island businesses will be among the 40 companies participating in Team Canada Atlantic's first trade mission to… |
| National Mathematics Assessment Reports On Performance Of 13- and 16-Year Olds - PEI Students Perform As Well As Students From The Other Atlantic Provinces
PEI's 13- and 16-year-old students performed as well as their counterparts in Atlantic Canada in a national mathematics assessment last year. The 2001 School Achievement Indicators Program (SAIP) Math national results were released earlier today by the Canadian Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC… |
| "ECHO" Commemorates Key Players in Program Success
Provincial government employees who were fundamental in securing meeting and convention business totalling a net worth of $2.5 million in 2001 were recognized by Premier Pat Binns, Minister Greg Deighan, and others at a reception held at the Charlottetown Hotel. In total, 112 employees were singled… |