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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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| The Making of "Island Focus"
Statistics Canada recently reported that Islanders watch an average of 21.1 hours of television per week. Given the amount of time viewing television programs, some viewers may wonder what actually goes into the making of one. At 8:00 p.m. on December 5, Island Focus television viewers will be… |
| Major Study of Canadian Student Performance Reports on Performance of 15-Year-Old Students
A new international report indicates that Canada ranks near the top of the world in reading literacy among 15-year-old students. The report, a project of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) was released earlier today in Paris, France and Toronto. The Honourable Jeffrey E.… |
| Province Releases Climate Change Plan
The Province of Prince Edward Island has released the first of a series of business plans outlining its commitment to address climate change. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan and Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie announced the publication of the… |
| Minister Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist to PEI and Advises That Cancer Treatment Services Will Resume Immediately
Staff and Cancer Society representatives gathered today at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to welcome Prince Edward Island's new radiation oncologist, Dr. Ethan Laukkanen, to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre team. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem said the province is very fortunate to… |
| Technology PEI Seeks Input on Incubator Program
Technology PEI Inc., the province's lead agency in the development, adoption, and use of information technologies in business and community, is seeking input on an Information Technology 'small business' incubator program for Prince Edward Island. The proposed program will provide management… |
| "Don't Drink and Drive!"
Two programs are now underway through the efforts of the PEI Liquor Control Commission who, as part of their social responsibility program, have partnered with Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) in two awareness programs this Christmas season promoting this important message. The PEI… |
| Atlantic Provinces Acquire Tools to Promote Reading Literacy
With the launch of literacy booklets, school principals, teachers, and parents now have additional tools available to them to promote reading literacy in the Acadian and francophone communities of the Atlantic provinces. Under the auspices of the Atlantic Provinces Education Foundation, and on… |
| Health Regions Receive Full Accredited Status
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem announced today that Prince Edward Island's five health regions have been awarded accredited status by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation. "Accreditation is an important accountability tool that enables us to assess our… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Headed For Atlanta
Building on the success of last May's mission to the southeastern United States, 32 Atlantic Canadian companies will be heading to Atlanta, Georgia, on November 13-15 to pursue potential markets. The Honourable Robert G. Thibault, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (… |
| Lower Bedeque Man Honoured for Dedication to Hunter Education
A firearm safety instructor in PEI for 25 years, Preston MacDonald of Lower Bedeque has been presented the Instructor of the Year Award. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan presented the award at the annual Firearm Safety - Hunter Education Banquet. "Mr. MacDonald has… |
| Council of Atlantic Premier's Meeting
Regional cooperation, health care and economic development topped the agenda of today's Council of Atlantic Premiers' meeting held in St. John's, Newfoundland. Atlantic Premiers released "Working Together for Atlantic Canada: An Action Plan for Regional Co-operation" and discussed health care and… |
| Provincial Volunteer Conference
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is sponsoring a provincial conference for volunteers and volunteer-based organizations in Prince Edward Island on Saturday, November 17, 2001, at the Slemon Park Inn. "2001 is the International Year of Volunteers and, as we near the end of the year… |
| Release of the 2001 Progress Report on the Economy
The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer of Prince Edward Island, today announced the release of the 2001 Progress Report on the PEI Economy. "Available statistics for the first eight to nine months of 2001 indicate that the provincial economy was expanding in the 1.5 to 2 per cent growth… |
| Atlantic Turbines International Undertaking A Major Expansion
A major expansion for Atlantic Turbines International (ATI) was announced today by its parent company, Vector Aerospace, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island. The expansion will accommodate ATI's new licence from Pratt & Whitney Canada for the… |
| EDS Announces Centre of Excellence
EDS Canada today opened a Centre of Excellence (COE) in Charlottetown and plans to move the COE to the Atlantic Technology Centre in Charlottetown, PEI, when it opens in August 2002. Premier Pat Binns joined Development and Technology Minister Michael Currie, and EDS Canada Chief Operating Officer… |
| Nouveau Wines Available November 15 at PEILCC Stores
Five 2001 "Nouveau" wines, all Beaujolais Nouveau from France, will be available at most PEI Liquor Control Commission stores across Prince Edward Island starting the morning of Thursday, November 15th, 2001. Beaujolais Nouveau wines are the first to be released from the new vintage each year,… |
| Minister Calls For Changes in Herring Management Plan
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan is supporting calls for the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans to resolve the issue of herring seiners fishing close to the Island shoreline. The PEI Fishermen's Association has asked DFO to move the boundary line beyond… |
| Water Table Expected to Recharge in Coming Weeks
While water table levels in Prince Edward Island have declined over recent months, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan said most areas are still within their historical ranges. "Typically, this is the time of the year that water table elevations on the Island are at… |
| Fortius Officially Opens New Nutraceutical Facility in Charlottetown
Fortius Canada Inc. officially opened its new 25,000 square foot processing plant in Charlottetown today. Located in the Charlottetown Airport Business Park, the facility houses office space, a library, separate manufacturing for both human and animal products, warehousing, as well as a shipping… |
| Premier Names Mover And Seconder
Premier Pat Binns announced today the Mover and Seconder of the Speech from the Throne that will officially open the Third Session of the Sixty-First General Assembly of Prince Edward Island. The speech will be moved by Philip Brown, Member of the Legislative Assembly for District 23, Cascumpec-… |