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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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| "Don't Be An Oil Spill Statistic" Minister Cautions
In the wake of the first snowfall of the season, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan is reminding Island homeowners to act now to avoid a costly oil spill this winter. "Last winter, my Department responded to 125 calls where oil lines, unprotected from the elements,… |
| Province and Credit Unions Sign Student Loan Agreement
Island post-secondary students receiving provincial student loans will now be served by one of 10 Island credit unions, under a new agreement signed for the Provincial Student Loan Program. Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz said the Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased the province was… |
| Premier's Council on Healthy Child Development Releases First Annual Report
The Premier's Council on Healthy Child Development released its first annual report today which highlights baseline data on the progress of Prince Edward Island children and a summary of Prince Edward Island initiatives to improve outcomes for children. Premier Pat Binns received the report and… |
| PEI Victims of Family Violence Act
The Office of the Attorney General released today the final evaluation report of the Prince Edward Island Victims of Family Violence Act. The Act has been in place since December 1996. Its purpose is to address the needs of victims of family violence in the province. "This evaluation is… |
| Prince Edward Island Chosen For Globe And Mail Readers Choice Award Two Years Running
Tourism PEI and Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI) representatives were on hand at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) Annual Meeting in Vancouver recently and were pleasantly surprised by a presentation of the "Favourite Vacation Destination" as chosen by Globe and Mail… |
| Throne Speech Opens Fall House Session
The Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly convened this afternoon for the opening of the Third Session of the Sixty-First General Assembly. The Session was opened with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by His Honour, the Honourable J. Léonce Bernard, Lieutenant Governor. This sitting… |
| Minister Shea Says Unfortunate Injured Workers' Organizational Committee Have Decided to Abandon Opportunity for Input
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Worker's Compensation Board today announced her disappointment in the injured workers' group's decision to pass up an opportunity for input into workers compensation issues. "Workers… |
| Construction of New East Prince Health Facility Progresses Well
Government and media representatives received a preview of the layout of the new East Prince Health facility today as they toured the project construction site with facility planners. "Construction is proceeding at a rapid pace," said Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem. "To date,… |
| North Cape Wind Farm Officially Opens
The North Cape Wind Farm will soon be harvesting clean, renewable energy. The Wind Farm, a multi-million dollar project of the PEI Energy Corporation was officially opened today at North Cape, PEI. Eight utility-grade windmills generating an expected 16.6 million kilowatt-hours per year of… |
| Appointment of Chief Executive Officer to the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission
The Council of Maritime Premiers is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Mireille Duguay to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), effective October 1, 2001. Ms. Duguay has been an employee of the MPHEC since July 1996, most… |
| Provincial Treasurer Takes the Province's Case Concerning the Equalization Program to the Senate National Finance Committee
The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer for Prince Edward Island, took the province's concerns over deficiencies in the Equalization program back to Parliament Hill October 24. Earlier this year, she spoke to the Commons Finance Committee. This time she was invited to confer with the Senate… |
| Public Assistance Requested to Identify Contents of Cans Donated to Summerside Salvation Army Thrift Store
Public assistance is requested to identify the contents of kitchen storage cans containing white powder donated yesterday, Wednesday, October 24, 2001 to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Summerside. Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet advised that, although the powder is probably a baking… |
| Brookvale Adds Snow Show & Ski Swap to Annual Fall Festival
This year, the PEI Alpine Ski Association and PEI Provincial Parks are co-sponsoring an Annual Ski Swap and Snow Show and Fall Festival at Brookvale Provincial Winter Activity Park on Saturday, October 27. The two events typically run at this time of year, and recent discussions have resulted in… |
| Premier Makes Connections in Ireland
Premier Pat Binns was hosted by Ireland's County Monaghan Council during the Trade Team PEI trade mission this week. It is estimated that 40 per cent of PEI's Irish population immigrated to the province from County Monaghan. Many connections have been made between PEI and County Monaghan in… |
| 2001 Lobster Landings Up Slightly
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has released preliminary figures for the 2001 lobster landings which show a slight increase over last year. "Total landings for 2001 reached 18.9 million pounds. That's up half a million pounds or 2.7 per cent from landings in the… |
| Community Cabinet Meetings Prove Successful Again This Year
Premier Pat Binns and the Provincial Cabinet, today, completed its 2001 schedule of meetings held in communities around Prince Edward Island. Binns and the Cabinet are meeting with community leaders in Kinkora. This is the fifth year that the Cabinet of Premier Pat Binns has held a number of its… |
| PEI Advisory Council Launches Annual Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence
The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women will be launching their 10th Annual Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence on Tuesday, October 30 during the final community vigil at the Charlottetown Supreme Court House on Water Street. The Purple Ribbon Campaign is an Advisory… |
| House Will Resume on November 15
Premier Pat Binns announced today that he has requested the Speaker to convene the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Thursday, November 15, 2001. The third session of the 61st General Assembly will begin at 3 pm with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Léonce… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that a decrease of 3.0 cents per litre in all products in petroleum wholesalers' dealer and consumer pricing schedules has been authorized. These price changes are based on recent crude-related pricing applications and market-related… |
| PEI Showcased at Technology Conference
Prince Edward Island's technology sector was showcased at a recent conference in Ottawa. Technology in Government Week, commonly referred to as G-TEC, is attended by public servants from all provinces and territories, federal departments and most large municipal governments. The event also attracts… |