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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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| New Traffic Lights To Improve Safety In St. Eleanors
A new set of traffic lights to be installed in St. Eleanors will help improve road safety at a busy intersection. The Department of Transportation and Public Works announced today that new traffic lights will be installed this fall in St. Eleanors at the intersection of South Drive and the All… |
| IT Job Opportunities For Youth
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor-General of Canada, and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Brian Tobin, federal Minister of Industry and the Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology and Minister responsible for Technology PEI, today… |
| Development and Technology Minister Opens New Business Development Building
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, officially opened a new departmental building in Charlottetown today, marking the relocation of three corporations: Prince Edward Island Business Development Inc, Technology PEI and Island Investment Development Inc. The 94 Euston… |
| Ministers Agree to Work on Affordable Housing Program
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for Housing met today in London as part of their annual forum to discuss housing issues and concerns. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano, Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the… |
| Premier Binns Pays Tribute to Tyler Aspin
Premier Pat Binns today expressed regret at the news of the sudden death of Island artist Tyler Aspin. Creator and Artistic Director of "The Canada Tree," Aspin passed away Sunday in Quebec. "We have lost one of Prince Edward Island's most creative young minds. Tyler amply demonstrated both an… |
| New MRI and Cancer Treatment Services to be Available Next Year
Premier Pat Binns advised today that new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services and enhanced cancer treatment services will be made available in the province next year at a cost of more than $10 million. "The availability of these new services will provide all Islanders with access to quality… |
| Province Announces IT Development Programs
Technology PEI has announced the launch of four new programs designed to assist Island businesses and entrepreneurs adopt information technologies and address many of the key challenges in today's rapidly changing economy. The "IT Planning Program" allows non-IT companies to acquire technical… |
| Premier Binns Expresses Opposition Over Proposed Rural Telephone Rate Increase
Premier Pat Binns today voiced opposition over the proposed rate increase by Aliant Telecom for rural telephone services on Prince Edward Island. "This proposed increase is concerning because of the possibility that it will establish a precedent for customers in rural and urban areas of the… |
| Premier and Minister Express Sympathy
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan expressed condolences today to the family of Courtney Riley. The 17-year-old Kings County youth died Friday as the result of an automobile accident. "On behalf of all Islanders, I wish to extend deepest… |
| Three Rivers System Nominated As A Canadian Heritage River
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, the Minister of Tourism for Prince Edward Island, Greg Deighan, and Niall MacKay, chair of the Three Rivers Heritage Association Inc., today announced the acceptance of the Three Rivers system watershed nomination for inclusion in… |
| Nominations Sought for 2002 Atlantic Canada Craft Awards
Craftspeople from across the Atlantic Provinces are invited to make their nominations for the 5th Annual Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence to be held in Nova Scotia in February, 2002. These awards recognize leadership and excellence in a craftsperson's life and in the lives of those who… |
| New West Prince Visitor Information Centre Officially Opened
Tourism PEI Minister, Greg Deighan, joined Transportation and Public Works Minister, Don MacKinnon, and the President of the Western Prince Edward Island Tourism Association, Doreen Sark, yesterday in officially opening the new West Prince Visitor Information Centre on Route 2 in Mount Pleasant.… |
| Review of Provincial Parks System Relies on Research and Public Input
Tourism PEI Minister, Greg Deighan, today reminded the public that the Provincial Parks system is under review, with the mandate to determine the primary role of the system and explore the potential of a new direction. Recent advertisements in all Island newspapers requested recommendations from… |
| Development of Provincial Indoor Compost Facility Proceeding
"Plans for the construction of the provincial indoor compost facility in Brookfield continue to move forward following two recent developments," said Transportation and Public Works Minister Don MacKinnon. MacKinnon's comments follow news that the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) has… |
| Trade Team PEI Hosts Trade Mission Training
A pre-mission briefing and training session was held in Charlottetown today for participants of upcoming trade missions destined for Boston, Ireland and New England, as well as companies involved in the reverse trade event called Nordic Days. Trade Team PEI coordinated today's activities which… |
| Premier Signs On In Support of Children's Wish Foundation
Premier Pat Binns and fifteen members of the government caucus registered the first team in the "Children's Wish Foundation's Survivor Challenge." The CWF Survivor Challenge will provide an opportunity for fun and comradery, while raising important dollars for a worthwhile cause. "The Children's… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that the following decreases in all products in petroleum wholesalers' dealer and consumer pricing schedules have been authorized: Ultramar Ltd. by 3.4 cpl (cents per litre), Shell Canada Products Limited by 2.7 cpl, Imperial Oil Limited… |
| Pap Screening Clinic Established
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem today announced the start of a Pap Screening Clinic at the Cornwall Medical Centre to increase access to regular Pap screening among Island women. Women between the ages of 18 and 69 who have not had a Pap test in the last two years can now call the… |
| Minister Announces Appointments to Environmental Advisory Council
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has announced the appointment of Kevin MacAdam of Morell as chair of the Prince Edward Island Environmental Advisory Council. A teacher at Rollo Bay Consolidated School, MacAdam has served on the Council for approximately four years… |
| Minister of Education Comments on Arbitration Award with Teachers
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz said today he is pleased that the arbitration process between government and the PEI Teachers' Federation is complete. Minister Lantz commended both parties for dealing with the arbitration process in a professional manner. "I am pleased that the arbitration… |