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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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| Tender Awarded for Construction of Atlantic Technology Centre in Charlottetown
Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced Opron Maritimes Construction of Saint John, NB have been awarded the tender to build the $16 Million Atlantic Technology Centre in Charlottetown. Construction on the 126,000 square-foot, four storey complex, to be built… |
| Province Implements Health Human Resource Planning and Recruitment Initiatives
The Department of Health and Social Services is taking further steps to ensure that Islanders have access to an adequate supply of health professionals. A dedicated health human resource recruiter and a health human resource planner have been hired, and a comprehensive analysis of the supply of… |
| Premier Binns Reacts To Premier Harris' Comments
Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns, as Chair of the most recent Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting, today clarified the Atlantic position on Equalization. Premier Binns' remarks were in response to Ontario Premier Mike Harris' comments yesterday respecting the issue. Premier Binns noted… |
| Minister Releases Preliminary Lobster Landings
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan today released preliminary landing figures for the spring lobster season in Area 24 and 26A. Minister Gillan said the figures, which were compiled by his department, indicate that landings this spring from both areas totalled 15.9… |
| Highway Naturalization Pilot Project Launched
An innovative pilot project aimed at enhancing the natural environment around Island roads was officially launched today. The Highway Naturalization Pilot Project is aimed at enhancing the natural environment around Island roads and rights-of-way through tree plantings and other related… |
| Survey Shows Fewer Island Youth Smoking
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that findings of a national survey show fewer Island youth smoking. Designed to track changes in smoking rates especially among youth, the Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey shows that 25 percent fewer Island youth smoked in 2000… |
| Province Announces Plans To Relocate Sunset Lodge Beds
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that plans are now in place to establish replacement beds for Sunset Lodge residents. The minister advised residents and families at a meeting last night that Government has approved the establishment of 32 new beds at Atlantic Baptist… |
| Dr. Grant Matheson Recognized With Teaching Award
Dr. Grant Matheson was recently recognized by Dalhousie University Medical School with the prestigious "Preceptor of the Year Award." The award is presented to one family physician in the Maritime region recognized for outstanding training of medical students and residents. Health and Social… |
| Twenty-Seventh Annual Statistical Review 2000
Premier Pat Binns, Acting Provincial Treasurer is pleased to announce the release of the twenty-seventh edition of the Province of Prince Edward Island Annual Statistical Review on behalf of Pat Mella. The 2000 Review contains extensive and comprehensive socio-economic information for Prince… |
| Health Regions Begin Accreditation Surveys This Week
Prince Edward Island's Regional Health Authorities will begin a series of four-day accreditation surveys today to assess their performance against national standards. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that the accreditation process is one of the most effective measures health… |
| Islanders Honoured for Commitment to Environment
Five Island individuals and groups were honoured for their commitment to the environment as Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan presented the 2001 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards Monday evening. "While their contributions are varied, this year's recipients… |
| Premier Announces East Prince Partnerships Limited Will Build the New East Prince Health Facility
Premier Pat Binns announced today that Government has reached an agreement with East Prince Partnerships Limited (EPPL) of Summerside to build the new East Prince Health Facility. Premier Binns expressed pleasure that this major milestone in the planning process has now been reached. "We are very… |
| Province And AIDS PEI Initiate Hepatitis C Prevention Project
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that the Department of Health and Social Services and AIDS PEI have initiated a joint project to prevent Hepatitis C. The project aims to increase awareness and understanding among various groups and sectors on PEI about how diseases… |
| Liquor Store Employees Embark on Customer Service Training Program
Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission recently completed a customer service program for front-line staff jointly initiated by the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI). The Commission is enhancing customer relations and service at their outlets with a vision of… |
| Toward a New Atlantic Canada Action Plan
"Focusing on the Future: The New Atlantic Revolution," a report to Atlantic Premiers by Dr. Charles McMillan, is now available for input and feedback by interested parties. Upon forming the Council of Atlantic Premiers, the four Premiers agreed to explore new ideas and opportunities where… |
| Changes to Provincial Pharmacy Programs Become Effective in July
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that client co-pays for seniors and diabetes drugs will increase July 1 to address significant increases in costs and demand for these programs. Minister Ballem advised that the cost of provincial drug programs doubled in the past six… |
| Setting The Standard For Home Heat Tank Safety
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has announced changes to provincial regulations to protect against oil spills from home heat tanks. There were over 375 oil spills in Prince Edward Island in 2000, with more than 240 of these spills from home oil tanks - the vast… |
| PEI and Nova Scotia Celebrate Anniversary of Air Medical Transport Service
Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia health officials joined with staff and patients today at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Nova Scotia's Air Medical Transport Program. During its first five years, the Medical Transport Program completed over 2,000 missions, of… |
| Finance Ministers Support PEI's Position on Federal Equalization Program
Provincial Treasurer Pat Mella returned from Montreal on June 14, following the Provincial/Territorial Finance Ministers' Meeting June 13 and 14. Minister Mella stated that she is very pleased with the unanimous support her colleagues provided for the Island's position that the federal… |
| Province And UPEI Announce New Nursing Seats At UPEI
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jamie Ballem, Minister of Health and Social Services and Wade MacLauchlan, President of the University of Prince Edward Island today announced the creation of 14 new seats at the UPEI School of Nursing this fall. The expansion… |