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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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| World's Leading Flight Simulation Company CAE to Open Unit in Prince Edward Island
CAE, the world leader in flight simulation technology, today announced that it will be opening its first operation in Prince Edward Island early this spring. The company, with revenues of more than $1 billion and 80 percent of the global commercial flight simulator market, will establish a… |
| 2001 Tourism Strategy Unveiled
Provincial Tourism Minister Greg Deighan unveiled his Department's plans for 2001 at a news conference in Charlottetown today. Mr. Deighan presented details of Tourism PEI's strategy for the year ahead. He explained that his Department will continue to focus on the Island's primary markets of the… |
| Minister Congratulates ECMA Success
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea would like to congratulate all those associated with the success of the East Coast Music Awards over the last weekend. The event, which drew on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers as well as the talents of the event organizers and the… |
| ISLAND FOCUS To Celebrate Heritage
ISLAND FOCUS has produced a special lineup for this week's program to celebrate and promote the week of Heritage Day. ISLAND FOCUS is the provincial government's community outreach television program featuring people, places and programs of Prince Edward Island. The February 21st broadcast of… |
| New Internship Program Will See 38 User Support Specialists Work In Island Schools
A new Internship Program will bring 38 user support specialists into Island public schools. These interns will enhance their information technology (IT) skill level by providing technical support for software applications and computer hardware used by the teachers and administrative staff in… |
| Research Underway on Prince Edward Island's Touring Product
Greg Deighan, Minister of Tourism for PEI, announced today that Tourism PEI in cooperation with Tourism Atlantic (ACOA) have contracted the consulting firm Pannell Kerr Forster to undertake a study of Prince Edward Island's Touring Product. Pannell Kerr Forster are a national and international… |
| IT Generation Funding Announced
Eleven new youth IT clubs have been selected to receive grants of $2300 each to provide information technology tools for their clubs. The IT Generation program focuses on providing the means for youth to spread information about issues of interest to them. In the second round of funding, the… |
| Corporate Registry Database Now Available On-Line
The Provincial Government's Corporate Registry database is now available on the government Web site. The database contains information on all companies either formed in Prince Edward Island or licensed to do business in PEI. You can view the site at http://www.gov.pe.ca/corporations/index.php3.… |
| Government Website Invites Signage Policy Recommendations
On January 10, 2001, the Honourable Greg Deighan, Minister of Tourism, announced the establishment of a Signage Policy Review Committee to review and make recommendations on the future direction of the provincial highway advertisement legislation and the Highway Information Signage Program. At the… |
| Prince Edward Island Minister Responsible for Labour Requests Changes to Federal Employment Insurance Regulations
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister responsible for Labour in Prince Edward Island, recently sent a letter to the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada to request changes to the Federal Employment Insurance Act. "In… |
| Warning Issued Regarding Build Up of Snow
With rain forecast for Monday, the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has issued an advisory to the general public to remove any build-up of snow from around their oil tanks. As the temperature rises, the snow gets heavier and the additional weight can cause the fuel lines to… |
| 2001 Tourism Marketing Campaign To Be Launched March 6
The 2001 marketing campaign for the tourism industry on Prince Edward Island is about to commence, and Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan, together with the Tourism Marketing Authority Co-Chair, Mr. James Tingley, will join representatives of the tourism industry at the Confederation Centre of the… |
| Appointment of Director of Racing -- Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission
The Council of Maritime Premiers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Blakney to the position of Director of Racing of the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC), effective February 26, 2001. Mr. Blakney was appointed following an extensive search and interview process,… |
| Full-Text Magazines Now Available On Line
Referencing library materials is now easier than ever due to the launch of a new e-reference service of the Provincial Library Service. The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, is pleased to announce that the Provincial Library Service has made InfoTrac Web… |
| New Regulations To Improve Swimming Pool Safety And Water Quality
New provincial swimming pool and waterslide regulations will become effective June 1, 2001. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that they are the first regulations of this type to be introduced in Prince Edward Island "Using accepted standards and an educational approach, we… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Trade Mission to New England Kicks Off With Success
On the heels of the first two successful Team Canada Atlantic Trade Missions to New England, mission number three is living up to high expectations. Ten Island companies are participating on the mission in the hopes of securing sales and generating leads in the New England marketplace. Amalgamated… |
| Ministers Release Booklet On Agricultural Waste Management
The Island agriculture community has a valuable new resource to help producers maximize the return from on-farm waste, while minimizing its impacts on the environment. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mitch Murphy and Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan have… |
| Firms Giving Taste of Atlantic Flavour to the World
Over 25 Atlantic food and beverage companies will soon have the chance to showcase their products to more than 12,000 visitors and prospective buyers at the North American premiere of one of the world's largest trade shows. With funding support from the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic… |
| Provincial Government Announces Support For La Voix Acadienne
La Voix acadienne, the province's primary french language newspaper, has received funding from the Community Development Fund. The money will be used to help La Voix increase its coverage of events in Island communities and enhance the quality of its newspaper. "The Francophone community on the… |
| Skills Survey To Be Conducted in West Prince Area
Manpower Services Canada Ltd. will conduct a survey of the residents in West Prince to determine the labour skills of the available workforce in the area. An inventory will be compiled and a database will be created using the survey information collected from people in the communities from… |