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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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| Premier's Crime Prevention Award Recipients Honoured
The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards were presented today at the Lieutenant Governor's Residence. The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to community safety through crime prevention. "It is important that we stop to… |
| Lobster Landings
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment released preliminary figures today for lobster landings for the year 2000. Total landings for all areas this year were 18.4 million pounds, on par with landings in 1999. The landed value is expected to be approximately $85 million.… |
| Two New Physicians to Begin Practice in Eastern Kings
Two new physicians have been recruited to the Eastern Kings Health Region. Dr. Frederick van Rooyen and Dr. Johan Vlok will join the permanent staff of the Eastern Kings Health Centre beginning in December 2000 and January 2001, respectively. Drs. van Rooyen and Vlok are from South Africa and… |
| Youth of a Digital Age
One hundred and twenty five young Islanders will be getting a chance to participate in the Youth of the Digital Age program. The program helps young people to become familiar with information technology by providing them with basic training at a series of workshops. Those participating in the… |
| Two New Physicians to Begin Practice in Eastern Kings
Two new physicians have been recruited to the Eastern Kings Health Region. Dr. Frederick van Rooyen and Dr. Johan Vlok will join the permanent staff of the Eastern Kings Health Centre beginning in December 2000 and January 2001, respectively. Drs. van Rooyen and Vlok are from South Africa and… |
| Herb Processing Facility Being Constructed in Lorne Valley
Connor Farms North, a new greenhouse and processing plant for medicinal herb drying and processing, is in its final phases of construction. Minister Mike Currie and company owners, Al and Mark Connor, were on site today to tour the facility and provide details on the future of this company in PEI.… |
| Legislative Assembly Will Convene November 23
Premier Pat Binns announced today that he has requested the Speaker to open the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Thursday, November 23, 2000. The Second Session of the 61st General Assembly will begin at 3 p.m. with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Gilbert R… |
| Islanders Play Important Role in the Prevention of Diabetes
World Diabetes Day is being officially launched in the province today to ensure Islanders are aware of the important role they play in preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes. This year's theme, "Diabetes and Lifestyle," stresses that personal choices like diet and exercise are important for… |
| Gillan Appointed Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Environment
Premier Pat Binns announced today that Chester Gillan, MLA for Parkdale-Belvedere, has been appointed as Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Environment. Gillan was sworn in by Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, Lieutenant Governor, during a short ceremony conducted at Government House at noon. "… |
| Report Recommends Ways to Support Children in Their Early Years
The PEI Early Childhood Development Association presented a comprehensive report to government today on ways to promote the healthy development of Island children. The report recommends thirteen key action areas to enhance supports for children in the prenatal period to the early school years. The… |
| Globe and Mail Readers Choose Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island received a special honour at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's annual meeting in Ottawa last week. The Globe and Mail presented their Reader's Choice award to Frank Butler, Deputy Minister of Tourism, at a special ceremony recognizing some of Canada's most popular… |
| Four Beaujolais Nouveau Wines Available
Four Beaujolais Nouveau wines will be available at the PEILCC stores throughout Prince Edward Island beginning Thursday, November 16, 2000. Beaujolais Nouveau wines are the first wines to be released from the new vintage each year, celebrating the completion of the grape harvest. Beaujolais… |
| Six Groups Receive IT Generation Funding
Six youth organizations have received grants to provide necessary tools to form IT Clubs. The organizations are: Vernon River Allied Youth, East Prince Youth Development Center, O'Leary Community Youth Center, Wellington Boys & Girls Club, Westisle CAP, and W.E.A.K Online club from Tignish CAP… |
| Currie Expresses Concern About Wayne Easter's Remarks on Labour Development
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie says he's concerned about incorrect information provided by Wayne Easter regarding the Labour Market Development Agreement. The Malpeque Liberal candidate made the remarks during an all candidates debate on CBC Radio on Wednesday morning. In the… |
| Successful Reorganization of Provincial Pharmacy Programs Improves Service to Clients
More than 11,000 provincial pharmacy clients can now obtain their prescriptions at their local pharmacy following the successful reorganization of two major provincial pharmacy programs. Beginning in May, all oral diabetes drugs and medications for social assistance clients were transferred from… |
| Municipal Election Nominations
Nominations for the Municipal elections will close on Friday, October 13, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. within the four major municipalities of Charlottetown, Summerside, Cornwall and Stratford. The list of nominated candidates will be posted on the Elections PEI Homepage on Friday evening as soon as the… |
| PEI Sends Delegation to Softworld 2000
PEI is sending a delegation of 74 to Softworld 2000 in Halifax, October 15 - 18. Softworld 2000 is a unique IT forum focussed on creating access to global business leaders, organizations and markets resulting in business relationships and growth opportunities. The key industry sectors which PEI is… |
| Phase One Begins For Atlantic Technology Centre
Requests for proposals for architectural services for the Atlantic Technology Centre will be released today. The proposed Centre is to be located on the eastern corner of University Avenue and Fitzroy Street in Charlottetown. The Atlantic Technology Centre will be a "smart building," providing the… |
| Prince Edward Island Receives Gold And Bronze Medals At Distinction Awards
The West Prince Health Telehospice Project took home a gold medal, and the PEI 911 Civic Addressing Project received a bronze at the Distinction 2000 Awards which were presented at the Government Technology Exhibition (GTEC) conference in Ottawa earlier this month. The Distinction 2000 Awards are… |
| Watts Communications Officially Opens Second Telecommunications Centre in Charlottetown
Renovations are complete on Watts Communications' newest telecommunications centre in Charlottetown. The centre's major client, Reader's Digest USA, announced today that it will be transferring all its customer service calls to the new Watts Centre. Since the new Charlottetown Centre began… |