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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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| Health Ministers Complete Successful Meeting
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem said yesterday that he is pleased with progress made at Thursday's meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Health Ministers in Ottawa. He said that provincial and territorial requests for restored federal funding within the Canadian Health and… |
| Provincial Cabinet To Meet In Alberton
The Cabinet of Premier Pat Binns will continue its routine of meeting outside of Charlottetown during the summer months. Members of Cabinet will convene in Alberton for a formal meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2000. A portion of the day will involve discussions with local community leaders. "This… |
| Workers Compensation Board Names New Directors
The Executive Council of Prince Edward Island recently announced two new appointments to the Board of Directors of Workers Compensation Board. Named to three-year terms as Employer Representatives are Blake Craig of North Bedeque and Donna Lank of Cornwall. These appointments follow the… |
| Province's Credit Rating Upgraded by Dominion Bond Rating Service
The Dominion Bond Rating Service of Toronto (DBRS) has upgraded the province's credit rating on long-term borrowings from BBB High to A Low, restoring the rating which was downgraded by the agency in 1994. "This upgrading is a concrete indicator of the substantial economic and fiscal progress that… |
| PEI Students At Or Above National Average In Science Assessment
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, discussed the 1999 School Achievement Indicators Program (SAIP) Science national results today with members of the media and education stakeholders. The purpose of the annual SAIP tests is to provide information on how well the education… |
| West Nile Virus Monitoring Programs In Place
Provincial government and UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College staff are working together to monitor potential cases of West Nile Virus in the province. Although the virus has never been diagnosed in Canada, provinces are taking precautionary measures following an outbreak in New York last summer.… |
| Government Receives Sports Facilities Report
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea received a report today which highlights the need for a strategic approach to plan for the Island's sports facilities requirements for the future. The "Sport Facility Requirements on Prince Edward Island" report (terms of reference follow) was… |
| The Farmers' Bank Of Rustico -- An Island Treasure Restored To Its Former Beauty
A crowd gathered yesterday evening to join in the official opening of the newly restored Farmers' Bank of Rustico. Through the hard work of a dedicated committee of volunteers, and with the assistance of federal and provincial governments and other generous supporters, the Farmers' Bank of Rustico… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals commission announced today that crude oil cost-related adjustments have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd., Imperial Oil Limited and Petro-Canada have been authorized to decrease by 2.0 cents per litre, Shell Canada Products Limited by 2.2 cents per… |
| Provincial Income Tax Measures Take Effect July 1
Honourable Pat Mella, Prince Edward Island Provincial Treasurer, announced today that Islanders will see a significant reduction in payroll deductions, effective July 1, as a result of the personal income tax rate reduction announced in the 2000 Provincial Budget. "My government has achieved our… |
| International Fingerprinting Services Opens Office In Charlottetown
International Fingerprinting Services Canada (IFS), an Ottawa-based company that provides fingerprinting and name check services on behalf of local police departments, is opening a national name check centre in Charlottetown. Under a unique pilot program signed recently with the Charlottetown City… |
| Minister of Education Salutes 25th Anniversary of French Immersion on Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, saluted the 25th anniversary of French Immersion on Prince Edward Island and encouraged current and former students to attend a special celebration to recognize the anniversary on July 29. "We are very fortunate in PEI to have a French… |
| A New Prince Edward Island Company Now Exporting Fish Eggs
A group of Prince Edward Island fin fish aquaculture producers have joined together to create a new company and a new export product for the province. Ovatech Inc., based in Rollo Bay near Souris, is producing disease-free Atlantic Salmon, Arctic Charr and Rainbow Trout eggs. Disease-free eggs… |
| Public Invited To Welcome Royal Visitors
The Government of Prince Edward Island is inviting the public to join in welcoming Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, during their visit to the province July 14 to 16. There will be a number of opportunities for Islanders to greet Their Royal Highness and to… |
| Worldwide Shortage of Tequila
The PEI Liquor Control Commission has been notified of a worldwide shortage of Tequila. Tequila is fermented from the blue agave plant which primarily comes from the Tequila and Guadalajara regions of Mexico. Recently, a fifth of the agave crop was destroyed either by drought or by angry farmers… |
| 15 Island Students Head to Hull, Quebec For National Heritage Fair
Fifteen Island students from schools across the province are leaving today to represent Prince Edward Island at the National Heritage Fair in Hull, Québec July 10-17, 2000. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea said she was very pleased with the high quality of student work which will… |
| Public Health Nurses Introduce New Smoking Cessation Program
A new smoking cessation program "How Not to Smoke" is now being introduced to help women quit smoking. Delivered by public health nurses across the Island, this self-help program recognizes that quitting takes time. It encourages women to look at their reasons or triggers for smoking and to plan… |
| New Physician Team Begins Practice In Eastern Kings
Two new physicians are beginning practice this week in Eastern Kings, and for the first time Eastern Kings residents have access to four physicians in their region. Drs. Amira Gouda and Stephanie Philpott have joined Drs. Steve O'Brien and Ambrose Kennedy to comprise PEI's first regional physician… |
| Premier's Declaration Launches Information Technology Week 2000 in Prince Edward Island
Information Technology Week 2000 was launched in PEI today with a ceremony that recognized how information technology is being used to connect Prince Edward Island to the world and the world to Prince Edward Island. The Premier was accompanied by host partners, the Information Technologies… |
| PEI Working With Other Provinces To Monitor West Nile Virus
Prince Edward Island is working with other Maritime provinces and Health Canada to monitor potential cases of West Nile Virus in the Atlantic region. The West Nile virus is carried by mosquitoes who have become infected by feeding on infected birds. While there is no evidence of the virus in… |