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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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| Education Minister Commits to Long-Term Sustainability of West Kent Elementary
West Kent Elementary School in Charlottetown is a fine example of a school that serves its students and community, said Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz. "I had an opportunity to visit the school earlier this week and participate in a tree planting ceremony," the Minister said. "The school… |
| Notice To Motorists Of Temporary Road Closure
Transportation and Public Works Minister Don MacKinnon advised the travelling public today that effective Tuesday, June 27, 2000, the Charlottetown Bypass from the Upton Road to Route 2 will be closed for a period of three days due to road construction. Motorists are advised that the alternate… |
| Ninth Access PEI Site Opened In Charlottetown
The latest Access PEI site has opened on Riverside Drive in Charlottetown, bringing to nine the number of sites across the province. The latest site is located at the Highway Safety Division building at 33 Riverside Drive. Access PEI offers Islanders one stop shopping for over 100 government… |
| Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission Panel Decision Mary Taylor and Testori Americas Corporation
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission held a Panel Hearing on March 10, 2000, their first since amendments to the Human Rights Act changed the Board of Inquiry process to a Panel Hearing system. Louise Comeau, Commissioner, Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission, was the… |
| Accessibility in Tourism - Focus 2000
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission announced today the Commission's education objective for this fiscal year will be to promote and raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and human rights, with particular emphasis on tourism. The Commission's aim is to increase compliance… |
| Government Promotes Use Of Internet By Island Business
Two exciting new programs are available to companies in PEI to assist them in using the Internet as a way to promote business and to export products and services. The Web Presence Program is designed to encourage Island entrepreneurs to develop web pages. The e-commerce for Export Program aims to… |
| Lorie Kane Island Challenge Planning Underway
Tourism Minister Greg Deighan says that planning for this summer's Lorie Kane Island Challenge is well underway. "All of the elements necessary for a successful event are coming together. Ticket sales have been brisk, corporate sponsorships is in place and an army of 200 volunteers has been… |
| Advisory Committee Established to Formulate Post Secondary Education and Training Strategy
The Department of Education is proceeding to the next stage in the development of a Comprehensive Education and Training Strategy for the province. The work is being carried out in partnership with the Canada/Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement, a federal/provincial agreement… |
| PEI Water Quality Interpretive Report 1999 Released
The Water Resources Division of the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment announced the release of the 1999 PEI Water Quality Interpretive Report detailing the results of a major review of all water quality data collected jointly by the province and federal agencies over the past two… |
| Quarterly Economic Overview of Prince Edward Island
Today Patricia Mella, Provincial Treasurer, released the Quarterly Economic Overview of Prince Edward Island. This publication is intended to present the most current information available on the economy of Prince Edward Island, moving into 2000. The Quarterly Economic Overview of Prince Edward… |
| Between Generations Initiative Extended
Representatives of Technology PEI and KenNet announced the extension of the Between Generations initiative offering youth an opportunity to interact with other generations in their community through the use of technology. Between Generations is a special initiative sponsored by Technology PEI… |
| PEI Health Research Institute To Be Set Up At UPEI
With key funding from the federal and provincial governments, the Prince Edward Island Health Research Institute (PEIHRI) will be established at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The PEIHRI will coordinate PEI's health research activities and facilitate partnerships with community… |
| Licensing -New London Service Station - Petroleum Products Act
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that it has issued Decision and Order No. P.000526 relating to an application made by Irving Oil Limited under the Petroleum Products Act to change the class of license issued with respect to the New London Service Station from "service… |
| Child Care Facilities Recognized For Smoke-Free Policies
In recognition of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the Department of Health and Social Services, the Early Childhood Development Association, and PEI Tobacco Reduction Alliance presented a recognition certificate today to Children's Corner Child Care Centre and Child Development Centre Kindergarten… |
| Premier Binns Disappointed In Decision Of CBC Board
Premier Pat Binns today expressed dismay that the CBC Board of Directors chose to make a significant cut to Prince Edward Island's only locally produced supper hour news show. Under a plan announced this afternoon by CBC President Robert Rabinovitch, CBC Charlottetown's Compass will be reduced from… |
| Prince Edward Island 911 Emergency Response System Now Operational Throughout The Province
The long anticipated Province-wide 911 Emergency Response System is now here. At a press conference on Tuesday May 30, 2000, the five partners of the Prince Edward Island 911 Project officially announced that 911 is now operational throughout Prince Edward Island as of 12:01 AM, Monday May 29th. "… |
| Propane Pricing Adjustments - Irving Oil Limited and Superior Propane Inc.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to decrease the price of propane to all classes of customers by 3.1 cents per litre. The Commission also announced that approval has been granted to Irving Oil Limited to decrease… |
| Prince Edward Air Expands Fleet With New Bank Courier Contract
Prince Edward Air announced today their recent purchase of several additional aircraft to service a major bank courier contract in Atlantic Canada. This contract will increase Prince Edward Air's complement of aircraft from nine planes to 13 and increase employment at the company by 20 people.… |
| Population Strategy Report Released
The final report of the Population Strategy Panel, A Place to Stay?, was released today at a press conference attended by the eight-member volunteer panel and Premier Pat Binns. The report recommends a target of 1% population growth a year – comparable to the rate of recent decades, but… |
| Island-Wide Party Planned To Celebrate Trail Completion!
Mark it in your calendar now! The Last Spike Bike Tour will be held August 7-12, 2000 marking the official launch of the completion of the Confederation Trail for Prince Edward Island. Three-time Olympic medalist, Curt Harnett, will be on hand for the launch and the duration of the six-day bike… |