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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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| Official Launch of the Premier's Medallions for Grades 1 and 12 Students
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island and the Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education officially launched the Premier's Millennium Medallion for students in Grades 1 and 12 earlier today at Parkside Elementary School in Summerside. The Premier explained that each… |
| IT Week 2000 A Resounding Success
IT Week 2000 has proven to be another successful event with Islanders participating in workshops, conferences, the IT Expo and Gala Dinner. Islanders from the ages of 4 to 94 attended with an overall increase in participation of over 300 per cent from IT Week 1998. The event offered activities for… |
| Chickenpox Immunization Clinics To Be Held For Children Aged 4 To 6
Children aged 4, 5 and 6 who have not had chickenpox will be able to receive the chickenpox vaccine in local public health offices in June. Parents of these children can now make an appointment for their child to receive the vaccine by calling their local public health office. Over 2200 students… |
| Civil Service Offices To Go On Summer Hours
Provincial Civil Service offices, including all Regional Services Centres, change to summer hours on Monday, June 5, 2000. Summer hours are from 8 am to 4 pm with half an hour for lunch. These hours will be in effect until Friday, September 29, 2000. |
| Suspension of Lounge License
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as "Dakota's Lounge," License #LL99-0079 located at 178 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PEI, for violations of the Liquor Control Act Regulations and Policy on three different occasions. These suspensions are… |
| Province Implements Changes To Improve Pharmacy Services For Social Assistance Clients
Effective June 19, social assistance clients will be able to get their prescriptions from community pharmacies across the Island, rather than through the Provincial Pharmacy in Charlottetown. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that the change will make it safer and… |
| Twenty-sixth Annual Statistical Review 1999
Provincial Treasurer, Pat Mella, is pleased to announce the release of the twenty-sixth edition of the Province of Prince Edward Island Annual Statistical Review. The 1999 Review contains extensive and comprehensive socio-economic information for Prince Edward Island. The Minister noted that the… |
| Islanders To Be Given The Opportunity To Learn More About Development and Technology Programs and Services
Prince Edward Island residents are going to get a chance to learn more about the programs and services of the Department of Development and Technology and Prince Edward Island Business Development. Thirteen events entitled Development and Technology Information Sessions: Developing Business and… |
| Enhancements At The Elmira Railway Museum Site Underway
For decades, Elmira was the last stop for the trains that travelled east on Prince Edward Island. The Friends of Elmira Railway Museum want to encourage more tourists and Islanders to stop at Elmira and visit the museum site which offers a glimpse of PEI's railroading heritage. Work has begun on… |
| Team Cormorant Delivers Aerospace Scholarships, Technology And Training To Holland College
Team Cormorant is delivering leading-edge aerospace expertise to Holland College in Summerside by providing aircraft components, computer based course material, and instructor training. In addition, Team Cormorant will extend financial support for two scholarships. "Today's announcement… |
| Recipients Of The 2000 Environmental Awards Honoured
Five Prince Edward Island individuals and groups were presented with the 2000 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards last evening by Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment, to recognize for their special commitment to the environment. The Environmental Awards… |
| Bridging Tradition And Technology
The Government of Prince Edward Island has released its vision and plan for economic development in the province for the next five years. "Bridging Tradition and Technology" is intended to set the direction both for increasing prosperity and preserving the province's quality of life. The document… |
| $15.1 Million Added To Canada/P.E.I. Regional Economic Development Agreement
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada, and the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today signed an amendment to add $15.1 million to the Canada/P.E.I. Regional Economic Development Agreement over the next two years. The new funding will be added to the… |
| Plans For French First Language Education In Summerside Unveiled
The Department of Education and la Commission scolaire de langue française (French School Board) unveiled plans today for the delivery of French First Language education to students in Summerside. "The Government of Prince Edward Island accepted the Supreme Court ruling earlier this year and we are… |
| Launch Of Province-Wide 911 Emergency Response System Ahead Of Schedule
The Minister responsible for the Prince Edward Island 911 Emergency Response System announced today that the official date for the launch of the new service for Islanders and visitors will be Monday, May 29, 2000. The Honourable Weston MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and the Attorney… |
| Information Technology Week 2000: Island Connections
Information Technology (IT) Week 2000, May 4 to 14 has something for everyone - whether you're in business, an IT professional, a seasoned Internet surfer or just getting started. This year, IT Week focuses on Island Connections with plenty of activities geared to improving your connections to… |
| Increase in Price of Domestic Beer
The PEI Liquor Control Commission announced today that the retail price of domestic beer will increase effective May 1, 2000. The new retail price for beer will increase to $16.55 per dozen -- an increase of $ 0.40 per dozen over last year. Included in the retail price is the $1.20 empty bottle… |
| Natural Gas Development Moves to Evaluation Stage
The Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation has received six responses to its Request for Expressions of Interest for natural gas development. The process will now move to Stage One of a three stage process. The Energy Corporation board will review the evaluation criteria at it's meeting on May 5,… |
| Government Announces New Four-Year Strategy To Recruit And Retain New Nurses And Nursing Graduates
The provincial government announced a comprehensive four-year strategy today to recruit new nurses to the province and retain nurses now working in the PEI health system. Premier Pat Binns advised that the new $6 million Nursing Recruitment and Retention strategy will build on the success of the $… |
| Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Appoints Provincial Librarian
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea announced today that Allan Groen has accepted the position of Provincial Librarian. "We are very pleased that Mr. Groen has accepted this responsibility with the Provincial Library Service," said Minister Shea. "His experience is a valuable… |