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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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| 11 Companies Represent Atlantic Canada At European Seafood Show
Eleven Atlantic Canadian companies recently returned home from Brussels after attending the largest seafood show in the world. The European Seafood Show, which took place from May 9-11 in Brussels, showcased Atlantic Canadian seafood producers on an international stage, generating sales and… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that the applications for non-crude oil cost-related increases set out in its press release of 20 March 2000 have been dealt with by the Commission in its Decision and Order No. P.000515-0. These applications contained requests for… |
| Five-Star Rating For Crowbush Renewed
The Links at Crowbush Cove golf course in Lakeside has been chosen, once again, by Golf Digest as one of the ultimate golf experiences that the world has to offer. The article in the May 2000 edition of Golf Digest announces which courses have been given the prestigious five-star designation.… |
| Softworld '99 Proves Successful for Island Information Technology Company
Representatives of Simscape Development Corporation have returned from the Hong Kong Information Infrastructure Expo and Conference with two strong business development opportunities and a potential for a third opportunity. The invitation to company representatives Scott Ferris, Terry Smith, and… |
| Plaque Dedicated To Children Of The Protestant Children's Orphanage
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover unveiled a plaque today at the new Provincial Addictions Centre dedicated to the children of the Protestant Children's Orphanage which was situated on the site for many years. Minister Dover advised that the monument and plaque were placed in… |
| Department of Education Launches New Youth Apprenticeship Program
The Department of Education launched an exciting new youth apprenticeship program this morning in Slemon Park in conjunction with Apprenticeship Week activities. "The Department of Education has been working with industry, school boards and other stakeholders for many months to develop and launch… |
| Kinkora Company A Finalist At Canadian Fine Food Show
Embers Products Ltd., a fine food producer of specialty sauces located in Kinkora, has been named a finalist in the dessert category of the Canadian Fine Food show. The winner will be announced on April 28 in Toronto, the evening before the opening of the show. Embers' entry at the show is a… |
| Provincial Diabetes Prescriptions Moving to Retail Pharmacies
People who now receive oral diabetes drugs from the Provincial Pharmacy will be able to get their medications at their local retail pharmacy beginning May 1, 2000. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised that two Provincial Pharmacy programs are being reorganized to make it easier… |
| Appointments to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Pat Ballem from St. Nicholas, Council member, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Pat is an active member of L'Association des Acadiennes and says, "I am honoured to accept the appointment and look forward to working with the Minister Responsible for… |
| Earth Day 2000: April 22 & Every Day
The Department of Technology and Environment is offering Island schools a free Wild Apple tree to plant in commemoration of Earth Day, April 22, 2000 and Earth Week, April 15-30, 2000. The Wild Apple was chosen for its hardiness and ability to offer food to wildlife. Schools across the province… |
| Use of the Internet Growing in Prince Edward Island
The use of the Internet in households, businesses and schools continues to grow in Prince Edward Island according to three national surveys. The growth rate in the number of households using computer communications was highest in Prince Edward Island in 1998 (37.2 per cent) followed by Alberta (33… |
| Bacterial Meningitis Case Diagnosed in Prince County
An 18 year old male was admitted to the Prince County Hospital in Summerside Friday, April 21, 2000, with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis due to meningococcus. He is a student in Ontario and was visiting his family in West Prince for the Easter holiday. He arrived in Prince Edward Island on… |
| Fire Marshall Issues Warning To Ensure Proper Venting For Home Heating Tanks
While almost every household in PEI has a heating system and an oil tank, many homeowners do not realize an improperly installed oil tank can represent a major health and safety risk. Installation of an oil tank inside a residence or garage without proper venting to the outside is one of the most… |
| PEI Ranks 2nd In Canadian Study Of Provincial Economic Growth
Development Minister Don MacKinnon commented today on the Globe and Mail's recent economic ranking of the Canadian provinces, with Prince Edward Island placing second overall. Prince Edward Island has moved from eighth place to second in the last six months. The ranking is based on seven economic… |
| Province Endorses the Designation of Seven New Wildlife Management Areas
The Department of Technology and Environment announces that seven parcels of provincially owned property have been designated as new Wildlife Management Areas at Dingwell's Mills, Dromore, Grovepine-Big Brook, Martinvale-Corraville, Mount Hope, Mount Stewart and St. Chrysostome, and that two… |
| New Zealand Director of Reading Recovery Visits PEI
Dr. Barbara Watson, national director of Reading Recovery in New Zealand, will be in Prince Edward Island this week to lead a full-day workshop with the Island's 27 Reading Recovery teachers and conduct two evening sessions for other Island educators. "We are very fortunate to have Dr. Watson with… |
| Department of Education Appoints Kindergarten Program Administrator
Education Minister Chester Gillan announced today that Carolyn Simpson, of West Royalty, has accepted the position of Kindergarten Program Administrator. "The Department of Education is very fortunate that Ms. Simpson has accepted this secondment opportunity to help develop and implement the first-… |
| New Tourism Display Unveiled at Charlottetown Airport
Tourism PEI and the Charlottetown Airport Authority unveiled the new tourism display at the Charlottetown Airport today. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney General, representing Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, Kevin MacAdam, joined members of the tourism industry and the… |
| Legislation on Internet
PEI's statutes are now on the Internet and available to the public at www.gov.pe.ca. This means that any law currently in force on Prince Edward Island can be viewed in its entirety by anyone who accesses the Government of PEI website. The statutes are accessible by name . But they are also… |
| Premier On Board For First Crossing
Premier Pat Binns will be on board the MV CONFEDERATION today as the Northumberland Ferry Service begins operating. The Premier will make the trip from Wood Islands to Caribou on the first crossing at 11:30 am, and return on the first crossing from Caribou at 1:30 pm. Premier Binns says; "The ferry… |