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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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| Summer Program to Employ Students Interested in Health Care
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that government will offer the Health Care Futures program once again this summer. Through Health Care Futures, 90 Island students will be employed at Island health care facilities during the summer months. "We are very pleased to re-… |
| Island Tel and Aliant Come Aboard as Sponsor for Lorie Kane Island Challenge
Tourism PEI today announced the addition of Island Tel and its parent company, Aliant, as a major sponsor for the upcoming Lorie Kane Island Challenge. The group joins Royal Bank, Rodd Hotels & Resorts, and Moosehead Breweries as major sponsors for the event which will be held at the Brudenell… |
| Province Announces Three Investment Initiatives For Post Secondary Students
The provincial government announced today three new investment initiatives totalling $2 million that show its commitment to post secondary education on Prince Edward Island. "I am pleased to announce the creation of the Island Student Awards," said Premier Pat Binns. "These awards, valued at $600… |
| First Ever Premier's Award for Tourism Presented to Mr. David Rodd
At the recent 2000 Marketing and Media Plan for Tourism launch, Premier Pat Binns presented the first ever "Premier's Award for Tourism" to Mr. David Rodd, before a packed house at the Confederation Arts Centre. The Premier's Award for Tourism will be presented annually to a local individual,… |
| Advance Notice - Spring Weight Restrictions
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today the Advance Notice of implementation of Spring Weight Restrictions. The Minister of Transportation is advising the Trucking Industry that if the mild weather persists through the weekend the province may have… |
| e-Business Plan Competition Seeks Out IT Entrepreneurs
Islanders looking to start a business in the emerging IT sector are encouraged to participate in an e-business plan competition launched today. The initiative, called St@rt-up Challenge 2000, aims to generate innovative new business ideas from people with an interest in the information technology… |
| Government Announces New Physician Positions
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that four new physician positions have been created across the province. They include one anaesthetist position at the Prince County Hospital, and three family physician positions in Eastern Kings, Queens, and East Prince. Minister… |
| Student Drivers To Receive More Driving Instruction
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today the implementation of additional instructional requirements by commercial driver education schools on the Island. The Minister said, "As of January 1, 2000, the province's eight licensed commercial driver… |
| Island Exports Continue Steady Increase
Final export figures for 1999 show that exports from Prince Edward Island are continuing to grow at a steady rate. The figures are tabulated by Industry Canada. They show a 21 per cent overall increase in exports over 1998 - and a sixty two per cent increase in exports since 1996. The total value… |
| Province Announces Proposed Pension Changes For Civil Servants
The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer, announced today the government's intention to introduce changes to the Civil Service Superannuation Act which will positively affect the pension benefits of long-service employees. The proposed changes will allow active contributors of the Civil… |
| Lorie Kane Island Challenge Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, March 18, 2000
Islander Lorie Kane will challenge Nancy Lopez, Si Re Pak and Annika Sörenstam at the Lorie Kane Island Challenge, presented by Tourism PEI, being held August 29 and 30 at the Brudenell River Golf Course, Prince Edward Island. Tickets for this year's event will go on sale Saturday, March 18, 2000,… |
| Minister Disappointed With Lack Of Infrastructure Funding In Federal Budget
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, today expressed his disappointment with the lack of funding for infrastructure and highway construction in Monday's federal budget. The Minister said he was led to believe that significant money would be earmarked for a National… |
| Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin In St. Teresa's and Montague Family Of Schools
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held March 8 and 10 at elementary and consolidated schools in St. Teresa's and the Montague family of schools. Public health nurses will deliver the vaccine Wednesday, March 8 at Georgetown Elementary and St. Teresa's, Belfast and… |
| French Language Services Act Proclamation Process Commences
The Government of Prince Edward Island and the Acadian and Francophone community of Prince Edward Island participated in a signing ceremony and celebration today to declare their commitment to move forward the administration of the French Language Services Act over the next number of years. "The… |
| Minister Says Farm Crossing Agreements For Confederation Trail Are Not Needed
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, today announced that adjoining landowners along the Confederation Trail are not obligated to enter into a farm crossing agreement with the province. Minister Currie said his department was asked to draft a farm crossing document at the… |
| Expansion Of Tube-Fab Ltd. Complete In West Royalty
Tube-Fab Limited has now completed the expansion to its West Royalty facility. The lease has been signed for the second half of the expansion in Summerside and renovations have already begun. The Slemon Park facility is set to begin operations this spring. When it was announced in June of 1999,… |
| Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin in Eastern District and Lennox Island Schools
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held March 9 and the weeks of March 13 and 27 in Lennox Island and Eastern District Schools. Public health nurses will deliver the vaccine Thursday March 9, at West Royalty and Grace Christian Schools. Clinics will held the week of… |
| Province Provides Financial And In-Kind Supports For Jamboree
The presentation of a $250,000 cheque to organizers of the 10th Scouts Canada Jamboree (CJ'01) signals the next step in the planning for next year's event. Ministers Pat Mella and Mitch Murphy presented a cheque today to Mr. Lorne Moase, Chairman of the CJ'01 Planning Committee. "The government… |
| Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts Officially Re-Opened
Hon. Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Hon. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney General, were joined today by Hon. Norman H. Carruthers, Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and Hon. Kenneth R. MacDonald, Chief Justice of the Trial Division, to officially re-… |
| Legislature Resumes
Premier Pat Binns today announced that the Legislative Assembly will resume the current session on Friday, March 17, 10:00 am. The Provincial Treasurer will deliver the budget as the first order of government business. (Approximately 11:00 am) |