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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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| Christmas Web Page On The Internet
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development for the Province of PEI, today announced that the Province once again has established a comprehensive Christmas page at its award winning web site www.gov.pe.ca. Minister MacKinnon noted, "We are very pleased to provide Internet users from… |
| Prince Edward Island Business Development Inc Proclaimed
Monday marked the first day of operations for Prince Edward Island Business Development Inc. (PEIBDI), formerly Enterprise PEI, the lead business development agency for the province. New legislation recently proclaimed defines more accurately the focus and direction of the business development… |
| The Government Of Prince Edward Island Is Y2K Ready
Minister Mitch Murphy announced today that Islanders can take comfort knowing that the provincial government's essential services and mission critical systems are Year 2000 ready, due to the diligent work and extra efforts put forward by Y2K project team members. "Government departments have had… |
| Proposed Site For New Fort Augustus School Announced - Investment Reflects Government's Priorities Focussing on Education and Building Stronger Communities
Education Minister Chester Gillan announced today that the proposed site for the new Fort Augustus School is a property in Donagh, near Fort Augustus, Prince Edward Island. The proposed 18-acre site, is located in Donagh at the intersections of route 215 and 257. Minister Gillan noted that the… |
| Committee Plans to Revive the Sport of Track and Field
The Department of Education, in partnership with Sport PEI, will lead an initiative to revive the sport of Athletics/Track and Field in Prince Edward Island, by chairing the newly established PEI Athletics Committee. Coaches, athletes, past and present, parents and Islanders from across the… |
| ADL Officially Launches Brand Strategy
Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) officially launched its new brand strategy today, a marketing effort that will help the company build brand equity and increase sales. The new strategy focuses on using the quality association of Prince Edward Island to promote its branded cheese to off Island… |
| Details of Economic Development Component of Canadian Fisheries Adjustment and Restructuring Initiative Outlined
A total of $1.5 million will be made available over the next three years for long-term, sustainable economic development initiatives in communities and areas of Prince Edward Island affected by the permanent downsizing of the Atlantic ground fishery. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor… |
| New Initiatives to Enhance Palliative Care Services in the Province
Islanders with progressive life threatening illnesses and their caregivers are participating in a pilot project to improve palliative care services in the province. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised that the new Rural Palliative Home Care Project is now well underway in… |
| Women's World Finance Meets in Prince Edward Island
Women's World Finance (WWF) is meeting for the first time ever in Prince Edward Island on Friday, December 10, 1999. WWF is an Atlantic Canadian women's organization put in place to assist women seeking financial assistance to start up a business. Six businesses in Prince Edward Island to date have… |
| Wireless Island Ltd. Launches Pilot Project
Wireless Island Ltd., an information technology business now established in Prince Edward Island, will be officially opening its doors in the West Royalty Industrial Park tomorrow. Using Prince Edward Island as a working testbed, the company will carry out the research and development of a system… |
| Activities Celebrate The Worth And Dignity Of All Persons
The Honourable Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney General, officially recognized Friday, December 10 as International Human Rights Day in the province. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations on this date in 1948. The declaration has shaped… |
| Activities Celebrate The Worth And Dignity Of All Persons
The Honourable Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney General, officially recognized Friday, December 10 as International Human Rights Day in the province. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations on this date in 1948. The declaration has shaped… |
| Premier Presents Tuna Award
Fisher, Earl White of Beach Point was recognized today for landing the largest Bluefin tuna of the 1999 season. Mr. White was presented with the Premier's Cup today at the Provincial Legislature. The award was instituted by Premier Binns in recognition of the role tuna fishing plays in the Island… |
| PEI Entrepreneurs Show Unprecedented Interest in Exporting
Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs are showing an unprecedented interest in export opportunities. Trade Team PEI recently invited Island entrepreneurs to participate in an Introduction to Exporting seminar about export opportunities for small business. Participation and interest in the seminars… |
| MacKinnon Encourages Community Development Process
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development, met today with the O'Leary and Area Community Development Steering Committee to encourage the process of community development. Earlier this year, the province of Prince Edward Island hired six community development workers. Their job is to… |
| Minister Murphy Profiles PEI, "The Smart Province," at National Technology Conference
Prince Edward Island was profiled earlier this week as The Smart Province in Ottawa at the national Technology in Government Week conference. Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment, made a special presentation highlighting the advances PEI has made in providing government services… |
| Minister MacKinnon Participates In Small Business Week
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development, announced today the Small Business Week activities in which the Department of Development and Enterprise PEI will be participating. Small Business Week will be held this year from October 24-30, 1999. "Small businesses play a significant role… |
| Minister MacKinnon Kicks Off Small Business Week
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development officially kicked off Small Business Week this morning in Summerside. The Summerside Chamber of Commerce hosted this morning's breakfast which marks the first event of this year's Small Business Week. During the Minister's speech he said, "The… |
| Awareness Week Launched To Support Continued High Immunization Rates
Immunization Awareness Week was officially launched in the province today to ensure that PEI immunization rates remain high. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised that Canada has one of the best childhood immunization programs in the world. By the time Island children reach… |
| Island Focus Segments Available On The Internet
Island Focus, the Provincial Government's community outreach cable television program, is taking its segments to a new medium, the Internet. Each week, several segments on the program will be digitized and made available for viewing through the recently updated website — www.gov.pe.ca/focus. "The… |