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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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| Fire Prevention Week October 3 - 9, 1999
Fire Prevention Week will be celebrated in Canada from October 3 to 9. "It is an opportunity for fire departments to promote fire safety, prevention programs and how to react correctly in the event of a fire," said the Honourable Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney General.… |
| Premier Proclaims World Teachers' Day: October 5th
Premier Pat Binns today proclaimed October 5th as World Teachers' Day to recognize the enormous contributions Island teachers make every day in educating our children. "I am pleased to officially recognize World Teachers' Day on Tuesday, October 5," said Premier Binns. "Teachers play a key role… |
| Health Minister Acknowledges Nurses' Concerns
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover acknowledged today the concerns being expressed by Prince Edward Island nurses. "We remain supportive of the collective bargaining process, and we are taking measures to ensure that an agreement can be reached as soon as possible. We are committed… |
| Premier Attends New England Governors' and Eastern Canadian Premiers' Conference
Premier Pat Binns will participate in discussions about a variety of bilateral issues at the upcoming meeting of the New England Governors' and Eastern Canadian Premiers' Conference, set for October 4-5. "Topping the list of key agenda items will be international trade expansion, energy issues and… |
| Island Companies Join Trade Mission To Iceland
Representatives from Prince Edward Island arrived in Reykjavik, Iceland, today as part of a Team Canada trade mission, along with the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Manitoba and Quebec. On the trade mission, Canada plans to sign a free trade agreement with the European Free… |
| Atlantic Premiers Statement
The Atlantic Premiers have called upon the Government of Canada to put in place an immediate interim plan to implement the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in the Marshall case. Such transitional measures are required to ensure conservation remains the first priority in the management of… |
| PEI Career Information Partnership Presents ...
The recently established PEI Career Information Partnership will create new opportunities for career information exchange and networking. Practitioners in the field of career development and labour market information will gather for a one-day workshop to explore ways to enhance the PEI Career… |
| Health Partners Celebrate Mental Illness Awareness Week
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover today proclaimed the week October 4 to 10, 1999, Mental Illness Awareness Week in the province. "The week is an important opportunity for us to work with our partners to provide the public with information on mental illness and reduce the stigma… |
| Community Outreach Program Changes Name and Focus
The Provincial Government's community outreach cable television program is taking on a new focus this season, as well as a new name. "Island Focus" (formally "Focus on Resources") has broadened its public education mandate this season to include profiles of programs and services that affect… |
| MacKinnon Pleased With Results Of National Labour Market Minister's Conference
Major progress has been made on the issue of developing a national Seasonal Workers Strategy. That is the message coming out of a meeting of Canada's Labour Market Ministers that wrapped up last week in Victoria, B.C. "We're very pleased to see movement on a national Seasonal Workers Strategy… |
| Ministers Ready to Act on Recommendations
The provincial government will be taking immediate action to implement the recommendations of the report of the Action Committee on Agricultural Runoff Control before the next growing season. The Action Committee presented its report to the provincial Cabinet on Tuesday of this week, and it was… |
| New Victorian Winter Festival Designed To Draw Visitors
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce announced plans today for an exciting new winter festival designed to draw visitors and brighten up the holiday season. The private sector is also taking an active role in the festival. The "Maritime Electric Victorian Winter Festival," as it… |
| Opportunities Abound On Trade Mission To Iceland
Prince Edward Island delegates have returned home from a seven-day trade mission to Iceland, reporting positive results from their meetings with Icelandic groups. As the largest delegation on the mission, the 20 member PEI team developed contacts and secured interest from Icelandic companies and… |
| Ben Wicks' "Born To Read And Surf" Book Launched In PEI
Approximately 8,443 Island students in kindergarten through Grade 3 will hurry home in the next few weeks with copies of Ben Wicks' "Born to Read and Surf" book. "Born to Read and Surf" encourages parents and their children to explore the world of the Internet together — safely and responsibly. "… |
| International Conference and Trade Fair on Smart Community Development Attract Delegates from Around the World
As a follow-up event to the Francophone Summit in Moncton last month, Minister Mitch Murphy is pleased to announce that the Department of Technology and Environment is co-sponsoring an International Conference and Trade Fair on Smart Community Development beginning Wednesday, October 13, 1999 in… |
| Rotary Regional Library Celebrates Renovations
The Rotary Regional Library is hosting an open house on Friday October 15, at 2 pm, 192 Water St., Summerside, to celebrate the recent renovations made to the library. The Honorable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education, local dignitaries and special guests will take part in the celebrations, and… |
| Propane Price Increases - Superior Propane Inc.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to increase the price of propane to all classes of customers by 3.6 cents per litre, effective at 12:01 a.m. 16 October 1999. Superior cited increased propane acquisition costs as… |
| Atlantic Digital Media Festival Celebrates New Media at its Best
The Atlantic Digital Media Festival (ADMF) & Awards, taking place from October 28-30 in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, recognizes and celebrates the achievements and creative talents of new media professionals in Atlantic Canada. If you're involved in the New Media industry, Baddeck is the place to be… |
| Avonlea Records Successful First Year
With another tourism year wrapping up in Prince Edward Island, one of the province's newest attractions is reporting a successful first season. Avonlea — Village of Anne of Green Gables™ in Cavendish opened in mid-July and saw steady tourist traffic from opening day right through to Thanksgiving… |
| Summerside Intermediate School Issue Resolved
Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education, met with representatives of the Summerside Intermediate School (SIS) Council, the Western School Board and SIS staff to discuss the renovations and construction requirements as part of the province's School Construction Plan. Two schools… |