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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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| Health Ministers Release Milestone Report On Health Of Canadians
Federal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers of Health recently launched "Toward a Healthy Future: Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)," a landmark public policy report that offers a snapshot of the health of Canadians at the start of a new millennium. The report was released… |
| Come Enjoy Festival Of Colours At Brookvale
Our Island summer has been great, and the colours of the leaves are about to mature, creating a new perspective on our landscape. The Provincial Parks staff invite everyone to come to the Brookvale Provincial Ski Park for the second annual "Festival of Colours" on Sunday, October 3, 1999, from 12:… |
| 1841 Census Now Available On-Line
Family history researchers all over the world now have access to the 1841 census of Prince Edward Island through the Internet. Genealogists and historians can search the 1841 data and download or print-out census entries from the surviving census books in the PEI Public Archives and Records office… |
| Endangered Species Report Ranks PEI Third in Canada
The Minister of Technology and Environment is pleased with the grade Prince Edward Island recently received in regard to the protection of endangered species. Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment notes this grade is a significant increase from where the province was only two years… |
| Minimum Wage Amendment
A three-year plan to increase the minimum wage will provide additional supports for Prince Edward Island's lowest income earners and ensure the province's wages remain in-line with neighbouring provinces' minimum wage rates. The Honourable Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney… |
| Workers Compensation Board Adds Safety Officers
Phil MacDougall, CEO of the Workers Compensation Board of PEI, today announced the appointment of two additional Occupational Health and Safety Officers, bringing the Board's total complement to five. Leo McDonald joins WCB's Occupational Health and Safety team in Summerside, located in the Access… |
| Department To Issue Quarterly Progress Reports
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development, today announced a new policy whereby quarterly reports would be issued to the public to outline the progress of business support programs offered by the Department Of Development and Enterprise PEI. "This new policy will help better inform… |
| National Breakfast For Learning Week, September 26 - October 2
Breakfast for Learning Week, September 26 to October 2, 1999, promotes children eating breakfast so they have the important nutrients and calories to problem solve and concentrate better. Breakfast for Learning Week will increase awareness among Islanders about the importance of child nutrition… |
| Minister Pushes For Fisheries Protection and Lobster Research
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, acknowledged today that the recent Supreme Court ruling on native fishing has been an important topic at regional and national Fisheries Ministers Meetings in Quebec City, however, he and other Ministers also discussed other important issues in… |
| Atlantic Craft Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts Of Craft Giftware And Apparel Manufacturers
Craft, giftware and apparel manufacturers from across Atlantic Canada are invited to submit nominations for the Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence, the principle form of recognition for leadership and excellence in the Atlantic craft industry. The deadline for this year's nominations is… |
| 1999 Hunting Season Opens
Every year hundreds of Island hunters take to the fields, waterways and woodlands of Prince Edward Island as they participate in the annual hunting season. The dates for this year's hunting season have been set, with the season for migratory game birds including ducks and geese opening on October… |
| Premier Awards Government of PEI Marine Atlantic Scholarship to Wendy Gallant
Premier Pat Binns announced today that Wendy Gallant of Borden is the recipient of the second annual Government of PEI Marine Atlantic scholarship, valued at $3,400. The scholarship is awarded annually to the son or daughter of a Marine Atlantic employee in recognition of the contribution the… |
| Web Site Strategy Targets Growing Interest In Bird Watching
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development, announced today that the province has launched a web page devoted to birding in Prince Edward Island. "I am delighted that we have expanded the content of the province's web site to include pages on birding," says Minister MacKinnon. "Working… |
| Anchor Tenant Moves Into Souris Food Park
A $30 million potato dehydration plant will locate in the Souris Food Park, according to an announcement made today by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Labour, on behalf of the Honourable Fred Mifflin, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State, Atlantic Canada Opportunities… |
| Construction Underway At Montague Intermediate School
A new addition to Montague Intermediate School will create a better learning environment for Montague students, said Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, on behalf of Minister of Education, Chester Gillan. Premier Pat Binns, Minister Currie, and Montague students… |
| Veterans Affairs Donates Computers To Community Access Program
The Honourable Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment, is pleased to announce the donation of 50 surplus computers to the Community Access Program (CAP). The very generous donation was made by Veterans Affairs Canada. "Veterans Affairs Canada has been a long-time ally of CAP… |
| Marshall Media Group Meeting Targets
A vital and growing presence in the Island IT Industry is how Marshall Media Group (MMG) is described by government and industry officials in response to recent reports that MMG is not living up to the agreement signed with the PEI Government. "To date the Marshall Media Group has met all… |
| Revenue Tax Act Amended In Response To Farmers, Fishers and Aquaculturists
The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer, today announced 10 amendments to the Revenue Tax and Gasoline Act Regulations which went into effect on April 24, 1999. The amendments were made in response to industry concerns, particularly those brought forward by the Aquaculture Alliance and the… |
| Japanese Tour Group Supports Montgomery Land Trust
A Japanese tour group is making a special donation to the Lucy Maud Montgomery Land Trust during their visit to Prince Edward Island this month. The group will be making presentations at the Anne of Green Gables Museum as well as at the new Avonlea Village as a pledge of their support to the Trust… |
| MacKinnon Pleased with Growth in Building Permit Figures
The recent growth in the value of building permits is a sign of confidence in our province's economic growth, says Development Minister Don MacKinnon, commenting on the recent figures from Statistics Canada on the island economy for the first six months of 1999. "These figures clearly show that… |