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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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| Doors Officially Open To The New Athena Consolidated School
The doors to the new $5.8 million Athena Consolidated School in Summerside were officially opened today by Athena students, staff, parents, Western School Board representatives, and government officials. The opening of Athena Consolidated marks the first new school to be built in the province in… |
| Extensive Study To Identify Benefits Of Pipeline
FGA Consultants Ltd. from Fredericton, New Brunswick, was chosen this week to conduct a study into the impact of a natural gas pipeline to Prince Edward Island. In December, the provincial government called for proposals for the study and, as a result of the advertisement, seven proposals were… |
| PEI Takes Action To Help Toronto
The Prince Edward Island government's Transportation and Public Works department and local contractors are joining forces to send 120 volunteers and 60 pieces of snow removal equipment to Toronto to assist in the emergency clean up of that city's streets. "Having watched the news coverage of the… |
| Government to Expand Addictions Programs Across the Province and Construct New Provincial Addictions Centre
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced Government's plans today to enhance Addictions Services across the province and construct a new 40-bed provincial addictions facility. She advised that during the next three years, Addictions programs and services will be expanded in each… |
| PEI Hosts New Television Series
The Adventures of the After Math Crew, a 13-part children's television series to be aired on TV Ontario in the fall of 1999, started production on PEI last week. The series is hosted by Richard Zurawski, well-known for his work on the highly successful children's series Wonder Why, and takes its… |
| Time to log in to IT Week Events
Government offices, businesses and education centres across the province will be opening their doors to the public for Information Technology (IT) Week in PEI through November 23-28. There will be a wide variety of open houses, demonstrations and events held throughout the week, providing Islanders… |
| Petroleum Price Reductions - Petro-Canada
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Petro-Canada to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule by 0.1 cent per litre. The lower prices became effective at 12:01 a.m. today, Thursday, 12… |
| Opportunity For Women To Learn Gun Safety
A Canadian Firearm Safety Course for women will be held in Charlottetown on November 20, 21 and 22. This 20-hour course covers all aspects of handguns, shotguns and rifles from safe handling and use, to cleaning and firearm care. "There are usually a few women in the regular gun safety classes,… |
| Wired for the Future IT Fair
Islanders wanting an educational yet entertaining look at the Information Age should attend the Wired for the Future IT Fair from November 26-28 at the Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown. As part of IT Week, the three-day fair will give visitors and guests a chance to learn about the latest… |
| Premier Announces Short-Term Pricing Action Plan For Island's Hog Producers
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced a short-term pricing action plan to support the Island's vital hog industry. The provincial government, in cooperation with the Hog Board and Garden Province Meats, outlined a range of measures to provide financial support… |
| Motions To Be Tabled For Throne Speech Approval
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, confirmed that a motion approving the November 12 Speech from the Throne will be moved by Greg Deighan, Member of the Legislature for Wilmot-Summerside. The motion for approval will be seconded by Norman MacPhee, Member of the Legislature… |
| Survey Indicates Drug Use By Island Students Remains Stable
A new provincial survey indicates the number of PEI students using alcohol, cannabis and other drugs has remained stable over the past two years, while the number of students who smoke cigarettes has decreased. The results of the 1998 PEI Student Drug Survey were released today during Drug… |
| Technology Expert Jim Carroll Keynote Speaker At Gala Dinner
Noted author, public speaker, commentator and international expert on the Internet Jim Carroll will be the keynote speaker at the November 25 gala dinner celebrating Information Technology Week in Prince Edward Island. The Nova Scotia native has gained a reputation for providing highly… |
| Changes To Civil Service Act To Bring Equity To Casual Hiring Practices
Proposed amendments to the provincial Civil Service Act will instill greater equity in the government's casual employment practices. The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer, announced the changes today as part of a program to renew and instill greater fairness in the government's long-term… |
| Youth Employment Fair '98 Helps Students Make Informed Career Choices
Grade 11 and 12 Island high school students will have help making informed career choices next week when Youth Employment Fair '98 visits their school. Many Island business and associations people will staff exhibits at Youth Employment Fair '98, which will showcase various career opportunities… |
| Premier's Declaration Kicks Off First Ever Information Technology Week in Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island celebrated the launch of IT Week in PEI by electronically signing the official declaration to begin the week's activities. The Premier was accompanied by host partners, including Veterans Affairs Canada, Holland College, the University of… |
| Maureen McIver Appointed New Provincial Addictions Consultant
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced the appointment today of Maureen McIver as Provincial Addictions Consultant. In her new role, Ms. McIver will lead the development of a provincial plan for Addictions, as recommended in the 1998 provincial Addictions Services Review.… |
| Island Communities Develop PEICAPS Web Page
The Honourable Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment and Minister Responsible for the Community Access Program in PEI, together with Industry Canada and 38 Community Access Program (CAP) Sites, announced today the official launch of the PEI CAP Web Site. The PEI web site is a unique… |
| Government Announces Direction For Health Board Governance
Prince Edward Island's five health regions will be governed by community boards consisting of both appointed and elected Board members, beginning in 1999. In making the announcement today, Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover stated each board will consist of nine members, six of whom… |
| Summerside West End Development Project To Be Evaluated
Efforts to solve the long standing odour problem in the west end of the City of Summerside received a major boost today with the announcement of $115,000 in funding to carry out a scientific investigation of the proposed Summerside West End Development Project. The announcement was made by Mr. Joe… |