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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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| Island Health Regions Receive National Accreditation Status
Prince Edward Island's five health regions have each received national three-year accreditation status following an external review by the Canadian Council On Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) in June, 1998. Accreditation is a voluntary process to assist health providers to identify strengths… |
| Watts Announces Agreement With Green Line Investor Services
Once again, Watts Communications is growing. At a news conference in Summerside today, Canada's largest and most successful Inbound Call Centre Service organization announced an agreement with its newest client, Green Line Investor Services. The announcement has resulted in the hiring of an… |
| Government to Commission Feasibility Study on Re-fitting School Buses
Premier Pat Binns announced today the Government's plan to commission a feasibility study on re-fitting school buses. The feasibility study was announced after a pilot project to re-fit one school bus was recently completed by Quinn's Marine and Machine Shop in Cardigan. The school bus was re-… |
| Province Names Coordinator of Provincial Effort
Mitchell Murphy, Minister responsible for Francophone Affairs today announced the appointment of Daniel Bourgeois to coordinate the Province's efforts in relation to the Sommet de la Francophonie which will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick in September 1999. Mr. Bourgeois will join the staff of… |
| Twenty-Fourth Annual Statistical Review 1997
Provincial Treasurer, Pat Mella, today was pleased to announce the release of the Province of Prince Edward Island Statistical Review for 1997. The review contains an extensive and comprehensive look at socio-economic information for Prince Edward Island. It is widely distributed and provides a… |
| Information Technology Week To Showcase Technological Excellence Throughout PEI
Information Technology is the fastest growing industry in the world today and PEI is well on its way to playing a key role. Information Technology (IT) Week in Prince Edward Island, slated for November 23-28, will highlight the advances of information technology in community development, business… |
| Education Tool Promotes Tolerance And Appreciation Of Newcomers' Contributions To Communities
The Department of Education and the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada, the Island Agency that helps immigrants settle and integrate on Prince Edward Island, recently published "Understanding Others: A Community Handbook for PEI." The information handbook, which promotes a better… |
| Crapaud Firefighters Reach World Finals
Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services, today issued congratulations to the Crapaud Fire Department for their recent success in a national firefighting competition and extended his best wishes to team members as they prepare for an upcoming world finals competition in the United States. The… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd., Imperial Oil Limited and Irving Oil Limited have been authorized to increase by 1.1 cents per litre, Shell Canada Products… |
| "Operation Cleansweep" To Collect Pesticides
Unwanted and obsolete crop protection products will be collected at five locations in Prince Edward Island during Operation Cleansweep November 17 - 19, 1998. Co-sponsored and cost shared by the PEI Departments of Technology and Environment and Agriculture and Forestry and the Crop Protection… |
| Lobster Landings
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, today released the preliminary figures for lobster landings, as compiled by the Provincial Department, for the fall lobster season in Area 25, the Western Northumberland Strait. The figures indicate that total landings in Area 25, from Victoria… |
| Increased Lobster Sampling Will Shed Light
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, announced today that the Provincial government is conducting an in-depth sampling program of the Island lobster fishery in 1998. "The results of this study will greatly clarify our view of this most important resource, and will promote better… |
| Grade 9 and 10 Students Prepare For Take Our Kids To Work Day
More than 1,300 Grade 9 and 10 students are preparing to enter the workforce this week. These students will spend the day at work with a parent, relative or volunteer host on Wednesday, November 4, Take Our Kids to Work Day. To recognize this special day in PEI, Minister of Education Chester… |
| Confederation Centre Library To Host Visiting Author
Canadian poet Julie McNeill will visit the Confederation Centre Public Library on Monday, November 9. She will start the day at 8:00 a.m., by presenting a reading from her recently launched book collection, "Four Red Crescent Moons." While "Four Red Crescent Moons" is McNeill's first published… |
| Report On Special Education Review Released
A report on the 1998 Special Education Review will improve the long-term quality of services provided to special needs students in PEI said Minister of Education Chester Gillan. Minister Gillan released the report today to school board representatives, special education teachers and consultants,… |
| Premier's Crime Prevention Award Recipients Announced
The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards were presented today during a ceremony hosted by the Lieutenant Governor at Fanningbank. The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards Program was established to recognize the commitment of Islanders to community safety through the prevention of crime. "The program… |
| Premier Awards Inaugural Government OF PEI Marine Atlantic Scholarship To Alana Coyle
Premier Pat Binns announced today that Alana Dawn Coyle of Kinkora is the recipient of the inaugural Government of PEI Marine Atlantic scholarship, valued at $3,310. The annual scholarship will be awarded to a dependent of a former Marine Atlantic employee, to recognize the valuable contributions… |
| PEI Response To Concerns About Hepatitis B Vaccine
"Parents in PEI are encouraged to take advantage of the vaccines being offered to their children in the province, including the hepatitis B program," said Dr. Lamont Sweet, Chief Health Officer. There has been some recent public concern about immunization programs for hepatitis B among adolescents… |
| Minister Announces Members Of Marketing Study Steering Committee
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, today announced the membership of the Steering Committee that will guide the study into Marketing Mechanisms in the PEI fishery. The fishermen who will collaborate with Eugene Niles, appointed earlier this year to Chair the Steering Committee,… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Fund Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club
Mr. Joe McGuire, MP for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre S. Pettigrew, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, and the Honourable Fred J. Mifflin, Minister of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, along with the Honourable Don… |