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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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| Minister Proclaims World AIDS Day
Health and Social Services Minster Mildred Dover proclaimed Monday, December 1st, as World AIDS Day in Prince Edward Island in the Legislature today. World AIDS Day is an international event that joins nations and communities to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve care, support and… |
| Distribution of Social Assistance Cheques for December 1
The Department of Health and Social Services wishes to advise its clients that monthly Social Assistance Cheques issued on December 1 will be available as indicated below. The cheques may be picked up at the designated centres between 10:00 am and 4:00 p.m. Individuals are reminded that two… |
| Wiebel Aerospace Inc. Expansion Creates 24 New Jobs
A $1.5 million expansion of operations at Wiebel Aerospace (1995) Inc. will create 24 new jobs in Slemon Park, Summerside. The expansion was announced today by Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Fred J. Mifflin, Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada… |
| Prince Edward Gas Company To Begin Drilling
Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced today the commencement of drilling a stratigraphic test well at Spring Valley, PEI, to assess coal-bed methane potential on Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Gas Company Inc. of Charlottetown is financing the stratigraphic… |
| Survey To Forecast Knowledge Worker Requirements
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State (ACOA), the Honourable Fred J. Mifflin and Premier Pat Binns of the Province of Prince Edward Island, announced today a new initiative under the Knowledge Economy Partnership. The Knowledge Worker Demand Survey will forecast the need for highly… |
| Brookvale Introduces Helmet Policy
When Brookvale opens later this month there will be a new helmet policy in place. Economic Development and Tourism Minister Wes MacAleer announced the new policy in the legislature today. This winter, ski hills across the Maritimes have adopted a more proactive approach to safety. The majority… |
| Purple Ribbon Campaign Works to End Violence Against Women
The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women is coordinating the 8th annual PEI Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence. The Campaign commemorates the 14 women who died in the Montreal Massacre on December 6, 1989, and raises awareness about violence against women and children… |
| Government Moves To Address Concerns About Expansion Of Livestock Industry
Today in the Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment, outlined the approach the government is taking to address the public issues associated with the livestock industry. "In response to public concerns about livestock operations and through the… |
| Eastern Kings Releases Study of Health Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviours
A study released in Souris today indicates that 75 percent of Eastern Kings residents are trying to make positive lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of getting heart disease or cancer. The study found that the majority of people in Eastern Kings are aware of the relationship between lifestyle… |
| 1998 Export "A" Skins Game Being Held In Prince Edward Island; Norman, Couples Returning
Greg Norman is returning to defend his championship as the sixth annual Export "A" Skins Game, presented by NEC, moves to Prince Edward Island in 1998. Fred Couples, three-time champion, has also confirmed that he will be competing. The Links at Crowbush Cove will be the host site of the $360,000… |
| New Report Documents PEI Cancer Trends
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover officially released a comprehensive report today on PEI cancer trends. The report includes information on new cancer cases and cancer deaths in PEI from 1983 to 1997. It documents trends in incidence and mortality by age and gender for fifteen… |
| Islanders Enthusiastic About Export "A" Skins Game
The announcement yesterday that the sixth annual Export "A" Skins Game, featuring Greg Norman and Fred Couples, will be played at The Links at Crowbush Cove from July 26 to July 28, 1998, has really created a buzz around PEI and across the region. Islanders have been showing their enthusiasm about… |
| Brookvale Opens This Weekend
Islanders should get set to wax up those skiis today. Brookvale Provincial Ski Park will be open this Saturday and Sunday to downhill and cross-country skiers, as well as snowboarders. Although the park doesn't open full time until Saturday, December 20, park officials decided to open for one… |
| Winners Announced In The Capture The Experience Photo Contest
Winners were announced recently in the provincial parks photo contest, Capture the Experience. Cash prizes were awarded in four categories of the contest, and the overall winner, Linda Lowry-Raynor of Charlottetown, won first prize of $400 with her photo of a young boy collecting shells on the… |
| Provincial Patient Registry Established
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced today that a new provincial Patient Registry has been established to assist Islanders having difficulty finding a family doctor. Islanders seeking a family physician may call the registry toll-free at 1 800 241 6970 to register for… |
| Island Communities Connect To The Information Highway
Thanks to the federal-provincial Framework for Cooperation for the Community Access Program (CAP), communities in Prince Edward Island will benefit from improved access to the Information Highway through the opening of eight new Community Access Program sites. They will be located in the… |
| Cervical Cancer Prevention Project Announced
A new project was announced today to increase regular Pap screening among Prince Edward Island women, and reduce the high rate of cervical cancer in Prince Edward Island. The project partners include the Canadian Cancer Society, PEI Division and the provincial Department of Health and Social… |
| PEI Opens New Asthma Education Centre
A new Asthma Education Centre named in honour of the late Dr. Patrick Gill officially opened today in Charlottetown. It will offer unique one-on-one teaching and support to people with asthma and their families. Estimates suggest between five and 10 percent of adults have asthma, and that one out… |
| Christmas Card Service Popular Once Again
The Prince Edward Island Department of Economic Development and Tourism once again offered a free electronic Christmas card service through the Internet. "We are very pleased with the exposure that this Christmas card service provides our province," said Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic… |
| Evie Davidson To Chair Seniors Advisory Council
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced the appointment today of Evie Davidson as interim chair of a new provincial Seniors Advisory Council which will serve as a voice to government on seniors issues. Ms. Davidson is a resident of Tracadie Cross. She is well known for her… |