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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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| Funding Agreement Signed For Veterinary College
Premier Pat Binns today announced that the Atlantic Provincial governments have signed a new funding agreement for the Atlantic Veterinary College. Premier Binns says "the Atlantic Veterinary College Interprovincial Funding Agreement is an example of continued co-operation among the governments in… |
| Implementation Plan Outlined For Round Table Report
Premier Pat Binns today outlined a process to deal with recommendations contained in the report of the Round Table on Resource Land Use and Stewardship. "Government is very pleased with the work of the Round Table and the quality of the report they have produced, and we want to ensure the… |
| Nominations For District No. 12
Candidates seeking office in the November 17 provincial by-election in electoral district No. 12, Charlottetown-Kings Square, must file nomination papers no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, October 31, 1997. The office of the Returning Officer, Mrs. Shirley Dillon, 93 Hillsborough Street… |
| Leading Canadian Palliative Care Physician To Address Public
Islanders with an interest in caring for people with advanced illness will have a chance to meet with one of Canada's leading palliative care advisors later this week. Dr. Frank Ferris, a nationally recognized authority on palliative care, will be guest speaker at a public forum on the topic, Who… |
| Crime Prevention Is Everyone's Business
Leading up to Crime Prevention Week, the Attorney General, P. Mitchell Murphy, addressed the Charlottetown Royalty Rotary Club about the prevention of crime in Prince Edward Island. The message of the Attorney General's address was that crime prevention is not only cost-effective, it also improves… |
| Prince Edward Island Kicks Off Crime Prevention Week
The Province of Prince Edward Island once again officially acknowledges that preventing crime improves the quality of life for all Islanders. Minister Mildred Dover, Health & Social Services, and Minister of Community Affairs & Attorney General, Mitch Murphy, jointly signed a proclamation… |
| Educational Quality and Support Services Review Committees Findings Valuable
Co-operation and collaboration between the Eastern School District and the PEI Department of Education will ensure action on many of the findings of the Educational Quality and Support Services Review Committees. Nine months in the making, the reports released earlier today demonstrate the need… |
| Grade Nine And Ten Students In Prince Edward Island Go To Work
On Wednesday, November 5, hundreds of grade nine and ten students from across Prince Edward Island will spend the day at work with a parent, relative or volunteer host. "Take Our Kids To Work" day, which was initiated in Toronto four years ago by the Learning Partnership, seeks to strengthen… |
| Petroleum Price Increase Authorizations
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd., Shell Canada Products Limited and Petro-Canada have been authorized to increase by 0.5 cent per litre, and Imperial Oil Limited… |
| Rainforest Publications Officially Opens PEI Office
For the last eight years, the British Columbia-based firm Rainforest Publications Inc. has provided Canadian non-profit agencies — such as Ducks Unlimited, the National Ballet and the Canadian Cancer Society — with reference books about potential corporate donors. Steady growth over the years has… |
| Corrections Exemplary Service Medals Awarded
At a ceremony at Government House today, the Lieutenant Governor awarded eight recipients with Corrections Exemplary Service Medals. Today's ceremony marks an extra special occasion because it is the first time that the Corrections Exemplary Service Medals and Certificates have been awarded in… |
| Premier's Crime Prevention Award Winners Announced
The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards were presented today during a ceremony hosted by the Lieutenant Governor. 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 provides the… |
| Eastern Kings Health Information Service Established
The Eastern Kings Health Information Service was officially opened in Souris today to provide residents of Eastern Kings with community access to consumer health information. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover said the new service provides residents with easy access to health… |
| Emu Research In Prince Edward Island
The PEI Emu Cooperative Association Ltd. and the PEI Food Technology Centre have recently signed an agreement to investigate properties of emu meat and emu oil. Over the past five years, the emu industry in Prince Edward Island has grown from a start-up operation to an estimated 45 producers.… |
| Know The Risks In Your Community, Emergency Preparedness Week 1997 Drawing Contest Winners Announced
The Hon. P. Mitchell Murphy, Minister of Community Affairs and Attorney General, today announced the winners of the drawing contest held in conjunction with Emergency Preparedness Week 1997. The provincial first, second and third place winners included Denver Macleod, Murray River; Robyn Jackson,… |
| Drug Cost Assistance Plan Changes To Benefit Island Seniors
Changes to the provincial Drug Cost Assistance Plan were announced today to make filling prescriptions more convenient and less costly for Island seniors. Premier Pat Binns announced today that action is underway to extend the supply limits of all eligible seniors medications from a one-month… |
| Let Us Remember
Premier Pat Binns today released the following statement on Remembrance Day. "Today we celebrate the fact we live in peacetime freedom and we remember those who made it possible. "I know all Islanders join me in paying respect and tribute to the many Islanders and Canadians who served our… |
| Province Introduces Computer Purchase Incentive Program
The provincial government today unveiled the details of a new initiative designed to increase computer usage and Internet access for Islanders. The Computer and Home Internet Purchase Project (CHIPP) offers an incentive to people buying a home computer between November 10, 1997, and February 10,… |
| Study Released On Accessibility To Post-Secondary Education In The Maritimes
A new study, released today in all three Maritime provinces, examines the issues of most concern to students when they are deciding whether or not to pursue post-secondary education. The cost of post-secondary education and the increased level of debt are the most significant factors,… |
| Government Expands Physician Recruitment Initiatives
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced several initiatives today to assist newcomers and Island residents to access family physician services, and to recruit more physicians to the province. A provincial physician registry will be established December 1, 1997 to assist in… |