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Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Women's History to be Launched on the Web
In her poem, Sing Your Own Songs, PEI visual artist and writer Elaine Harrison says, "Art is an adventure for you alone to experience first hand." Thi...Violence Against PEI Women Must Be Stopped
[12/27/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women is horrified and saddened at the most recent incident of violence against women on PE...First Mourn, Then Work For Change
[12/13/2000]
I remember vividly where I was December 6th, 1989 when I heard the staggering news of the deaths of 14 young women in Montreal. They were killed becau...Purple Ribbon Campaign Works to End Violence Against Women
[12/6/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women is coordinating its 9th Annual PEI Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence. The Camp...Advisory Council on the Status of Women Challenges Candidates
[12/1/2000]
The Advisory Council on the Status of Women has released their Federal Election 2000 Guide to the Issues. This Guide highlights pertinent federal iss...Status of Women Chairperson Announces Additions to Advisory Council
[11/17/2000]
Patricia Roy-Ballem, Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, announces exciting additions to the Advisory Council and office w...Letter to the Editor Person's Day, October 18, 2000 Time for Reflection and Celebration
[11/9/2000]
October 2000 will be remembered as a month bursting with women's history, energy and solidarity. Every October since 1992, Canada celebrates Women's ...PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women Launches Book to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
[10/18/2000]
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women celebrated its 25th anniversary with a launch of its newest publication, "A Baker's Dozen: News, Views...PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women Calls for Appointment of Woman Candidate as Lieutenant Governor
[9/27/2000]
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women has requested that Prime Minister Jean Chretien appoint a qualified woman candidate to the position of...Advisory Council on the Status of Women Applauds Diane Campbell Appointment to Federal Tax Court
[8/22/2000]
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women applauds the recent appointment of the first woman from PEI as a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada. Th...Status of Women Introduces New Chairperson
[7/7/2000]
Patricia Ballem from St. Nicholas, has been recently appointed as Chairperson of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. The Council would like ...Appointments to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women
[6/20/2000]
Pat Ballem from St. Nicholas, Council member, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Pat is an active memb...Advisory Council on the Status of Women Releases Election Guide
[4/19/2000]
The Advisory Council on the Status of Women has released its Election 2000 Guide to the Issues. The Guide highlights issues that Council members cons...PEI Advisory Council Presents 2000 EQUALITY Recognition Awards
[4/7/2000]
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women presented their 7th Annual EQUALITY Recognition Awards on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 as part of Internat...Nominations for PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women Annual EQUALITY Recognition Awards
[3/8/2000]
Do you know an individual, organization or employer who is working to improve the status of women on Prince Edward Island? If the answer is yes, then...Agriculture and Forestry
[2/18/2000]
Blueberry Production Hits Record High
Blueberry production in Prince Edward Island this past season hit an all-time high of close to 5.5 million pounds, an increase of 17 percent over 1999...Massive Effort Underway on Potato Wart
[11/8/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy said today that a massive collaborative effort is underway to resolve the potato wart problem and re-op...Newborns Will Receive Commemorative Tree
[11/8/2000]
Beginning January 1, 2001, every baby born on Prince Edward Island will receive a commemorative red oak seedling from the Department of Agriculture an...Governments Reaffirm Their Commitment to Canada's Acadian and Francophone Communities
[10/23/2000]
The provincial and territorial governments, together with the federal government, have agreed to strengthen relations with the country's Francophone a...Islanders Successful at Maritime Fall Fair
[10/13/2000]
The crisp new Maritime Fall Fair launched its debut on the Thanksgiving weekend in Halifax, giving Island Beef Livestock exhibitors a chance to showc...Members Named to Food Alliance
[10/13/2000]
The provincial government today announced the appointment of a new 15-member board to provide industry direction and coordination to the Food Strategy...50 Millionth Tree Planted
[10/12/2000]
Premier Pat Binns led in the ceremonial planting of a red oak seedling at the Robert L. Cotton Memorial Park in Stratford on Wednesday to celebrate th...World Potato Congress A Success
[9/27/2000]
The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce the success of the fourth World Potato Congress. Six hundred delegates from potato growing regions ar...Matinee Race Finals
[9/22/2000]
The finals of the Prince Edward Island Matinee Racetrack Series have been scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at the Summerside Raceway. Horse...First Provincial Forest Fall Frolic Announced
[9/20/2000]
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is joining with the Prince Edward Island Roadrunner's Club in hosting the first annual Provincial Forest Fa...Directors Elected To Milk Board
[9/15/2000]
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, reported that directors have been elected to the Prince Edward Island...Government Proclaims Provincial Forests
[9/7/2000]
The Prince Edward Island government has proclaimed an Island-wide system of Provincial Forests which will be managed in perpetuity for present and fut...Matinee Racetrack Challenge Series Continues
[8/24/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Matinee Racetrack Challenge Series continues this week at the Pinette Raceway August 23 and at the Kensington Harvest Festiva...Blueberry Theft A Real Concern
[8/22/2000]
The commercial harvest of wild blueberries will soon be underway; and with berries ripening in the fields, growers are concerned about the possibility...Grain Elevators Set Initial Barley Price
[8/11/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Grain Elevators Corporation has established an initial pool payment for the 2000 barley crop of $100 per metric tonne. Produ...On-Line Potato Training a First
[8/9/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy today announced that the first-ever course to be offered on-line by the World Potato Learning Centre, t...Kenyan Farmer Meets Agriculture Minister
[8/9/2000]
Gerard Kariuki, a dairy farmer from Kenya, presents a bag of Kenya coffee to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy during his visit to Prince...Minister Proclaims Humane Society Month
[8/9/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy has proclaimed August as Humane Society Month. The proclamation is aimed at recognizing the important w...Cereal And Forage Producers Asked To Check For Pests
[8/1/2000]
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is advising cereal and forage producers to check their cereal fields for the presence of armyworm larvae. ...Department Provides Support For Matinee Racetracks
[7/28/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy has announced that the department will be providing support to Prince Edward Island horseowners who par...2000 Spring Tree Planting Completed
[7/21/2000]
Close to three million tree seedlings were planted on public and private land across Prince Edward Island this year by the Department of Agriculture a...Potato Board Election Results
[7/20/2000]
Mr. Bertram Webster has been elected to represent the Central District on the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. Charles Coles, Returning Officer rep...Federal-Provincial Safety Net Agreement Will Strengthen Canada's Agriculture Sector
[7/12/2000]
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers today finalized a three-year framework agreement on farm income safety nets, worth up to $5....Workshops Planned On Potato Health Management
[7/5/2000]
Two workshops are being held next week for potato producers interested in learning more about potato health management. The workshops will be conducte...Code of Practice for Livestock Watering Designated
[6/21/2000]
The Farm Practices Review Board has designated a code of practice for watering livestock while on pasture. The code was developed by the Prince Edward...Open House At Tree Nursery Complex
[6/20/2000]
Where can you see three million tree seedlings growing in one place? Where can you learn how forests are accurately measured using satellites orbiting...Department Appoints New Potato Specialist
[6/6/2000]
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry has appointed Paul MacPhail of Clyde River as the new potato specialist. The position had been vacant since...Quarantine On Bee Hives Lifted
[6/1/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy today announced that the quarantine on bee hives in the Mount Vernon area is being lifted. The quaranti...Agricultural Stabilization Program Extended
[6/1/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy announced today that the enhanced Net Income Stabilization Account program (NISA) will be extended thro...New Beef Development Program Announced
[5/24/2000]
A new program to strengthen the production and marketing of Prince Edward Island beef was announced in the Legislature today by Agriculture and Forest...Researchers Publish Findings On Plant Bacteria
[5/18/2000]
A research scientist with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry is the co-author of a review article on the importance of plant bacteria to crop ...Plant Encouraging More Growers
[5/15/2000]
Island Quality Vegetables is looking for additional growers to supply its expanding markets for broccoli and cauliflower. Production of both crops has...Provincial Government Continues Support For Harness Racing
[5/2/2000]
The Prince Edward Island government will be contributing $1.0 million this year to support the harness racing industry in the province. The announceme...National Soil Conservation Week
[4/26/2000]
This is National Soil Conservation week across Canada, and Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said he would like to see more on-farm soil ...Department Will Pay Share Of Assistance Program
[4/20/2000]
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be paying its share of funds to eligible producers under the national Agriculture Income Disaster Assi...New Award For Sustainable Agriculture
[4/10/2000]
The provincial government is establishing a new annual award to recognize Islanders who have achieved success in sustainable food production and marke...Province Announces Seed Potato Incentive Potato
[4/7/2000]
The provincial government has announced support for another important building block in the potato industry's strategy to reestablish Prince Edward Is...Conference Features Presentations on Sustainable Agriculture
[4/5/2000]
A number of industry representatives from Prince Edward Island and across North America will be featured this Friday and Saturday at the Sustainabilit...Easter Beef Sale Results
[4/4/2000]
Grand Champion, Champio 4-H, Champion Limousin owned by Jeanelle Boyle, Kingston was purchased by Atlantic Superstore & Charlottetown Market for $5.25...Major Conference On Sustainable Agriculture
[3/31/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry, in conjunction with the Soil and Crop Improvement Association, is sponsoring a major ...Malting Barley Production Planned
[3/30/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Grain Elevators Corporation is offering contracts to growers who are interested in malt barley production this season. The Co...Hammill Pleased With Farm Safety Net Agreement
[3/29/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill says he is very satisfied with the tentative agreement reached between federal and provincial ministers...Hammill Provides Budget Details For Department
[3/23/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill today released further details of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry's budget for the coming ye...Government Supports Potato Industry Seed Strategy
[3/20/2000]
The provincial government today announced it will support two more key elements of the Potato Industry Seed Strategy Committee's plan for addressing p...Project Assists Pollination Expansion
[3/20/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Beekeepers' Cooperative is receiving $63,180 under the Canada/Prince Edward Island Primary Resource Development Agreement to ...Forestry Division Staff Get High Marks
[3/16/2000]
Despite some controversy in the forest industry over the issue of landowner rights, staff of the Forestry Division of the Department of Agriculture an...New Opportunities For Manufactured Hardwood Products
[3/16/2000]
Turned architectural ornaments, accent accessories and gift items, and designer and boutique furniture are hardwood products which could be produced c...Hog Loan Program Details Finalized
[3/14/2000]
The provincial government and the Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Marketing Board have reached agreement on the details of a new hog bridge loan pr...Egg Board Elections
[3/1/2000]
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, reported that a director has been elected by acclamation to the Egg C...Community Pastures Turned Over To Local Cooperatives
[2/28/2000]
The provincial government is transferring ownership of the seven community pastures across Prince Edward Island to various local organizations to supp...Woodlot Owner Information Sessions Offered
[2/28/2000]
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry has scheduled a series of province-wide information session for woodlot owners to increase awareness of for...Hammill Welcomes Maple Leaf Acquisitions
[2/25/2000]
The sale of Hub Meat Packers and Larsen Packers to Maple Leaf Foods could help strengthen the competitiveness of Prince Edward Island's livestock indu...Maritime Beef To Be Featured
[2/11/2000]
Beginning next week, Prince Edward Island consumers will be able to purchase a new brand of high quality, locally-grown beef through co-op food stores...Hog and Egg Board Elections
[2/11/2000]
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, reported that directors to the Hog and Egg Boards have been elected b...Milk Prices to Rise
[2/8/2000]
The wholesale and home delivery prices for drinking milk products that include homogenized milk, partly skimmed 2 percent and 1 percent milk and skim ...Hammill Says Relationship With Monsanto Misunderstood
[2/1/2000]
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said today that he is not misleading anybody about his department's relationship with Monsanto and the ...Farm Safety Net Discussions Continue
[1/25/2000]
Federal and Provincial Agriculture Ministers met today in Ottawa to continue discussions on the design and funding of farm safety net programs for Can...Forest Study Plots To Be Established
[1/14/2000]
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is going to establish study plots across Prince Edward Island to collect information on the state, health, ...Meeting to Discuss Harness Racing Industry Organization
[1/12/2000]
A proposed association for the Prince Edward Island harness racing industry will be the topic of an open meeting this Friday, January 7 at the Farm Ce...
[1/4/2000]
Province And Municipalities Agree To Conduct Tax Study
The province announced today that the government will work in partnership with the City of Charlottetown, the City of Summerside, and the Town of Stra...Province Announces Extension Of Temporary Land Use And Development Regulations For Greenwich Special Planning Area
[3/21/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today, the extension of the temporary regulations for the Greenwich Special Planning Area. This deci...Province Announces Claims Process For Flood Damage Proceeding Forward
[3/20/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today the compensation process for those eligible individuals and small businesses affected by the Ja...PEI Joins With Other Provinces Against Child Labour
[3/14/2000]
Prince Edward Island has joined other provinces in adopting a resolution supporting Canadian ratification of the International Labour Organization Con...Launch Of Province-Wide 911 Emergency Response System Ahead Of Schedule
[3/13/2000]
The Minister responsible for the Prince Edward Island 911 Emergency Response System announced today that the official date for the launch of the new s...Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts Officially Re-Opened
[3/9/2000]
Hon. Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Hon. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Community Services and Attorney General, were joined today by Hon....Damage Assessments Ongoing For Islanders Affected By January Flooding
[3/8/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today that adjustors assessing the recent flood damage to Island residential properties, businesses a...Province Announces $200,000 Financial Assistance Program For Flood Victims
[2/14/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced a $200,000 financial assistance program to expedite payments to victims of the recent flood. Wes ...Province Initiates Process To Receive Initial Damage Reports
[2/2/2000]
The Emergency Measures Organization confirmed today that it is setting in motion a process to begin to receive initial information from home and busin...Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Update
[1/24/2000]
Today the Provincial Fire Marshal's office reiterated the need for all Islanders to take necessary precautions to ensure their residences are protecte...Council of Atlantic Premiers
[1/11/2000]
Shipbuilding and Marine Fabrication Forum a Success
Atlantic Premiers are pleased with the participation and outcomes of the shipbuilding and marine fabrication forum, "Charting a Course: Towards a Cana...Publication of Specific Learning Outcomes for Mathematics from Entry to Grade 8
[10/20/2000]
The ministers of education of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce the publication ...National Premiers' Conference - Fiscal Matters
[9/11/2000]
Maritime premiers will be working toward a common national position on federal-provincial fiscal matters at the National Premiers' Conference schedule...Team Atlantic Trade Mission
[1/24/2000]
At the Council of Maritime Premiers' meeting today in Charlottetown, the premiers announced that they will be leading a trade mission to southern New ...Enhancing Regional Cooperation
[1/24/2000]
To meet the challenges of the new millennium, Maritime premiers, meeting in Charlottetown today, agreed on a process to identify new opportunities and...Atlantic Loto
[1/24/2000]
Atlantic premiers today announced that a new profit-sharing arrangement for Atlantic Lotto has been agreed. "This new formula is fair and equitable t...Community and Cultural Affairs
[1/24/2000]
Provincial Fire Marshal's Office Issues Warning
The Fire Marshal's Office of Prince Edward Island is issuing the following warning regarding a potential safety hazard of a product that has been avai...Province Announces Changes to Planning Act Regulations
[12/29/2000]
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, announced the recent approval of new regulations under the Planning Act. Deve...Parental Leave Extended
[12/22/2000]
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister Responsible for Labour, is pleased to announce amendments to the PEI Employment Standards Act allowing parents t...Province Nears Half Million Dollar Mark in Compensation Payments for January Storm Surge
[12/22/2000]
The province has finalized 68 claims with payouts of $479,702.60 resulting from the January storm surge. Twenty-two claims remain outstanding, mainly...Storm Surge Flooding
[12/6/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization has reported flooding of inland and coastal areas. The northeastern shore area of the provin...Islanders Named To Historica Advisory Council
[10/30/2000]
Four Islanders were recently chosen to serve on the newly created advisory council of the Historica Foundation of Canada. The Honourable Gilbert R. Cl...Your Library Is The On-Ramp - Experience Technology's Super Highway - Library Week 2000 theme promotes Internet access to information
[10/27/2000]
"Your Library is the On-Ramp to Information" is the theme for Library Week, October 23-29th, 2000. As the theme suggests, libraries are a great place...Infrastructure Canada/Prince Edward Island Partnership To Invest More Than $38 Million In Prince Edward Island Communities
[10/24/2000]
The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, Minister responsible for Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Wes...International Walk to School Day
[10/6/2000]
Wednesday, October 4, 2000, is International Walk to School Day. "Walk to School" Day was first launched in 1997 in Chicago by the Partnership for a W...Prince Edward Island Provincial Winter Games To Be Hosted In West Prince
[10/2/2000]
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, presented the first installment of the provincial contribution of $25,000 to the...2001 Canada Games Team Officials Meet
[10/2/2000]
2001 Canada Games team officials will meet on Thursday, September 28, at 7 pm at Rodd's Travelodge, West Royalty. Items such as 2001 Host Society sp...Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Working to Increase Free Public Internet Access in PEI
[9/26/2000]
Eleven Prince Edward Island Libraries are now benefiting from new computer hardware and increased Internet access due to the generosity of the Bill an...Prince Edward Island To Host Home Children Canada Reunion
[8/21/2000]
Between 1869 and 1939, Great Britain shipped 100,000 children to Canada, primarily from industrial centres such as London and Liverpool. They came as...Team PEI Mission Staff Announced For 2001 Canada Summer Games
[8/17/2000]
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister responsible for Sport, today announced the Team PEI mission staff for the 2001 Canada Summer Games to be held in Lo...15 Island Students Head to Hull, Quebec For National Heritage Fair
[8/16/2000]
Fifteen Island students from schools across the province are leaving today to represent Prince Edward Island at the National Heritage Fair in Hull, Qu...West Prince Regional To Host 2001 Provincial Winter Games
[7/10/2000]
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea announced today that the West Prince region has been selected to host the 2001 PEI Mutual Provincial...Government Receives Sports Facilities Report
[6/23/2000]
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea received a report today which highlights the need for a strategic approach to plan for the Island's ...Prince Edward Island 911 Emergency Response System Now Operational Throughout The Province
[6/15/2000]
The long anticipated Province-wide 911 Emergency Response System is now here. At a press conference on Tuesday May 30, 2000, the five partners of the ...Heritage Fair Features Best Exhibits About the Past
[5/30/2000]
Students from across the province will be participating in the fifth annual Provincial Heritage Fair on Friday, May 12, at the Confederation Centre of...Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Appoints Provincial Librarian
[5/10/2000]
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea announced today that Allan Groen has accepted the position of Provincial Librarian. "We are very ple...The Use Of Public Libraries Continues To Increase
[5/3/2000]
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, announced today that for the fifth successive year, use of Island libraries cont...Development and Technology
[5/3/2000]
Montague Seniors' Bus Receives Support From Community Development Bureau
Seniors in the Montague area will be able to travel in comfort, thanks to a new bus purchased by the Rotary Club with the assistance of the Community ...Six Groups Receive IT Generation Funding
[12/5/2000]
Six youth organizations have received grants to provide necessary tools to form IT Clubs. The organizations are: Vernon River Allied Youth, East Prin...Currie Expresses Concern About Wayne Easter's Remarks on Labour Development
[11/16/2000]
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie says he's concerned about incorrect information provided by Wayne Easter regarding the Labour Market D...Youth of a Digital Age
[11/16/2000]
One hundred and twenty five young Islanders will be getting a chance to participate in the Youth of the Digital Age program. The program helps young p...Municipal Election Wizard
[11/9/2000]
The Province of Prince Edward Island web site has added a new feature that will benefit all those voting in the forthcoming municipal elections. Inte...Government Supports Tourism Project for West Point
[11/2/2000]
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie today announced support for the first phase of a new tourism initiative in West Point. The project ha...Access PEI Opens Three New Sites -- New locations provide government services for Island communities
[10/30/2000]
Three new Access PEI sites will open in communities on Prince Edward Island. Crapaud, North Rustico and Stratford will have sites, adding to the nine...PEI Sends Delegation to Softworld 2000
[10/27/2000]
PEI is sending a delegation of 74 to Softworld 2000 in Halifax, October 15 - 18. Softworld 2000 is a unique IT forum focussed on creating access to g...Phase One Begins For Atlantic Technology Centre
[10/12/2000]
Requests for proposals for architectural services for the Atlantic Technology Centre will be released today. The proposed Centre is to be located on t...Nutraceutical Company To Relocate To PEI
[10/12/2000]
Fortius Canada Inc., a company that produces natural based nutraceutical products is moving to Prince Edward Island. The company will construct a pro...Canadian Centre for Home Children Receives Support From the Community Development Bureau
[10/5/2000]
The Canadian Centre for Home Children has received a $30,000 grant from the province's Community Development Fund. The Centre is located in Cavendish....Technology PEI Announces Two Programs to Introduce Young People to High Tech
[9/28/2000]
Two programs are being introduced by Technology PEI to give young Islanders a taste of the world of information technology. "Youth of a Digital Age" w...East Isle Shipyard Secures $15 Million Contract Resulting in 127 Long-Term Jobs
[9/27/2000]
East Isle Shipyard, Prince Edward Island's largest shipbuilder, has secured a new $15 million contract for the construction of two tug boats for the P...Between Generations Announces a Second Round of Funding
[9/20/2000]
Technology PEI and KenNet have announced a second round of funding for the Between Generations program. The program focuses on bringing young people t...Learn About Gardening From Start to Finish at the Provincial Government Web Site
[9/14/2000]
Islanders who enjoy gardening will now have a chance to learn more about this favourite pastime by clicking on to the PEI Government Website. The Info...Studio Tour Highlights Island Artists and Craftspeople
[9/11/2000]
Once again, Islanders and visitors will have an opportunity to see the beauty and originality of work by Island artisans. The second Prince Edward Isl...Exploratory Gas Well to be Drilled in Bear River
[9/5/2000]
Meteor Creek Resources Inc. of Toronto will begin drilling an exploratory natural gas well in Bear River early this fall. Potential for a significant ...Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals Now On-Line
[7/27/2000]
The Province of PEI announced today that Islanders can now renew their Prince Edward Island passenger vehicle, van or light duty truck registration on...Over 9000 Island Businesses Now Available At The Click Of A Mouse
[7/19/2000]
A directory of over 9,000 businesses on Prince Edward Island is now on-line. The Province of PEI has worked with the Government of Canada to create th...Natural Gas Selection Process Moves to Stage Two
[7/11/2000]
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie announced today that the Province is ready to proceed to the next stage in determining the feasibilit...The Farmers' Bank Of Rustico -- An Island Treasure Restored To Its Former Beauty
[7/10/2000]
A crowd gathered yesterday evening to join in the official opening of the newly restored Farmers' Bank of Rustico. Through the hard work of a dedicat...Ninth Access PEI Site Opened In Charlottetown
[6/30/2000]
The latest Access PEI site has opened on Riverside Drive in Charlottetown, bringing to nine the number of sites across the province. The latest site i...Prince Edward Island To Host Softworld 2002
[6/23/2000]
Prince Edward Island will play host to the largest Information Technology event in Canada in 2002. Softworld is a global IT business development foru...Technology PEI Announces Two New Community Initiatives
[6/22/2000]
Technology PEI announced today two new initiatives which will bring increased technology capabilities to Island communities and to Island youth. Thes...Enhancements At The Elmira Railway Museum Site Underway
[6/16/2000]
For decades, Elmira was the last stop for the trains that travelled east on Prince Edward Island. The Friends of Elmira Railway Museum want to encour...Islanders To Be Given The Opportunity To Learn More About Development and Technology Programs and Services
[6/8/2000]
Prince Edward Island residents are going to get a chance to learn more about the programs and services of the Department of Development and Technology...IT Week 2000 A Resounding Success
[6/7/2000]
IT Week 2000 has proven to be another successful event with Islanders participating in workshops, conferences, the IT Expo and Gala Dinner. Islanders...Between Generations Initiative Extended
[6/2/2000]
Representatives of Technology PEI and KenNet announced the extension of the Between Generations initiative offering youth an opportunity to interact w...Future World Leaders To Participate In Two-Day Intensive Training On The Global Economy
[5/26/2000]
Seventy Island students will take part in the province's first Junior Team Canada Regional Training Centre on May 17 and 18 at the University of Princ...Community Leads Initiative To Develop A Major Tourist Attraction At MacLure's Pond
[5/17/2000]
The Northumberland Community Development Corporation along with the Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island today announced details ...Legislation on Internet
[5/1/2000]
PEI's statutes are now on the Internet and available to the public at www.gov.pe.ca. This means that any law currently in force on Prince Edward Islan...Prince Edward Island Takes The Lead In Seasonal Workers Strategy
[4/28/2000]
Development Minister Don MacKinnon will deliver a major report on the difficulties facing seasonal workers to a forum of federal and provincial labour...Community Development Fund Supports New Park In Tracadie Area
[4/11/2000]
The Tracadie Community Centre has received a grant from the Community Development Fund for the construction of a new park for the area. The park will ...Community Development Bureau Funds Five Projects
[3/16/2000]
Five Island community groups have received funding from the province's Community Development Bureau. The Bureau assists community led initiatives by p...$15.1 Million Added To Canada/P.E.I. Regional Economic Development Agreement
[3/14/2000]
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada, and the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today signed an amendmen...Bridging Tradition And Technology
[3/8/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island has released its vision and plan for economic development in the province for the next five years. "Bridging Tr...Island Exports Continue Steady Increase
[3/7/2000]
Final export figures for 1999 show that exports from Prince Edward Island are continuing to grow at a steady rate. The figures are tabulated by Indust...Community Development Bureau Supports Hunter River Meals on Wheels
[3/1/2000]
The Meals on Wheels program in Hunter River has received support from the province's Community Development Fund. The fund is administered by the C...Wellington and Area Boys and Girls Club Expands With Help From Community Development Bureau
[2/23/2000]
The Wellington and Area Boys and Girls Club has received a grant from the community development fund to expand the Club, and to turn their building in...Two Premiers Participate In Awards Ceremony
[2/17/2000]
The Premiers of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia joined crafts people from across Atlantic Canada to recognize the industry's best at the Atlantic...Atlantic Crafts Take Centre Stage At Prestigious Show
[2/9/2000]
Over 250 craftspeople from across the Atlantic provinces began showcasing their products at the only wholesale craft show exhibiting products made exc...The Island Today - Province Adds New Webpage
[2/7/2000]
The Province of P.E.I. has a new addition to it's website. It's called The Island Today. The new page provides "one stop shopping" for timely, useful...Community Development Fund Supports Projects In Tyne Valley
[2/4/2000]
Two projects in the Tyne Valley area have received grants from the province's Community Development Fund. The Tyne Valley and Area Development Corpora...MacKinnon Welcomes Announcement of Small Fry Snack Foods Expansion in Summerside
[2/3/2000]
The recent acquisition by Small Fry Snack Foods of a U.S. counterpart is welcome news for Prince Edward Island's food processing sector, says Developm...MacKinnon Pleased With Drop In Unemployment Rate Figures
[1/26/2000]
Recently announced labour force figures show that Prince Edward Island's economy continues to make steady progress, says Don MacKinnon, Minister of D...Planning Underway For Information Technology & Innovation Centre
[1/14/2000]
Planning is underway for the development of a provincial information Technology & Innovation Centre. The announcement was made today by the Hon. Don M...Executive Council Office
[1/7/2000]
Population Strategy Report Released
The final report of the Population Strategy Panel, A Place to Stay?, was released today at a press conference attended by the eight-member volunteer p...Education
[5/31/2000]
New Web Site Launched for Comprehensive Education and Training Strategy
A new Web site featuring several background papers prepared as part of the Comprehensive Education and Training Strategy was launched earlier today. T...Born to Read and Share Online Launched at Montague Consolidated
[11/1/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, joined Grade 2 students and parents at Montague Consolidated School today in the Island launch...New Addition at Bluefield High School Officially Opened
[10/20/2000]
The new $2 million addition to Bluefield High School was officially opened today by students, staff, parents, Eastern School District representatives ...Minister of Education Recognizes October 5 as World Teachers' Day
[10/18/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, encourages all Islanders to reflect on the role teachers play in our lives on October 5 – Worl...Minister of Education Recognizes Verbal Abuse Prevention Week on Prince Edward Island
[10/3/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, participated in a peace walk this morning at École François-Buote in recognition of the provin...September 8th Is International Literacy Day
[10/2/2000]
Minister of Education, Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, said it's important for Islanders to recognize September 8 as International Literacy Day, a day th...Minister of Education Provides Update to Keyin College Students
[9/7/2000]
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz met with a number of students from Keyin College on Friday morning to discuss concerns they have about their educa...Department of Education Provides Update On Implementation Of Kindergarten System
[9/1/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, said today that implementation of the publicly funded, community-based kindergarten system is ...Minister of Education Salutes 25th Anniversary of French Immersion on Prince Edward Island
[8/31/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, saluted the 25th anniversary of French Immersion on Prince Edward Island and encouraged curren...Education Minister Commits to Long-Term Sustainability of West Kent Elementary
[7/7/2000]
West Kent Elementary School in Charlottetown is a fine example of a school that serves its students and community, said Education Minister Jeffrey E. ...Department of Education Releases Results of Public Opinion Survey
[6/23/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education released today the results of a public opinion survey conducted in January 2000 which collected...Minister Of Education Appoints Kindergarten Curriculum Committee And Advisory Committee
[6/15/2000]
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz announced two Kindergarten committees today. The first committee will continue to build on the work of the pilot K...Province Re-Introduces Sabbatical Leave For Teachers For 2000-2001 School Year
[6/14/2000]
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz announced today that three Island teachers have been granted sabbatical leave for the 2000-2001 school year. "The...PEI Students At Or Above National Average In Science Assessment
[6/13/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education, discussed the 1999 School Achievement Indicators Program (SAIP) Science national results today...Official Launch of the Premier's Medallions for Grades 1 and 12 Students
[6/2/2000]
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island and the Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Minister of Education officially launched the Premier's...Advisory Committee Established to Formulate Post Secondary Education and Training Strategy
[6/1/2000]
The Department of Education is proceeding to the next stage in the development of a Comprehensive Education and Training Strategy for the province. Th...New Zealand Director of Reading Recovery Visits PEI
[5/23/2000]
Dr. Barbara Watson, national director of Reading Recovery in New Zealand, will be in Prince Edward Island this week to lead a full-day workshop with t...Department of Education Appoints Kindergarten Program Administrator
[4/27/2000]
Education Minister Chester Gillan announced today that Carolyn Simpson, of West Royalty, has accepted the position of Kindergarten Program Administrat...Department of Education Launches New Youth Apprenticeship Program
[4/27/2000]
The Department of Education launched an exciting new youth apprenticeship program this morning in Slemon Park in conjunction with Apprenticeship Week ...Take Control of Noise on April 12 - International Noise Awareness Day
[4/19/2000]
Noise poses a serious threat to hearing, health, learning and behavior, says Cheryl Perry, Cert. Auditory-Verbal Therapist for the Provincial Services...Doors Officially Open at New School in West Royalty
[4/11/2000]
The doors to the new $5.5 million elementary school which will serve the communities of Winsloe and West Royalty were officially opened today by stude...$ 1 Million Investment In Computer Hardware For All Senior High Schools And Library Resource Centres
[4/7/2000]
A $1 million investment in the public education system will see all senior high schools in the province receive new computers and other hardware for h...Plans For French First Language Education In Summerside Unveiled
[3/20/2000]
The Department of Education and la Commission scolaire de langue française (French School Board) unveiled plans today for the delivery of French First...Province Announces Three Investment Initiatives For Post Secondary Students
[3/9/2000]
The provincial government announced today three new investment initiatives totalling $2 million that show its commitment to post secondary education o...Minister Of Education Recognizes Contribution Of Teachers And Support Staff
[2/25/2000]
Prince Edward Island's Education Minister saluted Island teachers and support staff in recognition of National Teacher Staff Appreciation Week which r...Three Island Students Included In Braille Anthology
[2/11/2000]
The Minister of Education applauded the efforts of three Island children who are included in the braille anthology of stories and poems that was launc...Official Opening Of Confederation Centre Library CAP Site
[2/9/2000]
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education and the Honourable Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment were on hand for the offi...Verbal Abuse Prevention Week Scheduled for October 2000
[2/2/2000]
Education Minister Chester Gillan announced today that the second annual Verbal Abuse Prevention Week will be held during the first week of October on...Island Libraries Receive Grant from Bill and Melinda Gates
[2/1/2000]
Eleven Prince Edward Island libraries will receive new computer hardware and increased Internet access in the New Year thanks to the generosity of the...
[1/7/2000]
Charlottetown Hosts Canadian Counselling Association Annual Conference
More than 350 school counsellors, teachers, administrators and other professionals from across Canada will be in Charlottetown May 17-20 for the Canad...Correctional Officers' Week
[5/10/2000]
The Attorney General, Honourable Jeff Lantz has declared the week of May 7-13, 2000 Correctional Officers' Week on Prince Edward Island. During this ...Elections PEI
[5/10/2000]
Municipal Election Nominations
Nominations for the Municipal elections will close on Friday, October 13, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. within the four major municipalities of Charlottetown, Sum...November 6, 2000 Municipal Elections
[10/12/2000]
Municipal elections will be held across the Island on Monday, November 6, 2000 resulting in new councils being elected in approximately 75 separate m...Energy Corporation
[9/15/2000]
Natural Gas Development Moves to Evaluation Stage
The Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation has received six responses to its Request for Expressions of Interest for natural gas development. The pro...PEI Energy Corporation Calls for Expressions of Interest for Natural Gas Development
[5/3/2000]
The Honourable Don MacKinnon, Minister responsible for the PEI Energy Corporation, today announced government's intention to solicit natural gas devel...Innovation PEI
[2/17/2000]
Schurman Steel Fabrication Expands to Meet U.S. Demand
Schurman Steel Fabrication, a division of M F Schurman Company Limited, has expanded its operations in Summerside in order to meet their production re...PEI Musicians Receive Support During ECMA Awards
[12/21/2000]
Island musicians will benefit from some extra support during the upcoming East Coast Music Awards. Charlottetown will host the ECMAs from February 8 -...Doug Hall Helps Island Craft Companies Reach Small Business Success
[12/6/2000]
Earlier this year, businessman Doug Hall made headlines with his gift of bagpipe lessons for any Island child who wanted them. Now Mr. Hall is in Prin...Minister Currie Pleased With Reports On State Of PEI Economy
[11/28/2000]
Recent reports indicate the PEI economy is showing positive trends. Both the Globe and Mail and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (IDA) to...Six Prince Edward Island Companies Participate in Building Products Trade Mission
[11/22/2000]
Coles Door Systems, J. Perry Inc., Lou-Mar Mouldings, Millworks Canada Inc., Royalty Hardwoods, and WBA Woodworking have just returned from a three-da...Herb Processing Facility Being Constructed in Lorne Valley
[11/21/2000]
Connor Farms North, a new greenhouse and processing plant for medicinal herb drying and processing, is in its final phases of construction. Minister M...Fiber Connections Inc. Receives Overwhelming Response from West Prince Labour Force
[11/9/2000]
More than 600 people in West Prince attended a series of information sessions held by Fiber Connections Inc (FCI) last week. The purpose of the sessio...West Royalty Industrial Park Reaches Full Capacity
[10/31/2000]
The West Royalty Industrial Park is experiencing its greatest success since the early 1980's. The park now houses 47 businesses, employs more than 150...Florida and Georgia Offer New Market Potential
[10/24/2000]
Florida and Georgia are popular vacation spots, but have you ever considered these states as new markets for your business? Trade Team PEI, in collabo...Island Company Chosen As Finalist At Baddeck International New Media Festival
[10/18/2000]
The Baddeck International New Media Festival & Awards, taking place from October 19-21 in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, recognizes and celebrates the achievem...Watts Communications Officially Opens Second Telecommunications Centre in Charlottetown
[10/16/2000]
Renovations are complete on Watts Communications' newest telecommunications centre in Charlottetown. The centre's major client, Reader's Digest USA, a...Fiber Connections Inc. (FCI) Officially Opens Operation In Slemon Park
[10/13/2000]
Fiber Connections Inc. (FCI), a manufacturer of fiber optic cable assemblies used in the communications industry, today officially opened its new faci...First Popcorn Manufacturing Facility Opens in P.E.I. - Tender Loving Corn Expands Operation Throughout Atlantic Canada
[10/6/2000]
Prince Edward Island is home to Canada's first state-of-the-art gourmet popcorn manufacturing facility. Tender Loving Corn Wholesale Inc. (TLCW) open...Craft Industry Speaks and Government Listens
[9/22/2000]
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, has announced eleven initiatives to aid the craft and giftware industry. The initia...Fall Harvest Seminar Gets Underway This Month
[9/13/2000]
Atlantic Canada food and beverage processors can build business and momentum in the marketplace of the 21st century with the help of two important ev...Simscape Drives International Road Project
[9/12/2000]
Simscape Development Corporation of Charlottetown officially launched RoadSim.com today, an Internet portal dedicated to all aspects of road planning,...Provincial Government Announces a PST Back Program on Prince Edward Island Made Craft and Giftware Products
[9/8/2000]
The Provincial Government has announced a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Back program on all Prince Edward Island (PEI) made craft and giftware products s...Information Technology Internship Program To Create 84 Work Experience Opportunities
[9/8/2000]
A $1.2 million internship program designed to strengthen the information technology labour force was announced today in Charlottetown. This program wi...Park Pays Tribute to Years of Marine and Rail Service
[9/7/2000]
A huge replica of a compass constructed from approximately 26,000 bricks and a sculpture of a Quartermaster serve as the focal point for the Marine/Ra...FCI Electronics Constructs New Facility At Charlottetown Airport Business Park
[9/4/2000]
FCI Electronics, the 2nd largest manufacturer of connectors in the world, is expanding its operation in Prince Edward Island. The new facility, being ...Island Business Recognized As One Of Canada's 50 Hottest Start-Ups
[8/31/2000]
Spell Read Canada, a Prince Edward Island company, is among the 50 companies included in the first annual ranking of Canada's Hottest Startups. The ra...New Business Park To Open In West Prince
[8/29/2000]
Mr. John Griffin, President of Griffin Holdings Inc., announced today development plans for the new West Prince Business Park. The park, which is cent...Malpeque Fine Iron Products Expands To New Location
[8/15/2000]
Wrought iron products, which bring a touch of the past to modern day living, are increasing in popularity and one Prince Edward Island manufacturer, M...Inn At Spry Point Officially Opens In Eastern PEI
[8/5/2000]
The $1.2 million high quality tourist accommodation, The Inn At Spry Point, officially opened today, celebrating a successful first month of operation...Clipper Services Expands Operation in West Royalty - Island Manufacturer of Air Freshening Products Doubles Its Sales In One Year
[7/28/2000]
Clipper Services, an Island manufacturer of industrial and residential air freshening products, has recently expanded its operation in West Royalty. ...A New Prince Edward Island Company Now Exporting Fish Eggs
[7/11/2000]
A group of Prince Edward Island fin fish aquaculture producers have joined together to create a new company and a new export product for the province...International Fingerprinting Services Opens Office In Charlottetown
[7/7/2000]
International Fingerprinting Services Canada (IFS), an Ottawa-based company that provides fingerprinting and name check services on behalf of local po...Team Cormorant Delivers Aerospace Scholarships, Technology And Training To Holland College
[7/4/2000]
Team Cormorant is delivering leading-edge aerospace expertise to Holland College in Summerside by providing aircraft components, computer based course...Prince Edward Air Expands Fleet With New Bank Courier Contract
[6/8/2000]
Prince Edward Air announced today their recent purchase of several additional aircraft to service a major bank courier contract in Atlantic Canada. ...11 Companies Represent Atlantic Canada At European Seafood Show
[5/30/2000]
Eleven Atlantic Canadian companies recently returned home from Brussels after attending the largest seafood show in the world. The European Seafood S...Island Participants Return Home From Trade Mission To New England
[5/19/2000]
Companies from the four Atlantic provinces recently returned home from the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New England. Following a successful f...e-Business Plan Competition Winners Announced
[5/16/2000]
Chris Corrigan, Blair Trowbridge, Tyler Harris, and Kent Burnell won the first prize for the Start-up Challenge 2000 e-Business Plan Competition. The ...Team Canada Atlantic Mission Wraps Up Today
[5/11/2000]
Business opportunities continue to surface for Island companies on the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New England. This is the final day of mee...Lou-Mar Mouldings Seals Two Deals On Trade Mission To New England
[5/11/2000]
Deals have been made during the first two days of the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New England. Island firms, in particular, are reporting gr...Island Companies Successful On First Day Of Team Canada Atlantic Mission
[5/10/2000]
On the first day of meetings for Team Canada Atlantic, Island companies reported significant leads totalling $US 3 million. Of yesterday's 15 meeting...Team Canada Atlantic Trade Mission Kicks Off In Boston
[5/9/2000]
The Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New England kicked off this morning in Boston at a business breakfast for 130 businesses from Atlantic Canad...PEI Ranks 2nd In Canadian Study Of Provincial Economic Growth
[5/8/2000]
Development Minister Don MacKinnon commented today on the Globe and Mail's recent economic ranking of the Canadian provinces, with Prince Edward Islan...Kinkora Company A Finalist At Canadian Fine Food Show
[4/26/2000]
Embers Products Ltd., a fine food producer of specialty sauces located in Kinkora, has been named a finalist in the dessert category of the Canadian F...Premier Announces 10 Island Companies Participating On Team Canada Atlantic
[4/19/2000]
Premier Pat Binns announced today the 10 Island companies participating on the Team Canada Atlantic Trade Mission to New England this spring. The purp...e-Business Plan Competition Selects Three Finalists
[4/13/2000]
The three finalists have been selected for the St@rt-Up Challenge 2000 e-Business Plan Competition, sponsored by Prince Edward Island Business Develop...Government Promotes Use Of Internet By Island Business
[4/4/2000]
Two exciting new programs are available to companies in PEI to assist them in using the Internet as a way to promote business and to export products a...Small Fry Snack Foods Confirms Details Of Acquisition
[3/21/2000]
Small Fry Snack Foods Limited today confirmed the details of its recent acquisition of assets from Humpty Dumpty USA. Company President and CEO, Geral...Testori Americas Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract
[3/16/2000]
Testori Americas announced today that it has won a $26 million contract to provide interiors for high speed rail cars in the United States. The compan...Island Company Exports Innovative New Products
[3/16/2000]
Cardinal Manufacturing Ltd., a Summerside-based manufacturer of urethane, vinyl, and plastic products, is securing major contracts in the United State...High Quality Tourist Accommocation Under Construction At Spry Point
[3/15/2000]
At the tip of a 110-acre peninsula on the Spry Point Road, a $1.2 million high quality tourist accommodation, The Inn at Spry Point, is under construc...Expansion Of Tube-Fab Ltd. Complete In West Royalty
[3/13/2000]
Tube-Fab Limited has now completed the expansion to its West Royalty facility. The lease has been signed for the second half of the expansion in Summe...Watts Communications Expands Its Operation In PEI
[3/6/2000]
Watts Communications is expanding its facility in the West Royalty Industrial Park by 125 workstations. With this expansion, 80 jobs will be created w...e-Business Plan Competition Seeks Out IT Entrepreneurs
[3/2/2000]
Islanders looking to start a business in the emerging IT sector are encouraged to participate in an e-business plan competition launched today. The in...New Golf Packaging Website Facilitates Booking On PEI
[2/28/2000]
Booking a golf vacation on PEI has just gotten a lot easier, thanks to a new Internet service provided by Daymar Enterprises Inc. Developed by two in...Entrepreneurship Training Available Across The Province
[2/24/2000]
Entrepreneurship education began this month in four regions across the province. The first program of the initiative, a 30-hour business planning cour...Bio-Tech Company's Move To PEI To Create 10 Jobs
[2/18/2000]
A company that manufactures and sells medical technology around the world has relocated to Winsloe, bringing with it 10 new jobs to the local economy....Export Opportunities Available For Island Business Owners
[2/7/2000]
Entrepreneurs interested in exporting their products or services are encouraged to attend a series of seminars taking place in the coming months. The ...High-Tech Trade Mission To Boston Departs Tomorrow - Island Companies Looking To Generate Sales In The IT Industry
[1/25/2000]
Five Island companies will depart tomorrow on a trade mission to Boston in an effort to make business contacts and generate sales for the Island's gro...Expansion Of On-Line Support To Create 162 New Jobs
[1/17/2000]
On-Line Support (OLS) today announced the completion of its new customer care support centre at the West Royalty Industrial Park. The centre will crea...Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment
[1/13/2000]
Winter Angling Season Opens
The forecast may be wind and snow but avid sport fishers in Prince Edward Island are getting ready to set their lines. Minister of Fisheries, Aquacult...Mercury Emissions Down
[12/28/2000]
Results of the latest stack gas testing at the Trigen Energy From Waste Plant in Charlottetown show a considerable decrease in mercury emissions. ...Weather Protection Devices Protect Against Oil Spills
[11/22/2000]
A small investment before the snow flies could end up saving some Island homeowners thousands of dollars. The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture a...Lobster Landings
[11/20/2000]
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment released preliminary figures today for lobster landings for the year 2000. Total landings for...Province Of PEI To Develop Climate Change Strategy
[11/8/2000]
The Province of Prince Edward Island will release a Business Plan which will outline the province's commitment to the environment. The Plan is a foll...Pumping Septic Tank Protects Against Groundwater Contamination
[10/20/2000]
Out of sight, out of mind. That can often be the case for Island homeowners who depend on an individual on-site sewage disposal system for wastewater ...Ceremony Marks Founding Of Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre
[10/11/2000]
One of the founding partners in the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Prince Edward Island joined in a ceremony celebrating its launch this we...Hunting Season Opens Monday
[10/5/2000]
A sure sign of fall, hundreds of hunters will take to the fields, woods and waters of Prince Edward for the opening day of the migratory bird hunting ...Shellfish Industry Members Honoured
[9/29/2000]
Three senior members of the Prince Edward Island shellfish industry were honoured Friday for their long standing contribution to the industry. Marne L...Young Hunters Eligible For Salmon Fishing Trip
[9/15/2000]
Young Islanders who take firearm safety training before waterfowl season opens will have a chance to spend a weekend salmon fishing in Newfoundland ne...Minister Requests Bluefin Tuna Quota Be Made Available September 8
[9/7/2000]
PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam, has forwarded a request to Federal Minister Hon. Herb Dhaliwal, requesting that...Results of Pesticide Analysis Released
[9/6/2000]
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has received results of pesticide analysis of samples collected during the investigations in...Young Environmentalists Wrap Up Busy Summer
[8/31/2000]
Fifty young Islanders with a keen interest in conservation have spent their summer improving the Prince Edward Island environment through projects ran...Minister Attends National Fisheries and Aquaculture Meeting
[8/30/2000]
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam had the opportunity to advance Prince Edward Island's position on a number of key ...Minister Makes Appointments To Environmental Advisory Council
[8/22/2000]
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam has announced the appointment of Dr. Donna Giberson as chair of the Prince Edward...Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop
[8/17/2000]
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam, is encouraging young people interested in waterfowling to learn more about the sp...Department Investigating Fish Mortalities
[8/11/2000]
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is investigating three separate incidents of fish mortalities discovered Wednesday. The depar...Souris River Tests Results Released
[8/10/2000]
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment released results Thursday of pesticide analysis of water samples taken from the Souris River ...Profit's Pond Test Results Released
[8/3/2000]
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment released results Friday of pesticide analysis of samples collected from the Profit's Pond sem...Lobster Landings - 2000 Spring Season
[7/28/2000]
PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam, today released preliminary landing figures as compiled by his Department, for t...AVC Expands Research For Lobster Industry
[7/21/2000]
Officials announced at a news conference today the establishment of the Lobster Science Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of...Summer Time To Replace Old Oil Tanks
[7/20/2000]
While oil may be the last thing on homeowners' minds this time of year, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam said now i...Nature Valuable Resource For Islanders
[7/12/2000]
A recently-released report shows spending on nature-related activities by Prince Edward Islanders contributed over $26 million to the provincial gross...New Smog Forecast For Prince Edward Island
[7/10/2000]
A new smog forecast program was launched today to inform residents of Prince Edward Island about predicted levels of smog in their area. Mr. George Pr...Islanders Take Part in Wildlife Habitat Improvement Workshop
[6/22/2000]
Forty people active in improving habitat conditions for wildlife in Prince Edward Island are participating in a workshop at the MacPhail Homestead in ...Ross Bernard, Provincial Conservation Officer Honoured By Shikar Safari Club
[6/15/2000]
Mr. Ross Bernard, a provincial conservation officer in the West Prince Region of Prince Edward Island was presented the Shikar-Safari Club Internati...Minister Pleased With Northern Shrimp Allocation To PEI
[6/15/2000]
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam indicated today that he was very pleased that an allocation of northern shrimp had...Enjoy Prince Edward Island Wildlife At A Distance
[6/15/2000]
Young birds and mammals found in Island backyards, fields and woodlots should be left alone advises the Fish and Wildlife Division of the PEI Departme...Young Environmentalists Ready To Assist Island Communities
[6/9/2000]
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment today announced the Young Environmentalists Program (YEP) will be in effect once ...Recipients Of The 2000 Environmental Awards Honoured
[6/9/2000]
Five Prince Edward Island individuals and groups were presented with the 2000 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards last evening by Kevin J. MacAd...PEI Water Quality Interpretive Report 1999 Released
[6/8/2000]
The Water Resources Division of the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment announced the release of the 1999 PEI Water Quality Interpret...Marsh Wildlife At Risk From Spring Burning
[5/24/2000]
Marshlands are home to many species of wildlife and native vegetation in Prince Edward Island. Grass and brush fires can potentially devastate intrin...Take Your Family Fishing Weekend
[5/8/2000]
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment and the PEI Wildlife Federation encourages everyone to take advantage of "free" fishing durin...Fisheries and Tourism
[5/8/2000]
New Tourism Display Unveiled at Charlottetown Airport
Tourism PEI and the Charlottetown Airport Authority unveiled the new tourism display at the Charlottetown Airport today. Wes MacAleer, Minister of Co...Five-Star Rating For Crowbush Renewed
[4/27/2000]
The Links at Crowbush Cove golf course in Lakeside has been chosen, once again, by Golf Digest as one of the ultimate golf experiences that the world ...MacAdam Sees No Justification For Shorter Lobster Season
[4/13/2000]
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, commented today on reports which are circulating that the spring lobster fishery for 2000 will o...MacAdam Angered No Gulf Shrimp Licenses
[4/10/2000]
Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, reacted angrily today to the announcement of the management plan for the Gulf shrimp fishery for ...PEI Minister Supports Access To Shrimp Fisheries
[4/7/2000]
Minister of Fisheries and Tourism Kevin J. MacAdam is continuing to press the Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Herb Dhaliwal, for access to b...Challenge Sales Brisk
[3/21/2000]
The Lorie Kane Island Challenge attracted a lot of attention on the first day of sales. Over 1,000 tickets were sold in the first 45 minutes with cal...Sponsors Keen For Lorie Kane Island Challenge
[3/21/2000]
It might be called The Lorie Kane Island Challenge but it certainly isn't a challenge to acquire sponsors. Recently, Ford of Canada, Snapple, and Atl..."Largest Ever" Motorhome Rally Comes to Cabot Park
[3/13/2000]
Plans are underway and confirmation has been received that Cabot Park will be the site of Atlantic Canada's "largest ever" motorhome rally late August...Lorie Kane Island Challenge Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, March 18, 2000
[3/10/2000]
Islander Lorie Kane will challenge Nancy Lopez, Si Re Pak and Annika Sörenstam at the Lorie Kane Island Challenge, presented by Tourism PEI, being hel...Island Tel and Aliant Come Aboard as Sponsor for Lorie Kane Island Challenge
[3/2/2000]
Tourism PEI today announced the addition of Island Tel and its parent company, Aliant, as a major sponsor for the upcoming Lorie Kane Island Challenge...First Ever Premier's Award for Tourism Presented to Mr. David Rodd
[2/25/2000]
At the recent 2000 Marketing and Media Plan for Tourism launch, Premier Pat Binns presented the first ever "Premier's Award for Tourism" to Mr. David...Report on Status of Green Crab Released Today
[2/25/2000]
PEI Fisheries and Tourism Minister Kevin J. MacAdam released a report today which reviews the status of the green crab in Prince Edward Island waters...2000 Tourism Marketing Campaign Announced
[2/23/2000]
The Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, and Mr. James Tingley, Co-chair of the Tourism Marketing Authority, announced toda...New Tourism Marketing Campaign Launched
[2/15/2000]
Even though there's still snow outside, the 2000 marketing campaign for the tourism industry on Prince Edward Island is about to begin. Minister of F...Prince Edward Island Hosts "Lorie Kane Island Challenge"
[2/14/2000]
The Lorie Kane Island Challenge will be held on Prince Edward Island August 29 and 30, 2000 at the Brudenell Golf Resort. Lorie has invited Nancy Lo...Minister MacAdam Clarifies 1999 Tourism Statistics
[1/26/2000]
The Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, Kevin J. MacAdam took great exception to the information thrown about by the opposition party earlier today in ...Tourism Figures Released for 1999
[1/20/2000]
The release today of the report "Economic Impact: Tourism 1999" confirmed that Prince Edward Island's tourism industry experienced strong performance ...Food Technology Centre
[1/11/2000]
Food Technology Centre Carries Out Food Safety Contracts in Carribean
Scientists from the PEI Food Technology Centre have begun a contract in St. Kitts & Nevis to bring that country up to export standards for the inspect...Eastern Kings Health
[12/15/2000]
Two New Physicians to Begin Practice in Eastern Kings
Two new physicians have been recruited to the Eastern Kings Health Region. Dr. Frederick van Rooyen and Dr. Johan Vlok will join the permanent staff ...East Prince Health Region
[11/8/2000]
Stewart Memorial Hospital Installs Ceiling Lifts
Stewart Memorial Hospital, along with generous support from the Hospital's Foundation, has launched a new initiative to reduce workplace injuries. T...Health and Social Services
[12/19/2000]
Regional Health Authorities and IUOE Reach Tentative Agreement
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Honourable Jamie Ballem, announced today that the Health Negotiation Committee and the International Union...New Nursing Recruitment Strategy Meets With Initial Success
[12/13/2000]
Prince Edward Island's new nursing recruitment and retention strategy is now beginning to produce positive results. Health and Social Services Ministe...Islanders Play Important Role in the Prevention of Diabetes
[11/17/2000]
World Diabetes Day is being officially launched in the province today to ensure Islanders are aware of the important role they play in preventing and ...Two New Physicians to Begin Practice in Eastern Kings
[11/10/2000]
Two new physicians have been recruited to the Eastern Kings Health Region. Dr. Frederick van Rooyen and Dr. Johan Vlok will join the permanent staff ...Government Reduces Costs to Patients for Out-of-Province Ambulance Services
[11/8/2000]
Effective November 1, 2000, a new Medical Transport Support Program will reduce the portion of the cost paid by Islanders for out-of-province ground a...Regional Health Board Meetings and Elections Planned
[10/27/2000]
Prince Edward Island residents will have several opportunities to elect new regional health board members at regional annual meetings in November. The...New Pap Screening Initiatives Launched To Reduce Cervical Cancer Among Island Women
[10/27/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem launched a campaign today to increase regular Pap screening among Island women and reduce the high ra...Smoke-Free Home Project Launched To Promote Children's Health
[10/20/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem launched a new initiative today to improve the health of Island children by reducing the number of ch...Successful Reorganization of Provincial Pharmacy Programs Improves Service to Clients
[10/16/2000]
More than 11,000 provincial pharmacy clients can now obtain their prescriptions at their local pharmacy following the successful reorganization of two...Increased Social Assistance Rates Will Help Families With The Cost Of Transportation And Children's Activities
[10/12/2000]
The provincial government announced today that social assistance rates in Prince Edward Island will increase by more than $1Million per year. The incr...New Guidelines Recommend Women Take Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy
[9/27/2000]
New provincial guidelines on folic acid intake were announced today to reduce the risk of Island children being born with neural tube defects such as ...Expansion of Community Hospital, O'Leary, to Increase Long-Term Care Beds in West Prince
[9/27/2000]
The provincial government announced plans today to expand Community Hospital in O'Leary to include 10 additional long-term nursing care beds. Premier ...Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Being Confused with Chickenpox
[9/21/2000]
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet advised today that several children have been diagnosed recently with hand, foot and mouth disease, and some par...Monitoring Continues For West Nile Virus in PEI
[8/22/2000]
Provincial health officials and consultants at the University of Prince Edward Island are continuing to monitor for any signs of the West Nile Virus i...Government Calls For Applications For Nursing Student Sponsorships
[8/17/2000]
Applications are now available for 20 nursing student sponsorships which will provide nursing students with assistance of up to $2,400 per year with t...Palliative Care Programs Piloted
[8/17/2000]
Palliative care programs are now being piloted for residents in the East Prince and Southern Kings Health. The Rural Palliative Home Care Project, a ...Health Ministers Complete Successful Meeting
[8/10/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem said yesterday that he is pleased with progress made at Thursday's meeting of Federal/Provincial/Terr...Functional Plan Outlines How Services Will Be Delivered In The New East Prince Health Facility
[7/21/2000]
Planning for the new East Prince Health Facility reached another major milestone this week with the approval of the functional plan for the new facili...New Consent to Treatment and Health Care Directives Act
[7/19/2000]
Prince Edward Island now has clear guidelines regarding how people may consent to or refuse health care treatment. The new Consent to Treatment and ...Addictions Programs To Become Fully Operational This Fall
[7/13/2000]
Several addictions programs will become fully operational across Prince Edward Island this fall, including detox programs for inpatients and outpatien...Public Health Nurses Introduce New Smoking Cessation Program
[7/12/2000]
A new smoking cessation program "How Not to Smoke" is now being introduced to help women quit smoking. Delivered by public health nurses across the ...New Physician Team Begins Practice In Eastern Kings
[7/10/2000]
Two new physicians are beginning practice this week in Eastern Kings, and for the first time Eastern Kings residents have access to four physicians in...Web Site Launched To Improve Access To Information For Seniors
[7/10/2000]
Seniors can now access a new PEI Seniors Web Site for information on PEI health and community services and topics of interest to seniors. The site was...West Nile Virus Monitoring Programs In Place
[6/19/2000]
Provincial government and UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College staff are working together to monitor potential cases of West Nile Virus in the province....Province Implements Changes To Improve Pharmacy Services For Social Assistance Clients
[6/13/2000]
Effective June 19, social assistance clients will be able to get their prescriptions from community pharmacies across the Island, rather than through ...Chickenpox Immunization Clinics To Be Held For Children Aged 4 To 6
[6/6/2000]
Children aged 4, 5 and 6 who have not had chickenpox will be able to receive the chickenpox vaccine in local public health offices in June. Parents of...Child Care Facilities Recognized For Smoke-Free Policies
[6/2/2000]
In recognition of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the Department of Health and Social Services, the Early Childhood Development Association, and PEI T...PEI Health Research Institute To Be Set Up At UPEI
[5/29/2000]
With key funding from the federal and provincial governments, the Prince Edward Island Health Research Institute (PEIHRI) will be established at the U...Islanders Celebrate Canada Health Day, May 12
[5/26/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that many activities are planned throughout the Island to observe Canada Health Day and...PEI Working With Other Provinces To Monitor West Nile Virus
[5/11/2000]
Prince Edward Island is working with other Maritime provinces and Health Canada to monitor potential cases of West Nile Virus in the Atlantic region. ...Government Announces New Four-Year Strategy To Recruit And Retain New Nurses And Nursing Graduates
[5/9/2000]
The provincial government announced a comprehensive four-year strategy today to recruit new nurses to the province and retain nurses now working in th...Bacterial Meningitis Case Diagnosed in Prince County
[5/3/2000]
An 18 year old male was admitted to the Prince County Hospital in Summerside Friday, April 21, 2000, with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis due to m...Provincial Diabetes Prescriptions Moving to Retail Pharmacies
[4/25/2000]
People who now receive oral diabetes drugs from the Provincial Pharmacy will be able to get their medications at their local retail pharmacy beginning...Plaque Dedicated To Children Of The Protestant Children's Orphanage
[4/19/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover unveiled a plaque today at the new Provincial Addictions Centre dedicated to the children of the Pro...PEI Health Minister Hopes Upcoming Federal/Provincial Meetings Will Result In Increased Federal Funding For Health Care
[4/15/2000]
PEI Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover is hoping that tomorrow's meeting of federal and provincial health ministers will result in incr...Drinking Water Issue at Addictions Facility Being Addressed
[3/29/2000]
Action is being taken to identify and address the source of bacteria found recently in the drinking water at the new Provincial Addictions Centre. Chi...Dr. Temple Hooper Honoured For His Contribution To Health Care
[3/24/2000]
Dr. Temple Hooper was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the Island health care system at a special ceremony today at the new PEI Cancer Tre...Province Announces New Investments In Health Research In PEI
[3/16/2000]
The government of Prince Edward Island announced today that new funding of $700,000 will be made available over the next three years to enhance health...Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin in Eastern District and Lennox Island Schools
[3/15/2000]
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held March 9 and the weeks of March 13 and 27 in Lennox Island and Eastern District Sc...Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin In St. Teresa's and Montague Family Of Schools
[3/7/2000]
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held March 8 and 10 at elementary and consolidated schools in St. Teresa's and the Mon...Government Announces New Physician Positions
[3/3/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that four new physician positions have been created across the province. They include...Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin In Wellington And East Prince Schools
[3/1/2000]
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held during March at elementary and consolidated schools in Summerside, Borden, Kinkor...Summer Program to Employ Students Interested in Health Care
[2/29/2000]
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover advised today that government will offer the Health Care Futures program once again this summer. Thr...Regional Health Boards Welcome New Members
[2/25/2000]
Following a new election and appointment process, 39 Islanders are now representing their communities on regional health boards, 21 of whom are new bo...Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin in West Prince Schools
[2/24/2000]
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held February 28 and 29 at West Prince elementary schools. Public health nurses will b...Chickenpox Vaccine Clinics Begin in Eastern Kings Schools
[2/24/2000]
School clinics to administer the new chickenpox vaccine will be held February 24 and 25 at Eastern Kings Consolidated Schools. Public health nurses wi...Government Announces Enhanced Physician Recruitment Plan
[2/22/2000]
The provincial government announced a new $4.2 million plan today to recruit more doctors to the province over the next four years. The twelve-point p...Chickenpox Vaccine Information Campaign Begins In Island Schools
[2/8/2000]
Parents are advised that consent forms and information on the new chickenpox vaccine will be going home this week with all children in grades one to s...Provincial Pharmacy Reorganizes To Improve Services
[2/7/2000]
The provincial government announced changes to Provincial Pharmacy services today to improve service to social assistance clients and clients in the p...Manager Appointed To Lead New Addictions Programs
[2/4/2000]
The appointment of Jim Campbell to the position of Addictions Services Manager for the Queens Health Region, was announced today by Gordon MacKay, Chi...New Initiatives Announced To Reduce Youth Tobacco Use
[1/19/2000]
Three new initiatives to reduce youth tobacco use were announced today to launch National Non-Smoking Week in the province. Two graphic posters illus...Human Rights Commission
[1/17/2000]
Settlement Reached In Three Complaints Based On Marital Status
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission announced today that a settlement had been reached between four individual complainants and the Gover...Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission First Quarter Update
[7/13/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission started it's fiscal year on April 1, 2000 with fifty-nine (59) active complaints. Since that time, n...Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission Panel Decision Mary Taylor and Testori Americas Corporation
[7/13/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission held a Panel Hearing on March 10, 2000, their first since amendments to the Human Rights Act changed...Accessibility in Tourism - Focus 2000
[6/28/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission announced today the Commission's education objective for this fiscal year will be to promote and rais...Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
[6/28/2000]
Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commissi...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[12/29/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related decreases have been approved by the Commissi...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[11/30/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commissi...Petroleum Price Reductions - Petro-Canada
[10/31/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Petro-Canada to reduce its posted consumer tank truck p...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[10/6/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commissi...Petroleum Price Reductions - Petro-Canada
[9/29/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Petro-Canada to reduce its posted consumer tank truck p...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[9/15/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related decreases have been approved by the Commissi...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[8/31/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commissi...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[7/31/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals commission announced today that crude oil cost-related adjustments have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar L...Propane Pricing Adjustments - Irving Oil Limited and Superior Propane Inc.
[6/30/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to decrease the price of propane ...Licensing -New London Service Station - Petroleum Products Act
[5/31/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that it has issued Decision and Order No. P.000526 relating to an application made by Irv...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[5/26/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that the applications for non-crude oil cost-related increases set out in its press relea...Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
[5/18/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commissi...Propane Pricing Adjustments - Irving Oil Limited and Superior Propane Inc.
[4/28/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to decrease the price of propane ...Petroleum Pricing Applications
[4/6/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that it has received applications from six petroleum wholesalers requesting non-crude oil...Petroleum Pricing
[3/20/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that it has approved an increase in the price of furnace oil of 2.0 cents per litre and a...Petroleum Price Increases - Superior Propane Inc./Petro-Canada
[2/16/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to increase the price of propane ...Sales To Public -- Consumers' Direct Charge Co-op
[2/11/2000]
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced Friday, January 21, that a request by Consumers' Direct Charge Co-op Ass'n. Ltd., Walker Drive...Public Service Commission
[1/24/2000]
Civil Service Offices To Go On Summer Hours
Provincial Civil Service offices, including all Regional Services Centres, change to summer hours on Monday, June 5, 2000. Summer hours are from 8 a...Knowledge Economy Partnership
[6/2/2000]
Holland College Launches New Internet Marketing And Electronic Commerce Program
A new Holland College business program exploring the ways organizations can use the Internet to capture new markets, increase sales, expand on current...Liquor Control Commission
[5/12/2000]
Four Beaujolais Nouveau Wines Available
Four Beaujolais Nouveau wines will be available at the PEILCC stores throughout Prince Edward Island beginning Thursday, November 16, 2000. Beaujolai...Worldwide Shortage of Tequila
[11/15/2000]
The PEI Liquor Control Commission has been notified of a worldwide shortage of Tequila. Tequila is fermented from the blue agave plant which primarily...Suspension of Lounge License
[7/7/2000]
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as "Dakota's Lounge," License #LL99-0079 located at 178 Qu...Increase in Price of Domestic Beer
[6/6/2000]
The PEI Liquor Control Commission announced today that the retail price of domestic beer will increase effective May 1, 2000. The new retail price fo...Legislative Assembly
[4/28/2000]
Order of Prince Edward Island
The 2000 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island were announced today by the Chancellor of the Order, the Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, Lieu...Province to be Enumerated for General Election
[5/18/2000]
An enumeration of all eligible voters in Prince Edward Island will be carried out to compile the official voters list for the upcoming 17 April 2000 p...2000 "Order" Nominations Now Being Accepted
[3/22/2000]
Nominations for the 2000 Order of Prince Edward Island are now being accepted by the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The Order was es...Lieutenant Governor's Office
[2/9/2000]
Statement by Honourable Gilbert R. Clements, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
Honourable Gilbert R. Clements expressed sympathy today on the passing of the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Canada has lost a great Canadia...Lieutenant Governor Offers Condolences
[9/29/2000]
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert R. Clements expressed his sympathy today on the passing of the Honourable J. Angus MacLean. A distinguished Islander and C...Lieutenant Governor Extends Sympathy
[2/15/2000]
Honourable Gilbert R. Clements expressed sympathy today on the passing of the Honourable Gordon Bennett, a former Lieutenant Governor and politician, ...Office of the Attorney General
[2/11/2000]
Installation of New Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island
A Special Sitting of the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court will be held in the Ball Room of the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown on January 5th,...Attorney General Jeffrey E Lantz Announces Appointments to Queen's Counsel
[12/29/2000]
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Attorney General, today announced four new appointments of Queen's Counsel. Appointed as Queen's Counsel are Gordon L...Crime Prevention Week Launch 2000
[12/22/2000]
October 30, 2000 marks the launch of Crime Prevention Week 2000. Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz officially launched Crime Prevention Week 2000 in ...Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Justice
[10/30/2000]
Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz today reissued an update regarding the Federal - Provincial - Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Justi...Island Correctional Staff To Attend 2000 Police And Peace Officers' National Memorial Day Service In Ottawa
[9/26/2000]
Island Correctional Staff leave today for Ottawa to attend a special memorial service to commemorate fallen comrades from across Canada. On September...Chief Justice Norman H Carruthers Stepping Down
[9/19/2000]
Chief Justice Norman H. Carruthers announced today that he will be stepping down as Chief Justice of the Province effective January 1, 2001. He will,...Official Swearing-In Ceremony Held For New Chief Judge John Douglas
[9/7/2000]
Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island, Norman H. Carruthers performed an official swearing in ceremony today following the appointment of the Chief Ju...Communities Challenging Violence
[9/1/2000]
Building peaceful communities means a better quality of life for all Canadians. The University of Prince Edward Island is the site of the 14th Annual ...Premier's Office
[6/12/2000]
Premier's Cup Awarded
Fisher Stephen Gaudet of Tignish Run was recognized today for landing this year's largest giant bluefin tuna from a Prince Edward Island port. Premie...Provincial Government Employee United Way Campaign Exceeds Goal of $125,000
[12/13/2000]
The Provincial Government Employee United Way Campaign has raised $129,720.69 exceeding the goal of $125,000 established in September. This total rep...Conference of Atlantic Premiers
[12/5/2000]
The Council of Atlantic Premiers has called on the Prime Minister to hold a First Ministers' meeting on the Equalization Program in January 2001. Mee...Throne Speech Highlights
[12/4/2000]
The Second Session of the Sixty-First General Assembly was opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by Honourable Gilbert R. Clemen...Premier Binns To Hold Talks With Atlantic Premiers
[11/23/2000]
Premier Pat Binns is scheduled to meet with his Atlantic counterparts in Halifax this evening for talks on how the region can work together to improve...Mover and Seconder Named
[11/22/2000]
Premier Pat Binns announced today the Mover and Seconder of the Speech from the Throne that will officially open the Second Session of the 61st Genera...Gillan Appointed Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Environment
[11/21/2000]
Premier Pat Binns announced today that Chester Gillan, MLA for Parkdale-Belvedere, has been appointed as Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Envir...Report Recommends Ways to Support Children in Their Early Years
[11/14/2000]
The PEI Early Childhood Development Association presented a comprehensive report to government today on ways to promote the healthy development of Isl...Legislative Assembly Will Convene November 23
[11/14/2000]
Premier Pat Binns announced today that he has requested the Speaker to open the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Thursday, November 23, 20...Premier's Crime Prevention Award Recipients Honoured
[11/9/2000]
The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards were presented today at the Lieutenant Governor's Residence. The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards recognize in...Premier Binns, Minister Shea Congratulate Frank MacIntyre and Contessa Scott on Gold Medal Win in Paralympics
[11/8/2000]
Premier Pat Binns and the Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister responsible for sport expressed their congratulations to Frank MacIntyre and Contessa Scot...Premier Expresses Sympathy To The Driscoll Family
[11/1/2000]
Premier Pat Binns today expressed sympathy to the family of the late Fred Driscoll. Mr. Driscoll passed away Friday, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital,...Prince Edward Island Receives Gold And Bronze Medals At Distinction Awards
[10/30/2000]
The West Prince Health Telehospice Project took home a gold medal, and the PEI 911 Civic Addressing Project received a bronze at the Distinction 2000 ...Premier Binns Announces Book Of Condolence For Trudeau
[10/13/2000]
In an effort to allow Islanders the opportunity to express their own sympathies to the family of the late Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Pre...Provincial Cabinet to meet in Mount Stewart
[10/2/2000]
The Provincial Cabinet is in Mount Stewart today as part of Premier Pat Binns' commitment to have his government interact regularly with communities a...Premier Binns To Press Case For Equalization At First Ministers' Meeting
[9/12/2000]
Premier Pat Binns will leave for Ottawa on Sunday to take part in a very important First Ministers' meeting. Talks by the Prime Minister and Canada's ...Binns Restructures Cabinet Committees
[9/8/2000]
Premier Pat Binns confirmed today changes to the Cabinet Committee structure. The new Committee design is intended to allow Government to plan for th...Provincial Cabinet Travels to Belfast
[8/9/2000]
Premier Pat Binns and his Cabinet will continue its practice of meeting in communities outside of Charlottetown during the Summer and Fall months. To...Provincial Cabinet To Meet In Alberton
[7/31/2000]
The Cabinet of Premier Pat Binns will continue its routine of meeting outside of Charlottetown during the summer months. Members of Cabinet will conv...Premier Binns Announces the Premier's Island Landscape Competition
[7/24/2000]
Premier Pat Binns and the Province of Prince Edward Island, in co-operation with the Prince Edward Council of the Arts, is pleased to announce "The Pr...Eastern Canadian Premiers and New England Governors Convene in Halifax
[7/19/2000]
Premier Pat Binns is in Halifax today attending the Annual Conference of the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers. The Conference affo...Changes Announced To Senior Management
[7/17/2000]
Premier Pat Binns today announced the following changes to the Senior Management Team in government. "As we move forward in this mandate it is approp...Public Invited To Welcome Royal Visitors
[7/11/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island is inviting the public to join in welcoming Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex,...Premier Binns Disappointed In Decision Of CBC Board
[7/7/2000]
Premier Pat Binns today expressed dismay that the CBC Board of Directors chose to make a significant cut to Prince Edward Island's only locally produc...First Premier's Award For Information Technologies
[5/29/2000]
The first Premier's Award for Information Technologies was presented to PEI Innovations Inc at the Information Technology Week 2000 Gala Dinner last e...Mover and Seconder named
[5/10/2000]
Premier Pat Binns announced today that two newly elected MLA's will be moving and seconding the reply to the Speech from the Throne. The MLA for St....The Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex to Visit Province
[5/9/2000]
The Premier's Office has welcomed Buckingham Palace's announcement of the visit by The Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex to Prince Edwa...Premier's Declaration Launches Information Technology Week 2000 in Prince Edward Island
[5/4/2000]
Information Technology Week 2000 was launched in PEI today with a ceremony that recognized how information technology is being used to connect Prince ...Premier Supports Local CBC
[5/4/2000]
Premier Pat Binns has written to members of the Board of Directors of the CBC, and contacted the Federal Minister of Heritage, urging that the local ...Cabinet Sworn In
[5/2/2000]
Four new faces are joining the ten member Provincial Cabinet, and most Ministers will take on new responsibilities. The Cabinet was sworn in today at...Premier On Board For First Crossing
[5/1/2000]
Premier Pat Binns will be on board the MV CONFEDERATION today as the Northumberland Ferry Service begins operating. The Premier will make the trip fro...Legislature Resumes
[4/28/2000]
Premier Pat Binns today announced that the Legislative Assembly will resume the current session on Friday, March 17, 10:00 am. The Provincial Treasur...French Language Services Act Proclamation Process Commences
[3/9/2000]
The Government of Prince Edward Island and the Acadian and Francophone community of Prince Edward Island participated in a signing ceremony and celebr...Province Announces Three Investment Initiatives For Post Secondary Students
[3/3/2000]
The provincial government announced today three new investment initiatives totalling $2 million that show its commitment to post secondary education o...Merchant Navy Veterans Keep Federal Payment
[2/25/2000]
Premier Pat Binns says the Merchant Navy veterans had to struggle for many years to receive federal compensation, and the provincial government has no...Premier Recognizes Centenarians
[2/22/2000]
Tomorrow, Premier Pat Binns will present six centenarians with a special certificate which will recognize their contributions to the Province of Princ...Premier Expresses Sympathy To MacLean Family
[2/22/2000]
Pat Binns released the following statement on the death of former Premier, Honourable J. Angus MacLean. Mr. MacLean died early today after suffering ...New Flights Welcome
[2/15/2000]
Premier Pat Binns says the upgraded flight services to Charlottetown announced by Air Nova / Air Canada will be a welcomed addition to the existing se...Government Seeks Improvement To Forest Act
[2/9/2000]
Premier Pat Binns today announced that proposed amendments to the Forest Management Act, introduced in the Legislature during the fall session, will b...Provincial Treasury
[1/24/2000]
Second Quarter Update 2000
The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer, today announced the Second Quarterly Report for 2000 noting that the Province's fiscal and economic pe...Island Focus Visits The Royal - "PEI at the Royal Winter Fair " to be broadcast December 6, 2000
[12/5/2000]
The provincial government's community outreach television program, ISLAND FOCUS will feature a special segment, PEI at the Royal Winter Fair, on Wedne...Prince Edward Island Economy Progress Report 2000
[12/4/2000]
Today Patricia Mella, Provincial Treasurer, released the Prince Edward Island Economy, Progress Report 2000. This publication presents the most curren...Season Premiere of Island Focus To Air October 25, 2000
[11/8/2000]
This season's premiere broadcast of ISLAND FOCUS is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 8:00 pm on EastLink Community Television (Channel 10). Islan...Province's Credit Rating Upgraded by Dominion Bond Rating Service
[10/20/2000]
The Dominion Bond Rating Service of Toronto (DBRS) has upgraded the province's credit rating on long-term borrowings from BBB High to A Low, restoring...Island Focus Honoured with APEX 2000 Award of Excellence
[7/26/2000]
The Provincial Government's community outreach cable television program, Island Focus, has received an international APEX 2000 Award for Publication E...Provincial Income Tax Measures Take Effect July 1
[7/12/2000]
Honourable Pat Mella, Prince Edward Island Provincial Treasurer, announced today that Islanders will see a significant reduction in payroll deductions...Twenty-sixth Annual Statistical Review 1999
[7/4/2000]
Provincial Treasurer, Pat Mella, is pleased to announce the release of the twenty-sixth edition of the Province of Prince Edward Island Annual Statist...Quarterly Economic Overview of Prince Edward Island
[6/7/2000]
Today Patricia Mella, Provincial Treasurer, released the Quarterly Economic Overview of Prince Edward Island. This publication is intended to present ...Clarification on Tax on Income
[5/26/2000]
Correspondence published in a recent local newspaper indicates that the Province of Prince Edward Island intends to set up its own Income Tax office i...Expansion of Tax Exemptions to Manufacturers and Producers Strengthens Food and Beverage Processors' Positions in Atlantic Canada
[3/29/2000]
At the request of the Prince Edward Island Food & Beverage Processors Association, the Department of Provincial Treasury and Association representati...Province Provides Financial And In-Kind Supports For Jamboree
[3/14/2000]
The presentation of a $250,000 cheque to organizers of the 10th Scouts Canada Jamboree (CJ'01) signals the next step in the planning for next year's e...Province Announces Proposed Pension Changes For Civil Servants
[3/8/2000]
The Honourable Pat Mella, Provincial Treasurer, announced today the government's intention to introduce changes to the Civil Service Superannuation A...Province Sets Out License Conditions And Requirements For Earth Future Lottery
[3/2/2000]
Government has decided to issue a license to enable Earth Future Lottery to advance to another stage in its efforts to comply with conditions to opera...Province Issues New Debenture
[2/24/2000]
Provincial Treasurer Honourable Patricia Mella today announced the sale of a Province of Prince Edward Island debenture issue on the Canadian Bond mar...Atlantic Provinces' Finance Ministers Meet In Charlottetown
[2/7/2000]
Today's meeting of Atlantic Provinces' Finance Ministers in Charlottetown has resulted in a new commitment to regional cooperation on key finance issu...Queens Health Region
[1/14/2000]
Sylvia Barron Named New Chief Executive Officer of the Queens Health Region
The announcement of Sylvia Barron, RN, BSCN, MSHA as the new chief executive officer of the Queens Region Health Authority was made today by Health an...
[10/25/2000]
Nine Youth Groups Awarded Between Generations Funding
Nine youth organizations have received the chance to develop Between Generations projects. They were awarded the projects by representatives of Techno...Province Endorses the Designation of Seven New Wildlife Management Areas
[10/26/2000]
The Department of Technology and Environment announces that seven parcels of provincially owned property have been designated as new Wildlife Manageme...Information Technology Week 2000: Island Connections
[4/27/2000]
Information Technology (IT) Week 2000, May 4 to 14 has something for everyone - whether you're in business, an IT professional, a seasoned Internet su...Fire Marshall Issues Warning To Ensure Proper Venting For Home Heating Tanks
[4/26/2000]
While almost every household in PEI has a heating system and an oil tank, many homeowners do not realize an improperly installed oil tank can represen...Earth Day 2000: April 22 & Every Day
[4/25/2000]
The Department of Technology and Environment is offering Island schools a free Wild Apple tree to plant in commemoration of Earth Day, April 22, 2000 ...Use of the Internet Growing in Prince Edward Island
[4/20/2000]
The use of the Internet in households, businesses and schools continues to grow in Prince Edward Island according to three national surveys. The grow...Softworld '99 Proves Successful for Island Information Technology Company
[4/20/2000]
Representatives of Simscape Development Corporation have returned from the Hong Kong Information Infrastructure Expo and Conference with two strong bu..."Migration...An Incredible Journey" - National Wildlife Week, April 9-15, 2000
[4/13/2000]
"Migration...An Incredible Journey" is being celebrated in schools across the province this week in recognition of National Wildlife Week, April 9 to ...Angling Season Opens
[4/12/2000]
Spring is here and with it the opening of angling season on Saturday, April 15. Angling licenses are now available. All anglers 16 years of age and o...Call For Nominations For Environmental Awards
[4/5/2000]
Each year the Department of Technology and Environment recognizes and honours citizens for their special commitment to the environment. An Environmen...World Day For Water - March 22
[3/31/2000]
World Day for Water is an international day organized to focus on the challenges for water resources planning, development and management for the next...Government Promotes Use Of Internet By Island Business
[3/21/2000]
Two exciting new programs are available to companies in PEI to assist them in using the Internet as a way to promote business and to export products a...Electronic Post Office Service Pilot Launched in Prince Edward Island
[3/21/2000]
Provincial and federal departments in Prince Edward Island will soon provide products and services to residents and property owners of Prince Edward I..."Largest Ever" Motorhome Rally Comes to Cabot Park
[3/15/2000]
Plans are underway and confirmation has been received that Cabot Park will be the site of Atlantic Canada's "largest ever" motorhome rally late August...Home Heating Tank Survey Shows Positive Changes
[3/10/2000]
Results from a 1999 survey of home heating oil tanks have been analyzed and, overall, it appears Islanders are hearing the message to check their tank...Report Released on PEI Groundwater Quality
[2/24/2000]
The Sierra Club of Eastern Canada and the University of Waterloo have released a report on groundwater quality from municipal water systems on PEI sug...Promoting Internet Safety For Families
[2/23/2000]
Recognizing that precautions are necessary for safe Internet use, the Prince Edward Island Child Sexual Abuse Advisory Committee in partnership with t...Province Endorses the Designation of Six Properties as Natural Areas
[1/24/2000]
Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment today announced that six parcels of land across the province have been designated as Natural Area...Milestone Achieved In Information Technology Centre Agreement
[1/17/2000]
A partnership consisting of DeltaWare Systems Inc and Island Tel Advanced Solutions (ITAS) has achieved its first milestone with the formation of a ne...Essential Services of Provincial Government of Prince Edward Island Unaffected by Y2K Bug on First Day of Business in Year 2000
[1/11/2000]
Provincial government public service staff from Tignish to Souris, Prince Edward Island returned to work today to find that essential services have no...Provincial Government of Prince Edward Island Experiences Smooth Transition Into Year 2000
[1/4/2000]
All provincial government facilities, information systems and equipment checked to-date by departments, agencies, the provincial health care system an...Tourism
[1/1/2000]
Economic Impact, Tourism 2000 Complete and Ready for Release
Greg Deighan, Minister of the Department of Tourism, announced today that the annual Economic Impact Study on the tourism industry of Prince Edward Is...Tourism Marketing Authority Seeks Advertising Agency
[12/21/2000]
The Honourable Greg J. Deighan, Minister of Tourism, and James Tingley, Co-Chair of the Tourism Marketing Authority announced today that the Tourism M...Globe and Mail Readers Choose Prince Edward Island
[12/19/2000]
Prince Edward Island received a special honour at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's annual meeting in Ottawa last week. The Globe and Mail...TSN Broadcast of Lorie Kane Island Challenge Reaches More Than One Million Canadians
[11/15/2000]
Viewership numbers for the Lorie Kane Island Challenge were released yesterday by TSN in Toronto. The program was broadcast on October 4 and 5 in prim...TSN Airs Lorie Kane Island Challenge -- October 4, 5, 6 and 7
[10/20/2000]
The Sports Network, commonly known by sports enthusiasts as TSN, will broadcast the Lorie Kane Island Challenge on October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2000. The or...TrailFest 2000 Activities Announced
[9/29/2000]
The date, October 6-8, 2000, is set and the activities are planned for the upcoming TrailFest 2000 to be held across Prince Edward Island. Representa...Out of 50 Golf Destinations in the World - Prince Edward Island Ranks 26th!
[9/14/2000]
Prince Edward Island has been rated by Golf Digest magazine as 26th out of 50 of the best golf resort destinations the WORLD has to offer. The artic...Lorie Kane Island Challenge Delights Spectators and Players
[9/1/2000]
Roseneath, Prince Edward Island, was the focus of the world for the past couple of days, hosting the first-ever Lorie Kane Island Challenge. LPGA sta..."Lorie Kane Island Challenge" Day One A Hugh Success!
[8/31/2000]
Day one of the Lorie Kane Island Challenge proved to be a wonderful day for everyone on the course. The sun was shining, white puffy clouds dotted th...Oxygen Network To Air Lorie Kane Island Challenge
[8/30/2000]
First Rosie O'Donnell hosted Island children performing theatre live on her show and now Oprah Winfrey's new television network is picking up the righ...McDonald's PEI Challenge To Decide Who Gets Two Weeks On The PGA TOUR
[8/25/2000]
The chance to compete against the top players in the world will be on the minds of the Canadian Tour's top players when they tee off at Mill River in ...Rodd Brudenell River - A Rodd Signature Resort Officially Opens New Facilities
[8/16/2000]
There has been extensive construction activity by the tranquil Brudenell River over the past two years. A new hotel wing, deluxe cottages and increas...McDonald's PEI Challenge Comes To Mill River Golf Course
[8/14/2000]
Tourism PEI announced today that the Canadian Tour will visit Mill River Golf Course in Woodstock, PEI, for the second time for the McDonald's PEI Cha...St. Peter's Visitor Information Centre Officially Opened
[8/8/2000]
The province today officially opened the newest Visitor Information Centre in the community of St. Peter's. The Centre is located in the heart of St. ...Get Ready To Celebrate The Trail Completion
[8/7/2000]
The Last Spike Bike Tour is coming up August 7-12, 2000, marking the official launch of the completion of the Confederation Trail on Prince Edward Isl...ECHO Program To Encourage More Meetings On PEI
[7/28/2000]
The Premier, Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan and Minister of the Provincial Treasury, Pat Mella joined Mr. Dave McGrath of Meetings PEI to announce ...Lorie Kane Island Challenge A Sell-Out!
[7/27/2000]
Tourism PEI today announced that the upcoming Lorie Kane Island Challenge planned for August 29 and 30 at Brudenell River Golf Resort is now sold out....Provincial Parks Opening For The Season
[7/19/2000]
The Provincial Parks across Prince Edward Island began opening on June 9 and by June 23, all Parks will be open to the public offering a wide range of...Four-Star Rating for Mill River and Brudenell Golf Courses - Highly Acclaimed Golf Digest Rates Two More Island Courses
[6/23/2000]
Mill River and Brudenell provincial golf courses have been chosen by Golf Digest as four-star courses. This designation provides the courses with not...Lorie Kane Island Challenge Sponsor And Event Details Announced
[6/19/2000]
The corporate sponsors for the Lorie Kane Island Challenge being held at Brudenell Golf Course, August 29 and 30 of this summer, gathered with staff o...Island-Wide Party Planned To Celebrate Trail Completion!
[6/19/2000]
Mark it in your calendar now! The Last Spike Bike Tour will be held August 7-12, 2000 marking the official launch of the completion of the Confederat...Lorie Kane Island Challenge Planning Underway
[6/1/2000]
Tourism Minister Greg Deighan says that planning for this summer's Lorie Kane Island Challenge is well underway. "All of the elements necessary for a...Dundarave and Crowbush Rated in Top 18 Women Friendly Courses
[5/18/2000]
The Links at Crowbush Cove Golf Course in Lakeside and Dundarave Golf Course at the Brudenell River Resort have been chosen by Score Golf for Women as...Provincial Golf Courses Open For Season
[5/10/2000]
The Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan, today announced that Mill River, Crowbush, Brudenell and Dundarave will be ready and open for business Friday, ...Transportation and Public Works
[5/5/2000]
MacKinnon to Press Case for Island Roads at National Meetings
The upcoming annual meeting of the Transportation Association of Canada will provide an opportunity for the federal government to demonstrate its comm...Charlottetown Area Transportation Study Announced
[9/29/2000]
Mr. Bennett Carr, Chair of Charlottetown Area Development Corporation, today announced a comprehensive transportation study for Charlottetown, Stratfo...Montague Gets New Turning Lane On Main Street
[9/27/2000]
Hon. Don MacKinnon, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, today announced plans to improve traffic flow in the Town of Montague, by implementi...Sally's Beach Officially Opened
[8/29/2000]
The province's newest day-use park is now open for business. Sally's Beach is located on Spry Point, near Little Pond in King's County. The land was o...Notice To Motorists Of Temporary Road Closure
[7/28/2000]
Transportation and Public Works Minister Don MacKinnon advised the travelling public today that effective Tuesday, June 27, 2000, the Charlottetown By...Minister Disappointed With Lack Of Infrastructure Funding In Federal Budget
[6/23/2000]
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, today expressed his disappointment with the lack of funding for infrastructure and high...Minister Says Farm Crossing Agreements For Confederation Trail Are Not Needed
[3/3/2000]
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, today announced that adjoining landowners along the Confederation Trail are not obligat...Student Drivers To Receive More Driving Instruction
[3/3/2000]
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today the implementation of additional instructional requirements by...Advance Notice - Spring Weight Restrictions
[3/1/2000]
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, announced today the Advance Notice of implementation of Spring Weight Restric...Workers Compensation Board
[2/25/2000]
Workers Compensation Board To Make Payment Process Easier For Employers
Beginning in January, 2001, the Workers Compensation Board will implement a pilot project to improve the way employers pay the Board for services. WC...WCB Participates In Initiatives To Reduce Accidents Among Young Workes
[11/6/2000]
"The statistics were interesting but what really got my attention were the real life stories like that of Mel Camilli who lost the use of his legs in ...Workers Compensation Board Names New Directors
[10/26/2000]
The Executive Council of Prince Edward Island recently announced two new appointments to the Board of Directors of Workers Compensation Board. Named ...Workers Compensation Board Releases 50th Annual Report
[7/24/2000]
"In 50 years, says Ray Lavandier, "it was the only time I had to contact them but when I did, they used me well." Mr. Lavandier, first client of the ...Hazard Alerts Now Posted On WCB Website
[5/18/2000]
The only thing worse than a serious workplace injury is not learning from it and letting it happen again. That is the belief of the Occupational Heal...
[2/3/2000]
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