News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Land Use Policy Task Force and Environmental Advisory Council to hold joint consultations on protecting and managing our natural resources
The Land Use Policy Task Force and the Environmental Advisory Council will work together to consult with Islanders on ways to protect and manage our natural resources, say Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan and Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “These… |
| Drawings Unveiled of the future K-12 Souris School
The public can now view site drawings and floor plans of the future K-12 Souris School online, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “The $20 million facility will provide a beautiful, spacious and high quality learning environment that will meet the community’s… |
| Minister encourages Islanders to support Eliot River soccer team
The U12 Eliot River Girls Premier soccer team from Cornwall has won national recognition as a BMO Team of the Week and is a finalist for 2012 Team of the Week Champion, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “The BMO Team of the Week celebrates youth soccer by encouraging teams across… |
| PEI Energy Corporation receives support of clear majority of the community, will proceed with wind development in Hermanville/Clearspring area
After receiving the support of a clear majority of the community in the Hermanville/Clearspring area, the PEI Energy Corporation will proceed with the proposed wind development, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “We have spoken with landowners both in favour of, and… |
| Canada, the Province and the Mi'kmaq of Prince Edward Island sign landmark consultation agreement
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development; the Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island; Brian Francis, Chief of the Abegweit First Nation and Darlene Bernard, Chief of Lennox Island First Nation, have signed an agreement which establishes a… |
| Enhanced palliative care services now available in West Prince
The newly opened palliative care unit at Community Hospital O’Leary will bring Prince Edward Island’s highest-available level of palliative care to West Prince residents, said Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Palliative care is an integral part of Prince Edward Island’s commitment to… |
| Welcome home Olympian Jared Connaughton
On behalf of all Islanders, Premier Robert Ghiz welcomed Prince Edward Island Olympian Jared Connaughton home today. We are all so proud of Jared and his accomplishments in London. He exemplified the true spirit of a great Olympian, Canadian and Islander,” Premier Ghiz said. “The way he performed… |
| Governments celebrate new utilities for Miltonvale Park
Residents in the semi-rural Charlottetown suburb of Miltonvale Park are now benefiting from a new water and wastewater servicing system. Government officials gathered today to celebrate the completion of the municipal project. “Clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment are essential to the… |
| Government supports the continuation of County Line Express
Thanks to a government investment in public transit, the County Line Express will continue its daily routes between Charlottetown and Summerside, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “Many Islanders rely on this bus route to commute to school or work,” says Minister… |
| Cabinet holds meeting in Evangeline and meets with residents
Following a successful meeting today in Wellington, Cabinet members met with Evangeline residents and toured several provincially funded projects that will strengthen tourism and the local economy, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “It is good for Cabinet to get out to the regions, particularly areas like… |
| Campfire ban removed
The hot, windy conditions that created an open fire ban have been alleviated by last night’s rain. The current forest fire danger rating is moderate in the Central/Southeastern region of the province and low in the Northeastern and Western regions. Effective immediately, under Section 37.1 of… |
| Lobster value good news for province
The landed value of the Prince Edward Island spring lobster harvest has risen from $67 million in 2011 to over $101 million in 2012 which is good news for the industry and the Island economy, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “I am very pleased with reports… |
| PEI Energy Corporation to hold public meeting to discuss proposed future wind farm
The Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed 30 megawatt wind farm for the Hermanville and Clearspring area of eastern Kings County, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “Our Government's policy on wind development is very… |
| Government issues call for expressions of interest for four provincially owned golf courses
The province of Prince Edward Island is moving ahead tomorrow with its plan to gauge the level of private sector interest in the four provincially owned golf courses, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “In the 2012 Speech from the Throne government announced its intention to… |
| Province outlines strategic infrastructure priorities
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is calling on the federal government to establish a new infrastructure funding agreement that fully recognizes the need for strategic investments in Prince Edward Island projects for the benefit of all residents, says Minister Robert… |
| Action Committee to examine measures for fish-kill prevention
A new action committee representing government, farmers and watershed groups has been formed to develop measures to prevent future fish kills in Prince Edward Island’s waterways, Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry and Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster said Monday… |
| Action Committee to examine measures for fish-kill prevention
A new action committee representing government, farmers and watershed groups has been formed to develop measures to prevent future fish kills in Prince Edward Island’s waterways, Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry and Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster said Monday… |
| Archives receives papers of prominent Prince Edward Island family
Two donations of historic records documenting the political, business and personal lives of the MacDonald family, known for their involvement in Island political life, were recently received by the Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert… |
| Agricultural Insurance Corporation relocates to Kensington
The Prince Edward Island Agriculture Insurance Corporation is relocating to the community of Kensington, says Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, George Webster. “Relocating the Agriculture Insurance Corporation to Kensington reflects government’s commitment to create new economic opportunities… |
| Norma Collier honoured with Library Service Award
Norma Collier has been presented this year’s Nora Bateson Award for Excellence in Library Service in recognition of her initiative and commitment to strengthening the library service and serving Islanders, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “In her position as branch services… |