News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Agriculture Ministers Drive Growth through Innovation, Trade and Effective Programming
Agriculture Ministers met today to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector and the road ahead to a better bottom line for Canadian farmers. Ministers discussed the need to make long-term strategic investments in innovation in addition to exploring insurance-based and… |
| Agriculture Ministers Drive Growth through Innovation, Trade and Programming
A meeting of Agriculture ministers this week in Saskatoon focused on the challenges and opportunities for agriculture and the road ahead to a better bottom line for Canadian farmers. Ministers discussed the need to make long-term strategic investments in innovation and to explore insurance-based… |
| Premiers Support Regional Energy Cooperation
Today Premiers Darrell Dexter, Shawn Graham, Robert Ghiz and Danny Williams re-affirmed their commitment to the creation of a collaborative strategy for clean and renewable energy across the region."We all share a vision of an integrated and collaborative Atlantic Canadian energy system that… |
| Rural Action Centres One Step Closer to Opening Across Prince Edward Island Thanks to Federal and Provincial Support
Five Rural Action Centres, a cornerstone commitment of the Province’s Rural Action Plan, are now one step close to reality. Today, the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, and the… |
| Department of Environment Investigating Reported Fish Kill
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry and Environment Canada are investigating a reported fish kill in West Prince. Dead fish were discovered on a two kilometer section of the east branch of the Montrose River on Tuesday. The incident was reported by the Huntley-Montrose-Kildare… |
| Crop Advisory on Milling Wheat
Spring wheat growers are reminded that the crop is most susceptible to fusarium head blight, in the week following head emergence. The weather conditions in the next few days will have a large effect on the amount of damaged kernels being harvested. Preventative fungicides will reduce, but not… |
| Chinese Travel and Food Writers Learn About Lobsters
A visit by a delegation of Chinese travel and food writers to Prince Edward Island will help them learn more about the high quality and value of lobsters, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair. The visiting delegation represents a range of print, television and… |
| Youth at Prince Edward Island Youth Centre Give Back to Community
Minister of Justice and Public Safety Doug Currie today congratulated the residents at the Prince Edward Island Youth Centre in Summerside on the successful completion of this year’s Baby Barn program. This program, under the direction of youth workers, provides for youth in the centre to build… |
| Minister Congratulates Prince Street School on Creative Arts Opportunities
Students at Prince Street Elementary School in Charlottetown are benefiting from extracurricular activities in drama, dance and art through a new program called Creative Arts Opportunities, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “The Creative Arts Opportunities program… |
| Premier Ghiz Recognizes Employees for Promoting Diversity in the Workplace
Provincial government employees are making meaningful contributions to the provincial public service through their concerted and successful efforts to increase diversity in their workplaces, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Diversity enhances creativity, innovation and economic opportunities in our… |
| Islanders are Encouraged to Take Part in the 4th Annual PEI Family Expo
The PEI Family Expo is a great opportunity for families to learn and have fun together, says Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Doug Currie. “This is an outstanding community event being hosted by Family Place, in partnership with the Parent Support Network,” said Mr. Currie. “… |
| Official Opening of Art Exhibit at Fanningbank
Her Honour, the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, officially opened the 2010 Exhibit at Government House entitled “Ouvrages de dames: Historic Women’s Work” at a celebration held today. This project was curated by Linda Berko, Conservator and Curator of… |
| Order of Prince Edward Island Recipients Announced
The 2010 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island were announced today by the Chancellor of the Order, Her Honour the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Mr. Maitland MacIsaac, Chair of the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The three… |
| Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry to get First-Hand Look at Oil Spill
Provincial government representatives will have a better understanding of the economic and environmental impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico following a visit by Atlantic ministers to Louisiana this week, says Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Richard Brown. “Being able to see… |
| Site of Holland College West Prince Campus Unveiled
The location of Holland College West Prince Campus - at the corner of Main and Church Streets in Alberton - will allow area residents to further their education within their home communities, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “We have consulted extensively with local residents, with area businesses and… |
| Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
Today, Islanders will celebrate National Aboriginal Day and will have the opportunity to learn more about the province's Aboriginal culture, says Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, Carolyn Bertram.National Aboriginal Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of our Aboriginal Community… |
| Welcome to Kindergarten Program Wraps Up at Schools Across the Province
Kindergarten students and their families received a warm welcome into the school system at the Welcome to Kindergarten™ sessions, says Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie. “I was lucky enough to see the program in action at Glen Stewart Elementary recently,” said Mr… |
| New Community Accounts system provides Islanders with online access to key information on their communities
Islanders now have easy online access to social, economic and environmental data on their communities, says Finance and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “Among its many benefits, the new Community Accounts system will provide Islanders with information to better understand the issues… |
| License Suspended For Island Stone Pub
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge liquor license, license number LL90226, for the premises known as “Island Stone Pub” located in Kensington, for the following period of time, that is: for a period of three (3) days commencing 11 a.m., Thursday, June 24,… |
| Ministers Responsible For Francophone Affairs Wrap Up Successful Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie is an excellent opportunity to share best practices to promote the growth of Acadian and Francophone communities, says MLA for Stratford-Kinlock Cynthia Dunsford, who represented Premier Robert Ghiz at the conference. “Prince… |