News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Innovation PEI Premier’s Speaker Series
Three experts with experience in the areas of intellectual property, licensing technology, and research and development will be making presentations on Prince Edward Island in coming weeks as part of the Innovation PEI Premiers Speakers Series. The Centre for Health and Biotechnology Management… |
| Tourist Home Liquor License Amended
A recently approved amendment to the Liquor Control Act Regulations will now allow bed & breakfast properties with three units to be considered for a Tourist Home Liquor License. Hon. Robert Vessey, Minister Responsible for the PEI Liquor Control Commission, stated that the lowering of the… |
| Recycling Program for Electronic Waste Announced
Electronic waste will be diverted from landfill sites in Prince Edward Island with the introduction of a new province-wide recycling program starting July 1, 2010, said Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. Government has accepted a plan from Atlantic Canada Electronics… |
| Education and Tourism Ministers Team Up on Fun Educational Project
Today Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie and Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey teamed up to launch a fun project for elementary school children. At West Kent Elementary in Charlottetown, the Ministers unveiled a “welcome lantern challenge” in conjunction with… |
| Education and Tourism Ministers Team Up on Fun Educational Project
Today Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie and Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey teamed up to launch a fun project for elementary school children. At West Kent Elementary in Charlottetown, the Ministers unveiled a “welcome lantern challenge” in conjunction with… |
| Bald Eagle Festival in Mount Stewart Keeps on Growing
Human nature is the same around the world. People are always looking for an excuse to celebrate. On the Hillsborough Heritage River there is an annual event that is just part of the natural cycle, but in the past few years nature enthusiasts have turned this into a great festival. Every year in… |
| Province Issues Tender for O'Leary Roundabout
Residents of western Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from improved safety at a busy intersection on Route 2 in Woodstock. Today, the provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal issued a tender for the construction of the O’Leary roundabout. “The construction of a… |
| Minister Vessey Recognizes Tourism Month in PEI
With June designated as Tourism month in Prince Edward Island, it is a prime opportunity for every Islander to recognize how this industry enhances the quality of life for Islanders, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “The Province invested $16.9 million in tourism and $42.9… |
| Minister Announces Department Name Change
Attorney General Doug Currie announced today that the Office of the Attorney General and Public Safety will be renamed the Department of Justice and Public Safety. “The new name was chosen to better reflect the diverse range of responsibilities and services within the department,” said Minister… |
| Enhanced Funding for the Provincial Amateur Sport Support Program
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, is pleased to announce enhanced funding to the Provincial Amateur Sport Support Program, Government’s primary program to assist over 40 Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs). The Amateur Sport Support Program will increase by $225,000,… |
| Enhanced Funding for the Provincial Amateur Sport Support Program
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, is pleased to announce enhanced funding to the Provincial Amateur Sport Support Program, Government’s primary program to assist over 40 Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs). The Amateur Sport Support Program will increase by $225,000,… |
| Enhanced Funding for the Provincial Amateur Sport Support Program
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, is pleased to announce enhanced funding to the Provincial Amateur Sport Support Program, Government’s primary program to assist over 40 Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs). The Amateur Sport Support Program will increase by $225,000,… |
| Potato Producers Advised to Dispose of Culls
The Department of Agriculture is advising potato producers that the deadline for the disposal of cull potatoes is June 15. Livestock producers feeding culls after that date must have a permit. Cull potatoes and rock piles are normally the largest source of airborne late blight spores. This source… |
| Minister Vessey Launches TD Summer Reading Club Program
Island children are invited to travel to exotic lands, explore tropical environments and discover faraway places through the 2010 PEI Public Library TD Summer Reading Club Destination Jungle, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “This is a great opportunity for children to enjoy… |
| Department Donates Fishing Rods to Youth Intervention Outreach Program
Prince Edward Island youth involved in the Youth Intervention Outreach Program will be heading to Island fishing holes this summer with fishing rods donated by the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry, says Minister Richard Brown. “Our department is pleased to assist the Youth… |
| Festival of Small Halls Starts Today and Draws Big Local Talent
The Festival of Small Halls will capture Island culture, talent and tradition through the music, dance and storytelling of talented Island artists, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “Through the Department of Tourism and Culture Signature Event initiative, we are very proud to… |
| Festival of Small Halls Starts Today and Draws Big Local Talent
The Festival of Small Halls will capture Island culture, talent and tradition through the music, dance and storytelling of talented Island artists, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “Through the Department of Tourism and Culture Signature Event initiative, we are very proud to… |
| Congratulations to Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, extends his congratulations to Island entrepreneurs Frank Lewis, Dr. Kent Ellis and Donald MacDougall, who were made members of the PEI Business Hall of Fame Wednesday evening. Minister Campbell was one of many attendees at the Wednesday… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Charlottetown
The Honourable Michael Duffy, Senator for Prince Edward Island, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community… |
| New Emergency Department at QEH Getting Ready to Open
A major step forward has been taken in the provision of acute emergency care for Islanders, Premier Ghiz and Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram announced today during a celebration to mark the upcoming opening of the new Emergency Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). “This… |