News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
Search archived news releases by department or agency name, approximate date, or enter general words in key word search.
*Denotes department and agency names which have changed over time, this may impact search results.
| Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop to be held September 12
Young Islanders have a unique opportunity to learn all the basic skills of waterfowl hunting from veterans of the sport at an upcoming workshop. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry will host the eighth annual Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop at the Charlottetown Trap and Skeet Club… |
| Gold and Silver for PEI Wrestlers
Team PEI has once again made it to the medal podium at the 2009 Canada Games. The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, had the pleasure of presenting gold and silver medals to members of Team PEI’s women’s wrestling, that brings Team PEI’s medal… |
| New Programs Boost Commercial and Institutional Energy Efficiency
Funding assistance will be made available for energy efficiency upgrades to commercial and institutional buildings thanks to the introduction of new programs at the Office of Energy Efficiency, says Richard Brown, Minister of Environment Energy and Forestry. “In the past 18 months there have been a… |
| New School in Stratford one Step Closer to Reality
The province issued a tender today for preliminary work on the new Grade 4 to 6 facility at Glen Stewart Elementary in Stratford. The plan to build the new facility was announced in June by Premier Robert Ghiz following a recommendation from the Eastern School District. The 54,000 square foot… |
| Minister Extends Condolences on the Death of Folklorist Sandy Ives
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, has expressed her condolences to the friends and family of Professor Edward ‘Sandy’ Ives who passed away in Maine earlier this week. “Dr. Ives was a very important and influential figure in the move to preserve the… |
| Fall Flavours - Prince Edward Island Extends to Ten Days in its Second Season
Chef Michael Smith, an Island original and Host of Food Network’s series Chef Abroad is once again inviting you to visit Prince Edward Island, to enjoy over 150 interactive culinary events as part of Fall Flavours – Prince Edward Island, from September 25 – October 4, 2009. “Set amidst a sea of… |
| License Suspended For Cornwall Roadhouse
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as “Cornwall Roadhouse,” license number LL50172, located in Cornwall, for the following period of time, that is: for a nine (9) consecutive day period - commencing 11 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2009 up to and… |
| Morell Receives $15,000 from the Island Community Fund
The Province of Prince Edward Island has invested $15,000 for a new floating dock in the Community of Morell under the new Island Community Fund. Installation of this new structure is the latest phase of upgrading recreational infrastructure in Morell. “The improvements to this boating facility… |
| Islanders Invited to Cheer on Team PEI at Athletes Rally
Islanders are invited to join Premier Robert Ghiz and Sports Minister Carolyn Bertram to show resounding support for Team PEI athletes and artists in the final days leading up to the 2009 Canada Games. “This rally is a great opportunity for Islanders to meet the athletes, artists, coaches,… |
| Premier Ghiz Promotes PEI Canada Games
Premier Robert Ghiz took the opportunity during the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation this week to profile the upcoming Canada Games in Prince Edward Island and to share Islanders’ excitement about hosting this event. Premier Ghiz and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall met with Team… |
| Festival in France to Showcase PEI, Acadian Culture and Honours Island Acadian Soldiers
For eight days in August, PEI will be the featured province at the fourth edition of the festival la Semaine acadienne in the town of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, on the Normandy coast of France. August 8 to 15, the town will play host to Island Acadian artists and guest speakers, government and community… |
| Music in the Garden at Government House
Everyone is invited to attend an evening of music hosted by Her Honour, the Honourable Barbara Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, in the gardens at Government House on Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the Confederation… |
| PEI Photo Selected for Popular 2010 Travel Calendar
When Les Dickason from Nanaimo, British Columbia visited Prince Edward Island back in 2005, he photographed some picturesque scenery of Prince Edward Island. The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) recently held a contest for travel photos for their 2010 calendar. Dickason submitted an… |
| Team PEI Flag Bearer Announced
Andrew Costa, a beach and indoor volleyball competitor from Summerside, will represent Team PEI as Flag Bearer at the opening ceremonies of the 2009 Canada Summer Games. The son of Frank and Elizabeth Costa of Summerside, Andrew will be entering his third year of Mechanical Engineering at the… |
| Minister Extends Condolences on the Death of Donald Marshall, Jr.
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, is extending her condolences to the Aboriginal community on the death of Donald Marshall, Jr. who died on August 6 due to complications from a double lung transplant in 2003. “Mr. Marshall suffered a grave injustice that robbed him… |
| Work Begins Monday on Charlottetown Perimeter Highway
On Monday, August 10, the Department of Transportation and Public Works will begin a major project on the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway (CPH) between Route 2 East, St. Peters Road, and Route 2 West, the Malpeque Road. The project will see the section of road widened to four lanes to allow for… |
| Government Commits to Full-Day School-Based Kindergarten in 2010
Prince Edward Island will offer a full-day public kindergarten program in Island schools in September 2010. Following the release of the Public Kindergarten Commissioner’s report in Summerside today, Premier Robert Ghiz advised that Government has endorsed the direction of the report.… |
| Government Commits to Full-Day School-Based Kindergarten in 2010
Prince Edward Island will offer a full-day public kindergarten program in Island schools in September 2010. Following the release of the Public Kindergarten Commissioner’s report in Summerside today, Premier Robert Ghiz advised that Government has endorsed the direction of the report.… |
| Province Invests in Municipal Safety
Two communities in Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from improved access to back-up electrical power during an emergency, thanks to a provincial investment of $105,124 from the Island Community Fund. The province is financially assisting the Town of Kensington and the Tyne Valley Fire… |
| Charlottetown Celebrates New Affordable Housing
The Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and a local developer are partnering on a joint investment to build new affordable housing for a dozen Island families. The $1.5-million complex is made possible in part through a $414,000 investment from the Canada-P.E.I Affordable… |