News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Minister Encourages Islanders to Regard Prime Minister’s Message
Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, Carolyn Bertram, today acknowledged the significance of the anticipated apology by the Primer Minister to former students of Indian Residential Schools. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, on behalf of the Federal Government and all Canadians, is expected to… |
| Emergency Responders to Participate in EXERCISE UNIFIED COMMAND
"The caller to 911 sounds distraught, several young people are missing from an overnight outing, they are likely in the water. The weather has been cool and wet, and time is critical …… "Royal Canadian Mounted Police and National Park Wardens are dispatched to Robinson’s Island to investigate; as… |
| New Sports Fields to Benefit City Schools and Communities
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan visited Birchwood Intermediate School today to announce that new playing and sports fields will be constructed this year for Birchwood and its feeder schools. The fields will be constructed at a cost of $1.3 million on a four-acre… |
| New Sports Fields to Benefit City Schools and Communities
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan visited Birchwood Intermediate School today to announce that new playing and sports fields will be constructed this year for Birchwood and its feeder schools. The fields will be constructed at a cost of $1.3 million on a four-acre… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective June 15, 2008:• Gasoline prices will increase by 6.3 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace oil and stove oil prices will increase by 7.0 cpl; and• Diesel prices will increase by 4.5 cpl. •… |
| International Convention to Showcase Atlantic Canada’s Contributions to Biotechnology Innovation
The Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance will lead a delegation of bioscience-based companies and organizations to San Diego, California, to attend an international conference, with help from the federal and provincial governments under the Canada/Atlantic Provinces Agreement on International… |
| International Convention to Showcase Atlantic Canada’s Contributions to Biotechnology Innovation
The Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance will lead a delegation of bioscience-based companies and organizations to San Diego, California, to attend an international conference, with help from the federal and provincial governments under the Canada/Atlantic Provinces Agreement on International… |
| Minister Commends Women’s Institute For Pioneering Efforts
The Buy PEI initiative announced last week by the provincial government has its roots in a campaign undertaken by the Prince Edward Island Federated Women’s Institute in 1994. The goal of that campaign was to promote Island products through retail outlets. A representative of Women’s Institutes is… |
| Minister Joins Students to Launch Living Archives Web Page
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour joined students from École Évangéline, Kensington Intermediate Senior High and Stone Park Intermediate School this morning to celebrate the launch of a new website showcasing the results of an extensive research project.… |
| "Rescuing" Young Wildlife Not in Their Best Interest
Every spring, biologists with the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division note an increase in calls from people who have “rescued” what seems to be orphaned young wildlife. However, a young animal on its own does not necessarily mean that it has been abandoned. “Despite their concerns, we need… |
| Gala Dinner Thursday Kicks off Wine Festival Weekend
The 14th annual Prince Edward Island Wine Festival gets underway this Thursday with a Gala Dinner at the Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Centre on the Charlottetown waterfront beginning with a reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by the dinner. Dr. George Soleas, who has a long and distinguished career… |
| Government-wide Group to Evaluate Biofuel Options
The government of Prince Edward Island has established an Interdepartmental Committee to consider proposals for generating energy from plants and other agricultural sources. Under the leadership of the Department of Agriculture, the Interdepartmental Biofuels Committee will review proposed bio-… |
| Minister Announces Details of Publishers Assistance Program
Details of a new program to support Island book publishers have been announced by Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. The program is directed at Island-based businesses whose primary activity is book publishing and who have a track record of producing quality… |
| Tourism PEI Launches New Contest That Entices Visitors to PEI and Players to Win Cash Prizes
Tourism PEI, along with the Anne 2008 Centennial Committee, is pleased to announce today the official launch of a new Anne 2008 Invitational Contest, as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the publication of L.M. Montgomery’s novel Anne of Green Gables™. The contest will run until… |
| Caregiver Stress and Supports theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2008 in Prince Edward Island
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Prince Edward Island and around the world. Locally, activities are planned to raise awareness about abuse of older adults with a focus on caregiver stress and supports. “Usually the role of caregiver is an add-on to the many other roles individuals… |
| New Program to Boost Oyster Production
A new program to strengthen oyster production from aquaculture operations has been announced by Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell. The Quality Oyster Aquaculture Program will provide financial incentives to produce quality oysters on leases. “This exciting new… |
| Bluefield High School Receives Major Technology Grant
Bluefield is one of three Island schools, and one of ten Canadian schools, to receive a $40,000 HP grant to improve teaching by using technology.Bluefield High School staff and students recently received the good news that their school has been awarded a HP Technology In Education award, valued at… |
| Art Bank Acquisitions Announced
Eleven new works have been added to the Provincial Art Bank through the Acquisitions Program. Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister, Carolyn Bertram, announced the selection of the works today. “I am very pleased that we have been able to acquire more works than ever before of the… |
| Bird Monitoring for West Nile Virus Resumes
Beginning June 1, the Department of Health will be collecting dead birds to test for West Nile Virus. This service has been available for the past eight years and, so far, no dead birds found on PEI have tested positive for West Nile virus. “Although we have not detected the virus in Island birds,… |
| Beverage Container Depot to Open in Bloomfield
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry announced today the establishment of a new Beverage Container Depot in Bloomfield. Darryl and Ruby Pitre, operators of Bertha’s Bottle Exchange in Tignish, have established the depot in the Bloomfield Mall, 2238 O’Halloran Road. It will be called… |