News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| 2007 PEI Student Drug Survey Results Released
The results of the PEI 2007 Student Drug Survey were announced today at a news conference at Colonel Gray High School. Dr. Linda VanTil, Epidemiologist, presented a report overview and Health Minister Doug Currie and Education Minister Gerard Greenan spoke on behalf of their respective departments… |
| New Booster Seat Rules Come Into Effect In 2008
On January 1, 2008, new rules will come into effect that will help keep young children protected from serious injury. That’s when the province’s new booster seat regulations will become law. Under the new rules, children who weigh 18 kilograms (40 pounds) or more must be in a booster seat if they… |
| Tourism Advisory Council Launches New Website to Communicate with Island Tourism Industry
Finding out what’s happening in the Island’s tourism industry just got a whole lot easier. Honourable Valerie Docherty, Minister of Tourism, and David MacKenzie, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) recently launched a new dedicated website – www.peitac.com – to communicate with the greater… |
| Prince Edward Island to Host National Impaired Driving Convention
In May 2009, hundreds of students from across Canada will descend on Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island for the annual Canadian Youth Against Impaired Driving (CYAID) National Convention. The Department of Transportation and Public Works is pleased to be bringing this great event to the Island for… |
| Civic Number Signage
The Prince Edward Island Office of Public Safety is advising property owners to ensure that their white on blue civic number signs are in good condition, clearly legible and visible from the adjoining roadway. Since the implementation of province-wide civic addressing in 2000, many civic number… |
| Island Residents Are Encouraged to Receive Influenza Vaccine
— A mobile vaccination clinic was set up for Healthcare staff to receive the influenza vaccine this week. Chief Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison was one of many Healthcare staff who took advantage of the clinic. The vaccine is currently being offered at Doctor’s offices and health clinics… |
| Minister Greenan Calls on Federal Government to Help With Implementation of Justice Initiatives
Prince Edward Island Attorney General Gerard Greenan says he believes the federal government is responsible to assist the provinces and territories with the costs of implementing federally-led legislation. Minister Greenan recently returned from the annual meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial… |
| Ministers Meet to Discuss Job Protection for Reservists
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, met today with the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, to discuss new provincial legislation that ensures… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Experiences Temporary Bed Pressures
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is experiencing temporary bed pressures because of a surge in demand and a higher than usual number of patients awaiting long-term care placement, says QEH executive director Rob Philpott. There are currently 14 medically discharged patients awaiting placement.… |
| Federal, Provincial and Municipal Leaders Celebrate Opening of New Malcolm Darrach Centre
In just over a year, a project to reconstruct the East Royalty Civic Centre has gone from just a concept to reality. The original Malcolm Darrach Centre has been replaced by a new 5,000 square foot, wheelchair accessible facility, which was officially opened today.Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary… |
| Premier Presents Four Champion for Children Awards
Premier Robert Ghiz and Dr. David Wong, Chair of the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development have named the 2007 recipients of the Champion for Children Award as Melissa Brownlow, the Catholic Family Services Bureau, Ray Doiron and Danny and Martie Murphy. The 2007 Champion for Children… |
| Ministers Discuss Fisheries and Aquaculture Initiatives
Fisheries and aquaculture ministers and officials from Canada’s five eastern provinces and Manitoba met with a number of federal ministers in Ottawa last week to seek support for a comprehensive aquaculture renewal initiative. The provincial ministers, led by Prince Edward Island Fisheries and… |
| PROVINCE ACQUIRES DEED TO BASIN HEAD BEACH
Late last week, the province secured legal title for one of the best beaches on PEI at Basin Head. Not only is the beach the crown jewel of the Eastern Kings tourism product, but the land surrounding it is one of the most ecologically important and environmentally sensitive pieces of land on Prince… |
| Successful Negotiations Lead to New Island-Ontario Flight
Daily flights between Prince Edward Island and Ottawa should be a tremendous boost for the province, says Premier Robert Ghiz. "After a great deal of negotiation over a short period of time, I am very pleased that Air Canada has agreed to begin daily flights between Charlottetown and the national… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Lifts Ambulance Diversion
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is pleased to advise that the ambulance diversion policy that was put in place earlier this week has been lifted effective noon today. A decision had been made earlier this week to temporarily divert ambulances to either Prince County Hospital in Summerside or Kings… |
| December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Social Services and Seniors encourages Islanders to participate in community activities being hosted to promote a better understanding of disability issues and the community services available to… |
| Government of Canada Supports P.E.I. Hydrogen Shuttle Bus Demonstration
Prince Edward Islanders can now take a “clean ride” around Charlottetown on a hydrogen-powered bus. Guy Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, representing the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, today joined the Honourable Robert Ghiz,… |
| ISLANDERS REMINDED TO BE PREPARED FOR WINTER AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON GETS UNDERWAY
The holidays are a time of celebration. There are staff parties, family gatherings, and many other social occasions to celebrate as we approach Christmas. That’s why every year at this time, Prince Edward Island celebrates National Safe Driving Week. The theme of this year’s Safe Driving Week… |
| DEPARTMENT WILL HELP TOURISM OPERATORS TRANSLATE THEIR WEBSITES INTO FRENCH, INCREASING WEB PRESENCE FOR FRANCOPHONE VISITORS
More than ever, tourists are planning their vacations on-line. In an effort to reach out to as many prospective visitors as possible, the Honourable Valerie Docherty, Minister of Tourism today announced an initiative that will help Island tourism operators translate their websites into French. This… |
| Living Archives Helps Students Understand Life During Turn of Last Century
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram recently visited with students from Stone Park Intermediate School who were working on research projects at the Public Archives and Records Office in Charlottetown. The students, from Jerry Campbell’s grade seven social studies class… |