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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Government Announces Plans for New Medical Services Centre in Tyne Valley
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced that a new Medical Services Centre is being planned for the Tyne Valley area as part of government’s ongoing commitment to health care and improving access to services for Islanders. A recent Community Needs Assessment and… |
| NRC Opens Institute for Nutrisciences and Health
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) today officially opened the NRC Institute for Nutrisciences and Health (NRC-INH) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The $13.5 million state-of-the-art facility creates a dynamic research and commercialization hub for the province’s emerging… |
| NRC Opens Institute for Nutrisciences and Health
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) today officially opened the NRC Institute for Nutrisciences and Health (NRC-INH) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The $13.5 million state-of-the-art facility creates a dynamic research and commercialization hub for the province’s emerging… |
| Le Centre Goéland Gets Funding for Revitalization Plans
Le Centre Goéland, located in Cape Egmont, will undertake a series of planned improvements, thanks to an investment of more than $1 million made by Canada’s New Government and the Province of Prince Edward Island. Once revitalization plans are complete, Le Centre Goéland will be a safe, tranquil,… |
| Le Centre Goéland Gets Funding for Revitalization Plans
Le Centre Goéland, located in Cape Egmont, will undertake a series of planned improvements, thanks to an investment of more than $1 million made by Canada’s New Government and the Province of Prince Edward Island. Once revitalization plans are complete, Le Centre Goéland will be a safe, tranquil,… |
| Redesigned Peter Pan Intersection Now Complete
Traffic is now moving more smoothly through one of Charlottetown’s busiest intersections. Officials recently commemorated the completion of work to redesign and construct the Peter Pan intersection. A high volume of traffic moves through this Charlottetown intersection, which involves four… |
| New Public Land Atlas Available Online
Finding information on public lands in your community is now only a mouse click away. With overwhelming public response to the recently released Prince Edward Island Public Land Atlas, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry has launched a new online version. Minister Jamie Ballem said… |
| 2006 Heritage Winners Announced
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation will hold its annual Heritage Awards ceremony today, Heritage Day, at Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown. The Hon. Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs will present thirty awards recognizing outstanding achievements and… |
| Victoria Adds 13 Heritage Properties to the Register
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen kicked off Heritage Day this morning when he presented Heritage Registration Certificates to the owners of 13 properties in Victoria and one in nearby Tryon. The 13 Victoria properties receiving recognition for their historic significance… |
| Delta Airlines Announces Non-Stop Services to Boston
The Prince Edward Island Government, Tourism PEI and the Charlottetown Airport Authority welcome aboard Delta Airlines to the expanding fleet of airlines serving the Charlottetown Airport. The service will be provided on a daily basis between Boston and Charlottetown using a CRJ 200 aircraft.… |
| Premier, Community Meet to Discuss Plans for Provincial Museum Storage Facility
Premier Pat Binns today met with members of the Northumberland Community Development Corporation, members of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and members of the Murray River Community Council to discuss plans for a new provincial museum storage facility. The new building will replace the… |
| Premier Pleased to See Local CBC News Program Return to One Hour Broadcast
Premier Pat Binns offered his congratulations and best wishes to the staff of CBC Television PEI, as the daily supper time news cast returns to one hour beginning this evening at 6 p.m. “The supper time newscast that we know best as Compass has become a tradition in homes throughout Prince Edward… |
| Provincial Heritage Incentive Program for Repairs and Renovations to Heritage Buildings
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen took the opportunity last evening during the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation annual Heritage Awards to announce a new provincial funding program to help property owners repair and renovate heritage properties. “I am proud to take this… |
| Workshop Looks At Protecting Visitors To Agricultural Events
A workshop is being held on Friday at the Charlottetown Hotel on how to protect the health of visitors who attend agricultural events such as fairs, exhibitions, petting zoos and other activities where humans and animals interact. The workshop is presented by the Canadian Association of Fairs and… |
| Increased Nursing Resources Allocated to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at QEH
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced that 11.25 nursing positions have been added to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to help meet demand for high-risk delivery and aftercare of newborn babies. Minister Gillan said, “Government… |
| Minister Unveils Two New Heritage Posters
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer McFadyen unveiled two new heritage posters for 2007 on Monday during Heritage Day events in Victoria and Charlottetown. The watercolours were painted by Victoria artist, Henry Dunsmore, and depict the Victoria Village Inn and the Charlottetown CNR… |
| LOUNGE LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR PIAZZA JOE’S
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge license of “Piazza Joe’s,” license number LL-94-0009, located in Charlottetown, for the following period of time, that is: for a three (3) consecutive day period - commencing 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2007, and… |
| Team PEI Flag Bearer Announced
Patrick Knox, a Team PEI Judo competitor from Cornwall, has been selected as the flag bearer for Team PEI at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2007 Canada Winter Games. This is the third set of Canada Games for Patrick, who first became involved in Judo when he visited the Rikidokan Judo Club in… |
| New Policy Gives Public Access to Environmental Health Inspection Information
The Department of Health will now publically release information regarding inspections done in restaurants and tobacco retail outlets by Environmental Health Services. Beginning February 28, a summary of health orders, warnings and fines issued to restaurants, as well as warnings and fines issued… |
| New Marketing Efforts Designed to Attract Visitors to Eastern PEI
The development of new user-friendly products designed to promote the easternmost region of the Island will ensure that visitors can easily discover this beautiful region of PEI.Island East, a not-for-profit regional tourism organization in eastern PEI, in partnership with the region's economic… |