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.
| Minister Tackle Agriculture Issues
Agriculture Ministers meeting in Victoria, British Columbia this week, discussed governments' policies with respect to a number of key issues facing Prince Edward Island agriculture and agri-food sector. Walter Bradley, Prince Edward Island's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said… |
| Island Students Chosen To Represent Province At National Heritage Fair
Fifteen Island students have been chosen to represent the province at The CRB Foundation National Heritage Fair in Saint John, New Brunswick from July 19-24, 1996. Over 150 heritage projects prepared by Island students were showcased at the PEI Regional Heritage Fair last month in Slemon Park.… |
| Government House Photos Saved From Scrap Heap
The Provincial Archives and Records Office's most recent acquisition has a "rags to riches", or more appropriately, a "garbage to gems" story. Heritage consultant Reg Porter rescued five photographs from a scrap heap and presented them to the public archives in time for Heritage Week. The… |
| Report Makes Thirty-three Recommendations to Reduce Red-Tape
The Report on Red Tape Review was released today in the legislature by the Community Consultative Committee. The report makes 33 recommendations on ways that the provincial government can improve service to Islanders and reduce regulatory burdens. One of the key recommendations in the report is… |
| Research Indicates Irrigation Wells Have Little Impact On Groundwater
Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment, today reported on the results of a monitoring study conducted this past summer into the effects of high capacity irrigation wells on other wells, and the availability of groundwater resources in general. For many years, the… |
| Province Pleased With Helicopter Purchase
The $790 million helicopter purchase announced last week by Defence Minister Art Eggleton may benefit the Prince Edward Island economy thanks to Slemon Park-based Wiebel Aerospace (1995) Inc. (WAI) and its parent company Testori Americas Corp. "All of the companies involved in the contract bid… |
| Tourism Launches 1998 Marketing Campaign
Prince Edward Island's 1998 tourism marketing campaign is about to shift into high gear. The new publications are now printed and thousands of envelopes are being stuffed and mailed to eager consumers around the world. "After an extremely successful 1997 season, we are looking for continued… |
| Steering Committee Seeks Names For Seniors' Advisory Council
A provincial steering committee is seeking interest from the public for membership on Prince Edward Island's new provincial Seniors' Advisory Council. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover said the purpose of the Seniors' Advisory Council is to advise government on current and emerging… |
| Dealer Price Reductions - Imperial
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Imperial Oil Limited to reduce the prices of all grades of gasoline by 0.6 cent per litre and the price of its low sulphur diesel by 0.4 cent per litre sold under its dealer tank truck pricing schedule.… |
| Provincial Library Catalogue Now On The Internet
Starting today, Islanders with access to computers can stay in the comfort of their homes and still visit the library! Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Education, has announced that Abbycat, the electronic catalogue of library resources is now available on the World Wide Web. Internet access to… |
| Province Recognizes December 6 Memorial
Ceremonies were held in both Charlottetown and Summerside today as Islanders joined to commemorate the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre as part of the National Day of Remembrance. On December 6, 1989, Canadians were shocked when confronted with the news of one of the most devastating examples… |
| Applications now Being Accepted for Youth of the Digital Age
Applications are now being accepted for funding under the Youth of the Digital Age program. Youth of the Digital Age is a well established, successful program which provides youth with technical experience and guidance in a fun and informative environment. Students will be taught web design skills… |
| Summerside Intermediate School Expansion Officially Opens
The $6 million new addition and renovation of Summerside Intermediate School was officially opened today by Premier Pat Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover, along with representatives from the Western School Board, government officials, students and staff. “For many people in the greater… |
| Kay Lewis Receives Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
Lieutenant Governor J. Leonce Bernard and the Prince Edward Island Regional Group of the Institute of Public Administration presented the third annual IPAC-PEI Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration to Kay Lewis on December 7, 2004. The award recognizes outstanding… |
| MacAdam Defends Program Administration
Agriculture Minister Kevin MacAdam today issued a statement defending his department’s administration of the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization program. Last week, Liberal opposition MLA Ron MacKinley was critical of delays in processing applications. “I want to assure all those who have… |
| Binns Halts Appointment of Additional Provincial Court Judge
Premier Pat Binns today advised that he has asked that a request for Executive Council to appoint an additional Provincial Court Judge be withdrawn. Originally, the objective of the additional judge was to free up Provincial Court resources so that work toward the establishment of a domestic… |
| Mover and Seconder Named
Premier Pat Binns announced today the Mover and Seconder of the Speech from the Throne that will officially open the Second Session of the Sixty-Second General Assembly of Prince Edward Island. The speech will be moved by Wes MacAleer, Member of the Legislative Assembly for District 14,… |
| Beef Producers to Consider Formation of Commodity Board
Prince Edward Island beef producers are being invited to attend information meetings this week to discuss the potential formation of a beef commodity board. “I encourage all beef producers in the province to attend one of the information meetings to be held this week,” said Darlene Sanford,… |
| Province to Pursue Legal Options on Fisheries Disputes
Premier Pat Binns today confirmed that the provincial government will be commencing legal action against the Government of Canada to seek a resolution to a number of outstanding fisheries disputes. The disputes relate to not only the herring seiner boundary line, but also to the unfair and… |
| Staphylococcal Bacteria Found in Potato Salad
Staphylococcal bacteria have been found in significantly high numbers in potato salad served in a fund-raising dinner in Georgetown last Saturday, Chief Health Officer Lamont Sweet announced today. A total of 39 people reported becoming ill after eating food from the cold plate, which was sold… |