News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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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… |
MacAdam Stands Firm on Herring Dispute
Prince Edward Island Fisheries Minister Kevin MacAdam today confirmed that the province will continue to demand the restoration of the original and traditional 25-fathom line as a resolution to the current herring seiner fishery off the north shore of the Island. He outlined the province’s position… |
PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women Launches 13th Annual Purple Ribbon Campaign
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will launch its 2004 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence on Wednesday, November 3rd, during a Purple Ribbon Pinning Bee. The Campaign honours the victims of the Montreal Massacre and raises awareness of violence against women and children.The… |
Corrections Exemplary Service Medals
His Honour Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard and Attorney General Mildred Dover today recognized 11 individuals for exemplary service with the provincial and federal correctional systems in Prince Edward Island. Two members of the Correctional Service of Canada, eight provincial employees of… |
Minister Corrects Information on Infrastructure
Recent news reports and editorials have suggested that Prince Edward Island is the only province in Canada which has not signed the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program. “This information is incorrect,” said Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister… |
Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
Record high international oil prices continue to impact on the Island’s petroleum market.The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 3.7 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, 5.2 cpl… |
New Technology Improves Student Learning
New technology is improving learning in Island schools by providing students with quick access to the Internet and multi media learning opportunities. The Department of Education is building a new data network that will enable all schools to access internet information, on average, 33 times faster… |
House Opens on November 18
Premier Pat Binns announced today that he has requested the Speaker to recall the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Thursday, November 18. The House did not prorogue following the Spring session so as to allow legislative committees to continue to meet and afford some flexibility in… |
Minister Releases 2004 Lobster Landings
Overall lobster landings in Prince Edward Island this year were on par with 2003 according to preliminary figures released today by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Kevin MacAdam. Total landings for 2004 reached 19.9 million pounds. This represents a very slight decrease from the… |
New Tourism Advisory Council Chaired by David MacKenzie and Rob Shaw
Members of the tourism industry joined the President of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI) and the Minister of Tourism to announce the appointment of David MacKenzie and Robbie Shaw, as Co-Chairs of the newly-formed Tourism Advisory Council. The announcement was made… |
Government Welcomes Students to Workplaces
Over 50 students from across PEI will be joining provincial government employees at work on Take Our Kids to Work Day, Wednesday, November 3. Take Our Kids to Work Day is a national event which introduces grade 9 and 10 students to a variety of workplaces and career choices. Through the program,… |
Province Introduces Convenient Method of Paying Revenue Tax (PST)
The Taxation and Property Records division of the Provincial Treasury is pleased to announce businesses can now pay their Revenue Taxes (Provincial Sales Tax and Environment Tax) on-line through the division’s Web site: www.TaxandLand.pe.ca “Up until now, most businesses either sent someone to the… |
Strengthening Environmental Management in Canada
Meeting with his counterparts across the country today, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem agreed to work toward a new environmental sustainability framework for Canada. The objective of the framework is to attain the highest level of environmental quality as a means to… |
UPEI Students Attend Montreal Game Summit
Five students from the University of Prince Edward Island will attend the first ever Montreal Games Summit. The summit will bring together experts in video gaming from across North America to discuss the latest in video game design, programming and marketing. The five students are studying an… |
Keaveny Family Honoured with Award for Adoptions
For John and Bea Keaveny, what started out as an act of social responsibility has become a voyage of discovery that has rewarded their good intentions many times over. The Keaveny family recently received the Helen Allen Award for exemplary promotion of adoption by the Adoption Council of Canada.… |
Early Childhood Educators Meet Saturday for Share and Tell Celebration
As Early Childhood Care and Education Week draws to a close, early childhood educators will meet Saturday at the second annual Share and Tell Celebration to discuss ways to improve the quality of the services they provide in their day care centres. The Share and Tell Celebration, which is hosted by… |
Government Announces Start Up Of Remicade And Embrel Program
The Remicade and Embrel Program, announced during the last sitting of the Legislative Assembly, is now ready to receive applications for financial assistance, Minister of Health and Social Services Chester Gillan announced today. The program, which will be retroactive to July 1, 2004, provides… |
Premier Binns Honours Award Recipients
The Premier’s Crime Prevention Awards were presented today by the Honourable Pat Binns in a ceremony at Government House. The Premier’s awards are presented annually to recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to community safety through crime prevention. “These… |
Province Expands Air Quality Monitoring
The Province has made major improvements to its air quality monitoring network to provide more information to protect the health of Islanders. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem unveiled an expanded monitoring station at Southampton Monday. A new building was erected this… |
Atlantic Premiers Travel to Toronto to Promote Economic Opportunities
The premiers of Canada's four Atlantic provinces will travel to Toronto to promote investment and economic opportunities in their region. The trip builds on a commitment by the four premiers to cooperate and to work more closely together to benefit the region's economy.The visit will take place on… |