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.
| Retail Gasoline Dealers Join Fight Against Roadside Litter
Dozens of gas stations throughout the province have joined in efforts to reduce roadside litter by making car litter bags available to customers. Members of the Prince Edward Island Retail Gasoline Dealers Association are distributing the litter bags to customers and providing a place for them to… |
| Workshop Encourages a New Generation of Waterfowl Hunters
With hunting season just around the corner, a free workshop is being planned to help young Islanders learn all they need to know for a safe and successful waterfowl hunt. The Department of Environment and Energy will host the fifth annual Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop at the Charlottetown Trap… |
| Confederation Trail Open Postponed for 2004
The Confederation Trail Open, a province-wide cycling race proposed for the fall of 2004, has been postponed with plans to hold the event at a later date. The event organizers agreed that the short planning time-line contributed to a slower than anticipated pre-registration for the event, and the… |
| Premier Offers Best Wishes to Island Olympian Kara Grant
Premier Pat Binns announced today the Province’s Web site has added a link so Islanders can send best wishes to Kara Grant, the Stratford native who is competing in the modern pentathlon at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Grant is the only Islander competing at the Olympics and is the… |
| Minister Congratulates Athletes and Organizers of the 2004 Senior Women's Canadian Fastpitch Championship
This past week, Prince Edward Island played host to a successful 2004 Senior Women’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship. The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister Responsible for Recreation and Sport, commended the organizing committee, athletes and… |
| Permits Awarded for Oil and Gas Exploration
Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem has announced the successful companies in the Call for Bids for oil and natural gas exploration rights on four Island properties. Rally Energy Corporation of Calgary, Alberta, was top bidder for two parcels that encompass a total of 125,000 hectares (… |
| Island Company Recognized by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
Diversified Metal Engineering (DME) Ltd. has been issued a Certificate of Authorization from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. This authorization allows DME to apply the “NB” mark and register pressure vessels with the National Board. This is the first Certificate of… |
| PEI Exports Soar in May, Led by Food Products
PEI's total exports rose in value by 35% in May compared to April, reaching a value of $58.6 million. This performance is also 7.5% larger in value than in May of 2003, according to trade numbers released by Statistics Canada this week. PEI's cumulative exports to date this year total $234.9… |
| Chief of Staff
Premier Pat Binns today confirmed that Peter McQuaid will be returning to his office to serve as Deputy Minister and Chief of Staff. Patrick Dorsey, who served in the position on an acting basis, will return as Executive Assistant and Senior Policy Advisor. McQuaid returns on July 19, 2004. |
| Gardeners Advised to Watch for Blight
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry is advising home gardeners to keep a close watch for potato late blight. The late blight fungus can attack the leaves and stems of potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. As such, home gardens pose a significant threat to commercial potato… |
| Souris Emergency Room Remains Open
It’s business as usual in the Emergency Room of Souris Hospital, Mike Gallant, Chair of Kings Health Region Board, announced today. Earlier this week, the health region issued a statement to notify area residents of a 10 day closure of the Emergency Room brought about by physicians’ vacation… |
| Tourism PEI Contributes to Confederation Landing Park Recovery
The very successful Festival of Lights celebration, held over the Canada Day weekend, suffered a bit of negative fallout due to the resulting condition of the waterfront grounds, post-celebration. A good deal of rain fell over the duration of the event, and the combination of large crowds and rain… |
| Change to 2009 Bid committee Membership
Lorraine Robinson has been appointed to the Bid Committee for the 2009 Canada Summer Games to be hosted in Prince Edward Island. Robinson replaces Harvey Mazzerolle who had to step down due to other commitments. Robinson has 20 years experience as the Regional Coordinator of Boys & Girls Clubs… |
| New Online Service to Protect Consumers
Island consumers now have access to an online service to protect them when purchasing previously owned items such as cars, boats or recreational vehicles. Lien Check is an online service that provides quick and easy access to the Personal Property Registry System using the serial number of the… |
| Murray Harbour Welcomes a Home Town Hero
The community of Murray Harbour, along with Brad Richards, will celebrate the Stanley Cup on Tuesday, August 3. Festivities will begin with a parade through Murray Harbour at 11 a.m. and end at the ball field where the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe and Lady Byng trophies will be on display until 3 p.m… |
| Lobster Landings Up Slightly
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Kevin MacAdam has released preliminary statistics on the spring lobster season which show a slight increase in total landings over last year. The preliminary landing figures were compiled by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry… |
| Charlottetown to Get More Affordable Housing
Twenty-two affordable housing units for low to moderate income Islanders will be built in this city thanks to the combined efforts of the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island, the Kiwanis Club and the City Charlottetown. Abe Zakem House, named after Kiwanis charter member Abe… |
| New Report Indicates PEI Children are Doing Well
Compared to children in other provinces, PEI children are doing very well based on national indicators of child health and well-being. According to a report released today by the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, PEI leads the country in several areas of child health such as healthy… |
| New Report Indicates PEI Children are Doing Well
Compared to children in other provinces, PEI children are doing very well based on national indicators of child health and well-being. According to a report released today by the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development, PEI leads the country in several areas of child health such as healthy… |
| Premiers Agree to Meet with Aboriginal Leaders
Canada’s Premiers have agreed to meet with Aboriginal Leaders to hear first hand about aboriginal health issues. Following a meeting with National Chief Phil Fontaine, Premier Pat Binns stated, “I agree that it is important to consider aboriginal interests in the overall renewal of health care in… |