News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Minister Acknowledges Contributions of Teachers and School Staff
Today on national Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day, Education Minister Mildred Dover acknowledged with appreciation the great contributions of Island teachers and school staff. Minister Dover advised that Prince Edward Island has one of the best education systems in the world, and much of this… |
| You Probably Do Not Know Who is Most Likely to Sexually Molest Your Child
The Provincial Child Sexual Abuse Advisory Committee will host a public information session for parents, caregivers, professionals, and the general public on protecting children ages 0 -18 from sexual abuse. Topics to be discussed include: • Facts about Child Sexual Abuse • Child Sexual Development… |
| Team PEI Chef De Mission and Assistant Chef De Mission Announced for 2005 Canada Summer Games
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for Sport, today announced the Team PEI Chef de Mission and Assistant Chef de Mission for the 2005 Canada Summer Games to be held in Regina, Saskatchewan, August 6 -20, 2005. "It is my pleasure to announce Ted Lawlor as Chef de Mission and Joanne… |
| Canada Reads Comes to Provincial Libraries
The PEI Provincial Library Service will be helping Islanders keep up with the third edition of CBC’s successful Canada Reads presentation. Through the generosity of the publishers of this year’s selections, additional copies of the books under discussion are now available to Islanders in libraries… |
| Unlicensed Commodities and Futures Brokers
The Securities Section of the Office of the Attorney General is warning the public that it has become aware of unlicensed commodities and futures Florida-based companies which are soliciting investment funds in the Province of Prince Edward Island. They are both operating through Universal… |
| Choose Your Financial Advisor Wisely this RRSP Season
Though RRSP deadlines are fast approaching, securities regulators are advising Canadians to slow down when choosing a financial adviser. "The best investment decision we may ever make as individual investors may be finding a dependable financial adviser. This process takes time and research,… |
| Hog Board Has New Member
Marketing Council today announced that Leza Matheson-Wolters has been appointed to the Hog Commodity Marketing Board by Marketing Council to represent hog producers in Queens County. Kenneth MacLellan, Marketing Council Chair, said that the appointment was made to fill a vacancy created on the Hog… |
| Funding Available for Agricultural Research
The next quarterly deadline for submissions for funding under the Prince Edward Island Agricultural Research Investment Fund Inc. (ARIF) is March 1, 2004. Established by the Government of Prince Edward Island to provide industry organizations, producers and agri-businesses with increased access to… |
| Energy Planning and Regulatory Improvements Highlight Atlantic Energy Ministers Meeting
Atlantic Canada's four Energy Ministers are working on plans to increase security and sustainability of energy supply in the region. At a meeting today in Sydney Mines, the four ministers addressed a broad range of issues centred around regional energy cooperation. The meeting was hosted by Nova… |
| Addressing Faculty Renewal Challenge Requires Universities and Governments to Work Together
Maritime universities and governments, along with the federal government, need to work together if the region is to successfully replenish the estimated 1,800 full-time faculty positions that will become vacant over the next decade in the region. The vacancies come as the result of a wave of… |
| Atlantic Canadian Companies to Meet With Industry Leaders From Around the World
Building strong trade relationships in international markets and increasing the export capacity of Atlantic Canadian companies are key components of the trade strategies of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the four Atlantic provincial governments. Through the Canada/Atlantic… |
| Testori Job Fair Attracts Over 300 People in West Prince
A job fair held in Bloomfield on Monday attracted over three hundred people, and Alberton Miminegash MLA Cletus Dunn says he couldn't be more pleased. The job fair was held by the West Prince Opportunity Network to gauge interest in employment at the new Testori Americas plant. The plant will be… |
| Winter Storm Advisory For Prince Edward Island
Emergency Measures Organization has been advised by Environment Canada to expect heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions for Thursday, February 19, 2004, along with higher than normal tide levels. EMO PEI, therefore, advises that flooding should be expected in low lying areas starting late Thursday… |
| PROVINCIAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Act has declared a Provincial state of emergency as of 13:01 p.m. today, February 19, 2004.This snow storm has caused severe ground drifting and whiteouts creating dangerous conditions on Island highways. The public… |
| STATE OF EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT
All Provincial and Federal Government Offices closed for the day.The state of emergency remains in effect across Prince Edward Island. The following is the latest update from Emergency Measures Organization:- All provincial and federal government offices across Prince Edward Island will be closed… |
| Council of the Federation to Meet in Vancouver
Provincial and Territorial Premiers will assemble in Vancouver tomorrow for the first formal meeting of the Council of the Federation. Premier Pat Binns, Chair of the Council, says he and his colleagues are looking forward to making progress on important issues to Canadians such as sustaining and… |
| Shea Provides Road Conditions Update
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel. That's the message from the Department of Transportation and Public Works as it issued an update on road conditions following the recent snowstorm the province experienced last week. "The storm brought a tremendous amount of snowfall over a… |
| Women's Institutes Ask Retailers For Local Products
Members of Federated Women's Institute of Prince Edward Island have launched a campaign to ask two major grocery retailers, Sobey's and Superstores, to stock local beef, pork and other products on their shelves. "As members of Women's Institute and as consumers, we are concerned that we are unable… |
| Statement by Minister of Environment and Energy
Environment and Energy Minister Jamie Ballem issued the following statement today regarding news coverage of the upcoming CBC television Disclosure segment on Meteor Creek. "It is the mandate of the Government of Prince Edward Island to encourage economic development in the province. When a company… |
| Farmers Receive Payments Under Assistance Program
Prince Edward Island farmers are receiving their full share of payments under the Canadian Farm Income Program (CFIP) from the provincial government. Cheques have been mailed this week to approximately 115 eligible producers. The announcement was made today by Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture… |