News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Improved Availability of Prince Edward Island Well Data
In its continuing effort to preserve and improve access to oil and natural gas exploratory data in the province, the Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation recently entered into a contract with Investco Inc. of Calgary, Alberta to scan and digitize various sets of well data. Under the terms of… |
| Province Doubles Wind Energy Capacity
With eight new wind turbines up and operating at the North Cape Wind Farm, Prince Edward Island is now generating enough wind energy to power nearly 6,500 homes. Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem said the new 660-watt turbines bring the electrical generation capacity to 10.56… |
| Premier Congratulates Minister Murphy on Prestigious National Honour
Premier Pat Binns today congratulated Provincial Treasurer Mitch Murphy on being awarded the Cam Fella Award by Standardbred Canada for meritorious service to harness racing. This is only the second time since its inception in 1997 that the award has been merited. "Mitch Murphy has been a strong… |
| Prince Edward Island Acadian and Francophone Tourism Development Program Invites Applications
A fresh new name and application form has brought a renewed vigour to the Prince Edward Island Acadian Product Development Program. The program provides financial assistance for the promotion and development of the Acadian and Francophone tourism product on Prince Edward Island, administered… |
| Minister Elmer MacFadyen Announces Appointments to the Workers Compensation Board
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Act, announced today, appointments to the Workers Compensation Board. The Minister announced that the board will increase to seven members from the current five members… |
| Provincial Library Service To Hold Public Consultations
Public libraries are asking Islanders to join them in shaping the future. Over the next two months, a series of public consultation meetings will be held across the province to gain insight into the future role of public libraries. The consultations will address a number of issues including the… |
| Recent Nursing Home Deaths Remain Unconfirmed as Caused by Influenza
The Department of Health and Social Services is responding to many inquiries regarding influenza-like illnesses, particularly with regard to whether or not recent deaths at a nursing home in the province were influenza related. Deputy Chief Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Zelman today stated that… |
| Tourism PEI Joins P.E.I. Rocket to Promote Prince Edward Island "On the Road"
Tourism PEI has teamed up with the P.E.I. Rocket to promote Prince Edward Island at five different Quebec Major Junior Hockey League venues in the province of Quebec. The promotion provides a winner in each venue with a special prize package trip to Prince Edward Island. Tourism PEI will provide… |
| Seed Potato Quality Higher Again This Year
Preliminary results from the post-harvest testing of Prince Edward Island seed potatoes indicate that the quality is high and that virus levels are meeting the standards set by government and industry for 2004. The preliminary results of the laboratory post-harvest testing program were released… |
| Fourth Annual Buyer's Market Set for this Weekend
Craft and giftware retailers will once again have the opportunity to source high-quality, Island-made crafts. The fourth annual Buyer’s Market will take place this weekend in Charlottetown. This year’s Prince Edward Island Craft and Giftware Buyer’s Market will be held at a new location - the Delta… |
| Chainsaw Safety Courses Offered
Chainsaw safety courses will be offered across the Island this month by the Provincial Forest Section of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry. The courses will be offered in Southampton, Montague, Charlottetown, Kensington, Wellington and O’Leary between January 28 to… |
| Adult Criminal Court Statistics 2003-2003 Released
Attorney General, Jamie Ballem today released the PEI highlights on Adult Criminal Court Statistics from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS). "While this report was already released nationally, sometimes the results from smaller jurisdictions get lost and need some further explanation… |
| Prince Edward Home Closed to Visitors as a Precaution
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet announced that, effective today, the Prince Edward Home is closed to visitors due to several cases of influenza-like illnesses in the facility. “This is simply a precautionary measure,” Dr. Sweet notes. “There have been some residents and staff with influenza-… |
| High Tides
Emergency Measures Organization is advising of unusually high tide levels around the coast of Prince Edward Island for the next couple of days. Today, along the North Shore, high tide will be between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Also for today, high tide will be between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the South Shore… |
| Farmers Helping Farmers
A group of Islanders representing Farmers Helping Farmers has arrived in east Africa to continue its support to local groups in that region. Winston Johnston, president of Farmers Helping Farmers, and Teresa Mellish are leading a group from the Atlantic Veterinary College to help a group of dairy… |
| Government Announces Plans for a Total Ban on Tobacco use in PEI Adult Correctional Facilities
The Government of Prince Edward Island today announced its plan for a total ban on tobacco use in PEI adult correctional facilities. The ban will come into effect in all provincial adult correctional facilities on or before September 30, 2004. “Our aim is to provide an improved environment for… |
| 2004 Vistors Guide Ready to Lure Visitors to Prince Edward Island
With the cold temperatures and snow on the ground, many people look forward to the release of the Prince Edward Island Visitors Guide to begin plans for their summer vacation. The 2004 edition is complete and ready for distribution to potential visitors who are considering Prince Edward Island as… |
| The Electoral Boundaries Commission Commences Work
The Electoral Boundaries Act provides that, within 90 days following the third general election after the Act became law in 1994, an Electoral Boundaries Commission must be established to make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly on the area, boundaries and the names of the 27 electoral… |
| Minister Proclaims Family Literacy Week January 26-30
This week, during Family Literacy Week, the Department of Education is making information available to raise awareness of the key role of families in helping children develop literacy skills and a love of learning. The week was officially proclaimed today by Education Minister Mildred Dover.… |
| Unlicensed Commodities and Futures Broker Operating in PEI
The Securities Section of the Office of the Attorney General is warning the public that it has become aware of an unlicensed commodities and futures Florida-based broker which is soliciting investment funds in the Province of Prince Edward Island. This company has been soliciting clients through… |