News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Community of Tignish Celebrates Open House at the Tignish Seniors' Home Care Co-operative
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island joined with residents and board members of the Tignish Seniors' Home Care Co-operative today for an open house and guided tour of the facility. This project received funding under the affordable housing priority of the Canada-Prince Edward Island… |
| Attorney General Announces Proclamation Date for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Attorney General Jeff Lantz has announced the proclamation date for Prince Edward Island's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The act will be proclaimed on November 1, 2002, and this signifies that the act will be law on that date. The Freedom of Information and Protection of… |
| Campaign to Increase Awareness of the Importance of Having Regular Pap Tests
Prince Edward Island will launch its third Pap awareness campaign during Pap Awareness Week, October 20-26, 2002 to remind women that cervical cancer can be prevented by having a Pap test at least every two years. Heather MacMillan, Pap Screening Program Coordinator with the Department of Health… |
| Immersion Studios to Locate in Atlantic Technology Centre
A leading producer of group interactive, immersive media experiences is partnering with one of Prince Edward Island's leading information technology consulting firms to establish a new digital production studio in Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Under the… |
| Belfast Rec Centre Celebrates its Expansion with the Community
Taking a time-out from action on the ice, community residents and volunteers joined with government officials to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Belfast Recreation Centre. This project, identified as a priority by the local community, received funding under the Canada-Prince… |
| Brookvale to Host Ski Swap and Fall Festival
The PEI Alpine Association and PEI Provincial Parks will be co-sponsoring the Annual Snowshow and Ski Swap and Fall Festival this year at Brookvale Winter Activity Ski Park on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Ski Swap and Snowshow will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.… |
| Minister Announces Changes to E. Coli Notification Policy
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan has announced changes to the way in which Islanders who rely on a private well for their drinking water are notified if E. coli is detected in their neighbourhood. "I want to emphasize that the safety of Islanders has always been the primary consideration when… |
| Legislative Assembly Will Open November 14
Premier Pat Binns announced today that he has requested the Speaker to open the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Thursday, November 14th. The Fourth Session of the 61st General Assembly will begin at 3 p.m. with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable J. Léonce… |
| Minister Pleased to See Short-Term Compromise on Herring Seiner Issue
While pleased to see a temporary agreement that will keep herring seiners farther away from the Island shoreline this fall, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Deighan is hopeful a more favourable resolution can be found for the long term. At dispute is the boundary of the exclusion zone… |
| Cisco Networking Academy Expands to Prince Edward Island
A program that provides advanced information technology (IT) training is now available at three educational institutions in Prince Edward Island, including two high schools. The Cisco Networking Academy Program is now available at Charlottetown Rural High School, Westisle Composite High School and… |
| Minister Supports Many Recommendations of Senate Health Care Study
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed support for many of the recommendations contained in a major study released today by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. The study of the state of the health care system was two years in the making, and… |
| Minister Announces Changes to Environmental Advisory Council
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan has announced some changes to the Environmental Advisory Council. The council is appointed under the Environmental Protection Act to advise the minister on issues of environmental concern. Minister Gillan announced that Leslie Hartling of Stratford has been… |
| Minister Releases 2002 Lobster Landings
Lobster landings in 2002 were up slightly over last year according to preliminary figures released today by Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Deighan. "I am pleased to report that total landings for 2002 reached 19.9 million pounds. That's an increase of one million pounds or 5.4 per cent… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 2.1 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, 1.4 cpl on diesel, and 1.3 cpl on furnace and stove oil. Effective November 1, 2002 the average… |
| Atlantic Cuisine Set to Take Manhattan
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lyle Vanclief, today announced that Atlantic Canada's distinctive and delicious cuisine will be on the menu next week in one of the world's hottest food… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Make Major Investment in Young Children and Families
Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and federal Solicitor General Wayne Easter, together announced a major investment of more than $3.8 million over four years to the Building on Success: Best Start Program. The program offers province-wide intensive screening, assessment and in-home… |
| Wildlife Management Areas Valuable Community Asset
With new signage going up at some of the province's wildlife management areas, Minister of Environment Chester Gillan hopes more Islanders will be encouraged to use these public lands to enjoy nature and wildlife. In cooperation with communities and local conservation groups, the Department of… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Make Major Investment in Young Children and Families
Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and federal Solicitor General Wayne Easter, together announced a major investment of more than $3.8 million over four years to the Building on Success: Best Start Program. The program offers province-wide intensive screening, assessment and in-home… |
| Wastewater Treatment Facility to Receive Upgrades in Miscouche
The Community of Miscouche will receive funding under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program to build a new sewage lagoon, which will address current and future wastewater treatment needs. A total of $738,000 will be invested under the infrastructure program, cost-shared equally… |
| New Sponsorship Program to Support Future Speech Language Pathologists
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem announced a new program today to support the recruitment and retention of speech language pathologists. Through the new sponsorship program, students entering their second or third year of a Masters Degree in a Speech Language Pathology Program may… |