News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Island Children to Receive Free Book
Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen today invited grade one children across the province to visit their community public library to receive a free book. The gift of the volume is a special project to promote the Canada-Wide TD Canadian Children's Book Week. In a partnership… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Arrives in New York Ready to Do Business
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced today that the second Team Canada Atlantic Trade Mission to New York City has begun. Business delegates representing 42 Atlantic Canadian companies began arriving in New York City today… |
| Island Focus to Honour Remembrance Day
Island Focus has produced a special lineup for this week's program in honour of Remembrance Day and those who died while fighting for peace. The November 11 broadcast of Island Focus will be hosted from the Confederation Centre Art Gallery where the exhibit Battlelines: Canadian Artists in the… |
| Premier Binns Honours Award Recipients
The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards were presented today by the Honourable Pat Binns at a ceremony in Charlottetown. The Premier's awards are presented annually to recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to community safety through crime prevention. "Over the last… |
| Province Invests in Renewed Infrastructure and Growth at Sturgeon Bridge
Premier Pat Binns and Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today toured the Sturgeon Bridge and reviewed plans for future improvements as part of the province's Bridge Reconstruction Strategy. The Sturgeon Bridge, a six-span wooden structure spanning the Sturgeon River, was first… |
| Department Receives Final Laboratory Results
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has received the last of the laboratory analysis from nine incidents of fish mortalities this summer. Minister of Environment Chester Gillan said results of fish tissue analyses have been received from the Environment Canada laboratory in… |
| Invest PEI Promotes the Province as a Good Place to do Business
Prince Edward Island is open for business and, through the Invest PEI partnership, all three levels of government are working together to attract foreign investment to the province. Invest PEI is a new initiative designed to create awareness of PEI as an ideal business location through targeted… |
| Premier Names Mover And Seconder
Premier Pat Binns announced today the Mover and Seconder of the Speech from the Throne that will officially open the Fourth Session of the Sixty-First General Assembly of Prince Edward Island. The speech will be moved by Bobby MacMillan, Member of the Legislative Assembly for District 12,… |
| E-Coli Situation at Hillsborough Hospital Being Addressed
Health officials advised today that every effort is being made to determine the source of E-Coli bacteria at the Hillsborough Hospital, to support the people who have been affected by it, and to prevent the potential spread of the bacteria. Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet advised that, since… |
| Island Correctional Staff to Attend 2002 Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day Service in Ottawa
On Sunday, September 29, 2002, Island Correctional Staff will attend a special memorial service in Ottawa to commemorate fallen Canadian police and peace officers. National Memorial Day offers Canadians an opportunity to honour the dedication of police and peace officers who made the ultimate… |
| Colin Younker Appointed Auditor General
Honourable Pat Binns, President of the Executive Council, announced today that the Lieutenant Governor in Council has confirmed the appointment of Colin Younker, CA as Prince Edward Island's Auditor General. Mr. Younker's appointment is in accordance with section 3 of the Audit Act and is… |
| PEI Releases First Report On Common Health Indicators
According to a major new report, Prince Edward Island is similar to the Canadian average in many areas of health status, health outcomes and quality of health services. The first Prince Edward Island Report On Common Health Indicators was released today by Health and Social Services Minister Jamie… |
| Province Supports Projects in Abram's Village and Miscouche
Wilfred Arsenault, MLA for District # 24 Evangeline-Miscouche, today presented cheques totalling $12,525 in provincial assistance for community projects in Abram's Village and Miscouche. Funding is provided through the Community Development Bureau of the Department of Development and Technology. "… |
| Equestrian Trail to Open at Forest Hill Friday
A new equestrian trail at the Forest Hill Wildlife Management Area is expected to be a popular attraction for riders and a valuable eco-tourism resource for the area. Minister of Environment Chester Gillan invites horseback riders from across the province to join him on a trail ride Friday,… |
| 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 1.0 cent per litre (cpl) on gasoline, 2.0 cpl on diesel, and 3.1 cpl on furnace and stove oil. Effective October 1, 2002 the average… |
| Hunters Look Forward To Season Opening
Thousands of Prince Edward Island hunters are getting ready to take to the fields, woods and waters of Prince Edward for the opening day of the migratory bird hunting season. The season for ducks, geese and snipe opens Monday, October 7 and closes December 14. The woodcock season opened September… |
| Computer Program For Youth Accepts Applications
Technology PEI Inc., in partnership with KenNet Inc., is receiving applications for its award winning Between Generations program. Recognized by an Industry Canada's CanConnect Award for Excellence in fostering information and communication technology skills in youth and their communities, Between… |
| CDP Granted Permission to Allow for Harness Racing on Sunday, October 13, 2002
Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz announced today that Executive Council has approved amendments to the Retail Business Holidays Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. R-13.02, Exemption Regulations to allow the Charlottetown Driving Park to hold a card of harness racing and parimutuel betting on Sunday,… |
| Studio Tour Draws Large Crowd
Island craft producers were thrilled at the large turnout at this year's annual Prince Edward Island Studio Tour Weekend. Now in its fourth year, this popular promotion was an excellent opportunity for craftspeople to share and demonstrate their talent with others. Although the numbers are not yet… |
| Funding Presented to the Carrefour de l'Isle-Saint-Jean Under the Canada/PEI General Agreement on the Promotion of Official Languages
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, recently presented a cheque for $100,000 to Benoit Henri representing the Carrefour de l'Isle-Saint-Jean. The Carrefour is one of five centres in the province which help assure French language education and cultural… |