News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| On Line Support Expands Into Montague
After having surveyed the labour market throughout Atlantic Canada, On Line Support Inc. (OLS), an Internet technology customer support service provider, announced today it will open a new contact centre in Montague, Prince Edward Island. The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island,… |
| Province Lends Support To ‘Thank You, 100 Times Over' Awareness Campaign For Organ Donation
An extraordinary cross-country journey of gratitude rolled into Prince Edward Island today to increase public awareness of the importance of organ donation and to thank all those involved from medical staff to donor families. Mike and Tim Ross of Camrose, Alberta are roller skiing 6245 km across… |
| PEI Tourism Pursuing Unlicensed Properties
Over the years, there has been an increase in those who neglect to comply with the Tourism Industry and Highway Advertisement Acts when renting properties for tourist accommodations. Non-compliance results in unfair competition in the tourism accommodation market and increases the possible risk of… |
| Additional Access for Island Libraries Created
Libraries on Prince Edward Island now have a virtual front door with the launch of a new web portal providing a gateway to library collections. Material in all the locations of Holland College and all of the holdings of the branches of the Provincial Library Service are now accessible through a… |
| 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 2.9 cents per litre (cpl) on regular gasoline, 3.4 cpl on mid-grade gasoline, 3.9 cpl on premium gasoline, and 1.5 cpl on diesel,… |
| Art Bank Acquisitions Announced
Four new works have been added to the Provincial Art Bank bringing the total number of pieces in the provincial collection to over one hundred. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea announced the selection of the works and stated, "I am very pleased that we have been able to acquire… |
| Department Receives Results of Water Sample Analysis
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has received results of water sample analysis from three incidents of fish mortalities last month. The water quality results reported by Environment Canada concern samples collected during the investigation into incidents of fish mortalities… |
| Designation of Kings County Court House Recognized with Unveiling of Plaque
The designation of the historic Kings County Court House under the Heritage Places Protection Act was recognized today with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs; Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology… |
| Provincial Cabinet Visits West Prince
Premier Pat Binns and the Provincial Cabinet visited the West Prince region of the province today. During the morning, Cabinet convened for its regular weekly meeting in North Cape where it also had an opportunity to meet with community leaders from the area. Subsequent stops were made at the… |
| Linkletter's Welding Celebrates Another Expansion, New Contracts
Wayne Linkletter, President of Linkletter's Welding Ltd, provided a tour of his expanded manufacturing facility as Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and the Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, stopped by the Central Bedeque plant. Linkletter also shared… |
| Internet Access Continues to Grow in Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, is pleased with the findings of the 2002 Statistics Canada Household Internet Use Survey released recently. The survey indicated Prince Edward Island now has the fourth highest Internet penetration rate in Canada behind only… |
| Air Quality Advisory
Residents of Water Street in the west end of Summerside are advised by the Department of Health and Social Services that strong odours may be noted during the shoreline clean-up project now underway in their area. It is usual for odours to be noted near water in which there is a heavy growth of… |
| Helipro Facility Underway In Summerside
As the latest addition to Prince Edward Island's ever-growing aerospace sector, the Helipro Group is preparing to open up shop in Slemon Park by September. Helipro is currently renovating production space and anticipates having in excess of 100 employees in the future. A world leader in the… |
| Souris Welcomes New Doctor
The Kings Health Region recently welcomed a new doctor to Eastern Kings. Dr. Damian Haworth began his full-time, salaried position in Souris July 31. Betty Fraser, CEO of the Kings Health Region, said Dr. Haworth is a great addition to the complement of family doctors already working in Souris. "Dr… |
| Province Awards Building Contract for PEI Cancer Treatment Centre Expansion and MRI Addition at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Enhanced diagnostic and cancer treatment services on Prince Edward Island are another step closer to reality today with the awarding of the building contract for the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre expansion and MRI addition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Transportation and Public Works Minister Don… |
| Department Investigating Fish Mortalities
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan reported today that his department is investigating three incidents of fish mortalities discovered Tuesday and Wednesday. The department received a call Wednesday of dead fish in a pond in the east branch of the Westmoreland River in… |
| Minister Encourages Drivers to Check Tire Pressure
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan is encouraging Island drivers to check the tire pressure on their vehicles. The department's Young Environmentalist Program is mounting a tire pressure campaign this week to increase awareness that tire pressure should be checked on… |
| Changes to Ministry
The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island today announced changes to the ministry which include:- the appointment of the province's first female Minister of Transportation and Public Works; - a dedicated Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture; - new responsibilities for four… |
| Brudenell Resort to Host International New Media Festival
Organizers of the International New Media Festival & Awards today announced this year's event will be held October 17 -19 at Rodd's Brudenell River Resort in Roseneath, Prince Edward Island. Formerly known as Baddeckfest, the internationally recognized event was first held in 1997 in Sydney,… |
| Minister Congratulates Athletes and Organizers of the 2002 Senior Women's Fastpitch Tournament
This past week, Prince Edward Island played host to a successful 2002 Senior Women's Fastpitch Tournament. The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister Responsible for Recreation and Sport, commended the organizing committee, athletes and spectators on the… |