News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Supports Team PEI at the 2002 North American Indigenous Games
-Thirty Island athletes and mission staff will participate in the 2002 North American Indigenous Games, July 24 to August 4, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister responsible for Sport recently visited with athletes and presented a cheque for $5,000 to assist Team PEI athletes… |
| Provincial Government and Nurses' Union Reach Tentative Agreement
Premier Pat Binns and Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed pleasure today with the fact that government and the PEI Nurses' Union have agreed on a tentative three-year contract, which will now be recommended for ratification by Island nurses. Premier Binns advised that… |
| Minister Awards Oil and Gas Exploration Permit to Rally Energy Corporation
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced that Rally Energy Corporation of Calgary, Alberta has been issued an onshore oil and natural gas permit for exploration of approximately 66,000 acres (26,720 hectares) in the Evangeline region of Prince County. The term of… |
| New Central Queens Family Health Centre Established
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that Central Queens residents are assured continued access to primary health care services following the retirement of Dr. Kent Ellis this month. A Central Queens Family Health Centre is now being established at the Hunter River… |
| DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING FISH MORTALITIES
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is investigating an incident of fish mortalities in the Milton area. The report of dead fish was called into the toll-free Environmental Emergency Response number Friday morning. Spokesperson George Somers of the Water Resources Division said… |
| Government Celebrates Restoration Project at Yankee Hill/ French River Cemetery
A walk through the woods today helped showcase how local groups can harness resources to improve their communities. The Honourable Jeffrey Lantz, Attorney General, along with Park Corner-Oyster Bed MLA Beth MacKenzie; members of the Coronation Women's Institute and the community of French River… |
| Department Updates Investigations
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment received reports of three incidents of fish mortalities over the weekend, bringing the number of investigations to five. The department received reports Friday evening of dead fish in the Wilmot River in Wilmot Valley and a tributary of the… |
| Web Site Launched to Offer Increased Information on PEI Securities and Investor Protection Laws
Investors and investment professionals can now access a new PEI Securities Office Web site for information on PEI securities and investor protection laws. The site was launched today by the Consumer, Corporate and Insurance Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General. Attorney General… |
| Primary Health Care Services to Be Enhanced in Eastern Kings
Health services will soon be enhanced in Eastern Kings through the expansion of the Eastern Kings Family Health Centre and the relocation of mental health and addiction services with other primary health care services. The announcement was made today by Premier Pat Binns and Health and Social… |
| Minister Shea Congratulates Athletes on Performance at the 2002 Special Olympic Canada Summer Games
Team PEI recently returned home with twenty-four medals from the 2002 Special Olympic Canada Summer Games in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Island athletes competed in aquatics, athletics, 5-pin bowling, soccer and softball. The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister Responsible for Recreation and Sport,… |
| Island Company Signs Florida Contract
Huckins Yacht Corporation is a Florida-based company that has been a leader in the marine industry since 1928. Recently, a Prince Edward Island company caught the attention of this US operation, and now Central Marine Fibreglass of Cornwall has been awarded a contract to build the hull and… |
| Government Supports the Annual Highland Games Under the Cultural Development Program
Lord Selkirk Park will play host to the 2002 Highland Games August 2-3. The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, visited Lord Selkirk Park today to present $1,500 to the planning committee in support of the event. "The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased… |
| Deltaware Systems to Relocate in ATC
One of Prince Edward Island's largest Information Technology (IT) service providers, is going to relocate to the Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC). DeltaWare Systems Inc. (DeltaWare), will be a major tenant in the Centre, when the facility opens in August. "We are faced with expanding our current… |
| Department Provides Update on Investigations into Fish Mortalities
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment provided an update Thursday on investigations into recent incidents of fish mortalities in Island streams. The department received a final report from the Environment Canada laboratory in Moncton Thursday afternoon on analysis of water… |
| Province Invests in Safety and Growth at O'Leary Corner
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced plans for further capital improvements to Route 2 (Veterans Memorial Highway) at the intersection of O'Leary Corner which will enhance safety and accommodate possible future economic development opportunities. "The plans for capital… |
| Changing Your Name Now Easier and Less Costly
Recent amendments to the Change of Name Act now make it easier and less costly for Islanders to change their name. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that, following the proclamation of new regulations this week, in most situations people can now have their child's name… |
| Tenders Now on Government's Home Page
Provincial Treasurer Pat Mella announced today that, effective immediately, the Government of Prince Edward Island will advertise and distribute tender documents for goods and services online at no charge through the Government's official homepage at www.gov.pe.ca. Since 1998, the Province of PEI… |
| Minister of Education Comments on Science Report
Earlier today the Minister of Education, the Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, commented on a recent report made by the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences regarding the mathematics curriculum in the Atlantic provinces and its implications for universities. Minister Lantz said while the… |
| Air Canada "Jazz" Brings More Flights to Prince Edward Island
Tourism PEI is pleased to announce that getting to Prince Edward Island this summer has just become a lot easier, thanks to a new flight offered by Air Canada Jazz. The direct flight will leave from Montreal every weekday, departing Quebec at 9:25 am and arriving in Charlottetown at 12:30 pm. "… |
| New Award Program for Youth Apprentices
The Department of Education and Holland College have launched a new award program for students working towards their Grade 12 who are registered in the Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program (ASAP) and are pursuing further training at the college or through apprenticeship. The award is… |