News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Books of Condolence for the Queen Mother
Premier Pat Binns announced that the provincial government, in cooperation with Heritage Canada, will be placing books of condolence in the Access PEI sites in Souris, Montague, Summerside and O'Leary to provide as many Islanders as possible the opportunity to participate in sending condolences to… |
| Premier Announces Target Dates for New MRI and Expanded Cancer Treatment Services
Premier Pat Binns announced today that new MRI services are expected to be operational at the QEH in January 2003, and linear accelerator services in May 2003. Construction of the expansion to the hospital for the new services will begin in June. "The purchase of the Linear Accelerator at $3… |
| Climate Change Theme for National Wildlife Week 2002
Islanders are being asked to consider how climate change will affect wildlife and wildlife habitat as they celebrate 2002 National Wildlife Week. Today in the Provincial Legislature, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan designated April 7-13 National Wildlife Week in… |
| Health and Social Services System Restructuring to Support Strategic Plan Implementation
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem announced a restructuring plan for the Health and Social Services System today which will bring the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Prince County Hospital, Hillsborough Hospital and the Provincial Addictions Centre together under a new Provincial Health… |
| East Prince Health Board Sees Potential in New Health Structure
At a meeting held last night, the East Prince Health Board had the opportunity to discuss the new health structure announced earlier in the day by Jamie Ballem, Minister of Health and Social Services. Yesterday, Minister Ballem announced a restructuring plan for the PEI Health and Social Services… |
| Provincial Hazardous Material (Hazmet) Team
Through the establishment of a Provincial Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Team, Prince Edward Island will soon be equipped to deal with emergencies related to hazardous materials. Today, the Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister responsible for the Emergency… |
| Twice As Much Prince Edward Island!
Prince Edward Island has launched its largest ever tourism campaign with over $6 million in advertising for the 2002 season. Tourism Minister Greg Deighan was on hand at a reception in Montreal to announce campaign details to area media and trade representatives. "Prince Edward Island is looking… |
| Career Expos And Parent Information Sessions Designed To Help Youth Make Career Choices
A unique series of youth career expos and parent information sessions will offer Island youth an opportunity to learn more about career options and assist parents who are interested in becoming career allies with their teens. The career expo is a project of Workplace Education PEI and is sponsored… |
| Island Companies Invited To Explore Opportunities In New York
Although the ten Prince Edward Island companies have been finalized for the Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to New York, more Island businesses are being offered the opportunity to partake in the mission's investment promotion activities. The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the… |
| Education Budget Responds To Learning Needs Of Islanders
The new budget for the Department of Education responds to the learning needs of Islanders in a fiscally responsible manner. Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz said today that the increase in the department's base funding by $2.79 million in 2002-03 to $201.9 million will address identified needs… |
| Dundarave Golf Course Receives Four And A Half Star Rating From Golf Digests's Places To Play
The Dundarave golf course has received a nearly perfect rating from prestigious Golf Digest Magazine's Places to Play. Every year, golfers who read the magazine are asked to fill out cards, rating golf courses across North America. Twenty thousand golfers responded to the survey, which asks them to… |
| Department Sees Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emissions
With the change from a quarter-ton truck to a hybrid gas/electric car, the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the vehicle used for water sampling by 50 per cent. The Department's Water Resources Division, with funding support from the… |
| Tourism PEI Doubles Marketing Budget in 2002
Prince Edward Island Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan, announced today that the province's tourism marketing budget will increase this year, from approximately $3.4 million in 2001, to $6.8 million in 2002. "The Prince Edward Island tourism industry has been enjoying considerable growth since the… |
| Premier Binns And Minister Ballem Present PEI Views To The Romanow Commission On The Future Of Health Care
In a presentation to the national Romanow Commission on the Future of Health Care in Charlottetown today, Premier Pat Binns and Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem made several recommendations to ensure the sustainability of Canada's publicly funded and publicly administered health… |
| Regional Health Boards Recommend Strong Governance, Service Integration And Sustainable Funding For Health Care
Prince Edward Island's Regional Health Boards recommended to the Romanow Commission today that strong governance models, integrated systems of services, clear accountability, and stable predictable funding are the key factors needed to assure the future of health care in Canada. Southern Kings… |
| Prince County Hospital Name Moves to New Facility
After a process of gathering community input to name the new East Prince Health Facility, the the East Prince Health Board is pleased to announce that the new facility will be called "Prince County Hospital." Last year, a Name the Facility Committee was struck by the East Prince Health Board and… |
| Life Saving Therapy Helps Tyne Valley Resident Deal with Heart Attack
A team of nurses and physicians worked together recently to provide life saving treatment for a heart attack victim in the rural community of Tyne Valley. Last month, Charles MacDougall was feeling a bit of indigestion, weakness, sweating, and was not feeling well overall. He mentioned his… |
| Province Conducting Consultations On Its Age Of School Entry Policy
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz announced today the public consultation schedule for the provincial review of age of school entry for Grade 1 students. "Research on early childhood development points to a link between the chronological age of a child and his or her readiness to meet the… |
| Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and PEI Federation of Labour Host National Day of Mourning Ceremony
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the PEI Federation of Labour are hosting the Annual National Day of Mourning on Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Province House. The National Day of Mourning originated in Canada in 1984 and is now observed in more than 70 countries… |
| New Gymnasium Officially Opened at Parkdale Elementary School
The new $1.27 million addition to Parkdale Elementary School was officially opened today by students, staff, parents, Eastern School District representatives and government officials. "The new gymnasium at Parkdale Elementary illustrates government's commitment to Island schools and communities,"… |