News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Minister of Education Recognizes Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz said he is proud to acknowledge National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in Prince Edward Island February 10-16. "Prince Edward Island is fortunate to have teaching and support staff that are enthusiastic about, and dedicated to, their work in Island schools and… |
| International Pharmaceutical Operation Considering PEI Location
A major pharmaceutical company is interested in establishing a processing facility in Prince Edward Island. Baker Cummins Inc, a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of the Miami-based IVAX Corporation, is considering an operation at the former Strait Crossing fabrication yard in Borden-Carleton.… |
| Premier Participates in Team Canada Trade Mission
Premier Pat Binns departs this afternoon to join the Prime Minister and other Premiers and Territorial Leaders on the Team Canada Trade Mission to Russia and Germany. Business leaders from across Canada will join the First Ministers for the ten-day mission to Moscow, Berlin and Munich. Premier… |
| Province Will Not Issue Groundwater Irrigation Permits
The Province has announced it will not issue any new groundwater irrigation permits in the short term, pending further study of the impacts of irrigation on Prince Edward Island's water resources. Following a review of his Department's current water allocation policies, Minister of Fisheries,… |
| East Prince Health Partners With Community Through Wellness Event
Building on the success of recent community wellness events, East Prince Health has announced the date for Lifestyle 2002, the health region's community health and education fair. The event is planned for Saturday, March 2 from 12:30 until 4 p.m. at Three Oaks High School. "Wellness events such as… |
| "Island Focus" to Celebrate Heritage
Island Focus has produced special programming for the next two weeks to celebrate and promote Prince Edward Island heritage. Island Focus is the provincial government's community outreach television program featuring the people, places and programs of Prince Edward Island. "Islanders are… |
| Students Demonstrate Robotics Projects
A hovercraft, a miniature fire fighting machine that squirts water, a heavyweight mover that can lift a one-hundred pound anvil and a robot with an arm that can pick up delicate objects like an egg, were demonstrated today by a group of students at Westisle Composite High School. Sixteen students… |
| 2002 "Order" Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations for the 2002 Order of Prince Edward Island are now being accepted by the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The Order was established in 1996 and is the highest honour that the Province may bestow. It is awarded annually to Prince Edward Islanders (or long-term residents… |
| Atlantic Welding and Fabrication Centre to Expand to Accommodate Atlantic Canada's Only Underwater Welding Training Program
A new Underwater Welding, Inspection and Maintenance program offering advanced training and certification for underwater welders and fabricators will begin this fall at Holland College's Atlantic Welding and Fabrication Centre in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island. The only one of its kind in… |
| Minister Announces Results of Beverage Container Review
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has announced there will be no changes to Prince Edward Island's regulations on beverage containers; however, the Department will be partnering with other interested groups on a comprehensive campaign to address litter concerns, the… |
| Minister Ballem Expresses Condolences to Family of Nancy Lee
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed condolences today to the family of the late Nancy Lee, who worked for many years as Prince Edward Island's Director of Child Welfare. Minister Ballem advised that Ms. Lee made a tremendous contribution to Island children and to the… |
| Labour Ministers Discuss Occupational Health and Safety for Youth
Recently the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers' of Labour met in Halifax to discuss a range of issues including occupational health and safety for youth. Discussions of workplace health and safety for youth focussed on the recommendations emerging from a national conference on this subject… |
| Winter Driving Tips
As was evident in Prince Edward Island earlier this week, winter driving can be quite hazardous and many accidents have occurred as a result of weather conditions. Islanders have the responsibility to know the rules of the road and to respect them to ensure not only their own safety but the safety… |
| Installation of Ceiling Lifts at Summerset and Wedgewood Manors Benefit Residents and Staff
East Prince Health Long Term Care facilities Wedgewood Manor and Summerset Manor have launched an initiative to increase resident comfort and reduce workplace injuries. Over recent months, ceiling lifts were installed throughout the two manors. The ceiling lift installations were seen as a… |
| Island Student's Artwork Featured In National Calendar
Island student Craig Murtagh's vision of a new generation of automobiles is featured in 135,000 calendars in households, schools and businesses across Canada. The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment conducts a poster contest each year to select the Prince Edward Island entry in the… |
| Provincial Archives Receives Gift From Old Protestant Burial Ground Committee
Recently, Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, was presented with documentation on the restoration of the Old Protestant Burial Ground on University Avenue by the Burial Ground Committee. Minister Shea accepted the documents for the Provincial Archives Office. "I… |
| Provincial Craft Education Award Program Renewed for 2002
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that his department will be renewing the Craft Education Award Program for 2002. Introduced last year by the Provincial Government as part of its continued commitment to PEI's craft and giftware industry, the… |
| Trade Team PEI Leads Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Boston
A full range of Prince Edward Island products and services representing a variety of industries will be highlighted during a special trade mission to Boston from February 24 to 28, 2002. The Island has a long history of prosperous trade relations with New England, which is why this market continues… |
| New Greenhouse Opens in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Produce was officially opened today during an open house at the facility. The new 28,000 square foot greenhouse will specialize in the production of tomatoes and cucumbers. Schurman Farm Ltd, producers of Spring Valley Select brand, are the owners and operators of the new… |
| Suspension of License
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as "Melon's Lounge," License # LL10-113, located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for a seven (7) day period commencing 11:00 am, Saturday, March 2, 2002, through to and including 11:00 am, Saturday,… |