News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| PEI Takes Centre Stage At Atlantic Canada Craft Awards
Prince Edward Islanders were recognized with two of the four awards handed out at the Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence Saturday evening in Halifax. These prestigious awards are held in conjunction with the Annual Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS) to recognize leadership and excellence in… |
| Atlantic Canadian Companies Benefit From Team Approach
Early results from a survey conducted following the regional Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to Atlanta demonstrate the advantages of the team approach. Conducted with participating businesses, the survey results point to expected combined sales of $25 million dollars over the next two years as… |
| Minister Currie Presents Buyer's Market Awards
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, presented awards today to the winners of the Second Annual Buyer's Market Awards. During the two-day wholesale show held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in January, winners were selected in the following categories: Buyer'… |
| PEI to Host Major IT Conference
Prince Edward Island has been awarded another major information technology (IT) conference. The President of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), Dr. Leslie Oliver, announced today that Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island has been chosen as host city for their annual Informatics… |
| "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… |
| Provincial Government Announces Workforce Adjustment Program
Premier Pat Binns and Provincial Treasurer Pat Mella today announced a voluntary work adjustment program for members of the Provincial Civil Service. The program will offer employees an early retirement program as well as a voluntary reduction in hours or leave without pay. The aim of the program… |
| Island Fibre Art Exhibition Opens at Eptek Art and Culture Centre
An exhibition of fibre arts created by Prince Edward Island artisans is opening at the Eptek Art and Culture Centre in Summerside this Sunday. The exhibit features the work of fifty Island spinners, knitters, rug hookers and weavers and will be on display until April 7, 2002. Nonie Fraser,… |
| Announcement of Funding for Wood Islands Development
The Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation, together with the federal and provincial governments, today announced a major new development for the area. It will be located approximately one half kilometre from the ferry terminal at Wood Islands at the intersection of Route 4 and the Trans… |
| UPEI Co-op Students Work in Ireland
Two students from the University of Prince Edward Island recently returned to the province after having completed a co-operative education work term in Ireland. The students, Mark O'Brien and Becky Rogers, are both in the Business Administration Co-op program. Established in 1996, UPEI's Co-op… |
| Minister Provides Update on Water Strategy
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has announced the publication of a new Homeowner Record Keeping Folder to encourage proper maintenance of water and sewage systems and home heat tanks. The folder provides a place for homeowners to record and store information about… |
| New Publications Enhance Services to French Visitors
Tourism PEI announced the launch of two new French tourism publications to be delivered to the public early in the year 2002. A new French visitors guide and coupon book will provide French-speaking travellers with a separate French version of the English guide and coupon book. "We are cognizant… |
| Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz Announces Appointments to Queen's Counsel
The Honourable Jeffrey E. Lantz, Attorney General, announced today three new appointments of Her Majesty's Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The designation of Queen's Counsel is an honour afforded to members of the Law Society of Prince Edward Island who are considered to be learned… |
| Premier Mobilizes Forces for Turkey Drive
Premier Pat Binns is working to ensure another successful CBC Turkey Drive. Responding to news that this year's campaign is falling well short of the mark, the Premier pledged an all out effort by Government MLAs. The Premier has set a five-day goal of 500 turkeys. "Over the course of the next… |
| Premier Binns Designates Veterans Memorial Highway
The phrase ‘Lest We Forget' will soon take on an added meaning for Islanders thanks to a project announced today. Premier Pat Binns announced today in the Provincial Legislature details of the Veterans Memorial Highway, an initiative announced in this fall's Throne Speech, to commemorate the… |
| New Study Will Enhance Health Human Resource Planning
Human resource planning in the health and social services sector will be enhanced through a study released today by the Prince Edward Island Advisory Committee on Health Human Resources. The committee includes representatives from the public and private health and social services sectors, the… |
| East Prince Health Staff Pleased With Renewed Accreditation Status
The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) has awarded East Prince Health with its second accreditation status.Accreditation is an opportunity for staff to self-evaluate the way health care and social services are delivered. In East Prince Health, there were 15 accreditation… |
| Community of Tignish Benefits From Infrastructure Funding
A festive open house was held today in the Community of Tignish to celebrate renovations to the bowling facility located in the St. Simon & St. Jude Recreation Centre. The $150,000 project was approved under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program, with funding provided by the… |
| Currie Announces Major Development at Northport
Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology and Mr. Robert Leard, chair of Northport Development Inc, today unveiled plans for a multi-faceted development at Northport Pier. Designed to highlight the community's rich marine heritage and natural beauty, Northport Pier will include… |
| Rural IT Centre Announced for O'Leary
Plans for a new information technology centre for West Prince were unveiled today by Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology. Future Tech West, an initiative of the O'Leary Area Development Corporation, will be located in the former McKenna's Furniture store, a 6,200 square… |
| New Physicians Reduce the Number of Islanders Without a Family Doctor
With the recruitment of several new family physicians to the province, there are now very few Islanders without a family doctor. A review of the Provincial Patient Registry in early December indicated that 463 registrants still needed a family doctor. "As of this week, 212 of those people have been… |