News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Minister Announces Tax-Free Zones
New tax incentives have been announced for two Prince Edward Island industrial parks: the existing West Prince Business Park in Bloomfield and the Pooles Corner Business Park which is currently under development. The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, unveiled this… |
| East Prince Health Unveils Charles Linkletter Award And Calls for Nominations
East Prince Health Board Chair Katherine Kelly today unveiled a new regional award to honour individuals or groups in the community who have demonstrated special achievement in healthcare and wellness promotion. The Charles Linkletter Brighter Futures Award will be presented to an individual,… |
| Interim Statistics and New Initiatives Unveiled at Tourism Industry Annual Meeting
Tourism PEI Minister, Greg Deighan, attending the Annual Meeting of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island, announced that a number of new initiatives for the tourism industry are underway. Reports detailing a new touring product, signage and Provincial Parks were presented and… |
| Business Growth Expert Doug Hall To Teach PEI Business Owners How To Increase Their Odds Of Success
Doug Hall, founder and CEO of the Richard Saunders International Eureka! Ranch in Newton, Ohio, will present a two-hour training session at the Jubilee Theatre in Summerside on Wednesday, November 28. No stranger to the province, Islanders may best recognize Hall from his generous contributions to… |
| Increased Intergovernmental Collaboration to Support Acadian and Francophone Communities
The Canadian Ministers' Responsible for Francophone Affairs are committed to increasing intergovernmental collaboration to support Acadian and Francophone communities. This commitment arises from the 5th Ministerial Conference on Francophone Affairs held in Edmonton, Alberta on September 27 and 28… |
| Premier Binns Encourages Canadian Forces
As thousands of Canadian men and women prepare to head overseas on active duty, Premier Pat Binns today offered a message of hope on behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island to these servicemen and servicewomen as well as their families here in Canada. "On behalf of the Province, I wish to… |
| Women Reminded Of The Importance Of Pap Screening
Pap Test Awareness Week is being officially launched in the province today to remind women of the importance of regular Pap screening to reduce the high rates of cervical cancer in Prince Edward Island. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that it is important to continue to… |
| Programs Introduce Youth to IT
Two programs are being offered by Technology PEI to give youth an opportunity to learn more about information technology. "Youth of a Digital Age" teaches students about the techniques of designing a web page; it will be co-sponsored by the Morell Region Community Learning Centre. Approximately 24… |
| Department Clarifies Status of Vernon Bridge
At a news conference held today, the Department of Transportation and Public Works updated the public as to the current status of the Vernon Bridge. Built in 1999, the Vernon Bridge successfully addressed the issue of tidal flush through the Vernon River, which at the time was suffering from an… |
| PEI Business Development Celebrates Small Business Week
With Small Business Week quickly approaching, PEI Business Development, the lead development agency for the province, is busy putting the finishing touches on its schedule of activities for October 22 to 27. "The small business community plays a vital role to our provincial economy," said the… |
| East Prince Health Pays Tribute to Healthy Workplace Week
October 22 to the 28th marks the first Healthy Workplace Week in Canada. The goal is to encourage working people to promote good health at their workplace by practicing at least one positive lifestyle habit each day. East Prince Health management recognize the important role the organization plays… |
| Guidelines Developed for Handling Mail in Island Schools
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz reported today that all Island schools have received guidelines developed for the safe handling of mail and the reporting of suspicious materials in schools. These guidelines were developed by the Department of Education in consultation with Prince Edward Island'… |
| PEI Companies Prepared to do Business in Ireland
Eleven PEI companies are in Ireland this week to explore trade and export opportunities in Europe's fastest-growing economy. The group visited the Canadian Embassy in Dublin this morning to get an overview of the Irish economy as well as gain insight into how business is done in Ireland. Marie… |
| Flu Vaccine Available Soon in Doctors' Offices
As flu season approaches, Islanders are being asked to get the vaccine, not the flu. Flu vaccine will be available beginning Monday, October 29th, in doctors' offices throughout Prince Edward Island. The Health and Social Services System, the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island, and the PEI… |
| National "No Alcohol Sales to Minors" Campaign Launched
A first-ever, national public information campaign to raise awareness about preventing underage access to alcohol was officially launched today by all liquor boards and corporations across Canada. "Minor Problem - Minors With a Problem, Who cares? We do," is the theme of the national public… |
| Islanders to be Given Opportunity to Participate in Offshore Exploration Meetings
Premier Pat Binns today announced that Islanders will be given the opportunity to participate in discussions concerning the potential impacts of offshore oil and gas exploration activities in the Northumberland Strait, between PEI and Cape Breton. Dr. Teresa MacNeil, Commissioner of the Public… |
| Four Island Students Receive Craft Education Bursary
The Department of Development and Technology has awarded four Island students with bursaries under its new Craft Education Bursary program. The Honourable Michael F. Currie announced the new program this spring as part of his department's continued commitment to the Island's craft and giftware… |
| Premier Saddened by Death Of Roderick (Roddy) B. Pratt
Premier Pat Binns today expressed sorrow upon hearing of the passing of Roddy Pratt, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Pratt, aged 74, died at noon today. Premier Binns stated the following, "Roddy was an exceptional grassroots politician. He cared for other Islanders like they… |
| Home Internet Access Increases In PEI
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology and minister responsible for Technology PEI, is pleased with the findings of the recently released Statistics Canada Household Internet Use Survey. The survey found Prince Edward Island recorded the largest increase in Canada in… |
| Province Discusses Pressing Issues At National Transportation Conference
Increased safety in the nation's transportation system and the state of road funding were among the issues discussed at the annual meeting of the Transportation Association of Canada which wrapped up today in Halifax. Officials from the Department of Transportation and Public Works, led by… |