News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Fabco Welding Opens New Summerside Facility
From a new and expanded location in Summerside, Fabco Welding Ltd. is continuing to grow and diversify its welding and metal fabrication business. "The entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at Fabco Welding. The company is actively pursuing new markets and creating new products," said Joe McGuire,… |
| Minister Attends National Fisheries and Aquaculture Meeting
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan pressed for improved federal fisheries enforcement in Prince Edward Island during a meeting with his counterparts from across the country Thursday. Minister Gillan was attending the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture… |
| Minister of Education Returns From International Education Conference
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz said today that his participation in a recent international education conference in Geneva, Switzerland provided the first major opportunity of the new millennium for ministers of education from around the world to share ideas on major issues facing education in… |
| Individuals Can Now Apply For Health And Provincial Government Jobs On-Line
Individuals interested in working in the provincial health care sector or within the various government departments can now apply for vacancies on-line at www.gov.pe.ca/jobs. The user-friendly site also offers a free on-line registry for individuals to add their resumes to the Jobs PEI database for… |
| Minister Assumes Presidency Of National Council
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan will serve as President of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) for 2001-2002. Minister Gillan assumed the presidency at the close of the CCME Ministers meeting in The Pas, Manitoba, Sunday. The Canadian… |
| Waterfowl Hunters Look Forward To Opening Day
A long-standing fall tradition for many Islanders, opening day of the migratory bird hunting season is Monday, October 1. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan said thousands of hunters are expected to take to the fields, woods and waters of Prince Edward Island on… |
| Third Annual Studio Tour This Weekend
Prince Edward Island craft studios are open and waiting for your visit this weekend during the third annual Studio Tour, an initiative by the Department of Development and Technology to support and promote the vibrant craft and giftware industry in our province. This year over 90 Island craft… |
| Construction Continues on Target While Facility Planners Work at Facility Detail
As construction of the new East Prince Health facility to replace the Prince County Hospital continues to move along at a rapid pace, facility planners are developing operational details related to the opening of the facility. The new access road off Granville Street in Summerside marks the… |
| Canada's Health Care Systems Seeing Improvement
Health Ministers from across Canada concluded meetings in St. John's this week announcing progress on a number of initiatives which will improve Canada's publicly funded health system and ensure the system continues to serve Canadians well in the future. The meeting was an opportunity for… |
| Youth IT Program Preserving Local History
Technology PEI, in partnership with KenNet Inc., invites organizations to become involved in a unique program for youth groups and clubs that will lead to the sharing and preservation of traditions and stories from Prince Edward Island. Between Generations provides funding to youth groups to… |
| Province Pleased With West Coast Power Inc. And Maritime Electric Announcement
Premier Pat Binns today expressed his pleasure with the announcement by West Coast Power and Maritime Electric to proceed with development of a 200 MW electrical generating plant on Prince Edward Island. "We appreciate the efforts made by both parties in identifying an electrical generation project… |
| Island Correctional Staff To Attend 2001 Police And Peace Officers' National Memorial Day Service In Ottawa
On Sunday, September 30, 2001, Island Correctional Staff will attend a special memorial service in Ottawa to commemorate fallen Canadian police and peace officers. National Memorial Day offers Canadians an opportunity each year to honour the dedication of police and peace officers who made the… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commission. The changes announced at this time are based on world crude oil prices for the month of August. Wholesalers have been authorized to increase… |
| New Accommodations And Adventure Business Overlooks Bideford River
Surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of the Bideford River, Red Shore Cottages and Adventures was officially opened today in East Bideford. Located on the Lennox Island Road on Route #163, Red Shore Cottages feature seven deluxe cottages that have received a 4 ½-star rating under the Canada… |
| Eastern School District to Relocate its Main Office
Education Minister Jeffrey E. Lantz announced today that Treasury Board has given preliminary approval to the Eastern School District's request to enter into a 20-year lease agreement with the Town of Stratford for office space. "We are pleased that the Eastern School District has been able to… |
| Station to Monitor Mercury Levels
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has enhanced its ability to monitor air quality in Prince Edward Island. Minister Chester Gillan unveiled a mercury monitoring station at Southampton Monday which will enable his department to monitor mercury levels in the air. "We recognize… |
| Province Presents Case Against Rural Telephone Rate Increases
The Government of Prince Edward Island presented its position to the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today, urging the Commission to refuse the proposal by Aliant Inc. to increase local telephone rates for rural Islanders. "Our position is simple - the Aliant proposal… |
| Atlantic Provinces' Finance Ministers Meeting in Charlottetown
Atlantic Canada's four Ministers of Finance concluded their meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, with a renewed commitment to work together to ensure that a united voice from the Atlantic Region is heard in upcoming national and federal provincial Finance meetings. Joining the… |
| PEI Securities Division Provides Notice of Inappropriate Investment Activities By NB-Based Operation
The Prince Edward Island Securities Division is notifying Island investors to be aware of inappropriate investment activities in the province. This notification is based on information received from public inquiries as well as information provided by the New Brunswick Department of Justice. The… |
| Breast Milk is Best for Babies
Breastfeeding Week is being officially launched in the province today to ensure that new parents are aware that, when it comes to nutrition, the best food for babies is breast milk. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that increased breastfeeding for babies is a key action… |