News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| PEI Tourism Industry Act to be More Strictly Enforced
The Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan, announced that the existing "Tourism Industry Act" and the "Highway Advertisement Act" for Prince Edward Island will be revisited with plans to more strictly enforce regulations. Two new Compliance Officers are being added to the tourism staff for the summer… |
| Island Trails Require Upkeep and Respect
Trails across the Island saw a significant amount of natural damage over the winter of 2000-2001. Although crews are out repairing the damage caused by mother nature, a more annoying cause of damage has occurred as well. Vandalism has become significant on Island Trails, causing unnecessary and… |
| Province Announces Drinking Water Strategy
Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan have announced a Drinking Water Strategy to maintain the quality of PEI's drinking water now and for the future. The strategy takes a multi-barrier approach and addresses both private wells and municipal water… |
| National Aboriginal Day Is June 21
The Government of Prince Edward Island, on behalf of all Islanders, is pleased to observe today as National Aboriginal Day. In 1996, the Governor General declared June 21 National Aboriginal Day: a time for all Canadians to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Aboriginal peoples to… |
| Government Supports Community Efforts To Increase Safety On Confederation Trail
The Department of Transportation and Public Works has teamed up with the PEI Snowmobile Association in an effort to increase safety on the Confederation Trail. At a meeting of the PEI Snowmobile Association held at the Dutch Inn last night staff from the Department of Transportation and Public… |
| Canada and Prince Edward Island Sign Immigration Agreement
Under a new agreement, Canada and Prince Edward Island will enjoy closer cooperation in developing immigration policies adapted to the province's needs. Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie and Citizenship and Immigration Canada Minister Elinor Caplan have signed an agreement covering a… |
| Blair Ross Unwilling to Meet with Minister Gail Shea
The Honourable Gail A. Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Workers Compensation Board, was unable to meet with Blair Ross yesterday because Mr. Ross did not show up for a meeting which he had scheduled. It was the understanding of the Minister that the… |
| PEI Participates In Federal-Provincial Partnership To Integrate New Health Information Technologies
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem was in Moncton today to participate in a $12 million announcement by Health Canada to fund a proposal by the four Atlantic provinces to improve access to health services using new information and communications technologies. The funding is provided… |
| Island Focus Captures The Lorie Kane Island Challenge
This week, Island Focus centers its attention on golf with a retrospective of the Lorie Kane Island Challenge of August 2000. The television feature will include footage of the event as well as interviews with Jack Kane, Ron MacNeill of Tourism PEI and spectators. The May 30th broadcast of ISLAND… |
| Government Responds To Teachers Vote On Tentative Agreement
The Government of Prince Edward Island is disappointed that Island teachers did not vote to ratify the tentative agreement reached with the PEI Teachers' Federation. "Our government negotiating team and the Teachers' Federation negotiating team worked hard to ensure that a fair and reasonable… |
| Charlottetown Secured as Host for 2003 Royal Bank Cup
The Charlottetown APM Abbies have been notified that they will be the hosts of the 2003 Royal Bank Cup, the Canadian National Junior A Championships, in May 2003. "This National Championship is what all junior hockey teams strive for," says Abbies coach Gordie Whitlock. "We feel very fortunate to… |
| PEI To Host National Aquaculture Conference
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has announced that Prince Edward Island will play host to a major national aquaculture conference in the fall of 2002. Minister Gillan's Department will partner with the PEI Aquaculture Alliance and the Aquaculture Association of… |
| Prince Edward Island 911 Emergency Response System Celebrates First Anniversary
On May 29, 2001, the Prince Edward Island 911 Emergency Response System will celebrate its first anniversary. The 911 Emergency Response System, a partnership between emergency service providers, Island Tel. and the provincial government, became operational at 12:01 a.m., May 29, 2000. During its… |
| Library Conference Attracts Record Numbers
More than 300 people are expected to attend the 2001 Conference of the Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) taking place in Charlottetown, May 31 to June 3, at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel and Conference Centre. This is the largest gathering of library personnel ever held in PEI. The… |
| Judicial Remuneration Review Commission Announced
Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz announced the appointment, by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, of members of the Judicial Remuneration Review Commission. The appointees are R. Scott Peacock, J. Gordon MacKay, Q.C. and Sylvia Poirier. The appointments were made pursuant to the Provincial… |
| Premier Binns Recognizes Contribution of Peter MacLeod
Premier Pat Binns today acknowledged the passing of Peter MacLeod, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly. Mr. MacLeod died early this morning. Peter MacLeod was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1982 and subsequently re-elected in 1986. Active in his community, MacLeod served as… |
| Province Announces Scholarship and Bursary Program for Island Aerospace Students
The Honourable Michael F. Currie, Minister of the Department of Development and Technology, announced today that the Province is launching a scholarship and bursary program to assist students entering Holland College's aerospace training programs. Over the last nine years, Prince Edward Island's… |
| East Prince Health Facility RFP Moves to Third Proponent
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that the third-ranked proponent in the qualification process to construct the new East Prince Health Facility will be offered the opportunity to respond to the request for proposals to construct the new facility. The announcement… |
| 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 April. Wholesalers have been authorized to increase the… |
| Coool Pedal Gang Web Site Receives Traffic Safety Award
The Coool Pedal Gang, a bike helmet safety Web site of the Department of Transportation and Public Works and the PEI Bike Helmet Coalition, has received the June Traffic Safety Award from the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP). The Canadian Association of Road Safety… |