News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| The Winds Of Prince Edward Island To Provide Green Power
Prince Edward Island's winds will soon light up government buildings. A multi-million dollar partnership between the federal and provincial governments and Maritime Electric Company Ltd. is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 13,000 tonnes per year. Eight windmills generating… |
| Ground Broken At New Summerside-Miscouche French School and Community Centre
Students, parents, community members and representatives of the provincial and federal governments and La Commission scolaire de langue française visited the site of the new Summerside-Miscouche French School and Community Centre this morning. They participated in the official ground breaking… |
| Provincial Cabinet To Visit The O'Leary Area
As has been the practice since they were first elected in 1996, Premier Pat Binns and his cabinet will continue meeting in communities outside of Charlottetown during the summer and fall months. Tomorrow, the cabinet will convene at the O'Leary Community Council chambers. This is the second… |
| Binns Calls For Action On A National Shipbuilding Policy
Premier Pat Binns says the federal government should not wait until September to act on the recommendations in the National Partnership Project Committee report. "Breaking Through" was released on April 5, 2001, after extensive consultations with the provinces and the shipbuilding industry.… |
| Draft Highway Agreement Protects Island Roads From Tolls, Says MacKinnon
A draft highway agreement under negotiation between the federal and provincial governments will protect Island roads from tolls being imposed, says Transportation and Public Works Minister Don MacKinnon. MacKinnon was responding to a press release from the Opposition Office which mistakenly… |
| Order of Prince Edward Island
The 2001 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island were announced today by the Chancellor of the Order, the Honourable J. Léonce Bernard, Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Leone Bagnall, Chair of the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The three Islanders selected to receive the honour… |
| Mella Takes Leave
Premier Pat Binns today announced he has granted the Honourable Pat Mella's request for a temporary leave of absence as Provincial Treasurer. The leave was granted for medical reasons. In the interim, Premier Binns will assume responsibilities as acting Provincial Treasurer. The Premier confirmed… |
| Department Offering Development Mixers To Island Communities
The Honourable Michael F. Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that his department is launching a new initiative entitled "Development Mixers - Exploring Development Opportunities in Your Community". The Development Mixers are designed to introduce Island communities to… |
| Minister Unveils Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Car
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan marked Clean Air Day Wednesday by rolling out his Department's new hybrid car. The Toyota Prius combines a four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor to make for high fuel efficiency and low tailpipe emissions. "As part of… |
| Workshop To Examine Effective Ways To Deal With Childhood Obesity
An evening workshop for Islanders interested in examining effective ways to deal with childhood obesity is being sponsored by the Departments of Health and Social Services, Education, Community and Cultural Affairs, and several community organizations. Conducted by Dr. Mark Tremblay, a leading… |
| Department Launches New Public Education Program as Part of Bike Helmet Safety Month
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced the launch of a new public education program as part of the activities surrounding Bike Helmet Safety Month. The "Coool Pedal Gang" program includes a web site (www.cooolpedalgang.com), posters, stickers, wallet cards, certificates… |
| Atlantic Turbines Officially Opens Expanded Facility
Atlantic Turbines International (ATI) officially opened the recent expansion of its Summerside-based corporation today. The expansion, which includes a new test cell and 20,000 additional square feet, was required to accommodate a contract for a second engine line which the company acquired in… |
| Government Tables Responses to Written Questions
Premier Pat Binns today tabled responses to more than 1,200 written questions which the Leader of the Opposition brought to the Legislative Assembly on March 30, 2001. The Premier also conveyed, for the information of Members of the Assembly, an estimated cost to the Island taxpayer in compiling… |
| Correctional Officers' Week
The Attorney General is proud to endorse this week as International Correctional Officer's Week. There are approximately 90 Correctional Officers employed with the Office of the Attorney General of Prince Edward Island at the Provincial Correctional Centre in Winsloe and the Prince Correctional… |
| Second Annual Student Information Technology Expo to be Held on May 12
The Department of Education is hosting the second annual Student Information Technology Expo on Saturday, May 12 at West Royalty Elementary as part of the provincial IT Week activities. "The Student Information Technology Expo offers students the opportunity to showcase projects they have completed… |
| Heritage Fair Features Best Exhibits About the Past
Students from across the province will be participating in the sixth annual Provincial Heritage Fair Friday, at the Confederation Centre of the Arts from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Fair is open to the public between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. More than 2,600 students, teachers and volunteers have… |
| Premier to Lead Island Delegates on Trade Mission to Atlanta
Premier Pat Binns will lead a delegation of 10 Island companies to Atlanta next week as Team Canada Atlantic embarks on its first trade mission to Georgia. The PEI contingent is part of a team of 39 Atlantic Canadian companies hoping to establish new business partnerships, increase trade and… |
| Assistance Promised for Summerside Seafood Supreme Workers
Human Resources Development Canada and the Department of Development and Technology, through the Canada/Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement, have pledged support for workers laid off because of the closure of Summerside Seafood Supreme. Seventy-five to a hundred people are… |
| Monitoring To Continue For West Nile Virus In 2001
Health officials in the Maritime provinces are working with Health Canada to monitor for signs of West Nile virus in the region again this year. Although the West Nile Virus has never been diagnosed in people or birds in Canada, Prince Edward Island had a monitoring program in place since the… |
| Awareness Week Stresses Importance of Immunization
Immunization Awareness Week was officially launched in the province today to increase understanding among parents that immunization is one of a child's best shots at good health. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that Canada has one of the best childhood immunization… |