News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Health and Social Services Budget to Address Rising Costs, Increasing Demand, and Strategic Investments in Health
The base budget for Health and Social Services will be increased by $23.3 million in 2001-2002 to respond to rising costs and increased demand for health and social services. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that the budget has increased from $285 million to $340 million… |
| Health Information Resource Centre Launches Campaign
The PEI Health Information Resource Centre launched a campaign today to encourage Islanders to contact the Centre for reliable health information. Established in 1996, the Centre is funded by the Department of Health and Social Services and jointly coordinated by the health system and several… |
| Department Presentation to Canadian Transportation Act Review Panel Outlining Challenges Facing Island Transportation Network Now Available Online
The Department of Transportation and Public Works recently made a presentation to the Canadian Transportation Act Review Panel discussing present and future challenges facing Prince Edward Island's transportation network. This presentation is now available to the public online. The presentation… |
| Finalists Announced for St@art Up Challenge
Technology PEI announced the finalists for St@rt Up Challenge 2001 today. Four finalists from the twenty-four entries have been selected in this year's e-business plan competition with entrants ranging from high school students to experienced entrepreneurs. This year there is a Student category… |
| Seven Groups Receive IT Generation Funding
Technology PEI has announced the names of seven additional youth organizations who have received grants to provide the necessary tools to form IT clubs. The organizations are:St. Edward and Area Youth CommitteeWest Country Youth IT Club (West Prince Opportunity Network)St. Augustine's Allied Youth… |
| Premier Binns To Meet With Premier Harris
Premier Pat Binns will be in Toronto today for a number of engagements, including a meeting with Ontario Premier Mike Harris. The two Premiers will discuss the impact of the United States border closure to Prince Edward Island potatoes and the Equalization Program. "Ontario is a significant… |
| "An Island Beach Comes To Toronto"
Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns launched an exciting new promotion in Toronto Wednesday, April 18. The "Maybe it's Time for PEI" project is intended to put Prince Edward Island directly into the consciousness of Toronto area consumers this spring. The project, sub-titled "Take the PEI… |
| East Prince Health Facility RFP Process Continued
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that the second-ranked proponent in the qualification process to construct the new East Prince Health Facility will now be offered the opportunity to respond to the Request for Proposals to construct the facility. The extension of the… |
| Program Celebrates Volunteers
The Provincial government, in partnership with CFCY, CHTN and Magic 93, is launching a year-long initiative to recognize Island volunteers and promote volunteerism. It is in conjunction with the celebration of the Year 2001 being International Year of Volunteers. Premier Pat Binns says the program… |
| Province Protects Natural Areas
In recognition of Earth Day, the Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has announced the designation of seven parcels of land as natural areas under the Natural Areas Protection Act. "This designation is an important means of protecting both rare and diverse Island habitats for the… |
| New Addition at Summerside Intermediate School Officially Opened
The new $2.5 million addition to Summerside Intermediate School was officially opened today by students, staff, parents, Western School Board representatives and government officials. "This new addition at Summerside Intermediate School provides students and staff with state-of-the-art facilities… |
| Twinning Agreement Announced With Hainan Province
Groups across Prince Edward Island are being invited to join a partnership the province has entered into with Hainan, China. Technology PEI, in cooperation with the International Trade Centre of Industry Canada, will be hosting an incoming delegation from Hainan to enhance increased trade… |
| Provincial Parks Begin Review Process
The Minister of Tourism, Greg Deighan, today announced that Tourism PEI is about to embark on a review of the Provincial Parks for the entire Island. Over the years, the tourism industry on PEI has recognized the value of Provincial Parks and has lobbied the Province to increase services and… |
| Labour Rebate Announced to Encourage Film and Television Production
An incentive designed to encourage film and television production on PEI was announced today by Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie. The Prince Edward Island Film and Television Labour Rebate will rebate a percentage of labour costs to eligible film and televison production companies.… |
| Minister Mella Joins Atlantic Finance Ministers in Ottawa
The Provincial Treasurer, Patricia Mella, is in Ottawa today, together with her provincial colleagues from the Atlantic Provinces to make representations to the federal government to remove the ceiling from equalization entitlements in future years. The Federal Finance Committee is presently… |
| Atlantic Technology Centre Plans Announced
Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns and Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Hillsborough, on behalf of the Honourable Robert Thibault, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada, officially announced today that… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude and non-crude oil cost-related adjustments have been approved by the Commission. The changes announced at this time are based on world crude oil prices for the month of March and non-crude issues. Wholesalers… |
| Province Increases Assistance to Families with Prescription Drug Costs
Effective May 1st, enhancements will be made to the provincial Family Health Benefit program which assists lower income families with the cost of prescription drugs. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised that three significant improvements have been made following a review of the… |
| Island Companies Reporting Success From Boston Trade Mission
Since Team Canada Atlantic's most recent trade mission to Boston in February, several of the ten participating Island companies have contacted mission coordinators to share ongoing success stories. Most recently, Millworks Canada contacted the Department of Development & Technology to share… |
| 2002 Canadian Ladies' Golf Association National Junior Championships Choose Mill River Golf Course
Minister of Tourism, Honourable Greg Deighan, announced today in the Legislature that the Canadian Ladies' Golf Association National Junior Championship will be played at the Mill River Golf Course in Woodstock PEI, August 5 - 8, 2002. The four-day event will provide Islanders and visitors alike… |