News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| PEI Companies Seeing Excellent Results on Mission to Boston
Cathy Rose, President of Creative Esthetics Dental Laboratory in Charlottetown, is a great example of how hard work in business does pay off. On her first trade mission to New England, she is establishing contacts and making business deals that will lead to significant growth of her operation.… |
| Minister Congratulates QEH Foundation on Major Milestone
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem extended congratulations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation today for their successful annual campaign which surpassed the one-million-dollar mark for the first time this year. "This is an outstanding achievement which speaks volumes about… |
| Naufrage Bridge To Be Replaced
The Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced plans to conduct repairs to the Naufrage Bridge in preparation for the opening of the 2001 fishing season. "Much of our bridge infrastructure is ageing and staff engineers have been busy collecting data on which structures require… |
| Island Equipment Manufacturer Exports Second Shipment To Russia
For the second time in a year, potato grading equipment is being exported from West Point, PEI to the Dmitrov district of Russia. The equipment is manufactured by HF Stewart Co Ltd of West Point. On Thursday, February 1, 2001, a shipment containing a potato line for grading seed and table… |
| Premier Calls February 26th By-Election
Premier Pat Binns today announced that a by-election for the district of Morell-Fortune Bay has been set for Monday, February 26. "I made a commitment to the residents of Morell-Fortune Bay that they would be represented in the Spring Session of the Legislature, and today's announcement ensures… |
| Prince Edward Island Provincial Winter Games to Begin February 2
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Winter Games are set to begin on Friday, February 2, 2001. The Games will be hosted at locations throughout West Prince. The 2001 Games will feature the best athletes from across Prince Edward Island competing in thirteen sports. "I am pleased to see the… |
| New Regional Health Board Members Elected and Appointed
Several new members have been elected and appointed to Prince Edward Island's five regional health boards following the recent annual meetings of the boards. Members elected this year include Donald G. Stewart, West Prince; Darcy Sark and Dr. Allen MacLean, East Prince; Sylvia Poirier and Douglas… |
| Province Drafting Wetlands Policy
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is drafting a policy to ensure the province's wetlands are conserved and protected. Wetlands are a diverse habitat ranging from large open water ponds to small wet meadows and tidal salt marshes. Minister Chester Gillan said the province has… |
| Minister Extends Congratulations To The Winners Of The First Annual PEI Craft And Giftware Buyer's Market
Minister of Development and Technology, Mike Currie, congratulates three Island craft producers for taking home awards in the following categories; the buyer's choice, the best product and the best booth, at the first annual craft and buyer's market held January 19 and 20, 2001. Charlene Williams,… |
| New Health Facility Nears Construction Phase
Project planners are into the final stages of design for the new health facility to replace Prince County Hospital. Throughout December and January, the facility plans and specifications were reviewed from over 40 different perspectives. These include the site plan, masonry, structural steel,… |
| ECMA Available On Line
The sights and the sounds of the East Coast Music Awards are going on line. The Government of Prince Edward Island is cooperating with the East Coast Music Association to provide selected video and audio coverage over the Internet. Using the Islandcam camera, some of the action at the Awards… |
| Atlantic Canada's Young Entrepreneur Awards
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED) has issued a call for nominations for Atlantic Canada's outstanding young entrepreneurs and their educators and supporters. The second annual Planet Entrepreneur Awards will be presented at a gala dinner this April. Whether making… |
| PEI Actively Recruits Radiation Oncologist
The health system is actively recruiting for a radiation oncologist following two years of progress at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Senti Senthelal, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Centre, has announced he will be returning to Ontario in May… |
| Fire Marshal's Office Issues Clarification on Grain-Filled Therapeutic Pillows and Potential Fire Hazards
The Provincial Fire Marshal's Office would like to clarify recent reports claiming that Magic Bags could pose a potential fire hazard. It was not the intention of the Fire Marshal's Office to specifically name the Magic Bag product in the article which recently appeared in the Guardian. There have… |
| Premier Binns to Join Other First Ministers on Team Canada Trade Mission
Premier Pat Binns has accepted Prime Minister Chretien's invitation to travel with other First Ministers and business leaders to China on the Team Canada Trade Mission. Binns leaves for Beijing on Friday, February 9th and returns on Sunday, February 18th. "Team Canada is an excellent vehicle to… |
| CD Launch Features Cross-Section of Island Artists
A new compact disk, called "from the Parlour... A Prince Edward Island collection," was unveiled today by Guernsey Cove Parlour Productions. Premier Binns and Tourism Minister Greg Deighan attended the launch along with Gordon Belsher, who compiled and mastered the collection, and Richard Wood… |
| Prince Edward Island Food Products Development Fund Assists 128 Food Development Projects Over The Past Three Years
In 1996, government announced the PEI Food Products Development Fund to assist small to medium-sized Island food processors to access the services of the PEI Food Technology Centre. Since that time, 81 development projects have been completed and 47 projects are in progress with a total value of… |
| Warning Issued About Snow Build-up on Oil Tanks
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment is advising the general public that, since January 7, there have been 20 reported domestic oil spills directly related to the winter weather conditions and snow accumulation.Of these 20 spills, at least six are considered serious, with three… |
| 2001 "Order" Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations for the 2001 Order of Prince Edward Island are now being accepted by the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The Order was established in 1996 and is the highest honour that the Province may bestow. It is awarded annually to Prince Edward Islanders (or long-term residents… |
| Atlantic Culture Ministers to Meet in Charlottetown
Ministers responsible for culture from the four Atlantic provinces will be meeting in Charlottetown on Sunday. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the East Coast Music Awards which run from February 8 to February 11. Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Gail Shea will be hosting the… |