News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Being Confused with Chickenpox
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet advised today that several children have been diagnosed recently with hand, foot and mouth disease, and some parents are confusing the illness with chickenpox. Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by the coxsackie virus. Usually a mild illness, it results in… |
| Minister Attends National Fisheries and Aquaculture Meeting
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam had the opportunity to advance Prince Edward Island's position on a number of key issues at the recent national meeting of ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture. The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture… |
| Nature Valuable Resource For Islanders
A recently-released report shows spending on nature-related activities by Prince Edward Islanders contributed over $26 million to the provincial gross domestic product and supported 700 jobs in 1996. "The Importance of Nature to Canadians: The Economic Significance of Nature-related Activities" is… |
| Natural Gas Selection Process Moves to Stage Two
Development and Technology Minister Mike Currie announced today that the Province is ready to proceed to the next stage in determining the feasibility of bringing natural gas to Prince Edward Island. Stage One of the process involved the issuing of an Expression of Interest call in February of… |
| Over 9000 Island Businesses Now Available At The Click Of A Mouse
A directory of over 9,000 businesses on Prince Edward Island is now on-line. The Province of PEI has worked with the Government of Canada to create the comprehensive business directory, which is available at the official website for the province: www.gov.pe.ca. The directory contains the name,… |
| Changes Announced To Senior Management
Premier Pat Binns today announced the following changes to the Senior Management Team in government. "As we move forward in this mandate it is appropriate to make some changes to the Senior Management Team who play a vital role in the administration of government services and the development and… |
| Clipper Services Expands Operation in West Royalty - Island Manufacturer of Air Freshening Products Doubles Its Sales In One Year
Clipper Services, an Island manufacturer of industrial and residential air freshening products, has recently expanded its operation in West Royalty. Since relocating from Alberta a year ago, the company has more than doubled its sales. With this expansion, Clipper Services has increased the… |
| Summer Time To Replace Old Oil Tanks
While oil may be the last thing on homeowners' minds this time of year, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Kevin J. MacAdam said now is the time Islanders should look at replacing aging oil tanks. There were 372 oil spills in Prince Edward Island in 1999, with 208 of those from home… |
| Addictions Programs To Become Fully Operational This Fall
Several addictions programs will become fully operational across Prince Edward Island this fall, including detox programs for inpatients and outpatients, programs for problem gamblers and smoking cessation programs. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that inpatient detox… |
| Island Focus Honoured with APEX 2000 Award of Excellence
The Provincial Government's community outreach cable television program, Island Focus, has received an international APEX 2000 Award for Publication Excellence in the Education and Information Video Publications category. The Twelfth Annual Awards for Publication Excellence provides recognition for… |
| New Consent to Treatment and Health Care Directives Act
Prince Edward Island now has clear guidelines regarding how people may consent to or refuse health care treatment. The new Consent to Treatment and Health Care Directives Act was proclaimed this month. Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised this is the first legislation that PEI… |
| Settlement Reached In Three Complaints Based On Marital Status
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission announced today that a settlement had been reached between four individual complainants and the Government of Prince Edward Island. A Government of Prince Edward Island policy provided an exemption to the payment of tax on sales of private automobile… |
| Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission First Quarter Update
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission started it's fiscal year on April 1, 2000 with fifty-nine (59) active complaints. Since that time, nine (9) new complaints have been filed, five (5) complaints have been settled, seven (7) dismissed, one (1) discontinued, three (3) withdrawn and one… |
| Eastern Canadian Premiers and New England Governors Convene in Halifax
Premier Pat Binns is in Halifax today attending the Annual Conference of the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers. The Conference affords an opportunity to discuss issues which are of mutual interest to Premiers in Atlantic Canada and Quebec and their colleagues from Rhode Island,… |
| Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals Now On-Line
The Province of PEI announced today that Islanders can now renew their Prince Edward Island passenger vehicle, van or light duty truck registration on the Internet through the Province of Prince Edward Island's homepage. Minister Mike Currie, Department of Development and Technology said "We are… |
| Functional Plan Outlines How Services Will Be Delivered In The New East Prince Health Facility
Planning for the new East Prince Health Facility reached another major milestone this week with the approval of the functional plan for the new facility. The plan defines exactly how services will be delivered, space allocations and relationships, the number of beds, and major equipment and… |
| Lorie Kane Island Challenge A Sell-Out!
Tourism PEI today announced that the upcoming Lorie Kane Island Challenge planned for August 29 and 30 at Brudenell River Golf Resort is now sold out. Tickets for the event sold at a steady pace from the time the event was announced and a great number of people are anxiously awaiting the first… |
| Premier Binns Announces the Premier's Island Landscape Competition
Premier Pat Binns and the Province of Prince Edward Island, in co-operation with the Prince Edward Council of the Arts, is pleased to announce "The Premier's Island Landscape Competition." Any work representing a Prince Edward Island landscape is acceptable. The competition is open to all artists… |
| AVC Expands Research For Lobster Industry
Officials announced at a news conference today the establishment of the Lobster Science Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island. Developed with support from the lobster industry and the federal and provincial governments, the Lobster Science Centre will… |
| Lobster Landings - 2000 Spring Season
PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Minister, Kevin J. MacAdam, today released preliminary landing figures as compiled by his Department, for the Spring lobster season in Areas 24 and 26A. The figures indicate that landings in Area 24 along the North Shore of PEI totalled 11.0 million pounds… |