News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Official Opening Of Confederation Centre Library CAP Site
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education and the Honourable Mitch Murphy, Minister of Technology and Environment were on hand for the official opening of the Community Access Program (CAP) site at the Confederation Centre Library earlier today. "Access to technology is something we… |
| Community Development Fund Supports Projects In Tyne Valley
Two projects in the Tyne Valley area have received grants from the province's Community Development Fund. The Tyne Valley and Area Development Corporation has received funds to purchase the Parsonage in Bideford. This house was the boarding residence for author Lucy Maud Montgomery during her first… |
| Hazard Alerts Now Posted On WCB Website
The only thing worse than a serious workplace injury is not learning from it and letting it happen again. That is the belief of the Occupational Health and Safety Division, Workers Compensation Board of PEI. It is also the reason for new hazard alerts showing up on WCB's website.If and when a… |
| Provincial Pharmacy Reorganizes To Improve Services
The provincial government announced changes to Provincial Pharmacy services today to improve service to social assistance clients and clients in the provincial oral diabetes drug program. Beginning this spring, all medications for these clients will be delivered at community retail pharmacies… |
| The Island Today - Province Adds New Webpage
The Province of P.E.I. has a new addition to it's website. It's called The Island Today. The new page provides "one stop shopping" for timely, useful information about Prince Edward Island. It includes sunrise and sunset times, the current moon phase, weather conditions and forecasts, Government… |
| Chickenpox Vaccine Information Campaign Begins In Island Schools
Parents are advised that consent forms and information on the new chickenpox vaccine will be going home this week with all children in grades one to six in PEI schools. Children in these grades who have not had the chickenpox will soon be offered the vaccine in school clinics. The vaccine will be… |
| Bio-Tech Company's Move To PEI To Create 10 Jobs
A company that manufactures and sells medical technology around the world has relocated to Winsloe, bringing with it 10 new jobs to the local economy. ARK BIO-MEDICAL was previously located in Sackville, New Brunswick. This investment in Prince Edward Island will enable the company to expand its… |
| Province Issues New Debenture
Provincial Treasurer Honourable Patricia Mella today announced the sale of a Province of Prince Edward Island debenture issue on the Canadian Bond market. The new 30-year issue in the amount of $80,000,000 has a coupon rate of 6.80 percent. The debentures are being offered to the general public at… |
| Atlantic Crafts Take Centre Stage At Prestigious Show
Over 250 craftspeople from across the Atlantic provinces began showcasing their products at the only wholesale craft show exhibiting products made exclusively in Atlantic Canada. The three-day event, known as the Atlantic Craft Trade Show, began this weekend and attracted more than 960 buyers to… |
| Two Premiers Participate In Awards Ceremony
The Premiers of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia joined crafts people from across Atlantic Canada to recognize the industry's best at the Atlantic Canada Craft Awards of Excellence ceremony on Monday evening. The Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island and host province premier… |
| 2000 "Order" Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations for the 2000 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 Provincial honour the Province can bestow. It is awarded annually to Prince Edward Islanders (or former long… |
| New Flights Welcome
Premier Pat Binns says the upgraded flight services to Charlottetown announced by Air Nova / Air Canada will be a welcomed addition to the existing service. "Based on our conversations and discussions with the airline, I believe that they have been working very hard to put a schedule together. It… |
| Three Island Students Included In Braille Anthology
The Minister of Education applauded the efforts of three Island children who are included in the braille anthology of stories and poems that was launched today in conjunction with the first-ever National Braille Day. "These students are to be commended for their imagination and enthusiasm," said… |
| Minister Of Education Recognizes Contribution Of Teachers And Support Staff
Prince Edward Island's Education Minister saluted Island teachers and support staff in recognition of National Teacher Staff Appreciation Week which runs February 13-19. "Prince Edward Island is a place where learning is highly valued," said Education Minister Chester Gillan. "The teachers and… |
| Petroleum Price Increases - Superior Propane Inc./Petro-Canada
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval has been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to increase the price of propane to all classes of customers by 3.9 cents per litre.Superior cited increased propane acquisition costs as the reason for its request to increase… |
| Lieutenant Governor Extends Sympathy
Honourable Gilbert R. Clements expressed sympathy today on the passing of the Honourable Gordon Bennett, a former Lieutenant Governor and politician, and a personal friend. "I was saddened to hear the news of Mr. Bennett's death," said His Honour. "Although in ill health for some time, his death… |
| New Tourism Marketing Campaign Launched
Even though there's still snow outside, the 2000 marketing campaign for the tourism industry on Prince Edward Island is about to begin. Minister of Fisheries and Tourism, Kevin J. MacAdam, together with the Tourism Marketing Authority Co-Chair, Mr. James Tingley, will join representatives of the… |
| Expansion Of On-Line Support To Create 162 New Jobs
On-Line Support (OLS) today announced the completion of its new customer care support centre at the West Royalty Industrial Park. The centre will create 162 new full-time positions, making OLS one of the largest private sector employers in Prince Edward Island. With this initiative, OLS will… |
| MacKinnon Pleased With Drop In Unemployment Rate Figures
Recently announced labour force figures show that Prince Edward Island's economy continues to make steady progress, says Don MacKinnon, Minister of Development. In Statistics Canada's labour force report for the month of December, Prince Edward Island recorded a one percentage point drop in its… |
| Atlantic Provinces' Finance Ministers Meet In Charlottetown
Today's meeting of Atlantic Provinces' Finance Ministers in Charlottetown has resulted in a new commitment to regional cooperation on key finance issues. They call on the Federal Finance Minister Paul Martin to fully restore the Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST) funding to the 1994-95 level… |