News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Government and Physicians Sign New Three-Year Agreement
A new three-year funding agreement was officially agreed to between the Government of Prince Edward Island and Island physicians. The contract was negotiated by representatives of the Department of Health and Social Services and The Medical Society of Prince Edward Island. Under the new contract… |
| Provincial Health Card Validation Program Introduced
A new provincial health card validation program began this month to encourage all Island residents to keep their personal health cards valid and with them at all times. Through the new program, the Department of Health and Social Services is bumping up its efforts to increase the accuracy of… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related increases have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd. and Imperial Oil Limited have been authorized to increase by 0.5 cent per litre, and Irving Oil Limited, Shell Canada Products… |
| PEI Students Represent Canada At International Science School In Japan
Two Prince Edward Island high school students have been selected to represent Canada at the International Science School for High School Students taking place in Tokyo, Japan this summer. Ellen Clarke, a Grade 11 student from Kensington Intermediate Senior High School, Kensington, PEI, and Graeme… |
| Gateway Village Phase II Official Opening
A news conference today marked the official opening of Phase II of Gateway Village in Borden-Carleton. Participating in the ribbon cutting were Wes MacAleer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism; Eric Hammill, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry; and George Ramsay, Chairman of Borden-… |
| Industry Canada And PEI Ahead Of Schedule For Community Access Sites
PEI is well ahead of its plan to facilitate access to the Information Highway. Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Labour, on behalf of John Manley, Minister of Industry, and Kevin J. MacAdam, PEI's Minister of Fisheries and Environment, and Minister Responsible for Technology PEI, announced… |
| Veilleuse Night Light - Safety Issue
Island residents are advised that a safety problem has been discovered with the product named Veilleuse Night Light. This product is distributed by Lidco, North York, Ontario, and was sold here on the Island by the Bi-Way stores. There are several different models of this night light, each bearing… |
| Simscape Development Corporation To Expand Product Line ( Corrected Version)
With the assistance of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Enterprise PEI, Simscape Development Corporation is expanding its line of simulation software products. The objective of Simscape is to produce simulation software for business, industry and education, using Windows as the… |
| Province Conducts Study Of Acute Hospital Bed Utilization
A study of how acute care beds are currently utilized in Prince Edward Island is being conducted at seven hospitals across the province this week by Dr. Charles Wright and Karen Cardiff of the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research in Vancouver. The study has been commissioned by the… |
| Uh Oh Slime Tour Looking For Island Contestants And Audience Members
You may not know what the Uh Oh! Slime Tour is, but chances are if you are a pre-teen or the parent of one -- you do. Uh Oh! The Game Show airs six times a week on YTV and features three teams of two contestants engaging in all kinds of antics in pursuit of a grand prize. Contestants are generally… |
| New Materials Laboratory Announced
A new Provincial government highways materials laboratory will bring seasonal jobs and a community asset to the community of Mt. Stewart. Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Transportation and Public Works announced today that Mt. Stewart has been chosen as the location for a new 6,000 square foot… |
| Contest Winner To Enjoy "Live Like A Millionaire" 1998 Prize
Krista Cochrane of Hampton, New Brunswick was thrilled by the news that she will be living like a millionaire for five days in Prince Edward Island this July 26 to 30. Cochrane is the winner of The Island Has Never Been Closer contest, sponsored by Cavendish Resort Area, Cavendish Farms, and… |
| Deal Good For Island
Premier Pat Binns says the unfounded negative slandering of the Opposition threatens the image of the Province as a good place to do business. "The focus of government is to attract investment, and to generate employment and economic activity in Island communities. I have no difficulty with the… |
| Vacancy Information Service Demonstration
Economic Development and Tourism Minister, Wes MacAleer, gave a demonstration of the Prince Edward Island Vacancy Information Service at the Visitor Information Centre on the Charlottetown Waterfront today. The service, which is a central database of accommodation vacancies, consists of an… |
| Survey Forecasts 80 Percent Increase In IT Sector Jobs
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State (ACOA), the Honourable Fred J. Mifflin, and Premier Pat Binns of the Province of Prince Edward Island, announced today the results of a survey conducted under the Knowledge Economy Partnership. The purpose of the Knowledge Worker Demand Survey… |
| Young Environmentalists Program Gearing Up
-The Young Environmentalists Program (YEP) is gearing up for another summer of environmental work projects to be performed by youth across the Island. Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Environment, in announcing the program noted that "the program is designed… |
| Two New Productions For Island Film And Television Industry
An announcement today brought exciting news for the local film and television industry on PEI. Two new television programs will be produced on the Island — a 26 episode half-hour cooking series, and a half-hour Christmas television special. "These projects are an indication of growth in the film… |
| MacAdam Angry No Island Shrimp License
Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, PEI Minister of Fisheries and Environment, reacted angrily today to the recent announcement by Federal Minister David Anderson of the management plan for the northern shrimp fishery. "We fully expected that the Federal Minister would use this opportunity to create a… |
| Provincial Heritage Fair Promotes Pride In Our Culture
The third annual Provincial Heritage Fair will take place Friday, May 22 at the UPEI Fieldhouse from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Approximately 2,000 students, teachers and volunteers will participate in the Fair which encourages children in grades four to nine to explore their heritage. "The… |
| Emily Of New Moon Returns To PEI For Third Season
When L.M. Montgomery first wrote the Emily series of books, her imagination and creative genius could not possibly have envisioned its future success. Season one of the television series Emily of New Moon™ has already aired on CBC and the shooting of season two was completed in December 1997.… |