News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| A New Partnership For Small Business
At a news conference held in Charlottetown today, the provincial government announced new initiatives designed to support and expand small business on Prince Edward Island. The New Partnership with Small Business will be implemented in January 1998 through Enterprise PEI and will consist of the… |
| Petroleum Price Decrease Authorizations
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that applications for crude oil cost-related decreases have been approved by the Commission. Ultramar Ltd. has been authorized to decrease by 0.2 cent per litre. Shell Canada Products Limited, Imperial Oil Limited and Petro-Canada have… |
| Premier Receives Round Table Report
Premier Pat Binns today expressed the appreciation of government to the members of the Round Table on Land Use and outlined government plans to respond to the report. "First, I want to express our appreciation to the members of the Round Table for their work. They have focused attention on some… |
| Senior Health And Social Services Directors Announced
The appointment of five senior directors in the Department of Health and Social Services was announced today by Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover. The appointments result from staffing competitions recently conducted as part of the amalgamation of the former Health and Community… |
| Provincial Flags To Fly At Half-Mast In Honour Of Mother Teresa
Premier Pat Binns joins all Islanders in his expression of sadness at the death of one of the world's truly great humanitarians. "As a reminder of her selflessness and to show our sincere respect, the flag of Prince Edward Island will fly at half-mast at government offices across the province for… |
| Premier Introduces New Hiring Guidelines
Up until now, there has been no official policy or guidelines concerning the hiring of immediate family members to provincial government positions. However, as of September 1, 1997, the following guidelines have been put in place by Premier Binns: Immediate family members of the Members of the… |
| Elmwood Heritage Inn Receives Five-Star Rating
The Elmwood Heritage Inn has achieved Canada Select's highest rating — five stars as a Bed & Breakfast property. This is the first time that five stars have been awarded on Prince Edward Island. Five-star properties are considered to be luxurious at a world-class standard, offering… |
| Federal, Provincial & Territorial Ministers Responsible For Social Services Release Paper
Federal, provincial and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec which wishes to assume control of income support for the children of Quebec, are working together to develop a National Child Benefit (NCB). To be implemented by July 1998, the NCB is an important measure to improve… |
| Premier Expresses Condolences
"On behalf of our Government and the people of Prince Edward Island, I wish to convey our profound sadness and shock on the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales," stated Premier Binns. "We mourn the loss of a person who was committed to working on many of the serious social problems facing the… |
| Municipal Elections - Monday, 3 November 1997
Municipal Elections will be held in Charlottetown, Summerside, Cornwall and Stratford to elect mayors and councillors to serve on municipal councils. New Municipal Election Bylaws have being prepared and approved by the above municipal councils. The Hon. P. Mitchell Murphy, Minister of Community… |
| Premier Tours West Royalty Industrial Park
Premier Pat Binns and Minister Wes MacAleer visited businesses in the West Royalty Industrial Park on Wednesday. The tour consisted of visits to Tube Fab, Seaman's Beverages, Diversified Metal Engineering, Diagnostic Chemicals and Padinox. "I am very impressed with the growth of the industrial… |
| Enhanced Radiation Oncology Services To Be Provided
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced government's plan today to establish an enhanced level of cancer treatment services on Prince Edward Island. The three-part plan includes the purchase of new radiotherapy equipment at a cost of $1.2 million; the recruitment of a radiation… |
| 1998 Top 100 Events In North America Named By American Bus Association
The American Bus Association (ABA) has released its exclusive list of the 1998 Top 100 Events in North America with each province and state represented in the collection. The PEI World Dance Festival in Abrams-Village, July 3-5, 1998, and the Festival of the Fathers in Charlottetown, September 4-6… |
| Province Issues New Debenture
Provincial Treasurer, Honourable Patricia J. Mella, today announced the sale of a Province of Prince Edward Island debenture issue into the Canadian bond market. The new 10-year issue in the amount of $35,000,000 has a coupon rate of 6.00 per cent and will mature on October 3, 2007. The… |
| Premier Extends Congratulations
Premier Pat Binns congratulates Catherine Callbeck on her appointment to the Senate of Canada. Ms. Callbeck has an extensive background in public service with experience as a Member of Parliament, MLA, and a business person. She achieved a Canadian first in becoming the first woman elected… |
| Atlantic Vision Conference
Canada's four Atlantic premiers hope to identify the building blocks for a new Atlantic economy at the upcoming Atlantic Vision Conference. The premiers released details today on the conference, which takes place Oct. 9 -10 at the Hotel Beauséjour, Moncton. Prince Edward Island Premier Pat… |
| Judicial Remuneration Commission
Minister of Community Affairs and Attorney General, the Honourable Mitchell Murphy, announced today that Regulations have been enacted under the authority of the Provincial Court Act to provide for the establishment of the Judicial Remuneration Commission. The Judicial Remuneration Regulations… |
| Kings County Regional Landfill Will Close October 1
Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment confirmed today that the Kings County Regional Landfill Site at Cardigan will be closed effective October 1, 1997. "We are honoring the commitment made to the residents of the Cardigan area in closing this site as previously… |
| Cheverie Named IRAC Chair
Premier Pat Binns today announced that Provincial Cabinet has approved the appointment of Wayne D. Cheverie, QC as Chair of the Prince Edward Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission. "Mr. Cheverie has excellent qualifications for the position," stated Premier Binns "his public policy experience… |
| Reproductive Care Study Released
The results of a four-year study released today confirms that smoking and inadequate maternal weight gain are major risk factors for low birth weight and premature babies in Prince Edward Island. The study is the first of its type ever done on Prince Edward Island. Conducted through the PEI… |