News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Minister MacAdam Proclaims Litter Awareness Week
Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam, Minister of Fisheries and Environment has proclaimed the week of September 29th to October 4th as Litter Awareness Week on Prince Edward Island. In cooperation with the Federated Women's Institute of Prince Edward Island, the Minister has made the proclamation to… |
| Government of PEI Honours The Late Mike Kelly
Premier Pat Binns and Provincial Treasurer Patricia Mella on behalf of the government of Prince Edward Island presented Dr. Elizabeth Epperly, President of the University of Prince Edward Island, with a cheque for $15,000 today towards the Michael S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship fund. Mr Kelly… |
| Premier Expresses Sympathy
Premier Pat Binns today expressed his sympathy to the family of the late Levi McNally. "Mr. McNally served the former electoral district of 3rd Queens for eight years and before that was an employee of the Provincial government. He also owned and operated a country store. In all his careers, he… |
| Island Information Service Moves To New Home
Provincial Treasurer Patricia Mella today officially opened the new location of Island Information Service. "Sourcing information about provincial government programs and publications is now much easier for the public," said Mrs. Mella. Island Information Service, a store-front type of operation,… |
| Cameras Will Cover Fall Session
Hon. Wilbur MacDonald, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, announced today that the contract has been awarded for the installation of cameras necessary to provided televised coverage of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. The Legislative Management Committee reviewed the proposals… |
| Additional Family Physicians Recruited
Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover announced today that the Province's current physician recruitment campaign is beginning to show positive results, through the recruitment of two physicians to the Charlottetown area. "The recent addition of family physicians to the Polyclinic and… |
| Province-Wide Journey Will Be Totally Wired
On October 6, an Ontario-based journalist will begin a unique trek that will take him from one end of Prince Edward Island to the other. Following the new Confederation Trail, Martin Ackerman will make his way from Tignish in the west to Elmira at the eastern end of the Island. The 450-kilometre… |
| Date For Fall Session Set
Premier Pat Binns announced today that the 1st session of the 60th General Assembly will reconvene on Wednesday, November 12. Premier Binns says the fall session reflects the government commitment to have the Assembly take a greater role in the establishment of public policy. "I think it is… |
| Canadian Amateur Golf Championship To Be Held At The Links At Crowbush Cove
The Links at Crowbush Cove will be the site for this year's Canadian Amateur Championship. Long heralded as one of the most important tournaments in Canada, this will be the first time the event has been held on the Island. The tournament will bring to PEI almost 120 Canadian golfers plus… |
| New Whooping Cough Vaccine
Beginning today, June 26, a new whooping cough vaccine will replace the vaccine which has been used previously in Prince Edward Island. This new vaccine is now licenced in Canada and has just become available in this country. For several years there has been research carried out in many countries… |
| Superior Propane Cylinder And Tank Rental Charges
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that approval had been granted to Superior Propane Inc. to increase its cylinder and tank rental charges, effective 14 July 1997. The monthly charge for 33 to 100 lb. cylinders will now be $3.00 per month. Residential installations will… |
| O'Brien Named Deputy Minister
Premier Pat Binns today announced the appointment of Mike O'Brien, managing partner of the Charlottetown CA firm Coopers and Lybrand as Deputy Provincial Treasurer. Premier Binns says "Mike brings outstanding professional qualifications to the position and we are pleased to be able to attract… |
| Minister's Position On Stratford's Official Plan
The Honourable P. Mitchell Murphy, responding today to media reports on Stratford's proposed official plan, offered some background and comments. The Minister noted that, as required under the Provincial Planning Act, the province has received Stratford's Official Plan and Bylaw for review prior… |
| Fifteen Students To Represent Prince Edward Island At National Heritage Fair
Fifteen elementary and junior high students from Prince Edward Island are taking part in the CRB National Heritage Fair in Kingston, Ontario. The Island students have the unique opportunity to share their heritage with 135 other students and Fair observers from across Canada in a public exhibition… |
| Motor Vehicles On Beaches And Sand Dunes Not Acceptable
Fisheries and Environment Minister, Honourable Kevin J. MacAdam reminds beach goers that the operation of any motor vehicle, including all terrain vehicles, motorcycles and four wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited on beaches and sand dunes under the Environmental Protection Act. Mr. MacAdam… |
| Charlottetown Vital Statistics Services Relocate
Vital Statistics services presently offered from the MacMillan Building in Charlottetown will be relocated effective August 4, 1997. Health and Social Services Minister Mildred Dover said the move is necessary at this time to accommodate the establishment of the new Atlantic Tourism and… |
| Wildlife Habitat Projects Receive Funding
Forty-three community-based groups and organizations have received more than $186,000 in funding support this year under the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program. The Program assists in the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitats, offering a range of support including direct financial… |
| New Plates Available
Honourable Michael Currie, Minister of Transportation & Public Works, announced today that the second design of the two new license plates announced last month is now available. This plate includes the wording Province House - Birth Place of Confederation, and depicts a shaded picture of the… |
| Groundfish Conservation Framework
P.E.I. Fisheries and Environment Minister Kevin MacAdam has noted the release of the Groundfish Conservation Framework prepared by the Fisheries Resource Conservation Council (FRCC). "This is a substantial document which addresses a wide range of groundfish conservation requirements in… |
| Early Shoulder Season Statistics Show Increase
The 1997 early shoulder season has showed an increase in the number of travellers to Prince Edward Island. Preliminary statistics gathered through the Enterprise PEI Tourism Exit Survey indicate that traffic to the Island is up. The number of visitors from May 15 to June 30 was up significantly,… |