News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Provincial laboratory receives reaccreditation
The Prince Edward Island Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) recently received confirmation of reaccreditation within the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the Standards Council of Canada, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice and Attorney General Janice Sherry.“Prince Edward Island… |
| Lieutenant Governor's 2015 Levée
Their Honours the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis are preparing to host their fourth New Year’s Day Levée. Again this year, Their Honours will have something for early visitors in addition to handshakes and good wishes for 2015. A… |
| Fall updates show province on track to balance budget
The province experienced growth in several sectors of its economy and is on track to reach a balanced budget, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says. “It is encouraging to see such a variety of industries experience banner years,” Minister Sheridan said. “Our multi-year… |
| <i>French Language Services Act</i> annual report is now available
Government progress on French language programs and services is highlighted in the first French Language Services Act annual report, says Premier Robert Ghiz, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs.“The new French Language Services Act was proclaimed in its entirety in December… |
| Province expands newborn screening program
Government is partnering with the IWK Health Centre to increase the number of disorders for which newborns in Prince Edward Island will be screened, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “I am extremely pleased to expand our existing newborn screening program to ensure the early… |
| Province commits $16 million to UPEI
The provincial government has committed $16 million to the new School of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach.“As the primary funder of this new initiative, our government recognizes that UPEI is a… |
| Grade one students receive book by Island author
A book written by a well known Island author will be distributed to every Grade one student on Prince Edward Island and across Canada as part of TD Bank Financial Group’s annual book giveaway, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson“David Weale’s book Doors in the Air is a fantastic… |
| Island Community Fund supports Cornwall, Hampshire and York Point projects
Support for three projects through the Island Community Fund will help address the needs of community residents for future generations, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“Volunteer community organizations are the backbone of strong communities and it is… |
| Open House at Government House
Their Honours, Lieutenant Governor H. Frank Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis gladly announce the annual Fanningbank Christmas Open House. The doors to Government House will be open for visitors on Monday, December 8 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2014: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 2.1 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 2.… |
| Portsmouth Atlantic concludes deal with South Korean shipbuilder
A recent Asian trade mission has allowed Charlottetown’s Portsmouth Atlantic to secure a $1.75 million contract with South Korean shipbuilder HI AIR KOREA Co., Ltd. (HAK) says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach.“Portsmouth is a promising member of the Island’s aerospace and… |
| 811 Telehealth Service continuing in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island has signed a new contract with McKesson Canada allowing Islanders to continue to access high quality health care information through the 811 telehealth service, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.“Approximately 50 Islanders access the 811 telehealth service each day… |
| Settlement reached between Province of Prince Edward Island and Ocean Choice International
The provincial government has reached an out-of-court settlement with Ocean Choice International, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach.“We are pleased that this long standing issue has been resolved,” said Minister Roach. “Through this settlement, we are making way for the… |
| 2014 Queen’s Counsel Appointments
Four distinguished Island lawyers have earned Queen’s Counsel designation, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice and Attorney General Janice Sherry.“It is an honour for me to announce that Leslie Collins of Stratford, Geoffrey Connolly of Cornwall, Michele Dorsey of Charlottetown, and… |
| Changes to <i>Lands Protection Act</i> will better meet today’s needs
Updates to the Lands Protection Act will help to better balance the requirements of landowners on Prince Edward Island with the need to protect our limited land resources, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.“The Lands Protection Act needed to be reinvigorated after… |
| Souris Harbour Authority to purchase and repurpose former Ocean Choice plant
The Souris Harbour Authority Inc., with financial assistance from the Government of Prince Edward Island, is redeveloping the former lobster plant at the Souris Food Park for use as a cold storage, bioscience and seafood processing facility says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach… |
| Souris Harbour Authority to purchase and repurpose former Ocean Choice plant
The Souris Harbour Authority Inc., with financial assistance from the Government of Prince Edward Island, is redeveloping the former lobster plant at the Souris Food Park for use as a cold storage, bioscience and seafood processing facility says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach… |
| Liquor License Suspended For Hazzard Saloon
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the Special Premises Liquor License of “Hazzard Saloon,” license number SL140148, located in Bloomfield, for a three (3) day period as follows:• 9 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2014, to 9 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2014.The Liquor Control… |
| Liquor license suspended for Big Mug Bar
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the Special Premises Liquor License of “Big Mug Bar,” license number SL140149, located in Summerside, for a four (4) day period as follows:• 9 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014, to 9 a.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014.The Liquor Control… |
| Recognizing Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators
Early childhood educators in Prince Edward Island are certified professionals who create optimum learning experiences for Island children, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac.“November 3-7 was Early Childhood Education Week. I hope all Islanders take some time to… |