News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Cornwall Perimeter Highway project update – October 24 to 30
Paving and roundabout construction will continue on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway throughout the coming week, from Monday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 30. Construction this week will include installing curb along the highways and adding the interior circles of the Maypoint Roundabout. Workers will… |
| Senior leadership on environment, energy and the economy announced
New public service leadership will guide Prince Edward Island’s efforts on the environment, energy and the economy. Changes within the ranks of the senior management in the provincial government were announced today to build leadership capacity in the key areas of economic development, tourism,… |
| Additional funding for electric cable project provides affordable, cleaner energy in PEI
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of… |
| Islanders invited to comment on climate change document
Input from Islanders is needed to help develop the provincial government’s plan for mitigating the effects of climate change.The public is invited to provide anonymous feedback on a new discussion paper titled “Recommendations for the Development of a 2016 Climate Change Mitigation Strategy”… |
| Legislative changes improve transparency on loan write-offs
Amendments to the Financial Administration Act were proclaimed October 22 as part of government’s ongoing commitment to enhance transparency and accountability. “Our government is committed to openness and transparency, and believes Islanders should have access to information on how provincial… |
| School review continues with second round of public meetings November 1 to 10
The Public Schools Branch encourages Islanders to participate in public meetings being held Nov 1 through Nov 10 to share their ideas on the school review. Under the School Change Policy, schools must be reviewed at least every five years. “Through this review we want to provide better learning… |
| Tourism industry surges to new heights in September
Accommodation operators, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Prince Edward Island are benefitting from what could be the third-straight record year for tourism. The province is well ahead of last year’s record pace for room nights sold, site nights sold at local campgrounds, and… |
| Atlantic Canada’s Auditors General release joint report on the Atlantic Lottery Corporation
The Auditors General of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador today tabled a report at their respective legislative assemblies on the results of their joint audit of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). The Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador… |
| Program aimed at increasing oyster production
Oyster growers can apply for support to help them increase the Island’s oyster production.Applications are being accepted for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ successful Quality Oyster Aquaculture Program.Growers may now submit project proposals that will result in the increased… |
| Statement on Auditors General report on Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Statement on Auditors General report on Atlantic Lottery Corporation (October 26, 2016)The following statement was made by Finance Minister Allen Roach on the report of the four Atlantic provinces’ Auditors General on the Atlantic Lottery Corporation."The Auditors General of New Brunswick, Nova… |
| Traffic advisory - Cornwall Perimeter Highway project
Due to construction activity on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway this week, traffic is limited at times to one lane in either direction in some sections of the construction zone. Site staff and traffic personnel will be on hand to guide motorists, but drivers may expect longer than normal delays when… |
| Remote monitoring program helps keep Islanders at home, out of hospital
It didn’t take long for Island physician Dr. Shannon Curtis to notice how a new remote-monitoring program helped one of her patients with congestive heart failure take more control of her own illness. Since it was introduced in November 2015, the Remote Patient Monitoring program has allowed 45… |
| Cornwall Perimeter Highway project update – October 31 to November 5
Construction on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway project will extend east of the Maypoint intersection this week (October 31 to November 5) as Capital Drive is prepared for grading and paving. Paving will begin around the new roundabout at the Maypoint Road and Trans-Canada Highway intersection.… |
| Thousands of fish added to Island waterways
More than 45,000 trout have been added to Prince Edward Island ponds and rivers so far this year, helping to boost recreational fishing and promote spawning for the future. This week 1,000 brook trout were released into Barlow’s Pond in Wellington. The Department of Communities, Land and… |
| Students to Participate in the Atlantic Canada Career Week
Students in all schools and post-secondary education institutions in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will be invited to participate in activities promoting careers during the week of October 31 to November 4 as part of the Atlantic Canada Career Week… |
| Week will focus on careers, trades, technology
Students of any age can learn about job skills and career planning at events happening this week.Today marks the beginning of National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, as well as Atlantic Canada Career Week, both October 31 through November 6. The two initiatives were launched at Holland College… |
| Mrs. Dunster’s Expands Operations to PEI
Originally known for its homemade donuts, Mrs. Dunster’s Inc. has continued to grow and expand its product lines since it began in New Brunswick in the 1960’s. The family owned company now has an extensive line of baked goods sold fresh in 600 stores throughout the Maritimes and Maine. In 2015, the… |
| New tool will support Islanders diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer survivor Maureen Garrity says she wishes a new patient information tool had been available back when she received her diagnosis. Health PEI has partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, health care providers, and patient advisors on an information and navigation booklet… |
| Improved buses to hit the streets of Charlottetown, Cornwall, and Stratford thanks to new government funding
governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs and grow the middle class today while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future. Officials gathered in Charlottetown today to celebrate the addition of 10 buses to… |
| Province matches literacy campaign donations
The provincial government will match the nearly $17,000 raised through Postmedia’s 2016 Raise-a-Reader campaign to support Island literacy. The donations matched by the province’s Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning will fund the PEI Literacy Alliance’s Summer Tutoring Program for Kids… |