News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Three new members join Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Three new members will add their voices to the provincial government advisory board that works for gender rights and equality. Lalana Paul of Melville, Madison Blanchard of Charlottetown, and Pamela Montgomery of Summerside were appointed to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. “These new… |
| Province hosts global leaders in health promotion
Prince Edward Island will temporarily become the world hub of health promotion expertise during the coming weekend. More than 250 international delegates will gather October 16 and 17 for the sixth annual Global Forum on Health Promotion. This weekend marks the first time the event has been held… |
| Cornwall Perimeter Highway project update – October 17 to 22
Paving and roundabout construction will continue on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway throughout the coming week, from Monday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 22. Construction this week will include paving around the Poplar Island roundabout and along the main portion of the Trans-Canada on the main portion… |
| Traffic Advisory – Prince Edward Island Marathon
Motorists are reminded that the annual Prince Edward Island Marathon will take place Sunday October 16. This event involves a full 42 kilometre marathon, along with associated short-distance events in Queens County and in the City of Charlottetown.Race events take place from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.… |
| Petroleum Pricing October 15, 2016
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2016: Gasoline prices will increase by 2.5 cents per litre (cpl); Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 8.0 cpl;Diesel prices will increase by 8.0… |
| Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers work together to prepare Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow
Canada’s Labour Market Ministers met today to discussstrategic priorities and enable progress on shared interests such as: renewed collaboration on labourmarket transfer agreements, improving labour market information, strengthening apprenticeship, labour mobility and foreign qualification… |
| Ministers from across Canada gather in Halifax to discuss justice and public safety priorities
Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for justice and public safety concluded two days of productive engagement, working on justice and public safety priorities for Canadians.An Elder welcomed ministers to traditional Mi’kmaw territory. Ministers discussed key… |
| Statement by Premier Wade MacLauchlan on Auditor General's report
"Following the release of the Auditor General’s special assignment report, our Government committed to acting swiftly to respond to the report and its recommendations. Our Government had previously taken steps on transparency and remains committed to action on this file. In her report, the Auditor… |
| Health promotion is shared responsibility, attendees learn
Islanders at a learning event this morning heard how organizations, the community, and individuals must all work together to promote good health. Hosted by the Chief Public Health Office of the Department of Health and Wellness, “Your Work Matters in the Global Village” brought together more than… |
| School libraries help create lifelong readers and learners
During School Libraries Week, Island schools are finding fun and engaging ways to celebrate how their libraries help to develop students into lifelong readers and learners.Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie is one of several guest readers and local authors visiting school… |
| Fewer Island women being diagnosed with cervical cancer
A more accessible screening program and more available human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are working together to help reduce the number of Island women diagnosed with cervical cancer. The number of Island women diagnosed per year has slowly declined from an average of eight cases per year in the… |
| Province will help pay for energy audits
The provincial government will help homeowners cover the cost of an energy audit to determine how they can lower their energy bills.Efficiency PEI will offer homeowners $150 toward the $300 cost of an EnerGuide home energy evaluation, which will be carried out by HouseMaster Inspection Services.… |
| Standard and Poors maintains Prince Edward Island’s bond rating
Standard and Poors has reaffirmed Prince Edward Island’s bond rating as stable, based on strong financial management and improving budgetary performance. “The bond rating agencies have all recognized that we are making great strides in strengthening our financial position and improving our… |
| Islanders invited to see businesses up close during Small Business Week
Islanders can see the inner workings of seven local businesses during Prince Edward Island’s first-ever PEI Open Business Day. Happening this Saturday, October 22, PEI Open Business Day is just one of the activities planned for Small Business Week 2016. “Small businesses are the backbone of our… |
| Engaging Young Islanders to Shape Growth YDAY, the Island Youth Event, being held this week in Charlottetown
This week, young Islanders will have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard at the first ever Island youth event, YDAY. On Friday, young people from across PEI will share their ideas on a variety of topics and explore how they can be leaders within their communities. YDAY is bringing… |
| Government celebrates Beach Grove Home anniversary with long-term-care investment
Beach Grove Home marked its 30th anniversary this week with a celebration for residents and an investment in long-term-care beds from government. The province is investing more than $1 million to purchase 180 new long-term care beds to replace those at Beach Grove Home and Wedgewood Manor and to… |
| School review to identify better learning opportunities for all students
Public consultations will begin next week in six families of schools to seek public input on how to provide better learning opportunities for all students within those schools. As part of a review of schools being conducted by the Public Schools Branch, current data on school utilization and… |
| PEIANC and Province host Alternate Careers Day for Newcomers
Today, the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC) in collaboration with the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning is hosting an Alternate Careers Day. This event will bring together newcomers, employers, and industry representatives to discuss ways newcomers can explore alternate… |
| Status of Women ministers meeting productive, Biggar says
The 34th annual meeting of Canada’s ministers responsible for the Status of Womenaddressed priority issues including ending violence against women and girls, reducing the gender wage gap, and enhancing the use of Gender-Based Analysis (GBA)."It was an honour to meet with my counterparts from across… |
| The Humble Barber success is turning heads with help from Self Employ PEI
Sean Aylward, owner and operator of The Humble Barber, is the epitome of a hardworking Island entrepreneur. Opening in downtown Summerside in March 2015, Aylward’s barber shop received support through SkillsPEI’s Self Employ PEI program during its first year of operation. He recently opened a… |