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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease by 2.6… |
| Three new members appointed to the Fathers of Confederation Building Trust
Three new members have been appointed to the board responsible for Confederation Centre, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “The Fathers of Confederation Building Trust board is made up of Islanders, along with representatives from across Canada, and I welcome the… |
| Highway Safety regulations amended
Recently approved amendments to provincial regulations will improve highway safety.“This week government approved a number of regulatory changes to harmonize our regulations with other provinces and make compliance simpler for users of our highway system,” said Minister of Transportation and… |
| What Happens After the Catch
Seafood is big business in this small province, and companies like Royal Star Foods Ltd., South Shore Seafood Ltd., Acadian Supreme Inc., and Annand Clams are keeping up with industry trends and demand for PEI’s high quality foods. PEI’s food’s sector has become a leading driver in increased… |
| Atlantic Provinces issue joint request for proposals for centralized issuance of licenses and photo identification
The governments of Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces are seeking proposals for a single supplier to produce driver’s licenses and photo identification cards for all four provinces. Today, the governments of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador issued a joint… |
| Aligning Millennial Skills with Jobs
How can educated and talented millennials and employers connect efficiently and strategically? Ask the founders of Gradpeek, they would love to tell you about their start-up company. Through an innovative communication/technology platform, the company uses a unique and searchable database that… |
| Diversity award celebrates inclusion in the public service
A manager who creates a welcoming workplace for teammates and clients from different cultural backgrounds has been honored by the provincial public service for promoting diversity. “Prince Edward Island and its public service represent many cultures, ethnicities, generations, languages, and other… |
| Celebrating Island Product with That’s Island Style
Six stores across the province are holding free tastings today featuring Island products, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “As part of the That’s Island Style campaign that promotes our high quality Island food and drink products, Island stores will be holding free in-store… |
| Prince Edward Island celebrates World Refugee Day—June 20
Today is World Refugee Day, a day to celebrate tolerance and diversity and open our hearts to refugees from around the world, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning.“June 20th is a very special day, observed internationally each year to raise awareness of the situations faced… |
| Stroke patients across the Island benefit from more services closer to home
Islanders now have more community-based services to help them recover from a stroke and transition back to their home and community. On Prince Edward Island, approximately 250 stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients are admitted to hospital each year, of which 80 percent spend time on… |
| Golf PEI in ‘Full Swing’ with Branding and Marketing Initiative
For more than 25 years, golf has been a strong generator of tourism traffic to Prince Edward Island. Golf courses across the province serve as a source of leisure for many while helping to stimulate rural economies. Now, Golf PEI Inc. is taking steps to update its image and accept a more integrated… |
| Statement on Canada Pension Plan agreement
Prince Edward Island Finance Minister Allen Roach issued the following statement following yesterday’s meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial finance ministers in Vancouver:We all agree that Canadians today need to save more for retirement. Improving Canada’s retirement income system is… |
| Islanders urged to use caution with outdoor fires
Hot, dry and windy weather has resulted in regions of Prince Edward Island receiving high ratings on the Fire Weather Index (FWI). “The change in temperature has altered the current Fire Weather Index rating from extreme to moderate in eastern and central P.E.I. and to high in western areas of the… |
| 2016 “Leave the Phone Alone” campaign
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), Hot 105.5 FM and the PEI government want you to “Leave the Phone Alone – Don’t text and drive.” "We need to work toward zero tolerance of distracted driving,” said Amanda Dean, Vice-President, Atlantic, IBC. “Driver distraction is a factor in four-million… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Support Community Capacity Building
PEI communities possess unique and valuable characteristics. Residents in these areas want to maintain the qualities that define them and at the same time seek economic opportunities that will ensure long-term growth and sustainability. For more than 20 years the Central Development Corporation (… |
| Therapy dog comforting patients in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Department
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) introduced a new pet therapy program in its emergency department this week to bring added comfort to patients. Approximately 110 people visit the emergency department every day, many of them with urgent medical needs. “For most, a visit to the emergency… |
| Government supporting rural public transit
The Government of Prince Edward Island will support intercity public transit with two years of operational funding assistance to Trius Transit’s County Line Transit Service between Summerside and Charlottetown, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“The Government of… |
| Premier MacLauchlan attends 2016 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie in St. John’s
The 2016 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) was held this week in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier MacLauchlan attended the conference on June 22 and 23 as minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs. Representatives from each province and… |
| Get Your Summer Read On
Island public libraries will be kicking off the TD Summer Reading Club with special events on Saturday, June 25.“Studies show that children who keep reading throughout the summer do better when they return to school in the fall,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “… |
| Minister McIsaac pleased with progress at Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Meeting
This week the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers met in St. Andrews, New Brunswick to discuss common priorities across all Canadian jurisdictions including marine conservation, a process to review the Fisheries Act, market access for Canadian fish and seafood, responsible… |