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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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| International education leader visits Prince Edward Island
Dr. Avis Glaze, an international leader in education will meet with various groups of educators and parents in Prince Edward Island this week to discuss student achievement, teaching practices and parental engagement, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “Dr. Glaze… |
| New fire school, Boulter Station, officially opens
The presentation of Queen’s Diamond Jubliee Medals and Fire Services Exemplary Service Medals capped off the grand opening of the new Prince Edward Island Firefighters Association (PEIFFA) training facility on Friday evening. “Congratulations to the Prince Edward Island Firefighters Association… |
| Two Island students reach finals of national Young Citizens video contest
Videos created by two Island students for the 2012 Provincial Heritage Fair have been selected as finalists in a national competition sponsored by Canada’s History Society, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “I’d like to congratulate Cassie Doiron of Gulf Shore Consolidated and… |
| Video created to promote National Forest Week
“Healthy Forests…Healthy Communities” is a short video created to promote National Forest Week and raise awareness of Prince Edward Island’s forests and the benefits they provide, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “Forests play a valuable role in our environment, our economy… |
| Construction well underway for new Spring Park School
Construction is well underway on the new K-6 Spring Park School, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “Staff and students at Spring Park will be returning to a new school by late Winter 2013,” said Premier Ghiz. “I would like to thank staff, students and parents for… |
| August tourism numbers show improvement
The latest tourism indicators show the province has rebounded after a soft start with a strong month of August, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “During August we saw marked improvement in total room nights sold and total campsites sold compared to the same month last year,… |
| New video players encourage learning at provincial public libraries
A new all-in-one, portable, hand-held video player will give Island children access to educational video content not previously available at provincial public libraries, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “We’re always looking at ways to improve and enhance educational content… |
| Canada's Smartest Kitchen Incorporates Innovative Equipment to Create New Business Opportunities
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue; the Honourable Valerie Docherty, PEI Minister of Community Services and Seniors, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women; and Dr. Brian McMillan, President, Holland College, today announced investments that will support the… |
| A Successful Health Minister’s Conference
Canada’s provincial, territorial and federal wellness ministers met in Halifax this week to discuss health care innovations, collaborative work across jurisdictions, and other topics to improve health outcomes for patients, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “These meetings provide a… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2012:There will be no change in the price of gasoline, diesel, furnace oil, stove oil or propane.Pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve outlets… |
| Children’s Dental Program
After a thorough review and consultation process, it has been decided that the provincial Children’s Dental Program will remain available to Islanders of all incomes, registration fees and co-pay amounts will not be changed, and government will provide coverage for families without private… |
| St. John's set to host Atlantic Canada Showcase 2012
St. John’s will welcome tourism partners from around the world as Atlantic Canada Showcase (ACS) 2012 begins at the St. John’s Convention Centre next week. ACS is a buyer-seated marketplace designed especially for the motorcoach, group, F.I.T. and specialty travel industry. This biennial event will… |
| PEI Porktoberfest launched
Prince Edward Island chefs will compete for the title of “Best PEI Porktoberfest Chef” during an October campaign featuring Island pork and gourmet creations of sausage on a bun. The Prince Edward Island Hog Producers, Hometown Pork, the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, PEI Flavours, and… |
| 2012 Senior Islanders of the Year announced
Five accomplished Islanders were honoured with 2012 Senior Islanders of the Year awards by Minister of Community Services and Seniors Valerie E. Docherty today. “The Prince Edward Island Senior Islanders of the Year Awards highlight many talented individuals across the province,” said Minister… |
| Trans-Canada Highway realignment project granted environmental approval
A proposal to realign six kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway has been approved under the Environmental Impact Assessment process, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice Janice Sherry. “After hearing from the project proponent – the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure… |
| PEI Pharmacists and Government agree to a new deal
Government has signed a new Pharmacy Services Agreement with Island pharmacists, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “The signing of this agreement ensures access to pharmacies and the services they provide while maintaining significant savings for taxpayers on generic drug costs for… |
| Joining Medbuy will help Health PEI achieve a sustainable health system
Becoming a member of the national group purchasing organization Medbuy is one of the strategies Health PEI is using to achieve a sustainable health care system for Islanders now and into the future, said Denise Lewis-Fleming, executive director of Financial Services for Health PEI. “Health PEI has… |
| PEI celebrates Intergeneration Week with new book
The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat is using literature to encourage Islanders to celebrate and share the wisdom and perspectives of different generations. To celebrate this year’s Intergeneration Week, the Seniors’ Secretariat donated copies of Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom and Wishes to public… |
| PEI Analytical Laboratories amalgamate
In order to improve service to Islanders, the Prince Edward Island Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) has amalgamated its five labs into one facility located in the BioCommons Park in Charlottetown, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “The amalgamation of the five labs previously… |
| PEI Analytical Laboratories amalgamate
In order to improve service to Islanders, the Prince Edward Island Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) has amalgamated its five labs into one facility located in the BioCommons Park in Charlottetown, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “The amalgamation of the five labs previously… |