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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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| Holland College purchases state-of-the-art equipment in preparation for anticipated student increase in metal trades enrolment
Under the Government of Canada’s Atlantic Shipbuilding Action Plan, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La… |
| Ministers congratulate Montague Intermediate school students on national video win
Montague Intermediate school students are to be congratulated on their success in the recent Parks Canada Coolest School Trip Contest, says Education Minister Alan McIsaac. “With the help of their teacher, Ms. Megan Morrison, these Grade 8 students worked collaboratively to put together a very… |
| Graduate Mentorship program to provide work experience for recent graduates
The Government of Prince Edward Island is launching a new employment-opportunity initiative in an effort to attract and retain Prince Edward Island’s educated graduates, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “Research indicates that graduates are finding it difficult to secure… |
| Home and School Tool Kit translated for new Islanders
Hundreds of new Islanders now have a ready road map of the Island’s education system, thanks to new translations of the PEI Home and School Federation’s Home and School Tool Kit, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “At tomorrow’s annual meeting of the Home and School… |
| Canada and Prince Edward Island support women's economic security
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, the Honourable Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of National Revenue joined the Honourable Valerie Docherty, PEI’s Minister of Community Services and Seniors, and Minister… |
| Canada and Prince Edward Island support women's economic security
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, the Honourable Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of National Revenue joined the Honourable Valerie Docherty, PEI’s Minister of Community Services and Seniors, and Minister… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, April 15, 2012:● Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will decrease by 1.… |
| Premier Ghiz extends sympathies on the passing of Rory Beck
Premier Robert Ghiz issued a statement Sunday on the recent passing of Rory Beck, Clerk of Executive Council:"Rory Beck was a tremendous public servant and friend who made a remarkable contribution to Prince Edward Island life."As a senior official at both the federal and provincial levels, Rory… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island celebrate new affordable housing in Summerside
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Honourable Valerie… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island celebrate official opening of O'Leary Housing Project
The Government of Canada joined the Province of Prince Edward Island today at the official opening of O’Leary Housing Project on Stewart Lane in O’Leary. The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister… |
| Industry demand prompts Charlottetown Harbour Authority Inc. to explore second cruise ship berth
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Robert Henderson, Provincial Minister of Tourism and Culture, joined Charlottetown Harbour Authority officials to announce funding for a study which will explore the option of a… |
| Budget 2012 sets the course for balance, focuses on protecting gains and strengthening the economy
Budget 2012 sets forth a realistic three-year plan to return to balance while, at the same time, protecting gains in areas important to the Island way of life, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “Ultimately, our goal is to achieve a greater degree of economic security… |
| Remaining April closures of O’Leary walk-in clinic
Health PEI is advising the public that the O’Leary Health Centre walk-in clinic will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 20, and the clinic also will be closed April 24, 25, 28 and 30 due to a shortage of physicians who are available to provide coverage at the clinic. Priority is given to filling all… |
| National Immunization Awareness Week – Protect Your World. Get Immunized.
No other healthcare intervention in the last 50 years has saved the lives of more babies and children than immunization, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. “Immunization is recognized as the best defense against the spread of disease and the single most effective way of… |
| Transition Expo provides information for students with disabilities
Students and young adults with disabilities and their families are encouraged to learn more about opportunities available to them after graduation, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is pleased to… |
| Access to dialysis services improves with opening of the new Dialysis Centre at PCH
Dialysis services continue to become more accessible for the growing number of Islanders requiring the life-sustaining treatment with the opening of the new Dialysis Centre at Prince County Hospital, announced Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “Our government recognizes that there is a… |
| Province closes Hunter’s Creek Bridge to traffic
Effective immediately, and until further notice, the Hunter’s Creek Bridge on Route 103 in Baltic is closed to traffic. An alternate route is now posted. See a map of the alternate route. |
| Island schools to offer new courses in Agriculture
High school students in Prince Edward Island will soon have access to new science courses in agriculture, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Allan McIsaac. “Completely updated courses in Agriscience and Animal Science will provide Island students with a deep understanding of… |
| Celebrity Chef Michael Smith to host the Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival
The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival presented by Global Maritimes is proud to announce that Prince Edward Island's own Chef Michael Smith will host the 2012 festival.“Chef Michael is a figurehead in the Canadian food scene and an authentic fan of Prince Edward Island’s… |
| Shortlist of Island Book Award titles released
Nine books by Island authors have been shortlisted for the 2012 Island Book Awards, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “Prince Edward Island is home to talented authors whose writings explore and celebrate a wide breadth of topics,” said the minister. “Congratulations to each of… |