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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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| Indian school children to enjoy the work of beloved Canadian author
~ Over 100 schools to receive “Anne of Green Gables” books across India~New Delhi: Premier Robert Ghiz announced today a gift of 200 copies of “Anne of Green Gables” on behalf of the people of Prince Edward Island to children and schools across India. Over 100 schools will benefit from this book… |
| Holland College celebrates grand opening of Centre for Community Engagement
Holland College celebrated the grand opening of its new Centre for Community Engagement today, marking a significant milestone in the Prince of Wales Campus Redevelopment project.The Centre for Community Engagement (CCE) features a 9,400 sq-ft gym, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a walking track… |
| IT Company MphasiS expands presence in North America region - opens near-shore centre in Prince Edward Island, Canada
MphasiS has chosen Prince Edward Island, Canada as the location of its first near-shore operation in North America. This was announced today by Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz and Ganesh Ayyar, Chief Executive Officer, MphasiS.Headquartered in India, MphasiS is a $1 billion global service… |
| Prince Edward Island's Manor Replacement Program profiled nationally
Prince Edward Island’s Manor Replacement Program is going so well, other provinces are looking to us for advice and a national design and construction magazine is profiling it, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Our Manor Replacement Program is an integral part of our Aging in Home… |
| PEILCC sponsors MADD Canada School Assembly Program presentations
The PEI Liquor Control Commission is pleased to announce the renewal of its commitment to MADD Canada and will sponsor presentations of their newest School Assembly Program presentations Damages and Dommages in high schools across the province during the month of March 2012.MADD Canada is seeking… |
| License Suspended For Red’s Corner
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as “Red’s Corner,” license number LL100246, located at Poole’s Corner, Cardigan, for the following period of time, that is:For a five (5) day period as follows:- 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012 to 11 a.m.,… |
| Minister of Health and Wellness recognizes Pharmacy Awareness Week
The safe storage and use of medication is important in reducing the risk of accidental poisoning, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Unintentional poisoning is the third most common reason children under the age of five are hospitalized,” said Minister Currie. “It is important that all… |
| Spring weight restrictions set to begin Thursday, March 8
In an effort to reduce damage to the province’s roads over the coming weeks, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal will implement spring-weight restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, March 8. These restrictions reduce the maximum load allowed per axle for larger trucks… |
| Living a Healthy Life upcoming programs
The Living a Healthy Life self-management program offers Islanders the tools they need to take control of their own health and well being, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Doug Currie. “The Living a Healthy Life self-management program is an educational tool and support system to assist… |
| Chief Public Health Office releases Report on Health of Islanders
The Chief Public Health Office has released its first Health Officer’s Report which provides a snapshot of the health of Islanders that will guide government policy decisions, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “This is a very important document that gives us a clear, realistic picture… |
| Andrews Hockey Growth Programs receives Premier's Award for Tourism
Andrews Hockey Growth Programs has received the 2012 Premier’s Award for Tourism in recognition of its long-standing contribution to tourism by attracting thousands of hockey players to the province each year, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “The tourism industry on Prince… |
| Tourism marketing plan highlights uniqueness of Prince Edward Island
The 2012 tourism marketing plan enhances provincial government and industry efforts to position Prince Edward Island as a premier destination by evolving the province’s brand and building on past successes, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “This year’s marketing plan offers a… |
| Book launch held in celebration of International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women and their important role in our society, says Minister of Community Services and Seniors, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Valerie E. Docherty. “Today is an international day of reflection. It is a day to reflect on our… |
| Provincial French Celebrations begin with Acadian flag raising at Province House
The Provincial French Celebrations are an opportunity to celebrate our rich Acadian heritage and the vitality of the French language on Prince Edward Island, said Premier Robert Ghiz, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs. “Prince Edward Island’s Acadian and Francophone community… |
| PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation has transformed an old medium, the picture postcard, into a new format: the online photo-sharing program, Flickr
Over 500 historic postcard images from the Provincial Collection spanning communities across Prince Edward Island can be viewed. Many of the postcards date from the early 1900s and continue on as late as the ‘70s and ‘80s. Laura Winters, who put the project together, said it was fascinating… |
| Canadian Agricultural Safety Week declared by Minister
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is an ideal opportunity to review, develop and promote safety systems on farms, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “In declaring the week of March 11 to 17 as Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in Prince Edward Island, I encourage farm… |
| Premier declares March Social Work Month
Declaring March 2012 as Social Work Month in Prince Edward Island highlights the important role social workers play in society, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Social workers are employed in a variety of areas across Prince Edward Island including our hospitals, schools, child protection services,… |
| Health PEI statement on coroner’s inquest
The Chief Coroner announced earlier today that an inquest will be conducted into the death of a resident of Wedgewood Manor. Health PEI will participate fully in this process. Our staff and physicians are committed to providing safe, high-quality health care. We anticipate that this inquest will… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 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… |
| Second round of road construction tenders focuses on improved safety and efficiency
The construction of new roundabouts at two major highway intersections will result in improved safety and efficiency for Island drivers, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Robert Vessey. “Over the past number of years, Islanders have come to appreciate the improved safety… |