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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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| 2012 Buyer’s Market brings together craft producers, retailers
Artisans and craftspeople from across Prince Edward Island will meet retailers January 20 at the 12th annual Craft and Giftware Buyer’s Market in Charlottetown, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “This event allows our craftspeople, artists and artisans a great marketing… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012:● Gasoline prices will increase by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 5.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase… |
| Province invests in Bloomfield Legion
Provincial funding to upgrade St. Anthony’s Legion in Bloomfield will benefit the local community, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “Government is very pleased to provide assistance for necessary repairs to the building,” said Minister MacKinley. “The… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012:● Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase by… |
| Province showing leadership in smoking cessation
A new program in the province’s two major hospitals will provide patients who smoke the support they need to quit, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Doug Currie. “The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to providing Islanders the necessary support they need to combat tobacco issues… |
| Province showing leadership in smoking cessation
A new program in the province’s two major hospitals will provide patients who smoke the support they need to quit, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Doug Currie. “The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to providing Islanders the necessary support they need to combat tobacco issues… |
| Jack Frost and friends are coming to town!
The Jack Frost Children's WinterFest returns with another exciting line-up. Eight years in the running, the three-day festival targets Islanders and visitors alike seeking a magical winter family weekend."Our Government is pleased to partner with groups like Tourism Charlottetown to build a strong… |
| Province funds 20 new arts projects for seniors
Island seniors will partner with local artists to develop their creative skills, thanks to investments from the provincial government, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “Government is pleased to once again fund the highly successful Learning Elders Arts Program,” said the minister… |
| Premiers Announce Health Care Innovation Working Group
Premiers announced that Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall will co-chair a Health Care Innovation Working Group composed of all provincial and territorial health ministers. While acknowledging that Canada’s provinces and territories are pursuing innovation… |
| O’Leary walk-in clinic closed Wednesday, January 18
Health PEI is advising the public that the O’Leary Health Centre walk-in clinic will be closed on Wednesday, January 18, due to insufficient physician coverage. Ambulatory services at the health centre will continue as scheduled. In non-urgent situations, Islanders are encouraged to visit their… |
| Premiers Appoint Working Group on Fiscal Arrangements
Mindful of both the uncertainty in the global economy and the economic value of Canada’s health systems, Canada’s Premiers committed to working together on fiscal arrangements to find solutions that will work for the benefit of all Canadians – in all provinces and territories.Recognizing that the… |
| Growing the Economy
Premiers emphasized the importance of growing the Canadian economy and focused on key actions to enhance prosperity, including:• increasing the role of immigration to address labour market needs;• continuing to invest strategically in infrastructure;• engaging in emerging markets throughout the… |
| New provincial funding for projects in Souris
New provincial investments for two projects in Souris will strengthen the local community and improve the quality of life for residents, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “The provincial government is strongly committed to supporting projects to assist… |
| Government seeks public input on provincial budget
Prince Edward Islanders are being asked for their views on the upcoming provincial budget, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “We want to hear from Islanders about how they believe government should address the fiscal challenges of 2012 while continuing to deliver… |
| Council Advertising for Order of P.E.I. Nominations
Maitland MacIssac, Chair of the Order of P.E.I. Advisory Council, announced today that nominations for the Order of Prince Edward Island (O.P.E.I.) are now being received by Council. The nomination deadline this year is March 30 for the highest honour the Province of Prince Edward Island can award… |
| 2012 Winter Woodlot Tour planned for January 28
Islanders interested in learning more about Island forests, watersheds and winter wildlife can do so by attending the annual family-friendly winter woodlot tour, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “The annual winter woodlot tour has become an event to not only learn more about… |
| Parents participating in assessment of preschool child development
Use of a screening tool to help Island parents assess their children’s development is being expanded, says Kathy Jones, Health PEI’s director of Public Health Programs. “The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is a patented, evidence-based screening tool that parents complete at home, based on… |
| Regional energy ministers explore opportunities
Through the Atlantic Energy Gateway Initiative, we are exploring potential opportunities to access clean renewable energy at competitive prices, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “I am impressed with the level of cooperation we have demonstrated through this… |
| Minister of Health and Wellness congratulates Kim Dolan rink
Prince Edward Island will be well represented at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts by the Kim Dolan rink, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Doug Currie. “Kim showed great leadership and the team worked extremely well together throughout the weekend,” said Minister Currie. “Their combined… |
| Island students to work with teachers and local artists
Island students will have the opportunity to work closely with local artists to explore and use their knowledge in classroom subjects such as math, social studies and science through arts and creative learning under the ArtsSmarts program, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “… |