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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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| Minister congratulates exhibitors for championships at Royal Winter Fair
Prince Edward Island has once again demonstrated that the quality of its crops and livestock are among the best in the world, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “Prince Edward Island exhibitors are to be congratulated on one of their strongest showings at the Royal Winter Fair… |
| Egmont Bay Harbour to get a facelift to attract more visitors
The Harbour Authority of Egmont Bay is currently undertaking upgrades to the harbour to help attract more visitors to the area, thanks in part to investments made by the federal and provincial governments. “Our Government is pleased to support initiatives of the Harbour Authority of Egmont Bay,”… |
| Prince Edward Island to host the Canada-Wide Science Fair in 2012
The 2012 Canada-Wide Science Fair will be held in Prince Edward Island for the first time in its history, thanks in part to funding provided by the federal and provincial governments. “Our Government understands the importance of supporting today’s youth in their pursuits in bioscience,… |
| Government to consider public input ahead of decision on Trans-Canada Highway re-alignment
The period for public submissions on three proposed re-alignment projects on the Trans-Canada Highway will end on Wednesday of this week, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Robert Vessey. “Since this process began over a month ago, the province has received hundreds of… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 2.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.6 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by… |
| Chefs and seafood buyers from India visit Prince Edward Island to sample seafood
A group of seafood buyers and chefs from India is visiting Prince Edward Island as part of an Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to explore the potential of purchasing Island fish and seafood products for export, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “This is an… |
| Island IT company pureSCM to act as Centre of Excellence in Cloud Computing for U.S. giant CA Technologies
PureSCM, an IT consulting company that expanded to Prince Edward Island this year, is looking at real growth opportunities thanks to new contracts with a leading U.S. technology company, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “When Innovation PEI first brought pureSCM to the… |
| Provincial investment to improve snowmobile trails
New provincial funding will help the Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association provide safe snowmobiling trails to its members and to the public, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “Government is pleased to partner with the Snowmobile Association in its… |
| Lights Signal Open House
Their Honours the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis turned on the Christmas lights at Fanningbank on Thursday afternoon to signal their upcoming open house. The decorations have been hung with care and the public is welcome to tour the… |
| Honourable Margaret McCain opens early years programs in Charlottetown
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain joined Premier Robert Ghiz here today for the opening of a newly expanded Smart Start program at West Kent School and a new early learning centre at Holland College. Smart Start includes a range of enhanced services for children and families transitioning from… |
| Meeting to gauge interest in training for West Prince welders
Welders and companies that employ welders are invited to a public meeting to discuss plans for a training program that would allow welders to train while maintaining full-time employment. Holland College, Skills PEI and the Apprenticeship section of the Department of Innovation and Advanced… |
| Tourism annual plan offers enhanced support to industry
Tourism PEI will strengthen partnerships between industry and government, enhance its IT capabilities and develop new tools to attract visitors to the Island as part of its annual tourism plan for 2012, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “This plan will give a renewed focus to… |
| Holland College celebrates opening of new Early Years Learning Centre on Prince of Wales Campus
Holland College officially opened the doors of its new Early Learning Centre today, marking the establishment of a centre of excellence that will support the professional development of early years centre staff across the province, and enable Early Childhood Care and Education students at Holland… |
| Holland College celebrates opening of new Early Years Learning Centre on Prince of Wales Campus
Holland College officially opened the doors of its new Early Learning Centre today, marking the establishment of a centre of excellence that will support the professional development of early years centre staff across the province, and enable Early Childhood Care and Education students at Holland… |
| Atlantec BioEnergy Corporation creates state-of-the-art R & D facility in the Cornwall Business Park
Atlantec BioEnergy Corporation is moving forward with the creation of a research and development demonstration facility in Prince Edward Island thanks in part to funding from the federal and provincial governments.The Atlantec BioEnergy Corporation (ABC) was established to explore the feasibility… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Celebrate Official Opening of Rose Hill Place
The Government of Canada joined the Province of Prince Edward Island today at the official opening of Rose Hill Place. 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… |
| Islanders reminded to drive with caution during National Safe Driving Week
Islanders have received only a taste of winter driving so far this season but, all the same, drivers should use extra caution and ensure their vehicles are prepared for the challenges winter can present, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Robert Vessey. “It’s very important… |
| Community Inclusions O'Leary Housing Project Celebrates Grand Opening
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island, along with community partners, attended the grand opening of the Community Inclusions O’Leary Housing Project today. The affordable housing development is a seven-unit building for persons with disabilities. The project is supported by $200,000… |
| Atlantic premiers present Vision for Renewal of Key Federal Transfers
St. John’s, NL – The Atlantic premiers today called on the federal government to provide adequate, sustainable and predictable transfers to help meet the region’s unique challenges in providing health care and other valued services. To meet the needs of Canadians, premiers urged the federal… |
| Ireland mission produces significant results for Island companies
A recent recruiting mission to the Irish cities of Cork and Dublin proved extremely successful for Island companies, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “When employers need workers with skills that they can’t fill from within Prince Edward Island, we are happy to work with… |