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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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| School poster campaign to celebrate royal tour
A poster campaign in Prince Edward Island schools will encourage and engage youth to celebrate the tour of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “This creative initiative will allow Island students to express their artistic talents and be a part of… |
| Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada comes to Prince Edward Island
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada 2012 is coming to Prince Edward Island this February, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Canadian hockey fans can mark February 2012 in their calendars, as this year Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will be hosted right here in Prince Edward Island,” said Premier Ghiz. “… |
| Minister Currie congratulates Chief Paul Smith
Paul Smith, Chief of the Charlottetown Police Services is to be congratulated for his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, says Justice and Public Safety Minister Doug W. Currie. “Chief Smith has a policing career that spans over thirty years on Prince Edward Island… |
| Police to step up enforcement of cell phone ban
Over the coming weeks, police across Prince Edward Island will be stepping up enforcement of the law banning the use of hand-held electronic communication devices while driving, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Ron MacKinley. “This law has been in place for over a year,… |
| Innovation PEI supports eight new projects under Island Prosperity Strategy's Development and Commercialization Fund
Innovation PEI has offered assistance to eight new innovative and commercially promising projects that will impact the growth and development of the Island economy, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “The province is happy to support Island-based businesses and… |
| Province-wide book club encourages Islanders to discuss Canadian literature
All Islanders are encouraged to join their neighbours, friends and families in reading the same novel as part of a new program to promote literacy and foster a life-long love of reading, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “The One Book One Island book club program is like creating a… |
| Lieutenant Governor plants first tree
Prince Edward Island Lieutenant Governor, Barbara Hagerman, was joined today by Margaret Gill’s Grade five class from Spring Park Elementary School to commemorate Arbor Day by planting a Sugar Maple on the grounds of Government House in Charlottetown. Governor Hagerman hopes to establish a… |
| Assistance for Islanders impacted by physician office closure
The Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI are acting to help Islanders who will be left without a family physician after the eventual closure of the Phoenix Medical Practice in Charlottetown. “We met extensively with Dr. Robbie Coull to develop an alternative to his request for… |
| More than 200 students celebrate culture at this year’s Provincial Heritage Fair
Participants of this year’s Provincial Heritage Fair are to be congratulated for their unique and informative projects celebrating the rich history of Prince Edward Island and Canada, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “More than 200 students participated in this year’s fair and each… |
| More than 200 students celebrate culture at this year’s Provincial Heritage Fair
Participants of this year’s Provincial Heritage Fair are to be congratulated for their unique and informative projects celebrating the rich history of Prince Edward Island and Canada, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “More than 200 students participated in this year’s fair and each… |
| May 25 is National Missing Children's Day
On May 25, National Missing Children’s Day, Islanders are invited to take a moment and think about the families of missing children, says Minister of Justice and Public Safety Doug W. Currie. “As a father, I know there is nothing more frightening to a parent than the thought of a child going… |
| PEI Liquor Control Commission presents the 2011 Festival of Wines
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission proudly presents the 2011 Festival of Wines taking place Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 at the Charlottetown Civic Centre. This annual festival invites you to explore the exciting world of wine and to taste more than 200 limited-quantity wines… |
| Canadian mystery novel selected as first One Book One Island title
All Islanders are invited to join an Island-wide book club by reading Still Life by award-winning Canadian mystery author Louise Penny, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “Prince Edward Island’s public libraries play an important role in promoting literacy. One Book One Island is a… |
| Social Assistance and Disability Support clients to receive monthly supports early
All clients who receive Social Assistance and Disability Support will receive their June supports this week due to the possibility of mail disruption, says Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour Janice Sherry. “We are committed to ensuring as little disruption in services as possible in… |
| Premier’s Innovation Speaker Series welcomes bioscience expert
Bioscience businesses looking to recruit skilled employees are invited to a presentation by Robert Steininger, a leading expert in the field, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “I am pleased that Robert Steininger is coming to Prince Edward Island to share his… |
| Minister announces consultations to create legislation
This summer, government will commence extensive consultations to create legislation for health professionals seeking regulation, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram. “We have many health professionals in Prince Edward Island who have approached government seeking regulation,” said… |
| Assistance and encouragement offered to workers hit by Ocean Choice closure
Workers from a multitude of government agencies, businesses and community groups have come to Souris to offer help and advice to displaced Ocean Choice workers, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “I was discouraged by this company’s decision to close and very… |
| Island bioscience company launches new products
Chemaphor, a leading participant in Prince Edward Island’s bioscience industry, is moving from a research and development entity to successfully commercializing their first product in the marketplace, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. With the launch of Avivagen Animal… |
| Public libraries celebrate TD Canadian Children’s Book Week
Islanders are encouraged to celebrate their love of reading during TD Canadian Children’s Book Week, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “Events such as this help foster a child’s commitment to lifelong reading,” said the Minister. “Our public libraries play an important role in… |
| Minister MacKinley proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
This time of year, thousands of Islanders take to the province’s highways on their motorcycles, and it is important that all drivers make a special effort to be extra alert, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Ron MacKinley. “Today we are proclaiming May as Motorcycle Safety… |