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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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| Women’s Institute says roadside cleanup everyone’s responsibility
“Be Island Proud...Keep it Clean” is the motto for the Women’s Institute annual roadside cleanup scheduled for Saturday, May 14, says Rena Thompson, chair of the Prince Edward Island Women's Institute environment committee. “Keeping Prince Edward Island clean and beautiful is everyone's… |
| Book Launch to be hosted at Province House
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island is delighted to host the Island launch of Professor Rusty Bittermann’s award winning book Sailor’s Hope: The Life and Times of William Cooper, Agrarian Radical in an Age of Revolutions at Province House (165 Richmond Street, Charlottetown) on May 16… |
| School Inspections Complete
Inspections of schools across the province are now complete, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. School inspections were called for last November following the closure of Elm Street Elementary. Inspections were a proactive measure to identify locations of water… |
| Provincial investment enhances oyster industry
Investing in projects that improve the oyster industry and create employment in rural Prince Edward Island are essential components for the long-term future of the industry, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair. “We are investing $100,000 this year in the Oyster… |
| Islanders donate to Japan relief fund
More than $9,000 was collected at liquor stores across the province in aid for Japan, once again highlighting the well-known generosity of Islanders, says Minister Robert Vessey. “Prince Edward Island has developed a special relationship with Japan through our tourism industry. I want to… |
| Community paramedicine pilot program underway in western PEI
A new community paramedicine pilot program is being offered in Tignish and surrounding areas. The program is adding value to existing health services offered to seniors and is assisting to improve response times for paramedic services in western Prince Edward Island, says Health and Wellness… |
| Photograph earns Islander international tourism award
Well-known Island photographer John Sylvester is to be congratulated for earning an international award for his photograph of Prince Edward Island, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “Not only was the photograph a beautiful illustration of our Island, it gave our province terrific… |
| Provincial Child Care Registry officially launched
A new website will help parents find information and register for their choice of early learning and child care centres across Prince Edward Island, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “The Government of Prince Edward Island continues to invest in education and early childhood development initiatives,” said… |
| Minister announces school board governance review
A systematic review of the Western School Board and the Eastern School District’s governance model will be done over the next number of months says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie.“The last four years have been a time of significant reform in our education system,”… |
| New Colorectal Cancer Screening Program for Islanders
All Islanders between ages 50 and 74 should consider being screened for colorectal cancer as part of a new province-wide program that will make screening easier and more accessible, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram. “During Cancer Awareness Month, our Government is pleased to… |
| New Colorectal Cancer Screening Program for Islanders
All Islanders between ages 50 and 74 should consider being screened for colorectal cancer as part of a new province-wide program that will make screening easier and more accessible, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram. “During Cancer Awareness Month, our Government is pleased to… |
| Province invests in new library technology
New technology is making it much easier for students and teachers to use their school libraries, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie.“Our new library system allows all students, teachers and parents to search their school library resources online from any computer at… |
| Government investing in emergency ambulance care
New investments in the provincial ambulance system will enhance the quality and access to emergency care for Islanders, through expanded ambulance coverage in rural Prince Edward Island and the new replacement ambulance fleet vehicles, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram.“When… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2011: • Gasoline prices will increase by 4.6 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will decrease by 1.0 cpl; and • There will be no change in furnace oil, stove… |
| Angling Season opens
The 2011 angling season opens today with measures to increase fish stocks and attract more anglers to the sport, says Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. “Prince Edward Island has some of the best trout fishing in Atlantic Canada and I encourage everyone to take the opportunity… |
| Planning committee now in place for construction of new K-12 school in Souris
Planning for the construction of the new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Souris has begun with the naming of the construction planning committee, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “I am very pleased to see the new Souris school project moving forward,” said… |
| Premier Ghiz cautious on health care funding pledge
While the leaders of Canada’s major national political parties said they would maintain the growth track for federal health care funding to the provinces at the existing rate beyond 2014, there is good reason to be cautious, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “I welcome the pledge of national party leaders… |
| Cavendish Farms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28 per cent with move to natural gas
Cavendish Farms will invest in new technology to use more cost-effective natural gas and achieve a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the New Annan plant. “As with our investment in biogas, we are always looking to reduce our carbon footprint while making our plant more… |
| RCW training options open in rural Prince Edward Island
Newly announced resident care worker training programs will allow rural Islanders to train for valuable careers while meeting the labour needs of the Island health system, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “The program we are announcing today will allow 16 people the… |
| East Coast Music Week recognizes Island musical talent
East Coast Music Award winners from Prince Edward Island are to be congratulated for their success and contribution to the province’s rich cultural scene, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “I know all Islanders join me in congratulating these talented musicians and all participants… |