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| Island students to receive over $2.5 million in grants and bursaries
Government is supporting post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island with more than $2.5 million in grants to roughly 2,200 students for the current school year, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. The funding was awarded through three grants: the George Coles… |
| Workshops to provide health information in French
The province is stepping up its efforts to provide Islanders with French language health information, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey.“More French language health resources will be added to our public libraries and French public health workshops will be offered for members of the… |
| Premier presents award for largest tuna in 2010
Doug Fraser, a fisher from Northport, was recognized today by Premier Robert Ghiz for landing the largest Bluefin tuna in Prince Edward Island in 2010. He was presented with the Premier’s Cup, an annual award which recognizes the important role the tuna fishery plays in the economy and the… |
| Food Technology Centre Implements New BAX System
New equipment will allow the Prince Edward Island Food Technology Centre (FTC) to have a quicker turnaround time for the testing of routine pathogens said Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “This system lets us tell clients sooner if their food is safe for shipping to their… |
| Food Technology Centre Implements New BAX System
New equipment will allow the Prince Edward Island Food Technology Centre (FTC) to have a quicker turnaround time for the testing of routine pathogens said Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “This system lets us tell clients sooner if their food is safe for shipping to their… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, January 1, 2011: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.3 cpl; • Diesel prices will increase by 0.… |
| Lounge liquor license suspended for Black Rafter lounge
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the licensed premises known as “Black Rafter Lounge,” license number LL950021, located in Souris, for three (3) days commencing 11 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2011, up to and including 11 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011.The Liquor… |
| Liquor license suspended for the Doghouse Eatery and Nightclub
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the licensed premises known as “The Doghouse Eatery and Nightclub,” license number LL100247, located in Charlottetown, for three (3) days commencing 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011, up to and including 11 a.m., Saturday, January 8… |
| Government funding for Dalton Centre renovations enables job growth
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a total of $390,000 to Tignish Initiatives for renovations to the Dalton Centre to support the relocation of 20 new federal jobs, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair.“The relocation of federal jobs to Tignish by… |
| Public libraries to launch new early literacy program
Families with young children will soon have access to new early literacy programs at their local public libraries, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “New Preschool Story Time programs will help children to develop a love of reading from an early age, and will help them to be better… |
| Department offers new seed testing service for potato growers
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture is offering a new service to potato growers that will test potato seed lots for the Fusarium dry rot disease. If found, the Fusarium species will be tested for sensitivity to commonly used fungicides. The service will help growers ensure that they… |
| Alpine ski hills at Brookvale Provincial Park to open Saturday
The Alpine ski hills at Brookvale are scheduled to open Saturday, January 8, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. “The Nordic site for cross-country skiing has been open since New Year’s Day and we are excited to open the snowboarding and downhill ski hills this weekend,” he said. “… |
| Prince Edward Island is Food Country
- Celebrity Chef Michael Smith highlights PEI’s People, Places and Foods in New Series -The Culinary Alliance of Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that it has partnered with Canada’s most famous chef to showcase the province’s culinary excellence in a new original online web video series,… |
| Minister Currie acknowledges outstanding leadership in education
Two school administrators, Marian Grant, principal of Sherwood Elementary, and Luanne Inman, vice-principal of Montague Intermediate, are deserving recipients of outstanding achievement awards, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie.“I want to congratulate Marian Grant… |
| Workers gain skills while renovating Summerside landmarks
A group of unemployed Islanders will have the chance to develop construction skills while redeveloping Summerside properties under a new SkillsPEI program, says Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. Under a job experience partnership between the Summerside Regional… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011: • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will increase by 3.0 cpl; and • There will be no change in gasoline or… |
| Province partners with 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Hosting the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is a great opportunity for Prince Edward Island to shine, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Having the 2011 Scotties in Prince Edward Island is great exposure for our province,” said Premier Ghiz. “The opportunity to showcase our rich history, world-class… |
| 95% of Maritime university graduates satisfied with quality of teaching
Survey also reports on employment outcomes and financial status for those who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2007The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission released the findings of its Two Years On: A Survey of Class of 2007 Maritime University Graduates report today, January 18,… |
| John Rowe of Island Abbey Foods awarded Premier's Medal for Innovation
John Rowe, president of Island Abbey Foods, has been awarded the Premier’s Medal for Innovation, in recognition of his success in developing honey-based products, Premier Robert Ghiz says. Mr. Rowe was presented with the medal at an award ceremony held at the Rodd Charlottetown. Under his… |
| Gary Ramsay honoured with Library Service Award
Gary Ramsay is a very deserving recipient of the Nora Bateson Award for Excellence in Library Service, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey. Mr. Ramsay was presented with the award today at a ceremony at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. “Mr. Ramsay consistently provides excellent… |