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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 Island Abbey Foods on international award
PEI’s Island Abbey Foods Ltd. is bringing home the Global SIAL d’Or, one of the world’s top food prizes for their Island-produced dried honey drop says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “I would like to congratulate Mr. Rowe and Island Abbey Foods on their enormous… |
| Montague intersection to be detoured beginning Thursday
Beginning Thursday, October 21, and for the following week depending on weather, the intersection of route 315, Wood Island’s Road, and route 326, Valleyfield Road, will be closed to traffic. The closure is necessary to complete work on the re-design of the intersection. Given the location of the… |
| New kindergarten wing officially opened at Westwood Primary School
Students, staff and the entire community of Cornwall will benefit from the new kindergarten wing at Westwood Primary School, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “When we officially welcomed kindergarten into the Island school system, we knew it was important to ensure schools had the capacity to respond to… |
| PEI Justice and Public Safety Minister brings Island voice to federal, provincial, territorial discussions
Island concerns related to justice and public safety were well voiced at the recent meeting of federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers says Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Doug Currie. “It was a very productive dialogue with a number of high-level issues… |
| Project supports recreational opportunities for north shore residents
Renovations to the bowling lanes at the North Rustico Lions Club will enhance recreational opportunities for area residents and tourists, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram. “This provision of recreational opportunities in rural communities is an important component of the provincial… |
| Water strategy adopted at meeting of Canada’s environment ministers
Federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers are moving forward with a three-year national water strategy to better protect human health and the environment says Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. “I am very pleased to have a national water strategy adopted,” said… |
| Deadline and Reporting of Municipal Elections Nominations
Nominations for the municipal elections begin on Monday, September 27, 2010, and will close on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. within the four major municipalities of Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall. Nominations are open for the following positions: Charlottetown, mayor and ten… |
| Minister Vessey Congratulates Island Finalists in National Awards for Tourism Excellence
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada has selected five Prince Edward Island tourism organizations as finalists for the 2010 Awards for Tourism Excellence, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “Our Island organizations are to be commended for their high standards which have… |
| Approval Granted for Mink Farm
The province has completed its environmental impact assessment of the proposed mink farm in Springton and has granted approval for the operation, says Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. “The environmental impact assessment is a thorough review of the operation to ensure there… |
| Statement by Premier Robert Ghiz
“I would like to congratulate David Alward on his successful campaign to form the provincial government in New Brunswick. On behalf of all Islanders, I look forward to a constructive working relationship with Mr. Alward – as we continue to work on matters of regional and national interest. As… |
| Province Presents to Diplomatic Forum on Prince Edward Island’s Place in the World
As a small province, Prince Edward Island has always had to look outwards and this has given us a deep understanding and respect for the wider world, says Premier Robert Ghiz. Speaking to an international diplomatic forum today in Charlottetown, Premier Ghiz said that most small islands must search… |
| ArtsSmarts Proposals Being Accepted for Upcoming School Year
For the seventh year, Prince Edward Island school teachers and students will be able to participate in the ArtsSmarts program which enables students and teachers to work closely with Island artists in their classroom. “These projects make learning fun for students and they help them to discover… |
| World-class fibre-to-the-home network coming to Prince Edward Island
Bell Aliant introduces FibreOP™, delivering the best Internet with fastest upload and download speeds available and crystal clear TV.Homes and businesses in Charlottetown and Summerside will soon have the opportunity to connect to Bell Aliant’s FibreOP™ network, offering the highest bandwidth… |
| Co-operation and Negotiation Enabled Long-Term Solution for Miscouche Consolidated School
After extensive consultation and excellent cooperation, government has found a long-term solution for the space issues at Miscouche Consolidated, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “Over the last number of months, we have been working to find funding to alleviate… |
| ArtsSmarts Proposals Being Accepted for Upcoming School Year
For the seventh year, Prince Edward Island school teachers and students will be able to participate in the ArtsSmarts program which enables students and teachers to work closely with Island artists in their classroom. “These projects make learning fun for students and they help them to discover… |
| Motorist Have Hand in Creating Safer Roads for Students
The safe transport of Island students to and from school is the responsibility of all motorists says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Ron MacKinley. “Families across Prince Edward Island rely on school buses to safely deliver students back and forth from school,” says Minister… |
| Hunting Season on Prince Edward Island Opens October 4
With the beginning of fall, Islanders will see the fields and marshes of the province dotted with goose and duck decoys as the annual hunting season opens on October 4, says Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. “This is an exciting time of year for waterfowl hunters who look… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2010: • There will be no change in gasoline prices at this time;• Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.7 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will… |
| Two new Dual-Lane Roundabouts set to open on Riverside Drive
It is very important that Islanders take a few minutes over the coming days to educate themselves on the proper use of dual-lane roundabouts, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Ron MacKinley. “The Department has produced a great deal of public information on how to properly… |
| Minister Vessey Encourages Islanders of All Ages to Get Caught Reading During Canadian Library Month
Librarians across the province are out looking for Islanders who are caught reading in public places during October which is Canadian Library Month, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “The Get Caught Reading Program encourages Islanders to be active readers and to make reading a… |