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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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| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2010: There will be no change in the currently approved prices of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil, diesel or propane at this time. The Commission's next… |
| Finance Ministers Have Successful Meetings in Prince Edward Island
As host of Canada’s finance ministers’ meetings this week, Prince Edward Island had an excellent opportunity to participate in discussions to strengthen Canada’s economy and the future of our retirement income system, says Finance and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “Our meetings in… |
| Province Taking Action on Recommendations from Autism Report
Recommendations outlined in the new Autism Action Plan will guide the direction for the provincial Autism Strategy, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “Continuing to improve services to families and individuals living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder is a priority… |
| Archaeological Dig Underway at Pointe-aux-Vieux
Deep beneath the wild grasses of Pointe-aux-Vieux in Malpeque Bay, the Provincial Archaeologist will spend the next ten days searching for evidence of an early 18th century Acadian settlement, says Minister Responsible for Archaeology Carolyn Bertram. “Archaeology helps us to travel back into time… |
| PEI Liquor Commission Presents the 2010 Festival of Wines
The PEI Liquor Control Commission proudly presents the 2010 Festival of Wines, an extravaganza where you can explore the exciting world of wine and taste from more than 200 limited-quantity wines. Limited quantities of each of these wines will be offered for sale in the on-site retail boutique. The… |
| Access to Online Water Data Now Available
Prince Edward Islanders can now go online to review and search the latest drinking water and surface water information in their communities and local watersheds, says Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Richard Brown. “Government is providing access to public data about the quality and… |
| Prince County Students Rewarded for Messages about “Not Breaking the Rules”
Four elementary school students from Prince County were recently awarded prizes for their entries in the “Not Breaking the Rules” essay contest. The annual contest is held at schools in various regions across Prince Edward Island and is intended to help educate students about the dangers of… |
| People Reminded Not to “Rescue” Young Wildlife
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is reminding people not to “rescue” young wildlife. Every spring, biologists with the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division receive calls from people who have “rescued” what seems to be orphaned young wildlife. However, a young animal on its own… |
| 2010 PEI Environmental Awards Presented at Fanningbank Ceremony
Five Islanders were honoured today in a ceremony at Government House for their contributions to enhancing and protecting Prince Edward Island's environment. Her Honour, Lieutenant-Governor Barbara A. Hagerman hosted the ceremony with Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown and Daryl… |
| Discover Island Studios and “Add a Little Island to Your Life”
Islanders and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the beauty and creativity of the local craft, art and giftware industry, says Hon. Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. Building on the success of the annual Studio Tour, a new summer-long initiative called Discover… |
| Discover Island Studios and "Add a Little Island to Your Life"
Islanders and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the beauty and creativity of the local craft, art and giftware industry, says Hon. Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. Building on the success of the annual Studio Tour, a new summer-long initiative called Discover… |
| Attorney General and Superintendent Recognize National Missing Children's Day
Attorney General Hon. Doug Currie and RCMP “L” Division Commanding Officer, Superintendent Tracy Hardy, today recognized National Missing Children's Day, and thanked Islanders and organizations who work to help prevent child abductions and find missing children. National Missing Children's Day is… |
| Plant Diagnostic Lab Re-opens for Season
The Department of Agriculture is once again offering a plant disease diagnostic service for the agriculture industry. This service is available to all potato producers as well as other commodity producers. It provides clients with advice and assistance in identifying problems, providing information… |
| Infrastructure Projects Completed in Charlottetown
Residents and visitors to Charlottetown and its historical waterfront and university are benefitting from improved road infrastructure, and upgrades to water and sewage services thanks to investments made under the Building Canada Fund and Build PEI.The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries… |
| Minister MacKinley Reminds Islanders to Slow Down in Construction Zones
Over the coming weeks, major road construction projects are set to get underway across Prince Edward Island. With that in mind, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal reminds Islanders to slow down and use caution in construction zones. “This time of year it’s very important… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Mark Completion of Three Infrastructure Projects in Stratford
Residents of Stratford are benefitting from improved sewer and water services thanks to investments made under the Building Canada Fund and Build PEI.The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Stratford – Kinlock MLA Cynthia Dunsford on behalf of Honourable Ron MacKinley, PEI… |
| Apprenticeship Graduates Honoured in Charlottetown
Apprenticeship training holds the promise of well-paid careers for Islanders and economic development for the Island community, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. Minister Campbell, who spoke to graduates at the 2010 Apprenticeship Awards evening, said the recently… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Taking Extra Precautions
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting five patients in one nursing unit have tested positive for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). These cases have been identified and confirmed within the last week. “We are in the process of continuously screening all patients on the… |
| Community Access Program Relocating
Prince Edward Island’s administrative offices for the Community Access Program (CAP) are relocating effective May 28. Along with the relocation comes a re-allocation of responsibility for the Island’s more than 40 CAP sites to Innovation PEI at 94 Euston Street. All contacts and applications to… |
| Province Announces New Preschool Excellence Initiative
The province is moving forward with a plan to revitalize the early childhood system, announced Premier Robert Ghiz and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie at an event to release the new Preschool Excellence Initiative. “Never in the history of our province has so… |