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| Attorney General recognizes 10th anniversary of Emergency 9-1-1 Service on PEI
Saturday, May 29, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary for the Emergency 9-1-1 Service in Prince Edward Island. Attorney General Hon. Doug Currie is taking this opportunity to recognize the contributions of 911 call-takers for their efforts in providing the vital and life-saving service for Islanders… |
| Department Partners In Successful Lobster Promotion
The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development completed another successful Love Our Lobster marketing campaign during May in partnership with Ocean 100.3/K-Rock 105.5 radio. The promotion included weekly lobster giveaways and in-studio interviews with Islanders who play a major… |
| Province Launches New Website on Roundabouts
Islanders are now only a click away from all the information they need to safely negotiate a roundabout, thanks to a new website launched today by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. The website contains the rules of the road for both single and dual-lane roundabouts as… |
| Georgetown Elementary Student Chosen for National Poster
A drawing done by a student at Georgetown Elementary School has been selected by Natural Resources Canada as the provincial classroom poster for 2011. Lauren MacConnell, a Grade seven student, was presented with an award at the school by Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2010: Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); Diesel prices will increase by 1.0 cpl; and There will be no change in furnace oil, stove oil or… |
| Chinese Buyers Investigate Lobster Products
Representatives from two Shanghai-based seafood import and distribution companies are currently visiting Prince Edward Island to discuss potential purchases of lobster products. Jinhai Ge of Jinhai Corporation and Michael Tan of Pan Fish Limited are meeting with the Acadian Fishermen’s Co-op, Royal… |
| Macphail Property Set to Open with New Agreement
The work of the Macphail Foundation over nearly twenty years is to be commended and the province’s new funding arrangement provides a much better framework for the sustainability of the property, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “The Foundation has developed a plan which will see… |
| Islanders will go! For a Walk – Friday, June 4
Hundreds of Islanders will go!For a Walk this Friday, June 4. Join go!PEI living launched the in 17 communities across the province and kicking off 2010 as the summer of Sneaker Fridays. “On June 4 we want all Islanders to lace up their sneakers and go for a walk,” said Minister Bertram. “… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Continues to Take Extra Precautions with MRSA
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting one additional confirmed case of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the affected nursing unit to six. These cases are contained to Unit 8, a medical ward at the hospital. “Results from… |
| PEI Tourism Accommodations Still Available for Cavendish Beach Music Festival Goers
With the Cavendish Beach Music Festival just a little over one month away, tourism operators are reminded to continuously update their accommodation availability says Minister of Tourism and Culture, Robert Vessey. “We are heading into our peak season and we want to make sure that visitors can… |
| PNP Order to be Released Friday
Judy Haldemann, Acting Information and Privacy Commissioner, gave notice today that she will be releasing an Order on Friday, June 4, 2010, in respect of access to information requests made to Island Investment Development Inc. regarding the Provincial Nominee Program. The Order represents the… |
| Old Dutch Brings 12 New Positions to Summerside
The consolidation of Old Dutch Snack Food’s eastern operations has brought 12 administrative jobs to Summerside’s Slemon Park, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “Prince Edward Island’s economy will benefit because of Old Dutch’s decision to bring its eastern… |
| Tremendous Interest in Minister’s Summit on Learning
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie says he is overwhelmed and encouraged by the interest in the Minister’s Summit on Learning. Over 250 people have registered, and people continue to call asking to be involved. “The level of interest in the Summit on Learning is a clear… |
| Celebrate Seniors’ Month by Nominating an Older Adult for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award
Community groups, organizations and the general public are being asked to nominate seniors in their community for the 2010 Prince Edward Island Senior Islanders of the Year Award, announced Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour. The award is intended to… |
| License Suspended for Fortune Community Centre
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the Club Liquor License of “Fortune Community Center,” license number CL-73-0022, located in Fortune, for the following period of time, that is: for three (3) consecutive Fridays and Saturdays for a total cumulative suspension of six… |
| Province Issues Tenders to Begin Work on BioCommons Park
The provincial government has issued tenders for the initial work on the BioCommons Park to be built at the Upton Farm property in Charlottetown, says Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “The BioCommons Park will be a great asset as we work to build a strong Bioscience… |
| Province Issues Tenders to Begin Work on BioCommons Park
The provincial government has issued tenders for the initial work on the BioCommons Park to be built at the Upton Farm property in Charlottetown, says Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “The BioCommons Park will be a great asset as we work to build a strong Bioscience… |
| Investments Made in New and Renovated Social Housing in Central and Western PEI
The Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island today announced that 131 housing units in the central and western regions of the island will receive close to $1 million for repairs, renovations and new construction. The funding was made available through Canada’s Economic Action… |
| Province of Prince Edward Island Congratulates Three Oaks Envirothon Team
A team from Three Oaks Senior High School in Summerside will be representing Prince Edward Island at the 2010 Canon Envirothon Competition in Fresno, California August 1-6, 2010. The Canon Envirothon is an annual competition for high school-aged students throughout North America that allows… |
| Province to Build Awareness of the Prince Edward Island Brand with the Live! With Regis and Kelly Show
Prince Edward Island will have an extraordinary opportunity to build its overall brand when it is featured this summer on one of the most popular talk shows in North America, says Premier Robert Ghiz. Premier Ghiz, ACOA Minister Ashfield and Island tourism leaders gathered today to hear Regis… |