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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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| Island Honey Company Targets International Markets with Development Assistance from Food Technology Centre
The Island Prosperity Strategy-funded company Island Abbey Foods will unveil new product lines of dehydrated honey sprinkles and botanical honey lozenges this spring, says Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation & Advanced Learning. “I am proud that my ministry has provided funding support to… |
| Learn to Read Video Great Tool to Engage Parents
Students and staff at Sherwood School should be commended for creating an innovative tool that will help parents become more involved in their child’s education, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “Involving parents as soon as their child enters the school system… |
| Wedgewood Manor Celebrates New Model of Care
Today managers and staff at Wedgewood Manor in Summerside, along with various health officials, are celebrating the implementation of their new Model of Care at their facility. Model of Care officially began at Wedgewood Manor on May 2. Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness,… |
| Province Restricts Vehicle Weight on Darnley Bridge
Effective immediately and until further notice, the Darnley Bridge on Route 20 in Darnley will be subject to weight restrictions. The restrictions were put in place after engineers from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal performed a review of the structure. The restriction… |
| Voices and Faces Project Sheds Light on Sexual Violence
Making a Difference-Canada in partnership with representatives of the Provincial Child Sexual Abuse Advisory Committee and the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre will be holding the first of three Canadian presentations of The Voices and Faces Project on Prince Edward Island, announced Honourable… |
| Government Supports Hemodialysis Services in PEI
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, is pleased to officially announce additional provincial funding of $250,000 towards enhancing hemodialysis services in Prince Edward Island. “Rising rates of diabetes and heart disease in our aging population contribute to kidney failure, which… |
| Minister’s Summit on Learning Announced
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie is calling on educational partners across the province to begin a new conversation about the future of education in PEI. Government has brought significant change to education in the province. Combining early childhood and education… |
| Premier Welcomes New Chair of the Acadian Communities Advisory Committee
Premier Ghiz, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, welcomes Colleen Soltermann of Cornwall as the new Chair of the Acadian Communities Advisory Committee (ACAC). Colleen Soltermann was first appointed to the committee in December 2009 and was recently elevated to the position… |
| Partnership Supports Maritime Lobster Fishery
The three Maritime Provinces, Atlantic Superstore and Moosehead Breweries Ltd. have teamed up again to support the lobster industry. For the second year in a row, consumers who purchase a specially marked 12-pack of Moosehead's Clancy's Amber Ale will receive a coupon for $5 off a minimum purchase… |
| Petroleum Pricing
Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2010: ~ Gasoline prices will decrease by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl); ~ Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.0 cpl; and~There will be no change in diesel or… |
| Provincial Heritage Fair Presents Windows on the Past
Over 200 students from across Prince Edward Island gathered at the Provincial Heritage Fair recently to present their unique exhibits on the history of Prince Edward Island, Canada and the world. Drawing on family and community resources, as well as primary and secondary reference sources, the… |
| Dover Fish Hatchery Receives Contribution for Fish Stocking
Recognizing the recreational fishery as an important part of Island heritage, the Province of PEI is supporting stock enhancement for Dover Fish Hatchery at its Cardigan site with a contribution of $65,000. “The recreational fishery is part of our collective heritage,” said Environment, Energy and… |
| Governments Celebrate Highway Improvements on the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Ron MacKinley, provincial Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, joined together today to commemorate the start of construction on the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway. The project will see upgrades and… |
| Premier Announces the Joseph Spriet Scholarship Program
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today the establishment of the Joseph Spriet Scholarship Program. The Program is in honor of 2009 Canada Games Host Society President Joseph Spriet and his tremendous contribution to the success of the Games. ”Mr. Spriet is a gifted leader, a source of inspiration for… |
| Seniors’ Drug Co-pay Reduced by 25 Per Cent
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, is pleased to officially announce government’s committed to reducing the seniors’ co-pay by 25 per cent, effective September 1, 2010, as part of the Provincial Seniors’ Drug Cost Assistance Program. “We are reducing the seniors’ co-… |
| Advantage Communications Expanding to Summerside
An Island-based contact centre is expanding to Summerside with plans to create up to 100 new jobs, says Honourable Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to see new jobs being created as a result of growth at a well-… |
| Damage to Darnley Bridge Results in Temporary Closure
Until further notice, the Darnley Bridge, on Route 20 in Darnley will be closed to all traffic. The closure is necessary to repair damage to timber beams that support the bridge deck. Crews from the Department are on site assessing the damage, but the cause is unknown at this time. The damage was… |
| Investing in Math Curriculum and Assessment Will Help Island Students Achieve
It is important for all Island students to develop the math skills and confidence needed to lead productive lives, said Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie. “Common assessments have brought Island teachers together to work towards the goal of improving student… |
| Government Implements First Phase of Provincial Organized Stroke Care Model
The Province has taken a significant step forward in honouring its commitment to establishing an Organized Stroke Care model in Prince Edward Island announced Premier Robert Ghiz and Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram during an event at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) celebrating the… |
| Province House Welcomes Heather Moyse and Kaillie Humphries
Province House is pleased today to be welcoming Olympic Gold Medalists Heather Moyse and Kaillie Humphries to the Provincial Legislature. Heather and Kaillie will be taking in some of the legislative proceedings today from the gallery, where Premier Robert Ghiz and Carolyn Bertram, Minister… |