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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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| Infrastructure Projects Completed in Montague, Prince Edward Island
The town of Montague is benefitting from improved road infrastructure and water distribution services, thanks to investments made under the Building Canada Fund and Build PEI. The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and… |
| Tourism PEI Hosts Second Annual Road Shows
The Tourism Road Shows present a wonderful opportunity for us to share the latest departmental updates while having face-to-face discussions with industry says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “The Tourism Road Shows offer a friendly environment to exchange ideas and communicate with… |
| Island School Receives Grand Prize for Participating in Project Showcase
A Prince Edward Island school has been chosen to receive one of two grand prizes for the national Olympic Showcase project, said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “I am very proud of all Island schools for showing their Olympic spirit by participating in Project… |
| Minister Announces Opening Dates of Provincial Golf Courses
With the tourism industry getting ready to open for the upcoming season, so are the staff at our four provincial golf courses says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “Golf courses are in good condition and we are pleased to announce opening dates for the 2010 season,” said Minister… |
| New Dishwasher Purchased for Soup Kitchen
The Charlottetown Soup Kitchen will be able to meet the needs of the community more readily thanks to donations from the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Parkdale-Sherwood Lions Club. “The Province of Prince Edward Island’s donation is a part of our government’s strong commitment to support… |
| Minister Encourages Personal Planning During Emergency Preparedness Week
Attorney General Hon. Doug Currie, took a few moments in the provincial legislature today to encourage Islanders to prepare their homes and families for potential emergencies. “Next week is Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week across Canada, and the theme is personal and family readiness,” the Minister… |
| Ten New Medications Added to the Provincial Drug Formulary
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, is pleased to announce new medications being added to the provincial drug formulary, effective July 1, 2010. “These medications that will support hundreds of Islanders facing colorectal cancer, psoriatic arthritis, severe rheumatoid arthritis… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010: There will be no change in the currently approved prices of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil or diesel at this time. Propane prices will decrease by 3.3 cpl… |
| Disability Action Council Identifies Priority Areas for Action
The Disability Action Council has identified 14 priority areas that they will focus on over the next year to help improve outcomes for Islanders with disabilities, announced Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour. “PEI is ahead of most provinces due to the… |
| New Job Opportunities Coming to Western PEI Virtual Agent Services Expands to Bloomfield
An international leader in the contact centre industry is expanding its presence in rural Prince Edward Island by creating up to fifty new jobs in Bloomfield. The announcement was made today by the Hon. Neil LeClair, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, and the Hon. Allan… |
| New Job Opportunities Coming to Western PEI Virtual Agent Services Expands to Bloomfield
An international leader in the contact centre industry is expanding its presence in rural Prince Edward Island by creating up to fifty new jobs in Bloomfield. The announcement was made today by the Hon. Neil LeClair, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, and the Hon. Allan… |
| Kindergarten Students will Start School Year on September 9, 2010
With both Grade 1 students and kindergarten students entering the system for the first time, it is important to make sure we have the safety of all students in mind when we start this new school year, said Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie. “To ensure the safety of… |
| Government Supports Travel, Accommodations and Medications for Eligible Transplant Patients
The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce today a new policy initiative as part of Budget 2010. This new reimbursement policy and support for Islanders will provide financial assistance for medical travel and medical accommodations to Islanders requiring transplant surgery, says… |
| Increase to Social Assistance Shelter Allowance Rate
Shelter Allowance rates for social assistance clients will increase by two per cent effective June 1, 2010, announced Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour. “Our Government is committed to helping Islanders during their times of need, and we are pleased to… |
| Women’s Institute and Environment Minister Call on Islanders to Help with Roadside Cleanup
The PEI Women’s Institute is calling on Islanders to help with this year’s annual roadside cleanup scheduled for Saturday, May 15. “The Women’s Institute is proud to have initiated the annual roadside cleanup, but we need help,” said Rena Thompson, chair of the PEI Women’s Institute Environment… |
| Priest Pond Bridge Closes to Traffic May 10
Beginning Monday, May 10, the Priest Pond Bridge on Route 16, the Northside Road in Priest Pond will close to all traffic as the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal begins work to replace the structure. The bridge will be closed for approximately 7 weeks. An alternate route… |
| Department of Finance and Municipal Affairs to Host Public Information Sessions on Property Assessments and Taxes
Islanders have new opportunities this year to better understand their property assessments and tax bills, says Finance and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. The 2010 property tax bills will be mailed Friday, May 7. A new format makes the bill easier to read and understand. An accompanying… |
| Minister MacKinley Signs Reciprocal Licence Agreement with Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
The government of Prince Edward Island and the government of Northern Ireland and The Isle of Man have signed a reciprocal licencing agreement that allows Island citizens to have their licences renewed in Northern Ireland without being retested. “In today’s world, it’s important that we remove… |
| Kensington and Souris See Increased Library Hours
Hours of operation will be increasing in two rural Prince Edward Island libraries announced Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “I am pleased that in response to community support, there will be an increase in the library service hours in both Kensington and Souris locations,” said… |
| Holland College to Offer Resident Care Worker Program in Souris
Hon. Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Higher Learning, and Holland College President Dr. Brian McMillan announced today that Holland College will offer a Resident Care Worker program in Souris starting in October. The seven-month program trains students for employment in long-term care… |