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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 Announces Conference on Contemporary Issues in Child and Adult Sexual Abuse
The Provincial Child Sexual Abuse Advisory Committee is hosting a two-day conference on contemporary issues in Child and Adult Sexual Abuse, announced Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour and Minister responsible for the Status of Women. The conference will… |
| Transition of Kindergarten into Island Schools is on Target
Tremendous progress is being made to ensure that kindergarten will be moved into Island schools this fall, said Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie. “Bringing kindergarten into Island schools is an investment of more than $6.8 million into our One Island Community -… |
| New Child and Youth Commissioner will enhance the coordination of services for children and youth
The recent appointment of a provincial Child and Youth Commissioner will enhance services and supports for children, youth and families, says Finance and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “We are proud of the excellent work that is done every day in our province by so many caring people to… |
| A Provincial Anthem For Prince Edward Island
Almost one hundred and two years to the day since it was first performed in public, The Island Hymn will be the provincial anthem of Prince Edward Island. Premier Ghiz first introduced the Provincial Anthem Act on April 29 and took it through its third and final reading today in the Legislative… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Celebrate New and Renovated Affordable Housing in Eastern PEI
Senator Michael Duffy, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honorable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour, today… |
| 2009/10 GED Student Numbers up 20 Per Cent from 2008/09
Between April 2009 and March 2010, 417 adult learners wrote the General Education Development (GED) test on Prince Edward Island, says Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. The participation rate shows a substantial increase from previous years. “I’m pleased to see Islanders… |
| National Coastal Zone Conference Takes Place in Prince Edward Island
A major national conference on coastal zone management is being held in Prince Edward Island from July 25 to 29. The conference, the 2010 Coastal Zone Canada and Youth Forum, is expected to attract some 500 delegates. The conference, which is being hosted by the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture… |
| Suspected Foodborne Illness
The Office of the Chief Health Officer is presently investigating a probable outbreak of foodborne illness associated with a Charlottetown restaurant. A total of 20 cases of diarrhea and vomiting have been reported with onset of symptoms within 24-36 hours of eating at the Churchill Arms between 5… |
| Minister Congratulates Mark Arendz
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, was pleased today to present paralympic athlete, Mark Arendz, with the Paralympic banner created in his image. “Mark is a wonderful ambassador of Prince Edward Island and we are extremely proud of his success at the 2010 Paralympic Games,”… |
| Farmers Helping Farmers to Hold Information Meeting
Farmers Helping Farmers invites its members and the general public to an information meeting on Tuesday, April 20. This will take place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall in Charlottetown (corner of All Souls’ Lane and Rochford Street).The information meeting will be a chance for members and the… |
| World Countrywomen to Meet in USA
Around 500 countrywomen drawn from up to 70 countries will attend their world conference in the United States at Hot Springs, Arkansas, from April 21-28. Delegates to the three-yearly gathering of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) will debate global issues from their perspective.… |
| Abram-Village Fire Ruled Accidental
The fire that destroyed the Evangeline Recreation Centre on Sunday April 11, 2010, has been ruled accidental by the Provincial Fire Marshal’s Office. The cause of the fire is believed to be an electrical fault in the storage room on the second level of the facility in the northwest corner of the… |
| Minister Vessey Announces CNIB Funding
Prince Edward Island has responded to a funding challenge which threatens the supply of reading resources to the blind and partially sighted. Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey says that the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) has been the main creator and provider of… |
| 2010 Angling Season Opens April 15
Thousands of anglers will head to the province’s rivers and ponds Thursday when the 2010 angling season opens. “Fishing is a popular pastime on Prince Edward Island that allows everyone the opportunity to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of our province,” said Minister of Environment, Energy and… |
| Charlottetown Police team with Attorney General to help keep Teens out of Trouble
Charlottetown Police Service is teaming up with the Office of the Attorney General and Public Safety to help keep Charlottetown kids out of trouble. The two groups are offering a Parenting Techniques Program on Internet safety, parenting strategies, adolescent development and topics relevant to… |
| Influential Travel Guide Puts PEI on 10 Extraordinary Islands List
Prince Edward Island has been selected by Frommer’s Travel Guide as one of the 10 most interesting islands in the world says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “Frommer’s listed our beautiful island on its recent 10 Extraordinary Islands,” said Minister Vessey. “It is wonderful… |
| Minimum Wage Increases June 1 and October 1
Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island will increase in two phases in 2010 to $9.00. Executive Council has approved the decision to implement the 60 cent increase as follows: from $8.40 to $8.70 effective June 1, 2010, and by an additional 30 cents to $9.00 on October 1, 2010. “We realize that the… |
| Infrastructure Projects Completed in Two Island Communities
Residents of two West Prince communities are benefitting from the development of a new well field for Tignish and improved road infrastructure, thanks to investments made under the Building Canada Fund and Build PEI. The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010: Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.0 cpl; and There will be no change in diesel or… |
| Planning Committee to Ensure Best Educational Programs for Souris
A committee has been established to ensure students in the Souris area will have access to provincial programs and curriculum that best suits their educational needs, said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “Government is committed to offering all students educational… |