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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 Wind Energy Projects One Step Closer to Reality
Five Island ice rinks are closer to reaping the benefits of renewable energy thanks to important progress on a project designed to harness the power of wind. The Net Metering Initiative aims to install wind turbines at community rinks to reduce operating costs and reliance on fossil fuels. “This… |
| Island Wind Energy Projects One Step Closer to Reality
Five Island ice rinks are closer to reaping the benefits of renewable energy thanks to important progress on a project designed to harness the power of wind. The Net Metering Initiative aims to install wind turbines at community rinks to reduce operating costs and reliance on fossil fuels. “This… |
| Department of Health and Wellness Announces Impressive Health PEI Board
The province has released the names of the inaugural Board of Directors to oversee the province’s new health services authority, Health PEI. The Health PEI Board will be chaired by Leo Steven, former CEO of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – an internationally respected, dynamic, research-oriented… |
| Annual Spring Cleanup Period Approaching
The Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) reminds Islanders that the annual Spring Cleanup Period is approaching and, with it, new improvements to improve flexibility for customers. “The annual Spring Cleanup is a chance for Islanders to dispose of excess material above and beyond regular… |
| Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Excited to Welcome Kindergarten Teachers into the Public School System
Kindergarten teachers have been welcomed into the public school system by their future coworkers with an overwhelmingly positive response as demonstrated by last night’s vote by the members of the PEI Teachers Federation (PEITF), said Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug… |
| Breast Screening Wait Times Will Be Significantly Reduced Over Coming Months
Improvements to the PEI Breast Screening Program will reduce wait times significantly over the coming months announced Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram. The improvements to the provincial breast screening program have included much more than just the installation of three new digital… |
| Minister Introduces Amendments to Child Protection Act
New amendments to the Child Protection Act will ensure the legislation remains current and responsive to the needs of children who are in need of protection said Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour. “There was an overwhelming response of Islanders who… |
| Environmental Advisory Council Welcomes New Members
Prince Edward Island’s Environmental Advisory Council has welcomed three new members, Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown announced today. The three new members, Charlottetown entrepreneur Neil Harpham, former biology professor Daryl Guignion, and food safety expert and farmer… |
| Attorney General Unveils New Closed-circuit Television Equipment
Attorney General Doug W. Currie unveiled new closed-circuit television equipment that will facilitate the testimony of children and other vulnerable witnesses in the Prince Edward Island courts. “This program is just one of many we have introduced to make court proceedings less intimidating for… |
| Early Years Evaluation Sessions Now Taking Place Across the Province
Students entering kindergarten next fall are in schools across the province over the next two weeks to undergo Early Years Evaluation (EYE) sessions. These sessions will help identify children who may require some supports to increase their chance for success at school, said Minister of Education… |
| Community Internship Program Places 108 Grads with Local Groups
The Community Internship Program has placed 108 recent graduates in internships with non-governmental organizations and municipal governments, says Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “The Community Internship Program is allowing skilled young people to find work on PEI,”… |
| Three Oaks Students Win Biotech Research Competition
A pair of Grade 12 students from Three Oaks High School are headed to Canada’s National Biotech Competition thanks to winning research at the 2010 Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC) on Prince Edward Island, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell. “Every year, this… |
| Minister Applauds Efforts of PEI Home and School
The PEI Home and School Federation should be commended for their great work helping parents contribute positively to their child’s academic experience, said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “Parents play an important role in their child’s learning and in our… |
| Education, Health and Fiscal Discipline: The 2010-11 Budget
A plan to improve education and health care services combined with a high degree of fiscal discipline forms the backdrop of the 2010-11 budget plan, says Provincial Finance and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “Although the global economy has suffered from recession, Prince Edward Island… |
| Island Seafood Companies Attending Seafood Show in Brussels
A delegation of Prince Edward Island seafood companies will be participating in the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels April 27-29. The exposition is the largest seafood fair in the world, attracting buyers and sellers from more than 140 countries. Over 1,600 exhibitors will be featured during… |
| Cause of New Perth Home Fire Ruled Undetermined
The Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the cause of the home fire in New Perth on April 22, 2010, as undetermined. Based on information gathered from witness statements, Deputy Fire Marshal David Rossiter is attributing the probable cause of the fire to an electrical short in a piece of equipment… |
| Governments Work Together to Address Climate Change
The governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick today announced joint funding for Atlantic Climate Adaptation Solutions, a series of projects to help communities adapt to climate change. The three-year Regional Adaptation Collaborative is… |
| Pack Your Appetite Potato Campaign a Huge Success
The PEI Potato Board, the Department of Tourism and Culture, and the Department of Agriculture are proud to announce the overwhelming response of the “Pack your Appetite for Prince Edward Island ”campaign that was launched in November 2009. As part of the campaign, there was a contest featured on… |
| Pack Your Appetite Potato Campaign a Huge Success
The PEI Potato Board, the Department of Tourism and Culture, and the Department of Agriculture are proud to announce the overwhelming response of the “Pack your Appetite for Prince Edward Island ”campaign that was launched in November 2009. As part of the campaign, there was a contest featured on… |
| Aerospace Sales Continue to Soar in PEI
Prince Edward Island’s aerospace industry is experiencing unprecedented growth with annual sales now exceeding $355 million, says Hon. Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “This is a new record for one of the fastest growing industries in Prince Edward Island,” said… |