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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 New Director for School Health Committee
The province is moving forward as the lead jurisdiction for the Joint Consortium for School Health by hiring Katherine Kelly as the new Executive Director, said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. This is an exciting new opportunity for Katherine Kelly and a welcome $2… |
| Weight Restrictions Removed from Island Roads
Today, officials from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal removed spring weight restrictions from all Island roads. Restrictions were implemented February 23 of this year. Typically they are put in place around the third week in March and are removed around the last week of… |
| Instructional Leadership Focus of PD Agenda for Principals
Supporting school administrators to become instructional leaders is an important step in supporting quality instruction in the classroom, said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “The quality of our education system depends a great deal on the quality of instruction… |
| Revenue Management a Key Focus at Tourism Workshop
Workshops held in March provided sound financial advice to different sectors of the tourism industry says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey. “It’s important to offer workshops to the tourism industry that reinforce how important this subject matter is for a business,” said Minister… |
| New Lawn-Care Regulations in Effect
New legislation banning the sale and use of many domestic lawn-care pesticides has been implemented and is now law, said Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, Richard Brown. “I am pleased that, after extensive consultations with Islanders, and hearings at the legislative committee,… |
| Quickstart Global Opens New Client Centre in Prince Edward Island
A business process management company is establishing a centre in Prince Edward Island to act as a gateway for international companies expanding to North America. Quickstart Global offers a service called In-House Anywhere™. This program presents a stable, neutral foundation for clients to set up… |
| UPEI Students and IWMC Partnering to Reduce Waste
Students from the University of Prince Edward Island are taking the lead on a project to reduce the amount of waste produced at the end of the school year by departing students. The 2nd Annual “Dump and Run” is a project being organized by the UPEI Environmental Society. The goal of the “Dump and… |
| Province, Islanders Pay Tribute to First World War Veterans
Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz and Lowell J. Croken, Chief of Protocol, were joined by many Islanders at the Charlottetown Cenotaph today to commemorate more than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served during the First World War. The event, which follows the recent passing of… |
| License Suspended for ISE’s Bar
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the special premises operation known as “ISE’S Bar,” license number SL60086, located at 449 University Avenue, Charlottetown, for the following period of time, that is: for a two (2) consecutive day period – commencing 11 a.m.,… |
| Heritage Video Contest Winners
Found: talented young video producers. The Department of Tourism and Culture, in association with The Island Media Arts Co-op (IMAC), has announced the winning entry in the ‘This Place Matters’ Historic Places Youth Video Contest.A video featuring historic Saint Patrick’s Church in Bayside has been… |
| PEILCC Sponsors MADD Canada Multi-Media Presentations in Island Schools
The PEI Liquor Commission, in partnership with MADD Canada, is pleased to announce a series of multi-media presentations taking place in Island schools across the province March 22 - 26, 2010. MADD Canada is seeking to reduce the number of young people being killed and injured on our roads with its… |
| Government Moves Forward on Redevelopment Plans for Charlotte Court Senior Citizens’ Complex
The Government of Prince Edward Island is one step closer to redeveloping the Charlotte Court Senior Citizens’ Complex in Charlottetown, announced Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour. Last week Minister Sherry announced that plans to replace Charlotte Court… |
| Minister Congratulates Paralympic Athletes
After nine days of competition and outstanding performances by our athletes, the Paralympic Games have come to a close says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey, on behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island. “The over 600 athletes who competed in the Games did a tremendous job,” said… |
| Island Entrepreneurs Benefit From Business Mentoring Program
Business leaders from across the province are volunteering their time to provide advice to entrepreneurs through a new mentoring program. The Business to Business Mentoring Program is administered by the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by the Department of Innovation… |
| Minister Sheridan Announces New Process to Review Provincial and Municipal Tax Sharing
A collaborative process is now underway to review the way provincial and municipal tax revenues are distributed, says Finance and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. The review responds to the Commission on Land and Local Governance recommendation that the provincial government initiate… |
| Minister Encourages Islanders to Wear Purple in Support of Epilepsy Awareness
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in Canada, affecting 0.6% of the population. Friday, March 26, is Purple Day, the Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness, encourages all Islanders to wear purple in support of epilepsy awareness. ”Being informed is the first… |
| New Cooperative Education Program Introduces High School Students to Job Opportunities in Health Care
Students in the Western School Board will have new opportunities opened up to them thanks to a new cooperative education program provided through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Western School Board and the Prince County Hospital, says Education and Early Childhood… |
| Minister Encourages Islanders to Participate in Earth Hour 2010
Being proactive to protect the environment is as simple as turning off the lights says Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, Richard Brown. “Turning off the lights is a significant way Islanders can show leadership and take responsibility for our future,” says Minister Brown. “This simple… |
| Prince County to Benefit from Recreational Infrastructure Investments
Extensive upgrades to the recreational infrastructure of Prince County will be undertaken thanks to an investment of more than $260,000 under the Government of Canada’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Program and the Prince Edward Island Community Fund (ICF).The Honourable Gail Shea,… |
| Details Announced for On-Farm Renewable Energy Programs
The Governments of Prince Edward Island and Canada today announced details of two new programs to help farmers reduce energy costs and generate new income opportunities through renewable fuels. The announcement was made during a farm energy conference in Cornwall organized by the Federation of… |