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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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| Province Sends Best Wishes to our Island Paralympians
Hon. Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for Sport, would like to send best wishes to Paralympic athletes Mark Arendz and Billy Bridges, as they prepare to complete at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympic Games. “Having two Island athletes… |
| Minister Announces Redevelopment Plans for Charlotte Court Senior Citizens Complex
The Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour, announced a major step forward today for the Charlotte Court Senior Citizens Complex. Cabinet has moved to mandate the Department to receive Expressions of Interest from private contractors regarding proposals to… |
| Gas Tax Funds Making a Difference for Miltonvale Park - Municipalities to Improve Water, Wastewater Infrastructure
The Sleepy Hollow area of Miltonvale Park will benefit from important community planning for enhanced water and wastewater infrastructure thanks to funding announced from the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island.The community of Miltonvale Park has identified the need for an upgraded… |
| Change Your Clocks. Change Your Batteries.
It’s time to change the batteries in your smoke detector, Attorney General Hon. Doug Currie, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Safety, is reminding Islanders. “It’s about keeping our One Island Community safe,” he said. “Smoke alarms are designed to provide early warning of a fire and… |
| Island Companies Attending Seafood Show
Prince Edward Island Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair is leading a delegation of seafood businesses to the International Boston Seafood Show which is being held March 14 to 16. The show is North America’s largest seafood event, attracting some 16,000 buyers and… |
| Community Invited to Nominate Islanders for Environmental Awards
Educators, community groups, companies and citizens are being asked to nominate the environmental leaders in their communities for the 2010 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Richard Brown announced today. The awards, to be presented in June,… |
| Showcasing Prince Edward Island at the Paralympic Games
After the huge success of the 2010 Olympic Games, Prince Edward Island is excited to once again showcase what we have to offer during the 2010 Paralympic Games, March 12-21. “Our Island’s culture, tourism, talent, culinary, business and hospitality will be on display at the Paralympic Games,” said… |
| Students Awarded Medals for Skills Competition
Prince Edward Island high school and post-secondary students who competed in the recent Provincial Skills Canada-PEI competition were awarded medals at a ceremony held this week in Charlottetown. The 250 students showcased their talents in 27 different trades and technologies and were awarded gold… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010: There will be no change in the currently approved prices of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil, diesel or propane at this time. The Commission's next… |
| Attorney General Announces Proclamation of the New Police Act
Attorney General Doug W. Currie announced today that Prince Edward Island’s new Police Act and Regulations are now in effect. “The new Police Act was proclaimed effective March 13,” said Attorney General Currie. “The new Act will modernize police services on PEI by providing a legislated framework… |
| Prince Edward Island Represented at the Paralympic Games
Only hours after Atlantic Canada House (ACH) opened its doors for the Paralympic Games, Prince Edward Island band Paper Lions was showcased on the mainstage and Island athlete Mark Arendz was onsite signing autographs. “It is amazing to see the enormous crowds lining up to sample our Island cuisine… |
| Province and UPEI Introduce New Business Incubator Program
Supporting entrepreneurship and encouraging business development are the key objectives of a new LaunchPad business incubator at the University of Prince Edward Island. LaunchPad at UPEI provides a professional setting for students to start a business. In addition to the use of a furnished office… |
| Province Gets Early Start on Road Painting
Crews from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal are working to re-paint lines on many of the Island’s busiest highways weeks earlier than normal. Typically, most highway line paint is badly worn this time of year after the extremes of winter. This can cause motorists to have… |
| Culture and Heritage Information Sessions Held Across Prince Edward Island
Five information sessions will be held in March to provide details regarding various funding programs delivered by the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Division of the Department of Tourism and Culture. Affiliates of the Department, Music PEI and the PEI Arts Council, will also be onsite at the… |
| Partial Closure of Charlottetown Perimeter Highway on Sunday, March 21
This Sunday, the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway (CPH) from St Peter’s Road to Brackley Point Road will be closed to westbound traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure is necessary to allow for work on the Oak Drive Overpass. Traffic heading west on the CPH will follow St Peter’s Road to the… |
| Understanding the Value of Business Continuity Management
Through Business Continuity Management (BCM), Island businesses and organizations can prepare in advance for emergency events that could impact on day-to-day operations, says Attorney General Hon. Doug Currie, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Safety. “Business Continuity Management can… |
| National School Health Group Based in PEI for Five Years
The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie, and the Minister of Health and Wellness, Carolyn Bertram, are pleased to announce that a national organization promoting school health will be operating from Prince Edward Island for the next five years. The Joint Consortium… |
| National School Health Group Based in PEI for Five Years
The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Doug Currie, and the Minister of Health and Wellness, Carolyn Bertram, are pleased to announce that a national organization promoting school health will be operating from Prince Edward Island for the next five years. The Joint Consortium… |
| Public Information Session to Discuss Riverside Drive Modifications Tomorrow
Members of the public are invited to attend an information session Tuesday night, February 23, to review design changes to the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway on Riverside Drive from Park Street to Murchison Lane. The session will be held at the Murchison Centre, 15 St. Pius X Drive in Parkdale… |
| Thin Ice Warning Issued for O’Keefe Lake
Anglers and other recreational users should avoid the ice at O’Keefe Lake, which has become too weak for safe use. Officials of the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry advised today that a string of unseasonably warm weather and recent precipitation has left ice conditions unsafe at the… |