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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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| Premier Presents Provincial Flag to Heather Moyse
During a meeting today with Heather Moyse at Atlantic Canada House in Vancouver, Premier Robert Ghiz presented Moyse with her home province’s flag. “Having an athlete of Heather’s calibre representing Prince Edward Island is something that Islanders are extremely enthusiastic about,” said Premier… |
| Atlantic Canada House Welcomes the World
Atlantic Canada threw down the Welcome Mat to visitors Saturday at the official opening of Atlantic Canada House at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. “Atlantic Canada House is providing an inspiring and authentic setting to showcase the best of Atlantic Canada to the world,” said Premier… |
| PEI Day at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games
Prince Edward Island will take centre stage at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on February 18 - PEI Day at the Olympics.“This is a wonderful opportunity for Prince Edward Island to garner exposure on an international scale,” said Premier Robert Ghiz. PEI Day at the 2010 Vancouver Winter… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments along with Industry Invest $2.2 Million into Lobster Product Innovation
The Atlantic lobster industry will benefit from $2.2 million in funding towards new processing technology and product development, thanks to investments by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island Atlantic Shrimp Corporation.… |
| Provincial Government Funds New Student Health Survey and School Health Grant Program
The provincial results of a student health survey were released today and new school health grants will be available for schools, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. “For the first time, we have a reliable health profile of close to 10,000 Island youth,” said… |
| Proposals Selected for Premier’s Innovation Speaker Series
Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allan Campbell recently announced the top five proposals selected to receive funding through the Premier’s Innovation Speaker Series. The Premier’s Innovation Speaker Series, an initiative of the Island Prosperity Strategy, is designed to advance… |
| Planning is Underway to Add Kindergarten Classrooms
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is working with school administrators to plan for the addition of kindergarten classrooms, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie. New funding of $2.1 million will be used to construct five classrooms… |
| Premier Ghiz Prepares for Meetings in Washington, D.C.
A series of high-level meetings with American policy makers will highlight the upcoming Premiers’ Mission to Washington DC, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “I am looking forward to a very productive mission over the next couple of days. This is an opportunity for the Island to strengthen relationships… |
| QEH Support Services Move Into New Spaces as Redevelopment Reaches Another Milestone
Another significant milestone has been reached in the redevelopment project at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), announced Health and Wellness Minster Carolyn Bertram, and Rick Adams, Executive Director of the QEH, during a tour of the facility’s new Laundry Services and Supply, Processing and… |
| Art Bank Acquisitions Announced
Seven new works have been added to the Provincial Art Bank, bringing the total number of pieces in the provincial collection to over 130. Tourism and Culture Minister, Robert Vessey, announced the selection of the works today. “The Art Bank encourages the development of artistic excellence, while… |
| Minister Acknowledges Success of Teachers’ Federation Take Your MLA to School Day
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie acknowledged today the success of the recent PEI Teachers’ Federation Take Your MLA to School Day. Minister Currie expressed appreciation to the Teachers’ Federation on behalf of all MLAs. “We really enjoyed the day and all MLAs would… |
| PEI Food Products a Popular Draw on PEI Day
Prince Edward Island Day at Atlantic Canada House in Vancouver attracted many visitors to Granville Island for a taste of Prince Edward Island food products. The food tasting menu, prepared by chefs and culinary students from the four Atlantic Culinary schools, created lots of interest as people… |
| Road Users Advised to Prepare for Weight Restrictions and Thawing Roads
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is implementing weight restrictions beginning tomorrow morning in an effort to reduce damage to the province’s roads over the coming weeks. These restrictions reduce the maximum load allowed per axle for larger trucks, which helps preserve… |
| Province Issues First Round of Road Construction Tenders for 2010
2010 marks another significant year for road construction on Prince Edward Island. The Province plans to spend almost $56 million on roads and bridges during the upcoming construction season. And tomorrow, the provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal issues its first round… |
| Morell Bridge Closes for Repairs this Weekend
Beginning Friday, January 29 at 9 a.m., the Morell Bridge on Route 2 will close to traffic while the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal conducts repairs. The closure will be in effect until Monday, February 1 at 3 p.m. An alternate route will be in place as will signs directing… |
| Kinkora Completes Wind Energy Project Aimed at Building a Healthier Community
The Community of Kinkora is today celebrating the completion of a project aimed at creating an environmentally friendly, energy efficient community.The Honorable Gail Shea, Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans; the Honorable Ron MacKinley, Provincial Minister of Transportation and… |
| Minister Attends International Tea House
An event held Wednesday to promote increased cultural awareness on Prince Edward Island was a great success, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allan Campbell. The first International Tea House of the season was held last night at the Holland College Tourism and Culinary Centre.… |
| Minister Pleased That Space Can Now Be Assured for the 1,400 Kindergarten Children Who Will Enter Schools This Fall
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie is relieved that planning can now move forward to ensure that Eastern School District schools have adequate space for kindergarten students this fall. “I welcome the Eastern School District trustees’ vote last night to ask Government… |
| Council Advertising for Order of PEI Nominations
Maitland MacIssac, Chair of the Order of PEI Advisory Council, announced today that nominations for the Order of Prince Edward Island are now being received by Council. The nominations deadline this year is March 26 for the highest honour the Province of Prince Edward Island can award. The Order… |
| Condolences Expressed to Children’s Dental Health Advocate and Visionary, Dr. Bob Romcke
Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness and responsible for the Provincial Dental Program, expressed her sympathies to the family of Dr. Bob Romcke who passed Thursday. “Dr. Romcke was well-known for his compassion and his dedication to promoting the Provincial Children’s Dental… |