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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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| Prepare Ahead for Winter Emergencies
The Office of Public Safety is advising Islanders to prepare in advance to help reduce risks and better cope with winter weather-related emergencies. Each May, during National Emergency Preparedness Week, the provincial Office of Public Safety works with federal partners to encourage and promote… |
| Stimulus Funds Repair Indian River Festival Venue
The Honourable Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont, and the Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour for Prince Edward Island, are pleased to announce that work is starting on the rehabilitation and… |
| Disability Action Council to Meet Today for its Inaugural Meeting
The Disability Action Council, a new partnership of advocacy groups, service organizations, government departments, business and community members, holds its first meeting this afternoon. This new Council will play a pivotal role in consulting with and advising government on legislation, policies,… |
| Fisher Recognized for Largest Tuna in 2009
Eric MacKinnon, a tuna fisher from Murray River who fishes out of Beach Point, has been recognized for landing the largest Bluefin tuna of the 2009 season at a Prince Edward Island port. MacKinnon was presented with the Premier’s Cup today in Charlottetown by Premier Robert Ghiz. The cup is awarded… |
| Hospital Slowdown Service During Christmas
The Department of Health has planned some temporary bed closures in hospitals across the Island as part of an annual slowdown during the holiday season. “It is important that we ensure our dedicated staff have the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break during the holiday season,” said Doug Currie,… |
| Construction of New Kindergarten Wing Well Underway at Westwood
Construction of a new $2.3 million kindergarten addition at Westwood Primary School is now well underway, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “Construction of the new kindergarten wing is coming along nicely,” said Minister Greenan. “When it is finished,… |
| Victoria Bridge Reopens to Traffic Friday
On Friday, December 18, the Victoria Bridge on Route 116 in Victoria by the Sea will reopen to all traffic. The Department of Transportation and Public Works began work to replace the bridge at the end of August. “The old bridge had reached the end of its service life and needed to be replaced for… |
| Prince County Hospital Honours Staff Member with Dr. Tom Moore Award
At an event held earlier this month, Prince County Hospital (PCH) honoured Vanda DesRoches, Clinical Development Nurse for PCH, with the Dr. Tom Moore Award for outstanding service. The Dr. Tom Moore Award is awarded annually to a Prince County Hospital staff member or physician who clearly… |
| Bona Fide Farmers Permitted to Use Beach Sand
Bona fide farmers will be allowed to gather beach sand for use on their farming operations, Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown says. “Under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, the minister may issue permits for the extraction of beach sand. Today I am issuing a… |
| Bona Fide Farmers Permitted to Use Beach Sand
Bona fide farmers will be allowed to gather beach sand for use on their farming operations, Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown says. “Under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, the minister may issue permits for the extraction of beach sand. Today I am issuing a… |
| Award Presented for Excellence in Library Service
MLA for Belfast - Murray River, Charlie McGeoghegan, on behalf of the Minister Responsible for Libraries, Carolyn Bertram, recently presented Kaye MacLean, branch technician for Murray Harbour and Murray River Branch Libraries, with the 2009 Nora Bateson Award for Excellence in Library Service. “… |
| New Agreements to Protect 185 Acres of Natural Area
Recently-signed agreements with the Island Nature Trust and the Nature Conservancy of Canada will place 185 acres of environmentally important lands under the protection of the Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), says Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. “This new protected… |
| Minister Greenan Says Thank You to Island Educators and Support Staff
Island teachers, early childhood educators, and support staff go the extra mile to create enhanced learning opportunities for Island children throughout the school year, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “The extra teaching and learning happening in early… |
| Minister Acknowledges Work of Home and School Associations
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan rose in the Legislature today to acknowledge the excellent work being done by Home and School associations to improve student learning. “Parents have more influence on their children’s learning than anyone else. Home and School… |
| MADD Canada Report Card Shows Major Improvement for Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island has made major progress in the way it deals with impaired driving. That’s the message today from Mother’s Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD). Its latest report entitled “Rating the Provinces - The 2009 Report” shows Prince Edward Island has moved up seven places from tenth to… |
| Temporary Visitor Guidelines Lifted at Island Health Care Facilities
Temporary visitor guidelines put in place at Island health care facilities early last month will be lifted as of Thursday, December 3, announced Minister of Health, Doug Currie. “Our health care facilities implemented temporary visitor guidelines as a proactive and precautionary response to the… |
| Changes Announced to the Prince Edward Island Lands Protection Act
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for the Prince Edward Island Lands Protection Act, today announced amendments to the Lands Protection Act Regulations to allow the exclusion of areas set aside for environmental protection reasons. Under the amendments, landowners will not have… |
| Minister Acknowledges Work of Home and School Associations
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan rose in the Legislature today to acknowledge the excellent work being done by Home and School associations to improve student learning. “Parents have more influence on their children’s learning than anyone else. Home and School… |
| New Made-in-PEI Curriculum Resource Helps Students Learn about Island Life
Ministers Carolyn Bertram and Gerard Greenan welcomed Island educators and historians to the Legislature today to celebrate a new curriculum resource that helps Island students learn about their heritage. “The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in conjunction with the… |
| New Made-in-PEI Curriculum Resource Helps Students Learn about Island Life
Ministers Carolyn Bertram and Gerard Greenan welcomed Island educators and historians to the Legislature today to celebrate a new curriculum resource that helps Island students learn about their heritage. “The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in conjunction with the… |