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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 MacKinley asks Islanders to Remember Road Crash Victims
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), along with the Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works, Highway Safety Division, have set aside today, November 18, as the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. As such, all Islanders are asked… |
| Labour Minister Tables Amendments to the Employment Standards Act and Regulations
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Labour, was pleased today to table amendments to the Employment Standards Act and Regulations in the PEI Legislature. It had been more than a decade since the Employment Standards Act and Regulations had last been reviewed when the review committee began… |
| Tyne Valley Fire Department Receives Island Community Fund Support
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, is pleased to announce a $150,000 contribution through the Island Community Fund, for upgrades to the Tyne Valley Fire Hall and Community Complex. “This facility is truly a multifunctional space. It provides the… |
| National Launch of Children’s Online Privacy Discussion Paper
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is pleased to announce the national launch of the Online Children’s Privacy Working Group’s discussion paper, “There Ought to be a Law: Protecting Children’s Online Privacy in the 21st Century.” The Children’s Online Privacy Working Group is… |
| Provincial Government Takes Steps to Support the Early Childhood Sector
The provincial government is taking steps to support the early childhood sector as the kindergarten program transitions to the public school system, and many projects are now nearing completion, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “The most significant initiative… |
| Provincial Budgeting on Target
The Province’s budget is projected to be on target in the 2nd quarter forecast, says Provincial Treasurer, the Honourable Wes Sheridan. “Prince Edward Island’s economy is doing well despite the fiscal turmoil that has gripped the world for the past 18 months. The global economy is beginning to… |
| Atlantic Canada House Brings Atlantic Canada Culture to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
The best of Atlantic Canada will be presented to the world during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador along with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, are pleased to present… |
| Celebrating the Olympic Flame on Prince Edward Island
The light of the Olympic Flame will shine on Prince Edward Island this weekend when the historic torch relay for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games arrives on day 23 of its 106-day Canadian journey. The national event will involve 250 Island torchbearers and visit 26 Island communities,… |
| Temporary Visitor Guidelines Remain in Effect at Island Hospitals
The public is advised that the temporary visitor guidelines put in place at Island hospitals earlier this month as a proactive and precautionary response to the impact of the H1N1 virus across the province remain in place. Hospitals included are: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Prince County Hospital,… |
| Tyne Valley Community Complex Receives Federal and Provincial Funding to Upgrade Kitchen Facilities
The Tyne Valley Community Complex will receive federal and provincial funding to upgrade their kitchen facilities, an important investment that will allow the community to expand the annual Tyne Valley Oyster Festival. “Our Government, through its Economic Action Plan, recognizes the importance of… |
| Province to Receive Expected Regular Vaccine Shipment of 20,000 Doses
Next week, the province will finally be receiving it’s regular vaccine shipment of 20,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine, which is its largest shipment to date. “We are extremely pleased to be receiving this volume of H1N1 vaccine,” said Health Minister, Doug Currie. “More than 43,000 people in the province… |
| Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island Partnering to Give Local Farmers Better Access to Global Markets
The Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering together to invest more than $6 million in a local oil extraction facility that will provide farmers with a new rotational crop and give them access to lucrative and growing global markets for new foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals… |
| Public Invited to Comment on Gift Card Legislation
The Office of the Attorney General has just released a consultation paper inviting the public to comment on the regulation of gift cards in the province. “Gift cards have become a very popular option for consumers,” said Attorney General Gerard Greenan. “They are convenient to purchase, and allow… |
| Support Will Help Mussel Industry To Address Invasive Species
The Governments of Prince Edward Island and Canada, in collaboration with the PEI Aquaculture Alliance, continue to enhance the productivity of the province’s mussel sector through another major investment towards invasive species. Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair… |
| H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
The public is reminded that vaccine clinics are being held today across the province for those who are over 65 with chronic health conditions as well as second doses for children age 6 months to 35 months of age. Currently, attendance is showing shorter than normal wait times for these clinics and… |
| Minister Announces LEAP funding for 19 Seniors Groups
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister, Carolyn Bertram, along with the PEI Senior Citizen’s Federation, today announced 19 seniors groups who will be provided funding through the Learning Arts Elders Program (LEAP). “LEAP provides Island seniors the opportunity work with artists to… |
| Province Introduces Legislation that would Allow Action to be Taken Against Tobacco Firms
A bill that will allow the province to take action against manufacturers and promoters of tobacco products was introduced in the Prince Edward Island legislature today. “In the Speech from the Throne, this government made a commitment to introduce this legislation,” said Attorney General Gerard… |
| H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
The public is advised that there was a misprint in today’s guardian on page 2 regarding details on vaccination clinics. The correct information for vaccination clinics is in the Department of Health’s ad on page 9 in today’s Guardian.The public can also visit the Department of Health website at www… |
| Inaugural Farm Worker Award Presented
Nazaire Arsenault of Central Bedeque was presented with the inaugural Farm Worker of the Year Award by Agriculture Minister George Webster during the recent annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. The new award recognizes individual farm workers for their long-time service and… |
| Open House at the Lieutenant Governor's
Fanningbank becomes a feast for the eyes as the decorations go up for Christmas. Government House will again be open to the general public for viewing on Wednesday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mike Robison of Kelly’s Flower Shoppe and Bonnie… |