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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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| Relocation of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development begins this week
A group of 25 employees of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development began working in Summerside this week as part of the permanent relocation of the department to Summerside, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “We have 25 employees now… |
| Public Invited to Participate in Review of Minimum Wage
The Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Board is inviting Islanders to present written submissions for consideration during the annual review of the provincial minimum wage. The Employment Standards Board meets at least once a year to review the Minimum Wage Order and make recommendations to… |
| Environment Ministers Endorse National Water Strategy
Following Prince Edward Island-led discussions, Ministers of Environment from across the country have endorsed a Canada-Wide vision for water at meetings in Kingston, Ontario. Ministers met to discuss numerous issues of key importance to the environment. “National cooperation and national… |
| Take Our Kids to Work Invites Career Exploration
Take Our Kids to Work Day is a great opportunity for parents to help children explore career possibilities says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “This is a practical way for young people to explore career ideas and to connect what they learn in the classroom with… |
| Community Care Facility Delivery Service Expanding
In the Spring of 2009, the Public Library Service launched a Community Care Facility Delivery Service. This delivery service provides large print books to facility residents across Prince Edward Island. Due to the success of the program, the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour is… |
| 2009 Lobster Landings Hit Record High
Prince Edward Island lobster landings reached a record high in 2009. The total landings were 22.9 million pounds, up by 4.7 percent over 2008. The previous high was 22.7 million pounds in 1991. The figures were released today by Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair.… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2009: • Gasoline prices will increase by 5.0 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace oil and stove oil prices will increase by 4.5 cpl and;• Diesel prices will increase… |
| Office of Energy Efficiency Expands Access to Low-income Programs
A rise in income limits will make more Islanders eligible for energy efficiency programs aimed at low-income households, Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown says. The minister said changes approved this week by Treasury Board will increase the household income threshold from $30… |
| Schools Prepare to Celebrate School Library Day October 26
Students across the Island are making plans to celebrate the Million Minute Challenge on Monday, October 26 which is national School Library Day. The Million Minute Challenge is an all-day event that encourages students to develop a love of reading. “Students look forward to the Challenge every… |
| Minister Currie Responsible for Provincial Pharmacy Supports CEO of Canadian Cancer Society
“A call from the Canadian Cancer Society for federal funding for a National Catastrophic Drug Plan is being supported by Prince Edward Island,” says Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie. “We recognize that there is more to be done, especially in the area of the National Pharmaceutical… |
| Everyone Encouraged to Get Vaccinated
H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are scheduled to begin on Monday and Chief Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated in the coming weeks to protect themselves and their families. “Similar to other provinces across the country, we are seeing an increase in Influenza Like… |
| Government and Maritime Electric to Seek Proposals to Increase Use and Development of Renewable Energy
Maritime Electric, with the support of the government of Prince Edward Island, will seek proposals for development of a total of 130 megawatts of new renewable energy, says Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown. “Beginning today, the government of Prince Edward Island in… |
| Minister Meets with First Nations’ Leaders
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour and Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, recently met with Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq Leaders to discuss their concerns and priorities in advance of the national conference of Aboriginal Affairs Ministers in… |
| Student Assessment Results Now Going Home to Parents
The results of the 2009 provincial literacy and numeracy assessments are going home to parents this week, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “The assessment results indicate how well students are doing in reading, writing and math at the end of the primary,… |
| By-Election to be Held November 23 in the Eastern School District
A by-election will be held November 23 to fill the trustee vacancy in Zone 1 of the Eastern School District, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “School trustees make a very meaningful contribution to our education system,” said Minister Greenan. “I encourage… |
| Call for Nominations -- Eastern School District Zone 1 to Elect Trustee
Nominations for candidates to offer for election as trustee for the Eastern School District Zone No. 1 are now being accepted. Due to a resignation, a trustee will be elected to the Eastern School District Zone No. 1 with the Trustee election to be held on Monday, November 23, 2009. The date of… |
| Adjuvanted Vaccine Now Available for Some Pregnant Women
The province is now recommending that pregnant women who are in the second half of their pregnancy (20 weeks and over) receive the adjuvanted vaccine at this time. In addition, those pregnant women who are under 20 weeks and have serious underlying health conditions should also receive the… |
| Homeowners Advised to Check Safety of Home Heating Oil Tanks
Islanders who heat with oil should check to make sure their home heating oil tanks are properly inspected and tagged before the winter heating season, Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown says. “To protect our soil and ground water, the Department requires that oil companies… |
| Province Provides Support for Aboriginal Sport
The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI has been awarded $50,000 towards assisting the Aboriginal Sport Circle with their efforts of building a healthy and strong Aboriginal population on PEI through sport and recreation enhancement. The Aboriginal Sport Circle is working to build the capacity of the… |
| Influenza Assessment Clinic Opening in Charlottetown
An Influenza Assessment Site, opening in Charlottetown tomorrow, will provide health services to Islanders with influenza-like illness, says Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Health Officer for Prince Edward Island. “In recent days, increasing numbers of Islanders with influenza-like symptoms have been… |