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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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| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 2.5 cents per litre (cpl); Including taxes, pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve outlets will… |
| Attorney General Proclaims Right to Know Week
In recognition of International Right to Know Day, September 28, Attorney General Gerard Greenan has proclaimed September 28 - October 2, 2009 as Right to Know Week in Prince Edward Island. “Democracy cannot flourish without open and accessible government, and Islanders expect their provincial… |
| Chief Health Office Announces Plans for Seasonal Vaccine and H1N1 Vaccine
The Chief Health Office has confirmed plans for the upcoming immunization program for Prince Edward Island. “This was a complex decision, and we wanted to ensure that our decision for PEI was informed and evidence based,” said Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Health Officer for the PEI Department of… |
| 10th Annual Fall Frolic Road Race sets for Souris October 10
Runners from across the Island are invited to join the PEI Roadrunners Club and the Provincial Forest section of the Department of the Environment, Energy and Forestry for the 10th Annual Provincial Forest Fall Frolic Saturday, October 10, at the Demonstration Woodlot near Souris. The run – a… |
| Prince Edward Island Supports Camp Gencheff
Camp Gencheff has provided an enjoyable recreational program for people with disabilities for the past 50 years. The Government of Prince Edward Island recognizes the importance of Camp Gencheff and is pleased to support the camp through both capital and operational funding contributions. “Camp… |
| Prince Edward Island Supports Camp Gencheff
Camp Gencheff has provided an enjoyable recreational program for people with disabilities for the past 50 years. The Government of Prince Edward Island recognizes the importance of Camp Gencheff and is pleased to support the camp through both capital and operational funding contributions. “Camp… |
| Minimum Wage Increases October 1
In March of 2009, Executive Council approved a recommendation from the Employment Standards Board to implement a 40 cent increase to minimum wage through a two-stage approach. Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour is pleased to remind Islanders that the final… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2009: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will decrease by 1.0 cpl in the dealer pricing schedule;• There will be no… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 4.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 4.5 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by… |
| United States Shellfish Biologist Recognized
A pioneer in the development of the oyster industry was recognized during the 12th annual International Conference on Shellfish Restoration being held in Charlottetown. Clyde MacKenzie Jr., a shellfish biologist from New Jersey, was presented with an honourary shellfish enhancement recognition… |
| New Schedule Offers High School Students More Courses and Selection
High school students in French language schools are testing a new schedule this year that offers them a wider selection of courses and the ability to take more courses, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. “The new scheduling model, which includes five 60-minute… |
| Public Invited to Spend Day on the Farm
Twenty Prince Edward Island farms will open their doors to the public on Sunday, September 20, for the 8th annual Open Farm Day, a Maritime-wide agricultural awareness event that lets people learn more about local food production.“Canadian farmers provide safe, top quality food for us at home and… |
| Government of Prince Edward Island Helps More Island Seniors Stay in Their Own Homes Longer
More Island seniors will be able to make necessary repairs to their homes in the coming months, as the Government of Prince Edward Island expands its popular Seniors’ Emergency Home Repair Program, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Seniors are important members of our One Island Community and our… |
| New Book Documents History of Oyster Industry
The Prince Edward Island oyster industry has a long and fascinating history. Large mounds of oyster shells found at aboriginal archeological sites are evidence that oysters have been used as food for thousands of years. At the World’s Fair in Paris in 1900, Malpeque oysters were proclaimed as “the… |
| Tourism Award Winners Reap Rewards with Toronto Ad Agency
As recipients of the 2008 Brand Essence Award, Mary and Bill Kendrick won a wonderful opportunity to meet with Tourism PEI’s advertising agency, Grey Canada, for a consultation on their 2010 advertising campaign, says Minister of Tourism Valerie E. Docherty. “The Kendrick’s business, Experience… |
| Pat and the Elephant
Doug Currie, MLA Charlottetown - Parkdale, and Minister of Social Services and Seniors, met with Greg Peters and David MacCallum, executive members from the Pat and the Elephant Board of Directors. Pat and the Elephant has seen some major changes this year, thanks in part to the yearly operational… |
| Memorandum of Understanding Signed
The Province of Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) to partner with the First Nations as they pursue the acquisition of federal government land on the… |
| Atlantic Environment Ministers Meet for Regional Discussions
The Council of Atlantic Environment Ministers gathered in St. John’s this week to discuss regional approaches and co-operation on a number of significant environmental issues. The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Environment and Conservation, was joined by the… |
| Construction Commences in Brackley
The Province of Prince Edward Island has committed funding for a walkway development in the community of Brackley. This week those plans are becoming a reality, says the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. “This new development will encourage active transportation, such as… |
| Minister Presents Shellfish Recognition Awards
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair today presented the 2009 Provincial Minister’s Shellfish Recognition Awards to two leading members of the shellfish industry. Dennis Enman of Coleman and Carl Reynolds of Stratford were presented the awards during the opening of the… |