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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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| Lobster Promotion Targets Key Markets
Prince Edward Island Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair was in Toronto on Thursday as part of a month long campaign to promote Atlantic lobsters. The provincial department has teamed up with the other three Atlantic provinces, the federal government and the lobster… |
| Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Meet to Discuss Issues Facing Seniors
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors met this week to address issues facing Canadian seniors, such as promoting positive, healthy and active aging, creating age-friendly communities, and responding to the needs of the most vulnerable seniors. At their annual… |
| Library Improvements Lead to Increased Use
Library use in the province’s communities has risen steadily over the past two years, with dramatic growth seen in areas near Charlottetown says the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. The 23 public library branches outside Charlottetown and Summerside have increases in… |
| Election Results Announced For Potato Board
Murray Myles, returning officer for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board elections, today announced the following results to fill vacancies on the board. Harris Callaghan has been elected as the processing producer representative for the West Prince district. Gary Linkletter has been elected as… |
| Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly to open November 12, 2009
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today the Third Session of the Sixty-third General Assembly of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island will officially open on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 3 p.m. “We are looking forward to continuing our work on behalf of the people of Prince Edward Island… |
| Canada's Tourism Ministers Come Together to Support Tourism Across the Country
Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism met today to discuss ways to strengthen the competitiveness of Canada’s tourism industry. The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable Monique Smith, Ontario’s… |
| Work Set To Begin on Coleman Corner Bridge
On Monday, September 14, the Department of Transportation and Public Works will begin repairs to the Coleman Corner Bridge deck on Route 2 in Carleton. The bridge will not fully close to traffic; however, only one lane of traffic will be open. Traffic control personnel will be on hand to direct… |
| Employment Opportunities to Expand in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island
As many as 50 new jobs could be created at Virtual-Agent Services (VAS), a new contact centre in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, said Premier Robert Ghiz. “The Government of Prince Edward Island continues to create economic activity across the province,” said Premier Ghiz. “We are pleased to… |
| Employment Opportunities to Expand in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island
As many as 50 new jobs could be created at Virtual-Agent Services (VAS), a new contact centre in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, said Premier Robert Ghiz. “The Government of Prince Edward Island continues to create economic activity across the province,” said Premier Ghiz. “We are pleased to… |
| Minister Currie Recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
The Department of Health acknowledges the importance of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is recognized annually on September 10, says Health Minister Doug Currie. “Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day is key in helping to raise awareness that suicide is a major cause of preventable,… |
| New Smoking Laws Will Protect Islanders’ Health
Amendments to the Smoke-free Places Act will further protect Islanders from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, says Health Minister Doug Currie. “We know that there is no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke. The changes to the Smoke-free Places Act are a significant step forward in… |
| Farmers Helping Farmers Announce Award Winners
Farmers Helping Farmers has announced the winners of its 2009 awards. The awards recognize the contributions of the organization’s volunteers, supporters and members. Bev and Shirlee Simpson of Vesey’s Seeds Ltd. were presented with the Friend of Farmers Helping Farmers Award which recognizes… |
| Atlantic Premiers Launch “Let’s Right the Future” Wellness Campaign
Helping children to live active and healthier lives is the goal of a new Atlantic wellness social marketing campaign, “Let’s Right the Future,” launched today by the Council of Atlantic Premiers in Saint John, New Brunswick. Premiers kicked off the campaign by highlighting the English and French TV… |
| Shovels hit the Ground for the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway
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, today announced that construction on Phase 1 of the Charlottetown Perimeter… |
| From Tignish to Souris -- Islanders benefit as broadband service expands
Bell Aliant and the Government of PEI today confirmed they have reached the halfway milestone in the broadband initiative to deliver high-speed Internet to virtually all areas of the Island by the end of the year. The $8.2 million project to extend broadband services is already having a positive… |
| Province Issues Tenders for Expansion to Community Hospital in O’Leary
The province will issue two tenders this week for preliminary work on a $6-million expansion to the Community Hospital in O’Leary. In February of this year, the province committed to a 15-bed expansion to the Margaret Stewart Ellis Home in Community Hospital O’Leary, the redesign of urgent care… |
| Minister Pleased With Progress on Lobster License Rationalization
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair today expressed satisfaction with the progress in reducing the fall lobster fishing effort through a rationalization program. Under the program, 24 lobster licenses in Lobster Fishing Area 25 have been temporarily removed from the… |
| Minister MacKinley Officially Opens New Tyne Valley Bridge
Today, Transportation and Public Works Minister Ron MacKinley, along with Tyne Valley-Linkletter MLA Paula Biggar and Tyne Valley Community Chair Kevin Kadey cut the ribbon on the new Tyne Valley Bridge. The $900 thousand project replaced the old bridge, which was subject to weight restrictions and… |
| Province Announces Additional Funding for Harness Racing Industry
As Old Home Week begins, the provincial government is providing a financial boost to the harness racing industry, says Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan. “As we celebrate the tremendous history of harness racing in the province, especially with the 50th Edition of the Gold Cup and Saucer, it is… |
| Celebrating the Heritage of the Legislative Assembly
Residents of Prince Edward Island are proud of their heritage. The Legislative Assembly is demonstrating its own sense of pride in its history, and its ongoing relevance to Island affairs, with a series of new products that celebrate its rich legacy and Island identity. The Speaker of the… |