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| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2009: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 4.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 4.1 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 4.… |
| Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities - Forestry Day
With support from the PEI Model Forest and the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry the Craig family of Northam would like to invite the public to their woodlots on Saturday, July 18, 2009, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Rte. # 132 - follow the signs). This is an opportunity to learn more about Island… |
| Health Minister Expresses Condolences on Death of Dr. Sheldon Cameron
Health Minister Doug Currie expressed his condolences to family and friends of Dr. Sheldon Cameron who passed away this week. “Dr. Cameron was well-known and highly respected for his compassion, and dedication to helping others,” said Health Minister Doug Currie. “He did outstanding work… |
| Province Invests in the Charlottetown Yacht Club’s Junior Sailing Program
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour and the Honourable Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, announced significant funding today to enhance the Junior Sailing Program at the Charlottetown Yacht Club (CYC). This funding has been… |
| Minister LeClair Announces Next Steps in Rural Development Consultations
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Minister Neil LeClair today announced the next steps in the formation of the Rural Development Strategy that include workshops with small business entrepreneurs, tourism and the primary resource industries. The Minister’s statement comes upon the… |
| License Suspended For The Dutch Inn
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the dining room operation known as “The Dutch Inn,” license number RL-83-0040, located in North River, for the following period of time, that is: for a period of one (1) day for violation of Section 70.(a) of the Liquor Control Act… |
| Festival and Events PEI Releases Research Commissioned on PEI Festivals and Events Sector
Kent Croken, President of Festival and Events PEI, today released research commissioned by the association in 2008. Three surveys were commissioned to provide information and direction from: visitors attending Island festivals, visitors who did not attend Island festivals and from the membership of… |
| Crop Advisory on Milling Wheat
At this time, the Department of Agriculture is advising those who grow spring wheat that the crop is prone to fusarium infection in the week following heading. Will Proctor, Innovation Officer with the department, comments that preventative fungicides will reduce, but not control, the amount of… |
| Borden-Carleton Steel Fabrication Plant Celebrates the Official Opening of its Expanded Facility
MacDougall Steel Erectors (MSE) has expanded its operations for a second time in less than five years. After experiencing exceptional growth, the locally owned steel fabrication and erection company has expanded their Borden-Carleton facility once again, with support from the federal and provincial… |
| Low Interest Loan Program for Lobster Industry Renewed
The provincial government is renewing and expanding a low interest loan program for fishers, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair. “Fishers across this province are experiencing financial struggles due to causes that range from low shore prices, to increasing… |
| Minister Welcomes Canadian Junior Track and Field Championship Athletes to Charlottetown
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, is pleased to welcome the top 19 and under track and field athletes who will be in Charlottetown this weekend for the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships being held at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place. “… |
| Official Opening of Soccer Club Encourages the Growth of Sport on PEI
Winsloe West Royalty Soccer Club can now host larger outdoor tournaments and events as it has recently undergone clubhouse renovations. The new clubhouse was possible thanks to a combined federal-provincial-municipal investment of $180,000 under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Municipal Rural… |
| Lieutenant Governor presents 2009 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards
Environmental leaders from across Prince Edward Island were honoured by Lieutenant Governor Barbara Hagerman today with the presentation of the 2009 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards. Her Honour joined Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, and Elmer MacDonald, chair… |
| Site Chosen for New Colville Manor in Souris
The Department of Health has purchased the land for the future site of the new Colville Manor in Souris. The new manor will be located on land east of the Souris Hospital facing MacPhee Avenue. “This is a very exciting day for community members, Colville Manor residents and staff, and health care… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2009: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will increase by 1.0… |
| Island Communities Get Support For Capacity Building and Long-Term Planning
Communities across Prince Edward Island will benefit from improved community planning and enhanced infrastructure investments thanks to funding announced from the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island.Twelve individual projects will receive funding support from the Capacity Building Fund,… |
| Seniors, Family Violence Prevention Advocates Shine Spotlight on Abuse of Older Adults
Prince Edward Island’s seniors, World Elder Abuse Awareness Committee, and people who work in family violence prevention organized a theatrical play and a community walk today to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Young at Heart Musical Theatre Company presented three vignettes about… |
| Premier’s Annual Award for Diversity Leadership Presented to Janet Perry-Payne and to Child and Family Services Employees
A ceremony held in Charlottetown on June 15 marked the commencement of Public Service Week 2009 and the presentation of the Premier’s Annual Award for Diversity Leadership. Provincial public servants, representing different countries and cultural groups, participated in the “Celebrating Our… |
| Equality Report Card for PEI Important for Island Women
The Equality Report Card for PEI is an important evaluation for Island women according to the Honourable Valerie E. Docherty, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. “The Equality Report Card for PEI provides the provincial government an in-depth assessment of a wide range of women’s… |
| Integrated Health Care Changes Progressing in West Prince
The Department of Health is making significant progress on various health care initiatives and change projects announced by Government last fall in conjunction with the release of the Corpus Sanchez Health System Review. “I am pleased with the progress we have made and continue to make on health… |