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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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| Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Hillsborough Hospital Recognize Employee’s Long-Term Service
At an event held recently at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and Hillsborough Hospital recognized staff and physicians who have achieved long-term service milestones over the past year. A total of 118 employees were honored for accomplishing 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40… |
| Student Artwork Inspired by Foster Families on Display in Premier’s Office
Premier Robert Ghiz has a vibrant new piece of art to add to the collection hanging outside his office – a student painting that symbolizes the important role foster families play in our One Island Community. The P.E.I. Federation of Foster Families recently encouraged students of four schools to… |
| New Montague High School to Enhance Learning and School Life
Montague High School students and staff have much to look forward to when they move into their new school next year. The new $22 million facility is under construction on a 40 acre site on Wood Islands Hill next to the aquatic centre. It is expected to open in early 2010. Education and Early… |
| New Montague High School to Enhance Learning and School Life
Montague High School students and staff have much to look forward to when they move into their new school next year. The new $22 million facility is under construction on a 40 acre site on Wood Islands Hill next to the aquatic centre. It is expected to open in early 2010. Education and Early… |
| The Province Invests in Cultural Infrastructure
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram announced this week a number of cultural infrastructure projects which will receive funding through the Island Community Fund. “Communities across Prince Edward Island help us understand our history and cultivate our identity as… |
| PEI Healthy Eating Alliance Helps Students Learn How to Make Healthy Food Choices
Members of the PEI Healthy Eating Alliance are helping students learn more about making healthy food choices at home, at school and when eating out. Dietitian Diana MacLennan of the Healthy Eating Alliance and UPEI dietetic intern, Teri McComber visited Colonel Gray High School this week to talk… |
| Province Renews Agreement with Island Nature Trust
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry has renewed its annual agreement with the Island Nature Trust, Minister Richard Brown announced today. “Since 1979, the Island Nature Trust has protected valuable natural areas on Prince Edward Island. They’ve also provided environmental services… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2009: · Gasoline prices will increase by 5.5 cents per litre (cpl); · Propane prices will decrease by 0.7 cpl for both Irving Energy Distribution and Marketing and… |
| Province Observes World Oceans Day
Students at the Tignish elementary school today helped launch a series of week-long activities leading up to World Oceans Day which is being celebrated on June 8. World Oceans Day has been designated by the United Nations to celebrate oceans and society’s connection to the sea. The theme of World… |
| New Equipment for North Shore Volunteer Fire Department
The North Shore Volunteer Fire Department has purchased an eighteen-foot Heavy Rescue and Mobile Command Post, through funding from the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) and a major community fundraising initiative. The total cost of the unit was $220,000. The North Shore Rural Community… |
| Road Check Event Aims to Improve Safety Among Commercial Vehicles
Over the next three days, officials from the provincial Department of Transportation and Public Works will be working with commercial vehicle operators on the Island to help improve the safety of the province’s roads. The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Road Check event starts… |
| Agriculture Awareness Committee Presents Recognition Awards
The Prince Edward Island Agriculture Awareness Committee has presented two awards in recognition of contributions to increasing awareness of the agriculture industry in the province. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Dr. Robert Curtis of Charlottetown for years of continuous and… |
| Cabinet Approves Eastern School District Decision on School Closure
Premier Robert Ghiz advised today that Cabinet has approved the school board’s decision to close eight schools at the end of this school year. “This was an extremely difficult process for everyone including students, parents, school staff and community members,” said Premier Ghiz. “The last few… |
| Hunter River and Hazel Grove Heritage Properties Added to the Register
Seventeen properties in Hunter River and Hazel Grove have received official recognition for their contribution to the history and culture of Prince Edward Island. Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram presented certificates to the property owners at a heritage… |
| Canada - Prince Edward Island Invest in Island Infrastructure
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced that communities and municipalities across Prince Edward Island will benefit from over $64.2 million in joint federal-provincial investments for key… |
| Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest to Expand Post-Secondary Education Research Capacity
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and PEI Premier Robert Ghiz, today announced infrastructure investments in two projects at post-secondary institutions in Prince Edward Island. In partnership with the provincial and territorial governments, and as part of Canada’s Economic Action… |
| Department Concerned over Recyclables Taken from Drop-off
To clarify recent comments in the press, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is not developing regulations aimed at the removal of recyclable material from the roadside. Reports of bags of recyclable materials being taken and of bags being sorted through and left open or spilled… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest $1 Million in Project to Boost PEI Aquaculture Sector
The Prince Edward Island aquaculture industry will benefit from a new funding program that will assist oyster growers in expanding production through the adoption of innovative techniques and technologies. A combined federal and provincial $1 million dollar investment was announced today by the… |
| Minister Congratulates Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour issued congratulations to Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart following his election as President of the Canadian Federation of Municipalities (FCM) in Whistler, British Columbia this weekend. “I am pleased to congratulate Mayor… |
| More Seniors now Eligible for Property Tax Deferral Program
Government has increased the income limits on a property tax deferral program for seniors. Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan and Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie say it was time to move the limits for the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Deferral Program from $30,000 to $35,000.… |