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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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| Holland College Introduces New Business Incubator Program
The Government of Prince Edward Island is partnering with Holland College to offer a business incubator program for students interested in starting their own business. The new LaunchPad PEI space at Holland College provides a professional setting for start-up companies and includes office furniture… |
| Deputy Provincial Treasurer Retiring
Today, Premier Robert Ghiz announced the retirement of respected civil servant Paul Jelley, effective May 29, 2009. “Paul Jelley has worked very hard on behalf of the people of this province and he is certainly well-respected for his many contributions to the Island,” said Premier Ghiz. “I… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2009: · Gasoline prices will increase by 7.5 cents per litre (cpl); · Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl; · Diesel prices will increase by 1.0… |
| Drivers Asked to Use Caution as Painting Operations Get Underway
This week, crews from the Department of Transportation and Public Works began road painting operations on Prince Edward Island. Over the coming weeks, crews will be working diligently on roads across the Island to repaint highway markings which faded over winter. Road users are asked to use caution… |
| Well-known Francophone Author François Barcelo to Visit PEI French Literary Reading Tour
Well-known Quebec author François Barcelo will be visiting Prince Edward Island next week to share in workshops and readings with summer library patrons. “This is a wonderful opportunity for library patrons, and children especially, to enjoy the readings and workshops given by this well-known… |
| Skills Canada Competition Coming to Charlottetown
More than 1,200 competitors, technical advisors and judges will be in Charlottetown May 20-23 when Skills Canada PEI hosts the Canadian Skills Competition. Five hundred provincial and territorial competitors will compete for Canadian champion in 40 different trades and technologies. The provincial… |
| Appeal Decision Issued on Dog River Golf Links
As a result of an investigation conducted by the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission, a number of violations of the Liquor Control Act, Liquor Control Act Regulations and Commission’s Licensee Policy Manual occurred at licensed premises belonging to Dog River Golf Links Inc. on the… |
| Department of Health Broadens Surveillance Efforts for Influenza Like Illness
The PEI Department of Health is broadening surveillance efforts for influenza like illness in Prince Edward Island. “We continue to monitor the spread of the H1N1 flu virus and are planning for the next stage and future phases of the management of the virus,” said Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Health… |
| Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest in Summerside Wind Farm Project
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to reduce energy costs, create jobs and strengthen the local economy by helping Summerside generate more green energy. This is thanks in part to an announcement made today by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and… |
| Tourism PEI’s “Tour the Island” Promotion Winners Announced
The Honorable Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Tourism, recently drew the names of ten lucky visitors who participated in the 2008 “Tour the Island” promotion and will be receiving a very special Prince Edward Island memento. The “Tour the Island” promotion, which runs from mid-June to mid-… |
| Students Take Home Prizes at Provincial Historica Heritage Fair
More than 220 students from schools throughout the province took part in the Provincial Historica Heritage Fair at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on Friday, May 15. Through researching and developing their heritage projects, Island students celebrated cultural diversity,… |
| Replace Missing or Worn Civic Address Number Signs
The Minister Responsible for Public Safety is reminding Islanders to ensure civic address number signs are recognizable and properly displayed at all times. “Emergency responders need to find your location quickly in an emergency,” said Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural… |
| Minister Announces Increased Library Hours for two Island Communities
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour is pleased to announce that service hours for the Cornwall Public Library will be increased from 30 to 36 hours per week, and 12 hours per week will be added at the Stratford Public Library providing for 30 hours of weekly… |
| Early Interventions Increase Chance of Success for Many Students
More Island students will be able to read at a Grade 3 level by the end of Grade 3 because of the increased emphasis on learning and teaching literacy in the primary grades and the availability of new early interventions that help students overcome their learning challenges. Some of the… |
| Health Minister Tables Amendments to the Smoke Free Places Act
Amendments to the Smoke Free Places Act were once again tabled in the Legislature today for the first reading by Health Minister Doug Currie. Amendments to the Smoke Free Places Act were proposed last year and were then sent to a Standing Committee on Social Development to hold public… |
| Permits Required for Open Burning
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, and Hon. Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry are urging Islanders to follow safe open burning practices and to obtain a permit before any open burning. “During the early spring season we often see a… |
| Permits Required for Open Burning
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, and Hon. Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry are urging Islanders to follow safe open burning practices and to obtain a permit before any open burning. “During the early spring season we often see a… |
| Department of Health Increases Surveillance efforts for Human Swine Influenza
The PEI Department of Health is further increasing their surveillance efforts for Human Swine Influenza after being notified there are six laboratory confirmed cases of Swine Influenza in Canada. The individuals affected by this illness in Nova Scotia and British Columbia have all experienced mild… |
| Partnership Announced
A partnership between the three Maritime provinces, Atlantic Superstore and Moosehead Breweries was announced today by New Brunswick Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet. He was joined for the announcement by Andrew Oland, president of Moosehead Breweries, and Roger Arsenault, director of meat and… |
| Information Line for Human Swine Influenza
The PEI Department of Health is encouraging Islanders to call a new toll-free number if they have questions regarding human swine influenza. “In an attempt to assist with screening and education, we are advising Islanders who are experiencing symptoms of mild influenza-like illness and have… |