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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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| Work to Begin on Three Major Projects May 4
Beginning on Monday, May 4, 2009, the Department of Transportation and Public Works will begin major construction projects in three Island communities. The work includes replacement of the Dunedin Bridge, replacement of the Tyne Valley Bridge, and reconstruction on Route 2 in Hunter River. “Each of… |
| Department asks Islanders to Use Caution at Scales Pond
With the recent dam failure and the subsequent receding of water in Scales Pond, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is advising Islanders to be careful when walking near the pond. The sediment is still saturated with water and the very moist soil is a hazard. It is unsafe to walk on… |
| Research on Detecting Pesticides in Natural Waterways Wins Grade 12 Charlottetown Student Entry to National Biotech Competition
Innovative research by a seventeen year-old Charlottetown student at Ecole Francois Buote that could help with detecting levels of pesticides in natural waterways has earned the first place prize in the 2009 Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC) in the Prince Edward Island region.Grade twelve… |
| Spring Weight Restrictions
As of 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 1, spring weight restrictions will be lifted on all Island roads east of Summerside. Restrictions will remain in place until further notice on all roads west of Summerside. |
| Spring Cleanup Approaching
The Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) wishes to remind Islanders that the 2009 Spring Cleanup will commence starting May 4. “The annual Spring Cleanup Period is a time where residents can dispose of items that otherwise wouldn’t be picked up during regular household collections,” said… |
| Government to Stop Issuing Sand Mining Permits
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry will no longer issue permits for sand mining on Prince Edward Island’s beaches, Minister Richard Brown said today. Following review of a study that looked at the impact of sand mining on erosion around the West Point lighthouse, the provincial… |
| Liquor Commission Announces Product Price Adjustments
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) announced retail price adjustments today on beer and spirits products. Effective May 1, retail prices on 12-pack bottled beer products will increase 24 cents with retail pricing on 12-pack canned beer remaining unchanged. The Commission’s… |
| New Digital Mammography Units Will Provide Enhanced Breast Imaging Service for Island Women
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that new state-of-the-art digital mammography equipment has been purchased for the Prince County Hospital (PCH) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). One unit is now operational at PCH and two units will be installed at QEH in the near future. The… |
| Department Launches Love Our Lobster Month
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair today announced that May 2009 has been officially declared as Love Our Lobster month. The month has been declared to promote the freshness, quality and value of Prince Edward Island lobster to consumers in this province. It will… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2009: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 4.0 cpl… |
| Two cases of H1N1 Flu Virus Confirmed on Prince Edward Island
The PEI Department of Health announced two confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus (human swine influenza) in Prince Edward Island yesterday. Both cases are considered mild and are recovering. “I am confident in the capacity of the PEI health system to effectively respond to this situation,” said Doug… |
| Island Compost Benefits PEI Humane Society
Compost produced on Prince Edward Island will benefit the PEI Humane Society, thanks to a recent award. Compost produced by ADI International (PEI) Inc., the operator of the province’s Central Compost Facility, has won first place in a national contest sponsored by the Compost Council of Canada.… |
| Tyne Valley Resident Wins Award of Excellence
Tyne Valley resident Anthony Millar was recently awarded the Stephen Dennis Memorial Award of Excellence for his work as the manager of the Community Access Program in Summerside. Millar has worked at the East Prince Youth Development Centre CAP site for 3 years. As a manager, he works with youth… |
| New Glasgow Lobster Suppers Recognized for Their Outstanding Work with 2009 Premier’s Award
Minister of Tourism, Valerie E. Docherty, on behalf of Premier Robert Ghiz, presented the 2009 Premier’s Award for Tourism to Sterling and Jean MacRae, and William and Thelma Nicholson of New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, at the 2009 Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island’s (TIAPEI)… |
| Financially Savvy Island Student Wins Cash
Attorney General Gerard Greenan announced today in the Legislative Assembly that Isaac Williams of Bonshaw has won a $750 scholarship for proving his financial fitness savvy. The Bluefield High School student participated in the “Financial Fitness Challenge,” an on-line contest featuring questions… |
| Air Quality Health Index Available
A new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) being launched today will provide Islanders with accurate, up-to-date and forecasted information about air quality across the province, announced Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, and Doug Currie, Minister of Health. The AQHI is a… |
| Government Commits to an Organized Stroke Care Model for PEI
As unveiled in the Provincial budget, Government has introduced an Organized Stroke Care program to improve the outcomes for Islanders who have suffered a stroke. This program not only makes provision for a dedicated Acute Stroke Care Unit, it goes far beyond the stroke unit and provides a… |
| Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Presents the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Her Honour the Honourable Barbara Hagerman will present the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, to a resident of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony will take place at Government House, Charlottetown, on April 20, 2009, at 7 p.m. and is by invitation only. The Award is presented to individuals… |
| UPEI Students Working to Reduce Waste
An upcoming initiative by students from the University of Prince Edward Island is aiming to further reduce the waste footprint generated by students. The 1st Annual ‘Dump and Run’ is a project being organized by the Society for the Environment and Sustainability, a campus club of UPEI students. The… |
| Kings County Memorial Hospital Experiences Temporary Reduction in Emergency Room Services
The public is advised that the Emergency Department at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague will be temporarily closed for emergency room services from the hours of 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. effective Wednesday, April 22, at 10 p.m. This temporary reduction in services is necessary due to a… |