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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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| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest in Rural Infrastructure
Residents in the Resort Municipality, Kensington and Kinkora will benefit from water and sewer replacements and extensions, as well as the installation of wind turbines, thanks to joint investments by the governments of Canada, Prince Edward Island and the local municipalities. The combined… |
| New School-Based Program Prevents Youth Substance and Gambling Addiction
Leaps and Bounds is a new learning resource for students in grades 4-6 which allows children to explore healthy lifestyle choices and make informed decisions about substance use and gambling. It is part of a new Island health curriculum that emphasizes the value of a healthy life style. “This is a… |
| Prince Edward Island Hosts Atlantic Youth Addictions Conference
Over 130 Atlantic professionals who work in the field of youth addiction have gathered today in Charlottetown for a two-day conference. The Best Practice Youth Justice Addictions Atlantic Conference 2009, funded by the National Anti-Drug Strategy, through the anti-drug component of Justice Canada’s… |
| Services Returning to Normal at Community Hospital O’Leary after Emergency Situation
Hospital staff and administration at Community Hospital O'Leary are working hard to resume normal operations after an emergency situation on Friday. Eight inpatients who were transferred to Western Hospital in Alberton will be returning to Community Hospital on Sunday, and the Urgent Care Centre… |
| Spring Weight Restrictions to Begin Early Thursday Morning
The Provincial Department of Transportation and Public Works will implement spring weight restrictions on Island roads beginning at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, March 12. The restrictions are being put in place because warmer weather is expected over the coming days and weeks, and Island roads will be… |
| Minister Proclaims Agricultural Safety Week
Agriculture Minister George Webster has proclaimed the week of March 11 to 17 as Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in Prince Edward Island. The week is aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of safety among farmers, farm families and farm workers. “Creating a safe working and living… |
| Three Convicted under Harsher Tobacco Tax Act, Ordered to Pay Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Fines
Three men have been convicted under the Province’s Tobacco Tax Act and ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars in fines. The convictions come less than a year after a new Tobacco Tax Act was proclaimed to help combat the illicit tobacco trade. This new Act, which was proclaimed on March 15,… |
| PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Hosts Discussion on Healthy Aging and Developing Age-Friendly Communities
The Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Secretariat is bringing together seniors’ advocates, municipal and provincial planners, and academics for a discussion about creating age-friendly communities that support Island seniors in leading healthy, active lifestyles. The Secretariat, a committee of… |
| Community Infrastructure Funding: Open for Business – Apply Today!
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, along with the Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, were pleased to announce that Prince Edward Island communities can now access more funding for infrastructure projects thanks to a second… |
| Five Residents Identified for PEI Family Medicine Residency Program
The province announced today that five family medicine residents have been identified to begin their two-year training program on the Island this July. “This is tremendous news for Islanders and I’m extremely pleased that we now have five talented medical school graduates identified and ready to… |
| Election of Egg and Dairy Producers
Murray Myles, returning officer for Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island and Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island has reported the results of recent elections to both boards. John Bysterveldt, Mount Stewart, was re-elected to represent Charlottetown District milk producers on the Dairy Farmers… |
| Minimum Wage Increases June 1 and October 1
Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island will increase in two phases in 2009 to $8.40. Executive Council has approved the recommendation by the Employment Standards Board and will be implementing the 40 cent increase as follows: from $8.00 to $8.20 effective June 1, 2009, and by an additional 20… |
| Minister Recognizes Island Paralympic Athletes Training for Vancouver 2010
With just one year to go before the beginning of the 2010 Paralympic Games, Sport Minister Carolyn Bertram is extending best wishes to two Island athletes training for the opportunity to compete with Team Canada. “Mark Arendz and Billy Bridges are determined and motivated to compete against the… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Experiences Bed Pressures
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is experiencing temporary bed pressures because of a surge in demand and a higher than usual number of patients requiring acute care and awaiting alternative services. This has contributed to an increase in the number of patients in the Emergency Department… |
| Minister Leads Delegation to Seafood Show
Prince Edward Island Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair is leading a delegation of local seafood business and trade officials to the International Boston Seafood Show from March 15 to 17. The show is North America’s largest seafood exhibition, attracting close to 18,… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest in Infrastructure
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island were pleased to announce the combined investment of more than $7.1 million for residents in Charlottetown and Stratford, who will benefit from sewer extensions and road… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, March 15, 2009:• Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre;• There will be no change in the posted prices of furnace oil, stove oil or diesel at this time; •… |
| Premier Ghiz and Minister Bertram Congratulate World Mens Junior Curling Silver Winners
Premier Robert Ghiz and Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for Sport issued a congratulatory message to members of the Brett Gallant rink today following the team’s silver medal win at the World Junior Curling Championships on Sunday. “On behalf of the provincial government, I am pleased to… |
| Registry of Contaminated Sites Available On-line
Realtors, property assessors and potential buyers can now get information about contaminated properties on Prince Edward Island through an on-line registry launched by the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry. Minister Richard Brown announced today that a complete list of all properties… |
| Province To Host International Shellfish Conference
Prince Edward Island will host the 12 th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration from September 15 to 18, 2009. The conference brings together harvesters, researchers, resource managers and community leaders from around the world to exchange information on successful approaches to… |