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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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| Islanders Invited to Family Literacy Day Activities at Public Libraries
Islanders are invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day this weekend at public libraries throughout the province, and participate in a Canada-wide attempt at a new Guinness world record. Family Literacy Day is a national celebration with literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations… |
| Exhibition Showcases Great Maritime Achievers
Summerside pioneer businessman Thomas Hall and Charlottetown Nursing Sister Georgina Fane Pope are among the Great Maritime Achievers featured in an exhibition currently on display at the Confederation Centre Public Library. Great Maritime Achievers is a traveling exhibition created by Science East… |
| Victoria Bridge Re-Opens to Light Traffic
Officials from the Provincial Department of Transportation and Public Works have completed repairs to the Victoria Bridge, Route 116 in Victoria-By-The-Sea, and crews will re-open the bridge to light traffic beginning the afternoon of Friday, January 23. Departmental engineers made the decision to… |
| Buffer Zone Fact Sheet Available Online
A landowner’s and farmer’s guide to complying with Prince Edward Island’s new buffer zone regulations is now available online, Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, announced today. “Last year, our government acted to change the Environmental Protection Act in order to… |
| Islanders Encouraged to Participate in Family Literacy Activities
Tuesday, January 27 has been proclaimed Family Literacy Day in Prince Edward Island by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. On Family Literacy Day, Islanders are encouraged to join families across the country by participating in family literacy activities such as… |
| Public Accounts Reveal Province’s Finances for 2007/2008 Better than Anticipated
Public Accounts for the fiscal year 2007/2008 are complete, and they indicate the books for 2007/2008 are more favorable than initially expected. The 2008 estimates had the province facing a deficit of more than $42 million. The actual deficit figure now stands at just under $3.6 million, which… |
| Major Highway Improvements Highlighted as Province Prepares First Round of Road Construction Tenders
The Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works will issue tenders for major road and bridge construction on Wednesday that will improve the quality and safety of several of the Island’s busiest roads. “These improvements demonstrate this government’s commitment to improving… |
| Agriculture Ministers Agree to Regional Cooperation Initiatives
Ministers of agriculture from the four Atlantic provinces have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the development of the agriculture and agri-food sector in the region. Under the agreement, ministers agreed to increase areas of cooperation, share information and expertise and… |
| Net Metering Information Sessions Are Underway
The Province of Prince Edward Island, in conjunction with the Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan), have begun information sessions with communities interested in exploring the viability of wind energy development as a way of supporting local ice rinks. Under the Net-Metering Initiative,… |
| PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards
The Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation is preparing to once again honour Islanders who work to preserve heritage in our province, whether it is in the form of built architecture, the written word or by the countless hours many Islanders devote to promoting the values of heritage… |
| Market Outlook for 2009 Crops Topic of Sessions
Information sessions for grains and oilseed producers are being held next week in Charlottetown on the outlook for markets in 2009. The sessions will feature John DePutter, a respected commodity analyst and market advisor, who will provide his perspective on how producers can gain an edge on… |
| Island Students Take Part in New ArtsSmarts Projects
Students in eight Prince Edward Island schools have new opportunities to develop their artistic skills through the ArtsSmarts program this year. ArtsSmarts is a national program which brings artists and educators, schools and communities together to nurture creative thinkers and encourage… |
| Minister Congratulates ECMA Nominees
Yesterday’s announcement that the East Coast Music Awards nominee list includes a number of Island artists and groups speaks well to the strength of our music industry, says Culture Minister Carolyn Bertram. In congratulating the Prince Edward Island nominees, Hon Carolyn Bertram, Minister of… |
| PEI Ahead of the Country in Providing Access to Family Physicians
Prince Edward Island has exceeded a target outlined by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for improving access to family physicians. The CFPC recently released a report card on the status of family doctors in Canada, which identifies a number of areas where health human resources… |
| Attorney General Announces Appointments to Queen’s Counsel
The Honourable Gerard Greenan, Attorney General, today announced three new appointments of Her Majesty’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Named to the Queen’s Counsel are Sean J. Casey, Thane A. MacEachern, and Terri A. MacPherson. “The designation of Queen’s Counsel has a long and… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, December 15, 2008:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 3.8 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease… |
| New Innovation PEI Programs
As part of the implementation for the Island Prosperity Strategy, the province is launching a series of new initiatives to support its commitment to advance innovation and the growth of the priority sectors of bioscience (including primary sectors), information technology, aerospace and renewable… |
| PEI Family Medicine Residency Program Developing on Target
The province has reached another milestone in the development of the Family Medicine Residency Program. A medical education council, consisting of eight Island physicians, has been formed to work in various aspects of residency training with medical site director, Dr. George Carruthers. “This… |
| Bedford MacDonald Homeless Shelter Receives $12,000 in Assistance from the Province
The Department of Social Services and Seniors today provided one-time funding of $12,000 to the Bedford MacDonald Homeless Shelter for men in Charlottetown. The Bedford MacDonald shelter provides shower facilities, supper, beds and breakfast for up to six men each evening. Staff members and… |
| Fisheries Ministers Meet To Discuss Industry Prospects
Maritime fisheries ministers met with federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea in Halifax today to discuss the industry, market challenges and future co-operation in marketing. “We realize that we all must work together to see the industry through these difficult economic times,” said Ron Chisholm,… |