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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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| Atlantic Infrastructure Summit
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure, was in Halifax today for the Atlantic Infrastructure Summit. The day’s agenda included bilateral and multilateral meetings with Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister, John Baird, and the Ministers responsible for… |
| Net-Metering Initiative
The Province of Prince Edward Island announced today a new net-metering initiative to further the development of environmentally responsible power. The initiative is focused on community rinks and supporting the installation of renewable energy by using wind generation. Net metering is a simple… |
| Net-Metering Initiative
The Province of Prince Edward Island announced today a new net-metering initiative to further the development of environmentally responsible power. The initiative is focused on community rinks and supporting the installation of renewable energy by using wind generation. Net metering is a simple… |
| Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Committed to Improving Literacy Rates in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic ministers of education and training emerged from meetings in Halifax this week with a commitment to improve literacy rates in Atlantic Canada. Ministers will soon submit a literacy action plan to the Council of Atlantic Premiers that will focus on teacher training, sharing best… |
| Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Committed to Improving Literacy Rates in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic ministers of education and training emerged from meetings in Halifax this week with a commitment to improve literacy rates in Atlantic Canada. Ministers will soon submit a literacy action plan to the Council of Atlantic Premiers that will focus on teacher training, sharing best… |
| Minister Sheridan Encouraged by Meeting with Federal, Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan says he was encouraged by this week’s meeting with his federal, provincial and territorial counterparts in Saskatoon. He said he was pleased to see the Ministers commit to working together to ensure stimulus measures resulting from the upcoming federal, provincial… |
| Details Released on First Stages of Implementation for Youth Strategy
Details on the implementation of the first stages of the PEI Youth Substance Use and Addiction Strategy are being released today. Government has identified initial priorities for enhancing youth substance use and addiction programming based on the results of public consultations and… |
| Cookhouse at Kenyan School Built with Funds Raised by Souris Village Feast
The people of Souris reached out recently to help a struggling school in a small village in Kenya. It started with the Village Feast, a one thousand meal fund raising BBQ last summer and ended at the school where a new cookhouse is now built and feeding 250 children. The feast was inspired by… |
| Story Boards Highlight Clyde River History
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, had the opportunity recently to preview story boards and a photo review which, together, tell the story of the history of Clyde River. Peter McCrady, Chair of the Clyde River Community Council, and student researcher Sara… |
| Minister Clarifies Plans for a Provincial Museum
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour says she hopes a story in today’s Guardian about the future of the Dominion building in Charlottetown doesn’t give some readers the impression that the site for a provincial museum has been pre-determined. As Minister… |
| Minister Currie Recognizes Life and Advocacy Work of Kay Reynolds
Prince Edward Island's Minister of Social Services and Seniors today offered condolences to the family and friends of Kay Reynolds, a well-known advocate for people with disabilities who passed away Thursday at the age of 85. Kay Reynolds was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was a young… |
| Construction Date of New Ambulatory Care Centre at QEH Moved Forward
The construction start date for the new Ambulatory Care Center at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has been advanced by approximately 18 months, Health Minister Doug Currie announced today. Ambulatory care refers to health services that are delivered on an outpatient basis through scheduled… |
| Computers for Communities Initiative to Help Island Community Groups Stay Connected
Not-for-profit community groups and charitable organizations across the Island can now receive refurbished computers, free of charge, thanks to a partnership between Industry Canada and the Prince Edward Island Provincial Treasury. This week, Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan visited the Seniors… |
| Premier’s Cup Awarded for Largest Tuna
Chad Matthews, a fisher from Northport, was recognized today for landing the largest Bluefin tuna of the 2008 season. Mr. Matthews was presented with the Premier’s Cup today in Charlottetown by Premier Robert Ghiz. The cup is awarded annually in recognition of the role tuna fishing plays in the… |
| Wind Development RFP Delayed
The provincial government is delaying its request for proposals for wind development until April 1, 2009. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry announced today that the province would be waiting until the new year to invite developers to bring forward proposals for development of… |
| Brown Meets With Federal Ministers
Richard Brown, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, held a telephone conference with Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley yesterday to discuss PEI’s expectations for increased federal funding for skills development to be included in the stimulus package that will be… |
| Foodtrust Sold to Private Sector
Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair today announced that FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island has been sold to a private sector company. The new ownership group, made up of shareholders of Mid Isle Farms Inc. and others, will operate the company as FoodTrust 2008 Ltd. The sale was made at the request… |
| Attorney General Extends Comment Period on Payday Lending
The Office of the Attorney General today extended the deadline to send in written comments on payday lending. In November, the department released a consultation paper inviting the public to comment on the regulation of payday lenders in the province. These lenders, who have moved into the… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2009:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 2.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace oil prices will decrease by 4.2 cpl; • Stove oil prices will decrease by 2.2 cpl… |
| Winter Ice Fishing Opens January 1
The New Year brings in well wishes and resolutions for Islanders and for many it also means that the winter ice fishing season is once again underway and runs from January 1 to March 31, 2009. In preparation for winter ice fishing each fall O’Keefes Lake and Glenfinnan Lake are stocked with rainbow… |