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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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| Aluminum Wiring in Residential Installations
Provincial electrical inspectors are advising Islanders that aluminum wiring can be safe but must be properly maintained. Inspectors have received a number of inquiries recently about the safety of aluminum wiring, many calls coming from home owners considering alternate heat sources such as… |
| LaunchPad Business Incubator Officially Opens in Summerside
A provincial program aimed at attracting and supporting new businesses focused on information technology is expanding to downtown Summerside. The Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning has officially opened new office space for LaunchPad PEI in the historic Holman Building on Water Street… |
| Office of Public Safety Encourages Islanders To Be Prepared
With the freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada for this evening, the PEI Office of Public Safety advises Islanders to take the necessary precautions regarding the possible impacts of severe winter weather. If there is a power outage, you may be left without heat, lights, or even… |
| Province and Land Owners Protect Ecological Treasures
The Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, the Honourable George Webster, announced today that another four private properties have been designated under the Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA). This move provides protection for properties containing forested riparian zones along the Morell… |
| Minister Congratulates Libraries on 75th Anniversary Years of Service
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Provincial Library Service in Prince Edward Island. From 1883 to1929, more than 2,500 new libraries were funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie throughout the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Serbia, the Caribbean and… |
| Recognition of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada is December 6, 2008. Each year on this date, Canadians stand in remembrance of those who have died as a result of gender-based violence. The Prince Edward Island Purple Ribbon Campaign was initiated by the Advisory… |
| House Fire, St. Peter-St. Paul
The Provincial Fire Marshal`s Office has been called in to investigate a Fire that occurred at a vacant residence located at civic 42035 Western Highway Route 2 in St. Peters St. Paul owned by Mr. Arthur Bernard.The call came into the Tignish Fire Department at 03:50 am Sat December 6, 2008 and… |
| House Fire Summerside
The Provincial Fire Marshal`s Office has been called in to investigate a Fire that occurred at a Residence on 42 Park Street in Summerside. The Summerside Fire Department received the call at 22:43 (10:43pm) on Sat December 7, 2008.The Fire Marshal`s Office has determined the cause of the fire to… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2008:- Gasoline prices will decrease by 2.5 cents per litre (cpl); - Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 5.0 cpl;- Diesel prices will… |
| Uigg Community Centre Celebrates Project Completion
Residents of Uigg will now be able to enjoy an upgraded and accessible community centre, thanks to the combined investments of $76,900 from the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Uigg-Kinross-Grandview Women’s Institute. On hand for the open house celebrations today… |
| Minister Sheridan Offers Condolences on the Death of Paul MacDonald
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan, Minister Responsible for Harness Racing, offered his condolences to the family and friends of harness racing driver-trainer Paul MacDonald. “Paul was very passionate about his sport, and was extremely popular among his peers in the harness racing industry,” said… |
| Islanders Asked to Move Mail Boxes Back Over Winter
The temperatures are dropping and winter is rearing its head on Prince Edward Island. There has been some snow, and already there have been mailboxes damaged by the Island’s snow plow fleet. That’s why the Department of Transportation and Public Works would like to remind homeowners that certain… |
| Council of Atlantic Premiers Meeting in Summerside
Atlantic premiers met today in Summerside, Prince Edward Island for their regular Council of Atlantic Premiers’ meeting. At the top of their agenda was a call to the federal government for increased and accelerated infrastructure funding in light of the current global economic slowdown. Premiers… |
| University Enrolment Statistics Released
Enrolment at Maritime universities decreased two per cent between 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission announced today, December 10, 2008.The Commission has released final 2007-2008 statistics on enrolment at all public Maritime universities. Ten statistical… |
| Farmers Invited to Attend Meetings on ALUS Program
Farmers and rural landowners across Prince Edward Island are invited to a series of meetings aimed at introducing the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program of payment for environmental services, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry announced today. “The ALUS program recognizes… |
| Human Rights Commission Announces Award Recipient
Richard Montigny, the Chairperson of the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission, today announced that Barbara Fanning is the inaugural recipient of the Award for the Advancement of Human Rights on PEI. The announcement was made this morning during a Human Rights Day reception at the Delta… |
| House Fire Burton
The Provincial Fire Marshal's Office has been called in to investigate a Fire that occurred at a residence on Route 14 in Burton at civic address 8181. The O'Leary Fire Department received the call at 04:59 a.m. and responded along with the West Point Fire Department.There were no injuries in the… |
| Statistics Canada Report has PEI Leading the Country in Environmental Activity
Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister George Webster today applauded the environmental efforts of Islanders after the findings of a recent study by Statistics Canada shows that Prince Edward Island households are the most environmentally active in the country. “The findings in this report… |
| Canadian Youth Against Impaired Driving Conference Set For May 2009
This coming May, hundreds of students from across Canada will descend on the University of Prince Edward Island to participate in the annual Canadian Youth Against Impaired Driving (CYAID) conference. This will be the first time the Island has played host to the event which sees young Canadians… |
| Minister Sheridan to Introduce Legislation to Increase Threshold for Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Deferral Program
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan announced that he will introduce legislation to increase the income threshold for the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Deferral Program from $30,00 to $35,000 when the House opens in the spring. This program allows seniors to apply for a deferral of property taxes… |