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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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| Open House at the Lieutenant Governor’s
Fanningbank becomes a feast for the eyes as the decorations are hung for the Christmas Season. Government House will again be open to the general public for Christmas viewing on Saturday, December 6, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mike Robison of Kelly’s… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2008:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 3.5 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease… |
| Province to Amend Act to Cover Tax-Free Savings Accounts
The Attorney General, Gerard Greenan, recently introduced legislation that will clarify how the proceeds from the new Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) may pass to beneficiaries after the account holder’s death. Introduced by the federal government in the 2008 budget, TFSAs will be available to… |
| Minister Meets with China’s Consul General
Richard Brown, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, met on the weekend with Li Guixi, Consul General of the Embassy for the People’s Republic of China, who has been touring the Maritime Provinces meeting with the Chinese community. The Consul General came to Charlottetown to offer… |
| Barn Fire, Albany
The Provincial Fire Marshal`s Office was requested to investigate a Barn Fire that occurred at 66 Old Trans Canada Highway in Albany owned by Mr. Gerard Noonan. The fire was reported to the Borden-Carleton Fire Department at 12:30 p.m. Sunday November 30, 2008. They responded along with the… |
| December is Celebration of the Oyster Month
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell today announced in the provincial legislature that December has been declared as Celebration of the Oyster Month. During the month, people will be encouraged to experience and enjoy the distinctive characteristics of Prince Edward… |
| Fall Lobster Landings Hold Steady
Lobster landings in the 2008 fall fishery in Lobster Fishing Area 25 are similar to last year’s landings. Preliminary figures released today by the Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development said total landings were three million pounds, up by less than one… |
| Minister Currie Calls on New Health Minister to Support Catastrophic Drug Strategy
Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Health, Social Services and Seniors is urging the new federal health minister to partner with the provinces and territories in creating a national catastrophic drug strategy. Minister Doug Currie and his counterparts in other provinces have been lobbying Ottawa to… |
| Reminder: Change the Batteries in Smoke Alarms this Weekend
Hon. Carolyn Bertram Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour is encouraging Islanders to check and replace the batteries in smoke alarms this weekend. “With the time change this weekend, we are reminded to replace old batteries with fresh, high-quality batteries in order keep smoke… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 5.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Propane prices will decrease by 8.5 cpl for Superior Propane and decrease by 8.1 cpl for… |
| School Trustee By-Election Eastern School District Zone 4
The following two candidates were officially nominated on Friday, October 31 for the School Trustee position for Zone Number 4 in the Eastern School District: Vimy Gregory, Murray River; Henry Somers, Brudenell. The school trustee by-election will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 with the… |
| Minister Sheridan Discusses Economy/ Equalization with Federal and Provincial Counterparts
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan, along with his counterparts from across the country, today met with Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in Toronto. The objective of this morning’s gathering was to discuss the state of the financial markets and explore ways to deal with economic challenges.… |
| Schools Exceed Reading Goals in this Year’s Million Minute Challenge
Prince Edward Island schools met and surpassed their goals for this year’s Million Minute Challenge by proving that Island students can read for at least one million minutes in a day. “The 2008 Million Minute Challenge has been a great success,” says Michelle Dodds, vice president of the PEI… |
| Students Explore Career Options During Take Our Kids to Work Day
Grade nine students from across the province will experience a typical day at the office today as they head into the workplace with their parents or other volunteer host employees. Take Our Kids to Work, a national program that invites students to shadow adults in the workplace for a day, provides… |
| National Seniors Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Older Drivers Alert and Safe
Older drivers are being encouraged to be aware of age-related changes that may affect their driving skills, as part of a new campaign for National Seniors Safety Week from November 6 to 12. Slower response times, not seeing a pedestrian, sign or car and interaction with other drivers, such as right… |
| Province Announces 17 New Doctors
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that 17 new physicians have been recruited to the province over the past five months. The Recruitment and Retention Secretariat is working with physicians and staff in local health care facilities to fill the physician complement across the province… |
| September Tourism Performance Indicators Released
Tourism indicators for the month of September were released by the Department of Tourism. Overall, the 2008 tourism season has experienced mixed results. Airport traffic has increased 13% year-to-date, while bridge traffic is down 12% year-to-date, and ferry traffic is down 8% year-to-date. Cruise… |
| Fisheries Ministers Hold First Meeting
Prince Edward Island Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell met with the new federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea in Ottawa on Wednesday to begin discussions on the Prince Edward Island fishery and aquaculture sectors. This was the first meeting between the… |
| Public Invited to Comment on Payday Lender Regulation
The Office of the Attorney General has just 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 province over the last few years and are operating store fronts in a number of Island communities, are… |
| Premier Ghiz and Minister Brown Members of Canada-China Trade Mission
Premier Robert Ghiz and Hon. Richard Brown, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, have just completed a five-day joint trade mission in China as part of a delegation of Premiers, Canadian business leaders and education representatives. The mission, organized by the Council of the… |