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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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| 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… |
| Auditor General’s Examination of Hog Plant Released
The Auditor General’s examination of the failure of NOFG PEI is being publicly released today after it was provided to the Provincial Cabinet on Friday.“The report reveals that the original work done on the NOFG file led to its ultimate failure,” said Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan. “The loss of… |
| Province and the PEI Nurses’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The Province of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Nurses’ Union (PEINU) reached a tentative agreement on a three-year Collective Agreement yesterday evening. The agreement provides for general increased economic adjustments for all Registered Nurses (RN) as well as retention benefits for senior RN’s… |
| Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Forestry Day 2008
As winter looms just around the corner and with energy prices remaining highly volatile, many people’s thoughts return once again to an alternative heating source depended upon for generations of Islanders - firewood for the wood stove or furnace. Whether cutting and hauling firewood from your own… |
| Broadband Services Provided to Rural Islanders
Premier Robert Ghiz today announced in the Legislative Assembly that the Government of Prince Edward Island has entered into a development agreement with Aliant that will see Aliant investing $8.2 million to extend broadband services to every community in Prince Edward Island, the establishment of… |
| Minister Currie Meets with Island Medical Students at Dalhousie and Memorial Universities
Health Minister Doug Currie recently met with Island medical students and residents at Dalhousie University in Halifax and Memorial University in St. John’s. “I believe it’s extremely important to stay connected with our Island medical students to ensure they are aware of the benefits of practising… |
| Maritime University Graduate Survey Launched
A survey of Class of 2003 Maritime university graduates to collect information on experiences in work, further study and managing student-loan repayment has been launched, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission announced today, November 12, 2008. The telephone survey is a follow-up to a… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Taking Extra Precautions
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting six cases of newborns who have tested positive for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). These cases have been identified over a number of weeks and appear to be connected. Although testing positive for MRSA, all six newborns remained… |
| Island 4-H Members Excel at Royal Winter Fair
Prince Edward Island 4-H members turned in a strong showing during the 29th annual Canadian Classic Junior Dairy Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto during the past weekend. The show featured 358 of Canada’s top dairy youth between the ages of 12 and 21 from 52 teams representing… |
| Test Strips Now Covered for People With Diabetes Who Use Insulin
Islanders who use insulin to manage their diabetes will have assistance in covering the cost of their test strips beginning tomorrow, on World Diabetes Day. Premier Robert Ghiz and Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie announced today that all Islanders who are dependent on insulin will… |
| New Birth Certificate Protects Islanders Against Identity Theft
A new, more secure birth certificate is now available on Prince Edward Island. The new document, which is being adopted across the country, incorporates the most up-to-date security features and is designed to protect Canadians against fraud and identity theft. “While there have been no specific… |
| Bridge Inspection Program Identifies Three Structures for Closure or Restriction
This week, the Department of Transportation and Public Works identified three bridges, through its bridge inspection program, that will either close to traffic or be subject to restrictions. Closures include the Victoria Causeway Bridge, Route 116 in Victoria-By-The Sea, and the Norring Road Bridge… |
| Provincial Treasurer Releases Second Quarter Update for Financial Year 2008/2009 with the Progress Report on the PEI Economy
Today, Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan released the Second Quarter Update for the financial year 2008/2009 with the Progress Report on the PEI Economy. “We are facing some pressures in areas that Islanders might expect,” said Minister Sheridan. “The high price of oil hit some of our departments’… |
| License Suspended for Community Curling Club
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the licensed premises known as “Community Curling Club,” license number CL-64-0013, located in Crapaud, for the following period of time, that is:for a three (3) consecutive day period -- commencing 11 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2008… |
| System-Wide Efforts in Place to Improve Literacy Performance for Island Students
Just as a successful sports team can benefit greatly from the support of specialized coaching, teachers working and reflecting together with literacy coaches around their students’ progress, can expect increased learning both for the students and for the adults. Literacy coaching, a type of… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 10.1 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace oil prices will decrease by 6.4 cpl;• Stove oil prices will decrease by 4.0 cpl… |
| Listeria Workshop Tours Atlantic Canada
In response to industry demand, the Prince Edward Island Food Technology Centre is partnering with the Atlantic Food and Beverage Processors Association to present a series of industry training workshops aimed at preventing the occurrence of Listeria in food products. These workshops will be held… |
| Home and School Federation Launches Initiatives to Increase Parent Involvement in Their Children's Learning
Parents, students and educators gathered at Sherwood Elementary School today to launch several new Home and School initiatives that will help parents to become more active partners in their children’s learning. Bill Whelan, president of the PEI Home and School Federation, provided a progress update… |
| Minister Docherty Acknowledges Persons Day in Canada
Honourable Valerie Docherty, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, encourages all Islanders to join her in acknowledging Persons Day in Canada, Saturday, October 18, 2008. Persons Day is celebrated each year in Canada in recognition of the Persons Case, which is a historical landmark in the… |
| Wind Development Plan to Deliver Energy Independence, Economic Growth
A 500 megawatt wind power development plan will help provide energy security and price stability to Islanders while benefitting consumers and communities, and reducing the province’s dependence on imported power, Premier Robert Ghiz announced Friday. At an afternoon press conference, Premier Ghiz… |