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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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| It’s Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for public safety is encouraging Islanders to take action during Fire Prevention Week to prevent home fires this fall and winter. “Winter is the worst season for fires in Canada and, as we move into the colder months, it is important that we use fire… |
| Province Announces a New Transit Service Between Charlottetown and Summerside
The Provincial Government is taking the first step to bring Island communities together. Hon Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour announced this morning a new transit project which will link Charlottetown and Summerside. “Islanders have said that they are… |
| Celebrate “Your Library: Your World” During October
Staff at libraries throughout Prince Edward Island are joining their colleagues across Canada during the month of October to celebrate the important role libraries play in our communities and the ways in which libraries enhance the quality of life for all Islanders. This is the 75th anniversary… |
| Fall Frolic Slated for October 11
The 9th Annual Provincial Forest Fall Frolic will be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Provincial Forest Demonstration Woodlot near Souris. The run is a joint partnership between the PEI Roadrunners Club and the Provincial Forest section of the Department of the Environment, Energy & Forestry… |
| Islanders Celebrate Healthy Eating Week October 5 to 11
Stonepark Intermediate School students teamed up with the Healthy Eating Alliance and community leaders today to encourage students to eat a nutritious breakfast. At the What’s In Your Breakfast? event held at Stonepark school, students handed MLAs and local celebrities one of three randomly chosen… |
| Islanders Celebrate Healthy Eating Week October 5 to 11
Islanders will have many opportunities to learn about healthy eating this week which has been proclaimed Healthy Eating Week in Prince Edward Island by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan. Healthy Eating Alliance members are taking their new Healthy Eating Wheel to… |
| August Numbers Better than Expected Despite Record Rainfall
Tourism indicators for the month of August were released today by the Department of Tourism. Despite having record rainfall in August, fixed roofed accommodations posted numbers in line with 2007, with room-nights-sold down slightly by 0.4%. With less people traveling and more people vacationing in… |
| Stephen Lewis Event “Seat Sale” For Youth
Farmers Helping Farmers has announced a special initiative to attract youth to the major upcoming event, An Evening with Stephen Lewis and Friends, to be held at the Confederation Centre this coming Thursday, October 9. A block of tickets in the balcony section will be made available to students at… |
| Public Invited to Participate in Review of Minimum Wage
The Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Board is inviting Islanders to present written submissions for consideration during the annual review of the provincial minimum wage. The Employment Standards Board meets at least once a year to review the Minimum Wage Order and make recommendations to… |
| Travel Trade Show Promotes Atlantic Canada as a World-Class Vacation Destination
The North American travel industry will see first-hand all that Atlantic Canada has to offer as a travel destination during Atlantic Canada Showcase, a travel tradeshow that is taking place in Moncton from October 6-9.This four-day event brings together representatives from the North American… |
| Properties Recognized in Montague Today for Heritage Significance
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram presented Heritage Registration Certificates to the owners of 28 Montague properties and the St. Peter’s Bay United Church today. Twenty-nine heritage place registrations were presented to property owners, and the Garden of the Gulf… |
| Heritage Registration Bestowed on 25 Alberton and Area Properties
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram presented Heritage Registration Certificates to the owners of 25 Alberton and area properties today. Many of the registrations resulted from a partnership project of the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, the… |
| Minister Currie Joins Provinces and Territories in Calling for a Federal Affordable Housing Strategy
Prince Edward Island and the rest of Canada face critical shortages of affordable housing, and the new federal government must be part of a national solution, say provincial and territorial ministers responsible for housing, including Prince Edward Island’s Doug Currie. The Social Services and… |
| Common Assessment Results Now Going Home to Parents
Student reports are now being sent home to parents to let them know how their children performed in literacy and numeracy assessments this spring. Three common assessments were conducted across the province in May and June to determine how well students were doing in reading and writing by the end… |
| Construction Underway on New Tyne Valley Health Centre
Construction has started on the Tyne Valley Health Centre, Premier Robert Ghiz and Health Minister Doug Currie announced today at a sod turning event at the new site. The new facility will replace the current health center in Tyne Valley which is an old structure with limited space. “Government is… |
| Golf with Style - PEI and Legends of Golf Set to Hit the TV Screen
The Honourable Valerie Docherty, Minister of Tourism, is pleased to announce the airing of GOLF CHANNEL’s, Golf with Style - Prince Edward Island on October 15, 2008, and edited shows of the Legends of Golf on November 24, 2008. As part of Prince Edward Island’s two-year partnership agreement with… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective September 15, 2008:• Gasoline prices will increase by 9.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace oil and stove oil prices will decrease by 4.5 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 5.5 cpl;… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective Thursday, September 18, 2008:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 10.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace oil and stove oil prices will decrease by 6.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease… |
| New SAFE Program Improves Response to High Risk Incidents at Island Schools
A new SAFE program is being implemented in Prince Edward Island to help emergency responders and school officials keep students safe in potentially tragic situations. The SAFE Plan (School Action for Emergencies) is modelled after the Peel Regional Police School Police Emergency Action Response… |
| Island Listeriosis Case Not Connected to Recalled Foods
Test results from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory have confirmed that a recent case of Listeriosis in Prince Edward Island is not linked to the recall of food products from the Maple Leaf Food plant in Toronto. "The resident of PEI who was diagnosed with… |