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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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| Brown says Province Worked Hard for Tug Contract
Richard Brown, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, said his department played a major role in securing the contract for 3 of the 7 tugs that will be built at East Isle Shipyards that the Federal Government announced this morning. “My department has been negotiating with Groupe Océan,… |
| Phase One Report of Disability Services Review Now Available
The preliminary report of the Disability Services Review Committee is now available to Islanders. Phase one of the report is a compilation of information gathered from public consultations, written submissions and an online questionnaire. “I am pleased to receive this report which captures the… |
| Invasive Research Projects Approved
The Aquaculture and Fisheries Research Initiative, administered by the provincial Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, recently approved three research projects dealing with invasive species. The projects were submitted by the PEI Aquaculture Alliance, the PEI Seafood… |
| EMO Monitoring Reports of Flooding; TPW Advises of Road Closures and Restrictions
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has received reports of flooding in inland and coastal areas. The Department of Transportation and Public Works has asked that all road users exercise caution as several roads have been affected by flooding which can cause washouts and… |
| EMO Monitoring Reports of Flooding; TPW Advises of Road Closures and Restrictions
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has received reports of flooding in inland and coastal areas. The Department of Transportation and Public Works has asked that all road users exercise caution as several roads have been affected by flooding which can cause washouts… |
| Deputy Speaker Attends Eastern Leadership Academy
As issues such as transportation, NAFTA and border security between Eastern Canadian provinces and Northeastern states become increasingly challenging, more Canadian leaders must develop solid leadership skills. The Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference (CSG/ERC)’s Robert J.… |
| Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Presents the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, Her Honour the Honourable Barbara Hagerman presented the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, to three residents of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony took place at Government House, Charlottetown, on… |
| Minister Currie Chairs Successful Health Minister’s Conference in Quebec City
Provincial and territorial health ministers met recently in Quebec City to discuss access, quality and safety issues in sustaining their publicly funded health systems. “We talked about our progress and common interests in some key areas such as affordable drugs, pandemic preparedness, e-health and… |
| Provinces Agree to Explore Maritime-Wide Mobile Radio Communications System
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Provinces of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia authorizing all three jurisdictions to explore the development of a Maritime-wide mobile radio communications system that will benefit citizens across the region. Carolyn… |
| Atlantic Transportation Ministers to Discuss Issues Ahead of National Meeting
This Thursday, September 11, the Atlantic region’s Ministers of Transportation will be on Prince Edward Island for discussions in advance of the National Transportation Ministers meeting scheduled for September 25 in Toronto, Ontario. Some topics of discussion include road infrastructure funding,… |
| Island Businesses Have New, Convenient Way to Remit Taxes Online
Business owners can now file and pay many provincial taxes and fees online, thanks to a payment service recently adopted by the Provincial Treasury. Corporations can access Can-Act Payment Services Inc, a division of Emergis, through their online financial institution. Once logged in, they can… |
| Minister Bertram Expresses Condolences on Death of Scott MacAulay
Statement by Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour: “I wish to express my deep sympathy to the family and friends of Scott Macaulay. Scott was an integral figure in the cultural community of Prince Edward Island, and throughout the world, as both a performer and… |
| Book Award Winners Announced
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour announced winners of the PEI Book Awards at an awards ceremony in Charlottetown last night. Richard Lemm was awarded the 2008 PEI Book Award for fiction for his book Shape of Things to Come published by Acorn Press. The non… |
| Western Hospital Experiences Temporary Emergency Room Closure
The public is advised that the Emergency Room at Western Hospital will be temporarily closed effective 8 p.m., Friday, September 12 until 8 a.m., Sunday, September 14. “The temporary closure of emergency services is necessary because of difficulties securing sufficient coverage for the on-call… |
| Premier Ghiz Expresses Condolences on Death of Bennett Campbell
Premier Ghiz today issued the following statement on the death of Bennett Campbell: “I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Bennett Campbell. Bennett was a devoted family man and family friend. He spent the majority of his life in public service, whether in government… |
| Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly to Reconvene on November 12
Speaker Kathleen Casey announced today that she will reconvene the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 2 p.m. This will be the continuation of the Second Session of the Sixty-third General Assembly which opened on April 4, 2008, and adjourned to the call of… |
| Commemorating the Past, Celebrating the Present!
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs is encouraging Islanders to join together to celebrate National Acadian Day at Port-la-Joye - Fort Amherst National Historic Site, beginning on Friday, August 15. “La Société Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin (SSTA) and Parks Canada… |
| Province Eliminates Out of Province Ambulance Transfer Fees
The province will now cover the cost to transport patients who are referred to other health care facilities outside the province. The elimination of ground transfer and air ambulance fees was announced during the spring sitting of the legislature and Islanders are now seeing the benefits. “Out of… |
| Seniors’ Emergency Home Repair Program Ready to Help Island Seniors Prepare for Winter
With the winter only a few months away, Minister Doug Currie is encouraging seniors to use the Seniors’ Emergency Home Repair Program to help them complete necessary repairs to their homes. In many cases, these repairs will also help make their homes more energy-efficient. Grants of up to $1,500… |
| Island Teachers Become Students for Popular Summer Institute
Over 400 teachers from across the province will have their eyes in the books this summer as they gather to learn innovative ways to teach children to understand what they read. The two-day institute, provided by the department of Education and Early Childhood Development, will explore proven… |