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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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| Prince Edward Island introduces apprenticeship pilot program to assist Islanders seeking employment
Prince Edward Island is introducing a one-year pilot program to assist Island apprentices who have begun the in-school training process, but have not been able to obtain or maintain an employer connection. The pilot program is the first of its kind in Canada.“In an effort to assist Islanders… |
| Emergency health services enhanced by new dispatch technology and additional ambulance
An additional ambulance and a new computerized dispatch system are improving ambulance response times and the deployment of resources, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson.“Government has made major investments to expand the ground ambulance fleet, reduce response times and improve… |
| Montague Students win 2016 Provincial Forest Envirothon
Congratulations to the envirothon students at Montague Regional High School students who are members of the winning team for this year’s Provincial Forest Envirothon team, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “The Provincial Forest Envirothon is a unique education… |
| Emergency health services enhanced by new dispatch technology and additional ambulance
An additional ambulance and a new computerized dispatch system are improving ambulance response times and the deployment of resources, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson.“Government has made major investments to expand the ground ambulance fleet, reduce response times and improve… |
| Minister encourages Islanders to get a head start in saving for their child’s post-secondary education
The Canada Learning Bond offered through the Government of Canada provides another great way to save for your child’s post-secondary education, says Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown. Minister Brown encourages all Islanders who may be eligible to take advantage of the… |
| Commitment to apprentices in Canada ensured through Apprentice Mobility Agreement
Apprentices in Canada will now have seamless mobility, enabling provinces to better meet labour demands of businesses, and allow apprentices to capitalize on employment opportunities, says Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown. Yesterday, provincial and territorial ministers… |
| McIsaac pleased with outcomes of FPT meetings
Canada’s ministers of fisheries and aquaculture have agreed to work together to identify approaches to advance common goals and priorities going forward. The commitment was made yesterday at the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) meetings in Montreal. “There was a… |
| Trade HERizons promotes trades and technology occupations to women
Women on Prince Edward Island who are unemployed or underemployed and have been seeking a new career opportunity, are gaining exposure to trades and industrial technology careers, says Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Richard Brown. “Our Government is proud to support initiatives like… |
| New PEI Coastal Property Guide Now Available
A new resource is now available to potential buyers or current owners of coastal property on Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “The Prince Edward Island Coastal Property Guide provides information about the risks of living on coastal property… |
| Province seeks input as part of Child Protection Act review
The newly-appointed Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee will begin consultations later this month, says Minister of Family and Human Services Tina Mundy. “This review of the Child Protection Act provides an opportunity for public engagement and conversation on the important issue of… |
| School breakfast programs benefit from community support
Government funding of $200,000 annually for school breakfast program is complemented by local donations, fundraising and support from provincial and national organizations says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.“Whether through volunteers, fundraising or donations,… |
| Prince Edward Island, Ontario team up for India mission
Premier Wade MacLauchlan – together with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne – will lead a delegation of business and education representatives on a mission to India next week aimed at deepening relationships with the world’s fourth-largest economy. “We are pleased to partner with Ontario on this… |
| Maple House Centre Delivers More Than Great Baked Goods
The freshly made baked goods prepared daily at Maple House Centre in West Prince are enjoyed from Tignish to Summerside. Community Inclusions Ltd., the non-profit group that owns and operates the facility has developed an expansion plan to improve its services for clients and customers, and help… |
| Dual credits give high school students post-secondary opportunities
Dual credits allow high school students to earn both high school and post-secondary credits for the same course, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Hal Perry.“Dual credit programs are intended to assist high school students in completing their grad requirements, while easing the… |
| Syrian refugees arriving in Prince Edward Island
Intensive planning to welcome 250 Syrian refugees to Prince Edward Island is producing positive results.By the end of February 2016, 250 Syrian refugees will be coming to the province as part of a federal government initiative to resettle 25,000 refugees over the next three months. "As Islanders… |
| Government increases support for Home Heating Program
The provincial government will once again provide financial support to the Salvation Army’s home heating program, says Premier Wade MacLauchlan. “We are pleased to support the Salvation Army as it reaches out to help Islanders in need,” said Premier MacLauchlan. “As a government, we are committed… |
| Labour market and education sharing best practices to align skills with economic needs
A new toolkit, released today by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) and the Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) outlines best practice ideas to help Government align individual skill-sets with the needs of the labour market, says Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning… |
| PEI leads the way in contributing to Autism surveillance project
Prince Edward Island is the first province to contribute 2015 data to the national autism surveillance system, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Hal Perry.“The Government of Prince Edward Island is working with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts to build a… |
| PEI Home Renovation Programs helping 175 Islanders this year
A total of 175 applications for grants have been approved that will help homeowners make needed renovations to their homes, says Minister of Family and Human Services Doug Currie.“These grants help Islanders who are in need gain greater security for themselves and their families,” said Minister… |
| Gastro-intestinal illness investigation continues
The Chief Public Health Office has determined norovirus as the most likely cause of a gastro-intestinal illness associated with three functions held at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel on December 5, 2015.As of this afternoon, there were 134 reports of illness; however the number of cases has subsided… |