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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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| Radon Testing Results Released
Radon measurement tests were carried out at 87 sites across Prince Edward Island, last winter, to determine radon levels in public facilities. The results of the testing showed that 39 of the 504 samples exceeded the new Health Canada guideline level. Most of those 39 samples were only slightly… |
| École Évangéline to be Site for Wood-Pellet Heat System
The provincial government and La Commission scolaire de langue française are co-operating in a project to demonstrate the possible cost savings and environmental benefits that could be gained through the use of bio-fuels. Beginning in the fall of 2008, École Évangéline in Abram-Village will be… |
| Entries Invited for Handcrafts and Arts Show
The Provincial Women’s Institute reminds all Islanders that the deadline is fast approaching to submit entries in the Handcrafts and Arts Show at the Provincial Exhibition taking place August 8-16. Entry forms and prize lists are available at the Women’s Institute Office, Royalty Centre, 40 Enman… |
| Licence Suspended for Causeway Bay Linkletter Lounge
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as Causeway Bay Linkletter Lounge, licence number LL-60-189, located in Summerside, for the following period of time, that is: for a seven (7) consecutive day period – commencing 11 a.m., Friday, July 18,… |
| Women's Canada Games Soccer Team Returns from Training in England
The 2009 PEI Canada Games Women's Soccer Team returned recently from a tour of England where they participated in two professional training sessions and played against the Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Everton Ladies Soccer teams. The week-long visit to Liverpool, England, June 25 to July 2, 2008,… |
| Province to Offer Tax Relief to Farmers
A review of farm building assessments across the Island, which had been requested by Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan and Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair, has been completed and as a result, Provincial Tax Commissioner James Ramsay is implementing an immediate 25% depreciation on the assessment… |
| Province to Offer Tax Relief to Farmers
A review of farm building assessments across the Island, which had been requested by Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan and Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair, has been completed and as a result, Provincial Tax Commissioner James Ramsay is implementing an immediate 25% depreciation on the assessment… |
| Equality Report Card Released
Valerie Docherty, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, recognizes The Advisory Council on the Status of Women, as they release a new Equality Report Card today. The Equality Report Card is a process created by the Advisory Council to conduct an annual assessment of the Province's progress… |
| New Affordable Housing Project Approved for Charlottetown
Twenty Prince Edward Island families will soon have access to more affordable housing with a new development now underway in Charlottetown. Today, a sod turning event was held with Minister Doug Currie, Prince Edward Island Department of Social Services and Seniors, J.W. (Bill) Campbell, president… |
| A New Affordable Housing Project Officially Opens in Summerside
More individuals with a disability now have access to affordable, barrier-free housing with the official opening of the Independence Place project in Summerside. Independence Place, a development by Scotcor Construction Ltd, provides five two-bedroom and six one-bedroom units on North Duke Street… |
| Cardigan Consolidated School Student Chosen for National Poster
A drawing done by a student in the Montague family of schools has been chosen for the annual Natural Resources Canada classroom poster in 2009. Alyta VandenBroek, a grade three student at Cardigan Consolidated School received confirmation of her success during a recent presentation at the school by… |
| Youth Invited to “Laugh Out Loud” at Provincial Libraries This Summer
Island children are invited to Laugh Out Loud at their local library this summer, with books, crafts, activities and games. Provincial library staff launched the 2008 TD Summer Reading Club at Bibliotheque J. Henri-Blanchard in Summerside this afternoon. The theme for the 2008 program is “Laugh Out… |
| Minister Releases Lobster Market Report
A stronger Canadian dollar and a sluggish United States economy are the two main causes of lower lobster prices this spring. That’s the finding of a lobster market assessment report released today by Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell. The report was prepared at… |
| Tourism PEI Launches New Anne Facebook Application
Valerie Docherty, Minister of Tourism, is pleased to announce the recent launch of a new “Anne of Green Gables” application designed for Facebook, a popular online social network. The “All-About-Anne” application includes many unique and exciting features for Facebook users to enjoy. This… |
| Social Services and Seniors Minister Recognizes Mi'kmaq Family PRIDE Program now Underway in Prince Edward Island
In recognition of National Aboriginal Day (June 21), Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie applauds the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI for the development of the Mi’kmaq Family PRIDE (Prevention, Respect, Intervention, Development and Education) Program now underway in Prince Edward Island.… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital Experiences Bed Pressures
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is experiencing temporary bed pressures because of a surge in demand and a higher than usual number of patients requiring acute care and awaiting alternative services. This has contributed to an increase in the number of patients in the Emergency Department… |
| Province and Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. Partnering to Enhance Post Secondary Education Opportunities
Premier Robert Ghiz and Robert Maddix, Chair of the Board of Directors of le Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É., signed a Memorandum of Understanding today recognizing the college as a publicly-funded post-secondary institution. The agreement will give the college status to grant diplomas. The official… |
| Watershed Groups Receive Funding
More than half a million dollars has been awarded to 27 community-based watershed groups across Prince Edward Island, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry announced today.Under the 2008 Watershed Management Fund Awards, the department’s water division is supporting local watershed… |
| L.M. Montgomery Novels Now Available for Book Clubs
Anne of Green Gables, and other works of L.M. Montgomery, are now available from provincial libraries for use in book clubs throughout the province. To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, the Provincial Library Service is offering many novels by LM… |
| Government Seeks Public Input on New Age of Entry Policy
The provincial government is asking parents and educators for their input on how to implement a new policy that will move the cutoff date to enter kindergarten and school from October 31 to December 31. When the policy is fully implemented, children will be eligible to enter kindergarten if they… |