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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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| Minister Names Commission Members
Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair today announced the members who will serve on the Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Agri-food in Prince Edward Island. The commission has been established to articulate a vision for the agriculture and agri-food industry and recommend an implementation… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective April 25, 2008:• Gasoline prices will increase by 6.7 cents per litre (cpl); • There will be no change in furnace oil, stove oil, diesel or propane prices at this time. Including taxes… |
| Minister Participates in International Ministerial Council Meeting
Minister Responsible for Labour Carolyn Bertram recently returned from a Ministerial Council Meeting where Canada, the United States and Mexico reaffirmed their commitment to the North American Agreement on Labour Cooperation (NAALC), as an important tool for protecting basic labour rights.… |
| Five New Family Doctors Recruited for Alberton and O'Leary
Residents of Alberton and O’Leary will soon be welcoming five new doctors to the area. Three physicians will be practising out of Alberton and two will be filling a position in O’Leary. The first to arrive is Dr. Eunice Hove. She will begin her practice as a family physician at Western Hospital… |
| Minister Responsible for Housing Disappointed with Federal Minister's Lack of Interest in Housing Issues
In the Legislature today, Prince Edward Island’s Minister Responsible for Housing Doug Currie moved a motion that calls for federal leadership and support for affordable housing and housing modernization initiatives in Prince Edward Island. Minister Currie participated in a meeting with… |
| VERNA BRUCE RECEIVES 2008 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Ms. Verna Bruce, the Associate Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada was awarded the 2007 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. The award was presented to Ms. Bruce by the Honourable Barbara A Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor, and Keith Hillier, Regional Chair of the… |
| School District/Boards to Elect Trustees
Nominations for candidates to offer for election as trustees for the Eastern School District, Western School Board and the French Language School Board are now being accepted. A total of 29 trustees will be elected to the three School District/Boards during School Board Trustee elections to be held… |
| Provincial Diagnostic Imaging Services Carries out Radiologist Review
As a precautionary measure to ensure patient safety, the Department of Health’s provincial diagnostic imaging program is conducting a review of a radiologist’s work. The radiologist began work on the Island December 2, 2007, and on April 2, 2008, voluntarily agreed to a leave of absence while a… |
| Workshop on Marketing Locally
A workshop is being organized to help increase local food in restaurants and other foodservice establishments in Prince Edward Island. The day-long workshop, Developing Culinary Connections, is being held at the Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre on May 6. It is co-hosted by the Department of… |
| Students Present Their Work at ArtsSmarts Exhibitions
More than 1,000 students took part in new opportunities at school this year to learn provincial curricula using creative media. The students were participants in ArtsSmarts projects which involved teachers, local artists and students at 11 Island schools. Through the projects, students learned… |
| Students Present Their Work at ArtsSmarts Exhibitions
More than 1,000 students took part in new opportunities at school this year to learn provincial curricula using creative media. The students were participants in ArtsSmarts projects which involved teachers, local artists and students at 11 Island schools. Through the projects, students learned… |
| Identification, Diligence and Awareness Training Sessions Being Offered
The PEI Liquor Control Commission will offer a training course on identification verification to owners of licensed premises on PEI. The courses will be held in O’Leary, Summerside and Montague on May 29, and two sessions will be held in Charlottetown May 30. Richard Brown, Minister responsible for… |
| Students Rewarded For Messages About “Not Breaking the Rules”
Every year, students across Prince Edward Island are given an important and hard hitting message about impaired driving. The message comes in the form of a first-hand account of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, delivered by Alex Poole. In 1976 Mr. Poole was thrown from his… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective May 1, 2008:• There will be no change in gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil or diesel prices at this time;• Propane prices will increase by 3.2 cents per litre (cpl) for Irving Oil… |
| New Pilot Project to Collect Lobster Landing Information
A new pilot project will investigate electronic data collection in the Prince Edward Island lobster fishery. The announcement was made today by Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell during a statement in the Legislative Assembly on the opening of the spring lobster… |
| Minister Announces Commission on the Future of Agriculture
Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair today announced the establishment of the Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Agri-food on Prince Edward Island. The commission will articulate a long-term vision for agriculture and agri-food and recommend an implementation strategy. The commission’s final… |
| Provincial Golf Courses Open for the Season
Prince Edward Island provincial golf courses will open for the season beginning with Brudenell River golf course on Friday, May 9, 2008. Mill River, Dundarave and The Links of Crowbush Cove golf courses will all open on May 16, 2008. “The courses have come through the winter in very good… |
| Plan Ahead for Emergency Preparedness Week
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour announced today that Prince Edward Island will once again participate in the national campaign for Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week, May 4 to 10, 2008. EP Week is designed to increase awareness about individual emergency… |
| Province To Host International Coastal Zone Conference
Prince Edward Island will be hosting the 2010 international conference of the Coastal Zone Canada Association from July 24 to 29. The announcement was made by Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell, whose department is involved in the organization of the conference.… |
| Students Take Home Prizes at Provincial Historica Heritage Fair
More than 200 students from schools throughout the province took part in the Provincial Historica Heritage Fair at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on Thursday. Through researching and developing their heritage projects, Island students celebrate cultural diversity, appreciate… |