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| School Trustee Elections to Be Held May 26, 2008
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan advised today that school trustee elections will be held Monday, May 26, 2008. Minister Greenan encourages people to consider running for election or to nominate a worthy candidate. “There is a great deal of important and exciting… |
| School Trustee Elections to Be Held May 26, 2008
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan advised today that school trustee elections will be held Monday, May 26, 2008. Minister Greenan encourages people to consider running for election or to nominate a worthy candidate. “There is a great deal of important and exciting… |
| Province Launches "Take 30 for the Family" Social Marketing Program
Today, Premier Robert Ghiz joined cabinet colleagues Minister Gerard Greenan and Minister Doug Currie along with community and corporate partners to launch a social marketing program called “Take 30 for the Family,” designed to provide parents with information, activity ideas and tools to promote… |
| Farmers Helping Farmers Recognizes Volunteers
Farmers Helping Farmers has announced the establishment of three awards to recognize the contributions of its volunteers, supporters and members. Sandra MacKinnon, Awards Committee chair, says that the success of any organization is dependent upon the commitment of its volunteers and others. “We… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective April 15, 2008:• Gasoline prices will increase by 5.5 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace oil and stove oil prices will increase by 3.5 cpl; • Diesel prices will increase by 5.1 cpl; and… |
| Government to lift “can-ban” May 3 Beverage Container Management System encourages returns and recycling
Beginning May 3, the provincial government will be lifting its ban on the sale of carbonated beverage in non-refillable containers. In its place, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is implementing a program of deposit and return for all beverage containers (except dairy containers)… |
| Check Condition of Civic Address Signs
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for the Prince Edward Island Office of Public Safety, today reminded property owners to ensure that their civic number signs are in good condition, clearly legible and visible from the roadway. “Emergency service providers – fire, police and ambulance… |
| Policing Services Program for Confederation Bridge Renewed
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Minister, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, along with the Honourable Gerard Greenan, Prince Edward Island Attorney General, today… |
| New Bursary Created to Assist Post-secondary Students
Premier Robert Ghiz announced details today of a new bursary program designed to make post-secondary education more affordable and more accessible to Island students. Beginning September 2008, eligible Island students registered in a full-time program at UPEI will receive the $2,000 George Coles… |
| Document Sets Stage for Meetings on Provincial Energy Strategy
The government of Prince Edward Island is calling on all Islanders to have their say on the province’s future energy plans by taking part in public consultations that will lead to a new provincial energy strategy. Today the government released a discussion document looking at options for the… |
| Women’s Institute Working Worldwide
The Provincial Board of Directors of the Federated Women’s Institute of Prince Edward Island is launching a special project for the Associated Country Women of the World on ACWW Day, April 29. ACWW is the largest international organization in the world for rural women, representing 430 societies in… |
| Beer Price Increase
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission announced today the retail price of domestic beer will increase effective May 1, 2008. The new retail price for beer will increase to $20.25 per dozen - an increase of $0.54 per dozen over last year. Included in the retail price is the $1.20… |
| Artwork Keepsake for Book Award Winners
Winners in the fiction and non-fiction categories of this year’s Prince Edward Island Book Award will each be presented with a piece of artwork commissioned specifically for the Book Award Program. The artwork consists of a blue, green and yellow square glass plate, with a centre square depicting… |
| Agriculture Budget Increased
Contrary to some news reports, the budget for the Department of Agriculture has been increased by almost $2 million over that proposed last year by the previous administration. The budget figures were clarified today by Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair in a statement to the Legislature. “Last year… |
| Alternative Land Use Services Program Announced
Landowners and farmers who take steps to preserve the environment will be recognized and rewarded under a new Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program announced today by the Government of Prince Edward Island. George Webster, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, and Neil LeClair,… |
| Hog Board Seeking Off-Island Markets
As a result of the instability in the hog industry, the Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Marketing Board has begun to pursue off-Island markets for hogs. In a statement issued today, the board said it is anticipated that hogs may begin to leave Prince Edward Island within the next few weeks. The… |
| Disability Support Program Ceiling Increase Effective November 1, 2007
In the fall 2007-2008 budget address, government honoured an 11 percent budget increase for disability services through the Department of Social Services and Seniors. Effective November 1, 2007, these additional funds provided a ceiling increase of $100 to each of the Disability Support Program… |
| Home Electricity Meters to Be Available Through Provincial Libraries
Prince Edward Island’s Office of Energy Efficiency and the Provincial Library Service are making it a little easier for Islanders to get a handle on the amount of power used by electrical devices in the home. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour and George Webster,… |
| Continued Work on Route 2 Highlighted as Province Tenders Road and Bridge Projects
The Provincial Department of Transportation and Public Works announced another 5.1 million dollars in bridge and road construction this week, for the upcoming construction season. The Department tendered a total of five projects in Queens and Prince Counties. The biggest of these five tenders is… |
| FoodTrust To Be Sold To Private Sector
FoodTrust of PEI, a not-for-profit company established by the provincial government in 2001, is for sale. The announcement was made today by Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair. FoodTrust supplies premium bulk potatoes to over 300 stores in Ontario and Quebec in specially designed and commercially… |