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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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| March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. In Prince Edward Island, the Department of Health is supporting this campaign by encouraging Islanders to make healthier food choices. This national campaign, led by the Dietitians of Canada, is designed to raise public awareness on the valuable contribution… |
| Government Support to Improve Charlottetown Wastewater Utilities
Residents of Charlottetown will benefit from improvements to the city’s wastewater utilities, thanks to a combined investment from the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island, and the City of Charlottetown.The announcement was made today by Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective March 15, 2008:• Furnace oil, stove oil and diesel prices will increase by 9.8 cents per litre (cpl); and• There will be no change in gasoline or propane prices at this time. Including… |
| Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island Working Together to Improve Infrastructure Planning in Charlottetown
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced an investment in municipal infrastructure planning for the City of Charlottetown.Through the Capacity Building Fund, a component of the Canada-PEI Gas Tax Fund Agreement, the investment will help the City of Charlottetown meet the… |
| Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island Working Together to Improve Infrastructure Planning in Stratford
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced an investment in municipal infrastructure planning for the Town of Stratford.Through the Capacity Building Fund, a component of the Canada-PEI Gas Tax Fund Agreement, the investment will help the Town of Stratford develop a… |
| Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island Working Together to Improve Infrastructure Planning in Miltonvale Park
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced an investment in municipal infrastructure planning for the municipality of Miltonvale Park.Through the Capacity Building Fund, a component of the Canada-PEI Gas Tax Fund Agreement, the investment will help the municipality of… |
| Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island Working Together to Improve Infrastructure Planning in Borden-Carleton
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced an investment in municipal infrastructure planning for the community of Borden-Carleton.Through the Capacity Building Fund, a component of the Canada-PEI Gas Tax Fund Agreement, the investment will help the community of Borden-… |
| Minister Brown Releases Biofuels Report
The Environmental and Renewable Industries Committee (ERIC), tasked by Executive Council to examine the potential for biofuels development on Prince Edward Island, delivered its final report to Cabinet. With members from eight government departments and agencies, ERIC was mandated to collect data… |
| Social Workers Making a Difference in Islanders’ Lives ~ Premier Declares Social Work Week in Prince Edward Island
Premier Robert Ghiz has declared March 23 to 29 as Social Work Week in Prince Edward Island. The 2008 theme is Human Rights in a Diverse Community. The focus for this week is to recognize the contributions of Social Workers in upholding the humans rights of all citizens and, in particular, those… |
| New Act Means Much Harsher Penalties for Anyone Involved with Illicit Tobacco
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan today announced the proclamation of a new Tobacco Tax Act to help combat the illicit tobacco trade. This new Act, which was proclaimed on March 15, provides much harsher penalties for anyone involved in selling, buying or possessing illegal tobacco. “We’ve… |
| Supercritical Fluid Extraction Workshop to Be Held in Charlottetown
The Food Technology Centre (FTC), in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is coordinating a Supercritical Fluid Extraction Workshop to be held at the Centre on March 25-27, 2008. The presenter will be Mr. Rodger Marentis, a consultant with many years of experience in this technology.… |
| Women’s Institute Supports Local Hospital
Women’s Institute members from across the province have taken on the challenge of raising $115,000 over the next three years for the neo-natal unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Spring is in the Air Gala Dinner on April 12 will be the first major event scheduled as Women’s Institute members… |
| Awareness Can Protect Public Against Telephone Scams
The Office of the Attorney General and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police “L” Division are advising the public that a telephone scam may be operating in Prince Edward Island. Follow these guidelines if you receive an unsolicited call from someone offering to help you with your debts: • DON’T do… |
| Site Administrator Hired for the Family Medicine Residency Program
A site administrator for the PEI Family Medicine Residency Program was announced today. “I am pleased to announce that Lynn Sutherland is the successful candidate for the Family Medicine Residency Program Site Administrator position,” said Health Minister, Doug Currie. “Lynn will be the primary… |
| Minister Announces Changes to Island Book Award Program
Authors and publishers have until May 1 to send in submissions for the 2008 Island Book Award. When making the announcement today, Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, noted that a number of changes are being implemented to the award program this year. The… |
| MacKinley Follows Up on Trade Mission to India
Today, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Ron MacKinley, travels to Halifax for a meeting with the Federal Minister of Transport, Lawrence Cannon, the Federal Minister Responsible for ACOA, Peter MacKay, and other Atlantic Ministers of Transportation as a follow up… |
| Slow Food Chapter Forms In Prince Edward Island
A new chapter of the Slow Food movement is being organized in Prince Edward Island to promote local products. Slow Food helps people rediscover the joys of eating and understand the importance of where their food comes from, who makes it and how it’s produced. Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-… |
| PEI Succession Planning at its Best
A new business succession initiative aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship opportunities for people aged 34 years and younger has been developed by the UPEI School of Business and the PEI Department of Development and Technology. As a new initiative, "The Adopted Son or Daughter Program" encourages… |
| Minister On Trade Mission To Chile
Prince Edward Island Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Allan Campbell has joined federal fisheries Minister Loyola Hearn, his counterparts from Atlantic Canada and federal government officials on an aquaculture trade mission to Chile. Included in the mission are Nova Scotia Minister Ron Chisolm,… |
| Grand Tracadie Community Park to be made Safe and more User-Friendly
Residents will benefit from improvements to the Grand Tracadie recreation park, thanks to an investment under the Canada–Prince Edward Island Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).Federal, provincial and community representatives today announced details of the $49,500 project that will make… |