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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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| Emergency Measures Organization and the Department of Transportation and Public Works Provide Fuel to Operate Generators
The Emergency Measures Organization, part of the Prince Edward Island Office of Public Safety, has been working with the Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) to make emergency fuel supplies available for relief centers in West Prince. Through the PEI Division of the Canadian Red… |
| Inspection Services Issues Safety Warning
Electrical Inspectors with the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour advise the public that persons considering purchasing stand-by power units, such as electrical generators, should not proceed with a purchase until they have consulted with a Licensed Electrical Contractor. The… |
| Libraries Offer Grace Period Due to Ice Storm and Power Outages
Library patrons will not be charged overdue fees for items on loan which were due back this past week. The Provincial Library Service is offering a seven-day grace period for all overdue items at provincial libraries, up to and including Monday, February 4, 2008. This overdue fee waiver applies to… |
| Public Safety Office Provides Update on Storm Relief
The Emergency Measures Organization, part of the Prince Edward Island Office of Public Safety, says things are gradually returning to normal following the ice storm last week and freezing rain on the weekend. As of late Sunday, Maritime Electric said power had been restored to all but about 500… |
| CAP ON SEED POTATO VIRUS LEVELS MAINTAINED
The cap on virus levels for Prince Edward Island seed potatoes will be maintained at three percent for the 2008 growing season. The announcement was made today by Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair. The announcement follows reports that virus levels in some varieties during the past growing season… |
| Humor and Hockey Encourage Youth in Financial Fitness Challenge
Islanders aged 15 to 21 are once again invited to take part in the annual Financial Fitness Challenge, which runs from February 4 to February 29, 2008. The challenge involves a quiz, games, tips and interactive simulations to encourage youth to focus on the importance of saving and investing money… |
| Adult Participation in Sports Growing in Prince Edward Island
A new Statistics Canada report says adult participation in sports in Prince Edward Island has increased significantly since the early 90s. A research paper – Sport Participation in Canada, 2005 – released yesterday by Culture, Tourism and the Centre for Education Statistics says Islanders… |
| Premier Announces Opening of Legislative Assembly
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today that the First Session of the Sixty-third General Assembly will be prorogued by Executive Council and that the Second Session of the Sixty-third Assembly will be officially opened on Friday, April 4 at 3 p.m. The Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Barbara A.… |
| Statement by Premier Robert Ghiz
Premier Robert Ghiz today expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Barry Ling, who passed away today.“Dr. Ling will be sadly missed. His love of life and indomitable spirit will be remembered by everyone who knew him, as will his dedication and service to Islanders in the medical… |
| Tourism PEI Workshop Offers Participants an "Experience" to Remember
A series of four rural Experiential Tourism Product Development Workshops are being held across the Island this week. Tourism operators will have an opportunity to explore various techniques as they learn how to develop value-added tourism products relevant to experiential tourism. The term… |
| NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR HOG BOARD
The Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Marketing Board has announced that Tim Seeber has been hired to fill the position of executive director, left vacant the end of January when Bob Harding resigned to take a position with the Potato Marketing Board. Seeber comes to the position with over 30… |
| Trading Cards and Web Page Spark Youth Interest in Heritage
Grade six history students from Central Queens Elementary and Spring Park Elementary schools were given a first-hand look this morning at new heritage trading cards and a new web page designed to interest Island youth in the history of Prince Edward Island. The trading cards and website were… |
| Government Appoints New Members to Advisory Council on the Status of Women
The Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, the Honourable Valerie Docherty, today announced the appointment of five new members to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Executive Council recently finalized the appointments of Jane Boyd of Summerside, Gwyn Davies of Gairlock, Susan… |
| Decision Vindicates Judgement of Department and Minister
Statement: Premier Robert GhizThe decision by the Conflict of Interest Commissioner vindicates the judgement of the Department of Transportation and Public Works and its Minister, says Premier Robert Ghiz. The Conflict Commissioner was required to rule on allegations made by an Opposition Member of… |
| PROVINCE TO REPLACE DUNEDIN BRIDGE IN 2008
After years of requests from community leaders and residents alike, the province will move ahead with plans to replace the Dunedin Bridge in St. Catherines during the 2008 construction season. “It gives me a great deal of pleasure to make this announcement,” says Minister of Transportation and… |
| Lieutenant Governor Released from Hospital
The Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward island, has returned to her home, Fanningbank, after a twelve-day stay at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Her diagnosis of Crohn’s disease will be managed by a regimen of medications and diet and a full recovery is expected.… |
| FARMERS HELPING FARMERS CARBON CREDIT PROGRAM
Farmers Helping Farmers is pleased to announce the official launch of a Carbon Credit Program on Saturday, January 12 at its semi-annual meeting. The program represents the first time that Islanders have had a local option for purchasing carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. The… |
| Full-time Doctor to Start Work at Souris Hospital in February
Residents of Souris will soon be welcoming a new doctor to the Souris Hospital. Dr. Olumayokun Oluwole Oluyede arrives in Souris on February 1 and will begin his practice out of the Health Clinic at the Souris Hospital, starting February 4. Dr. Oluyede was born in Nigeria and has been practising… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective January 15, 2008:• Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.0 cents per litre (cpl); and • There will be no change in gasoline, diesel or propane prices at this time.Including… |
| Island Compost Takes Top Honours Again In National Competition
For the second year running, Island compost produced by the province’s Central Compost Facility located in Brookfield has fueled the winning entry in the annual Compost Giants – The Great Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest sponsored by The Composting Council of Canada. The Composting Council of Canada… |