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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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| Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Guide and Information Line Launched
The Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Secretariat today announced a new Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Guide and a toll-free information line for seniors, families and caregivers. The new guide is a 68-page directory of information about health services, personal security, active living, clubs and… |
| Premier Announces new Deputy Minister of Health
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today that Keith Dewar will be the new Deputy Minister of Health. “Keith Dewar has an extensive professional background in the health field as well as a solid variety of other work experience in both the public and private sectors,” said Premier Ghiz. “I know he… |
| TOURISM OPERATORS TO BE RECOGNIZED WITH BRAND ESSENCE AWARD
The Prince Edward Island Tourism Advisory Council (TAC), in partnership with Tourism PEI, will recognize and award a PEI Tourism operator with a new brand ambassador award this spring. The Prince Edward Island Tourism Advisory Council is a body that advises the Minister of Tourism. It is a… |
| Georgetown Water Utility Temporarily Shuts down to Repair Leak
The Georgetown Water Utility wishes to advise the public that the main water supply for the Town of Georgetown will be turned off at 12 Noon, Thursday, January 24. A system shut-down is required to repair a leak in the water line serving the Town of Georgetown. The system will be turned off while… |
| Islanders Encouraged to Participate in Family Literacy Activities
Education Minister Gerard Greenan has officially proclaimed January 27 as Family Literacy Day in Prince Edward Island. Family literacy refers to the many ways that families develop and use literacy skills, such as reading together, playing word games, writing an e-mail to a relative, or sharing… |
| GOVERNMENT CALLS IN AUDITOR GENERAL TO EXAMINE FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH NOFG HOG PLANT
The Auditor General has been asked to examine government’s relationship with the Natural and Organic Food Group (NOFG) hog plant, it was announced today. The decision follows a recently commissioned third-party report which examines the NOFG operation. All relevant files including the third-party… |
| New Video Game Testing Company Opens in Prince Edward Island
The idea of earning a living while playing video games may seem like a dream for some, but it is now possible in Prince Edward Island with the opening of Sculpin QA. The new video game testing and quality assurance company in Charlottetown has hired five employees and plans to expand to twenty… |
| IT’S LOOKING LIKE A WHITE CHRISTMAS FOR BROOKVALE WINTER ACTIVITY PARK
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, the Brookvale Winter Activity Park has opened its cross-country (nordic) trails and toboggan runs and is busy preparing to open to downhill skiers (alpine) next weekend. “By the looks of things, this winter is shaping up to be a great season for those who… |
| Minister Announces Disability Services Review Committee
Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Social Services and Seniors today announced members of the Disability Services Review Committee. The mandate of the committee is to review the range of services now provided to persons with disabilities, carry out a public consultation process and report findings… |
| Minister Bertram Expresses Condolences on Death of Hilda Woolnough
Statement by Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour: “I want to express my deepest sympathy and offer my condolences to the family of Hilda Woolnough, who passed away earlier this week. Hilda was a true leader and a model for the cultural community of Prince… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that there will be no change to existing petroleum prices within the Province at this time.Including taxes, pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve outlets will continue to range from 106.1 cpl to 107.7 cpl. The Commission… |
| National Expert in Youth Substance Use and Addictions
Over the next three nights, an expert in the field of youth addictions prevention and treatment will be providing a national perspective on best practices for youth substance use and addictions prevention and treatment at public consultations being held across the province. These meetings are the… |
| COMPLETION OF THE NEW $4.9-MILLION MONTAGUE BRIDGE
Motorists in Montague will have a safer and smoother drive this winter with the opening of the new Montague Bridge. Today the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Town of Montague celebrated the official bridge opening when an antique fire truck was the first vehicle… |
| Cattle Producers Elected to New Board
Murray Myles, Returning Officer, today announced the results of the first elections to the Prince Edward Island Cattle Producers Board. Mr. Myles said that Peter Walker of Travellers Rest, Jamie Whalen of Vernon Bridge and Peter Verleun of Montague were elected by acclamation to represent cattle… |
| New Inventory of Small Halls will Benefit Island Communities and Performers
Islanders looking to book a venue for community events and performances will soon have access to a comprehensive listing of small halls in Prince Edward Island, thanks to a 30th Anniversary special project of the PEI Fiddlers Society. The Society, with funding from the Department of Communities,… |
| Prince Edward Island Represented at 10th Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors met in Saskatoon at the end of November to discuss issues affecting the well-being of Canada’s seniors, including abuse of older persons, social isolation and healthy aging. Minister Doug Currie asked that research work be done in the… |
| Radon Testing to take Place Across the Island
Radon measurement tests will be carried out at 100 sites across Prince Edward Island to ensure that radon levels in public facilities are within federal guidelines. A recent reduction by the federal government in the acceptable level of radon gas has prompted the province to undergo radon testing.… |
| Government Identifies Wood Islands Hill as Its Preferred Location for the New Montague High School
The provincial government has identified a parcel of land on Wood Islands Hill as its preferred site for the new Montague Regional High School. The property is located within the Town of Montague and it is owned by the Town. Situated to the west and down the hill from the Aquatic Centre, it is… |
| Government Identifies Wood Islands Hill as Its Preferred Location for the New Montague High School
The provincial government has identified a parcel of land on Wood Islands Hill as its preferred site for the new Montague Regional High School. The property is located within the Town of Montague and it is owned by the Town. Situated to the west and down the hill from the Aquatic Centre, it is… |
| Radioisotopes Needed For Nuclear Medicine Testing Expected to Arrive on Prince Edward Island by December 20
With the re-opening of the Chalk River nuclear reactor in Ontario, Islanders can soon expect to have the radioisotopes needed for nuclear medicine tests. The Chalk River reactor was closed for repairs in November and remained closed for longer than anticipated, leaving a gap in the supply of… |