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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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| Tax Relief for Islanders Filing 2007 Income Tax Returns
With the year almost over, Islanders may be starting to think about filing their income tax returns. When they do file their 2007 returns, they will notice greater tax deductions, which will translate into more favourable assessments. “Our government campaigned on tax fairness,” said Provincial… |
| Improved Credit Rating for Province of Prince Edward Island from Standard and Poor's
Prince Edward Island’s credit rating has been improved by Standard and Poor’s, says Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan. “This is a very positive development for taxpayers,” Mr. Sheridan said. “The better rating reflects a growing confidence in government’s fiscal performance and the economy as a… |
| Minister Announces Recreational Fisheries Consultations
Strategies and actions needed to enhance Prince Edward Island’s recreational fisheries will soon be open to public discussion and input. Today, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry George Webster released the Recreational Fisheries Discussion Paper and website, www.gov.pe.ca/go/fishpolicy… |
| Appointments to Queen's Counsel Announced
Four members of the Prince Edward Island Law Society – Gregory A. Cann, William F. Dow, Brenda J. Picard and Barbara E. Smith – are being honoured with the designation of Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law. Honourable Gerard Greenan, Attorney General, announced the Queen’s Counsel… |
| Winter Financing Program Renewed for 2007
Island craft and giftware manufacturers will once again have access to additional financing to increase production capacity during the winter months. The Honourable Richard Brown, Minister of Development and Technology, announced today that the Winter Production Financing Program will be renewed… |
| Minister Bertram Welcomes New Chair of Workers Compensation Board
Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour announced today that Nancy Guptill has been appointed as Chair of the Workers Compensation Board, effective January 1, 2008. “Nancy has served our province in various capacities throughout her career and with many volunteer… |
| Increased Funding for Family Housing Units of Charlottetown
Lower income families of Prince Edward Island are benefiting from renovations at two housing complexes in Charlottetown. New funding of $536,000 has been provided by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Department of Social Services and Seniors to modernize two existing family housing… |
| Winter Ice Fishing Season to Open January 1
Islanders will have a chance to let fresh, cold air clear away the New Year’s Eve cobwebs when the ice fishing season opens New Year’s Day. The ice fishing season runs from January 1 to March 31, 2008 and includes two bodies of water – O’Keefe Lake and Glenfinnan Lake. George Webster, Minister of… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective January 1, 2008:• Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cents per litre (cpl); and • Propane prices will increase by 1.0 cpl for Superior Propane and decrease by .3 cpl for Irving Oil… |
| Plow Drivers Provide Top Notch Service Over Holidays
Prince Edward Island saw more snow this holiday season than it has in many years. Over the last two weeks, the Island was blanketed with snow from four different winter storms. But thanks to our dedicated and hard working plow drivers, sand truck operators and support teams, Islanders were still… |
| Prince Edward Island Sees Low Number of Fatal Collisions in 2007
In 2007, Prince Edward Island saw the fewest number of fatal highway accidents in at least the last 25 years. In total, there were 8 fatalities reported on Island roads over the calender year. On average the Island sees about 17 fatal accidents annually. “These numbers show that Islanders are… |
| Minister Announces Chef and Assistant Chef for 2009 Canada Games
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour Minister Hon. Carolyn Bertram announced today that Francois Caron will lead Team PEI as Chef de Mission for the 2009 Canada Summer Games. “Francois Caron has experience as both Chef and Assistant Chef, and as an athlete at previous Canada Games,” said… |
| Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee Appointed
Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Social Services and Seniors announced today that a review of Prince Edward Island’s Child Protection Act is currently underway. Minister Currie stated, “The protection of the children of Prince Edward Island is of utmost importance to our Government and all… |
| Assessment Results Available on Department of Education Website
Education Minister Gerard Greenan advised today that the results of recent common assessments are available by school on the Department of Education website at www.edu.pe.ca/studentassessment In May 2007, Grade 3 students participated in a primary literacy assessment which measured their… |
| New Welding Shop Opens at Three Oaks Senior High
Education Minister Gerard Greenan participated in the official opening of the new Three Oaks Senior High welding shop in Summerside today. Located on MacEwen Road adjacent to the Western School Board offices, the new $750,000 welding facility serves students from Three Oaks Senior High, Kinkora… |
| Government to Offer Free Drinking Water Nitrate Tests at Seven Clinics
After a strong show of interest from Islanders attending drinking water testing clinics, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is adding a second round of seven clinics offering free tests for water nitrate content. The clinics bring the analytical capacity of the department’s water-… |
| Minister Sheridan asks Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers to add the Crisis in Agriculture to Agenda at Upcoming Meeting
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan has asked to have what he calls “the crisis in agriculture” added to the agenda of an upcoming meeting of Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers. Today Minister Sheridan sent a letter to Alberta Finance Minister Lyle Oberg. Minister Oberg is organizing the… |
| STRATFORD OVERPASS TO CLOSE STARTING FRIDAY MORNING
The provincial Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Ron MacKinley would like to advise motorists that a detour will be set up at the end of this week around a portion of the Trans Canada Highway, Route One, in Stratford. In order to complete the re-construction of the Stratford overpass,… |
| Minister Brown Welcomes Video Game Development Company Longtail Studios Inc. to Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island’s video game development industry continues to expand with the addition of another world class company, Longtail Studios Inc. Development and Technology Minister Richard Brown today announced Longtail Studios is leasing office space at the Atlantic Technology Centre and plans… |
| ISLAND NUCLEAR MEDICINE TESTS RESCHEDULED IN PROVINCE DUE TO TEMPORARY SUPPLY ISSUE
Island patients needing nuclear medicine scans are being re-booked due to a temporary global supply issue. The Ontario nuclear reactor that produces radioisotopes for nuclear medicine tests was recently shutdown for scheduled repairs and has been closed down longer than anticipated. The reactor… |