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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 Students Show Slight Improvement in Latest PISA Assessment
The latest PISA results show that the performance of Prince Edward Island students in science, reading and math is higher than most countries and similar to several other provinces. The average scores of Island students improved in each area since the last assessment in 2003. PEI and Ontario were… |
| Significant Demand for Seniors' Emergency Home Repair Program
Honourable Doug Currie, Minister Responsible for Seniors, is pleased with the response from Prince Edward Island seniors since the re-introduction of the Seniors’ Emergency Home Repair Program just over one month ago on November 1, 2007. “Staff of the program are reporting great interest with… |
| Tourism PEI’s “Tour the Island” Promotion
The Honourable Valerie Docherty, Minister of Tourism, recently drew the names of ten lucky visitors who participated in the 2007 “Tour the Island” promotion. Winners for the 2007 summer season included travellers from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Michigan, Massachusetts, and California. Each… |
| WOMEN'S INSTITUTE SEEKS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS
Women’s Institute members from across the Maritime provinces have initiated a letter-writing campaign to encourage the increased use of local beef in the region. Representatives of Women’s Institutes in the three provinces met recently to discuss their concerns about the limited availability of… |
| Deputy Chief Health Officer Reminds Islanders of Food Safety During Power Outages
Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet issued a notice today reminding Island residents to take necessary precautions during power outages to ensure food safety. As a result of the snow storm earlier this week and scattered outages across the province, many Island residents are still without… |
| Minister Committed to Strong Fishermen’s Association
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Allan Campbell said today that he supports measures to better enable the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association to collect support fees in order to achieve a strong, unified and self-sustaining organization for the industry in Prince Edward Island. “I have… |
| Sixth Annual Premier’s Award for Diversity Leadership Presented to the Provincial Library Service
The PEI Human Rights Commission and the PEI Public Service Commission held a ceremony on December 10, at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, to mark the 59th Anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to present Annual Premier’s Award for Diversity Leadership. Premier… |
| Radar Guns To Be Installed In Commercial Vehicle Patrol Cars
In its ongoing efforts to improve safety on Prince Edward Island Roads, the Department of Transportation and Public Works will soon install new radar equipment in its two Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) patrol cars. This new speed measurement equipment will give CVE Officers the ability to… |
| Draft PEI Youth Substance Use and Addictions Strategy Ready for Public Consultations
The Draft PEI Youth Substance Use and Addictions Strategy is now available online for Islanders to review. The Prince Edward Island Department of Health has been working closely with a number of government agencies and the public over the past year to research and prepare the report. Three… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Invest $12 Million in the Future of Maritime Beef Processing Industry
The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the governments of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia today announced $12 million will be invested in the future of the Maritime beef processing industry, for the development of higher value,… |
| Atlantic Premiers Meeting Today in Halifax
Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald chaired the 14th meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Premiers Shawn Graham of New Brunswick, Robert Ghiz of Prince Edward Island, and Deputy Premier Tom Rideout of Newfoundland and… |
| Transportation and Public Works Has Not Granted Approvals For Canada Post Community Mailboxes
Contrary to recent reports in the media regarding the placement of Canada Post community mailboxes, the Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works has not been involved in any approval process for the locations, or designs, of Canada Post community mailboxes within its… |
| Minister Sheridan Discusses Crisis in Agriculture with Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers before meeting with Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan discussed the crisis in agriculture this afternoon with his provincial and territorial counterparts. The group met in Ottawa in preparation for tonight’s meeting with Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Last week, Minister Sheridan asked that the current state… |
| Students Send Strong Messages Against Impaired Driving
With the Holiday season in full swing, Students Against Drinking and Driving and the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission have teamed up to send a strong message against impaired driving. Once again this year, grade school students from across the Island have been invited to create… |
| Students Send Strong Messages Against Impaired Driving
With the Holiday season in full swing, Students Against Drinking and Driving and the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission have teamed up to send a strong message against impaired driving. Once again this year, grade school students from across the Island have been invited to create… |
| Water Testing Clinics to Take Place Across Prince Edward Island
Islanders can have their drinking water tested for nitrates at a series of free clinics taking place across the Island. The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry will be bringing its analytical capabilities to the communities holding the clinics. This will make it simple and convenient for… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective November 15, 2007:• Gasoline prices will increase by 1.8 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will increase by 1.0 cpl; and • Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0… |
| Minister Announces Provincial Forest Envirothon Winners
The Honourable George Webster, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, announced today that a team from Three Oaks High School was the winner for the 2008 Provincial Forest Envirothon which was held in Brookvale and Camp Riverdale on October 26 and 27, 2007. As the overall winners, they will… |
| New Opportunities for Islanders Seeking Medical Training
The number of seats designated for Islanders at the Memorial University Faculty of Medicine in Newfoundland will triple by 2011, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “The agreement with Memorial will offer new opportunities for young Islanders to embark on a career in medicine,” Premier Ghiz said. “Over the… |
| 2007 PEI Student Drug Survey Results Released
The results of the PEI 2007 Student Drug Survey were announced today at a news conference at Colonel Gray High School. Dr. Linda VanTil, Epidemiologist, presented a report overview and Health Minister Doug Currie and Education Minister Gerard Greenan spoke on behalf of their respective departments… |