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| Statement by Premier Robert Ghiz
“On behalf of all Islanders, I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan on the tragic passing of his parents.”“Our hearts are with the family at this most difficult time.” |
| MINISTER PRAISES ISLANDERS FOR STORM PREPARATIONS
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for Public Safety in Prince Edward Island issued the following statement to thank Islanders and response teams for their efforts in preparing for, and enduring, post-tropical storm Noel this weekend. “I want to congratulate and thank Islanders… |
| ISLAND SIMMENTALS DO WELL AT ROYAL WINTER FAIR
When Islanders enter the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair they will most likely hear the voice of livestock show announcer Trevor MacDonald of Murray River, Prince Edward Island who once again is announcing the results and directing the activity for several of the beef breeds and the 4-H beef show at… |
| STRONG SHOWING BY ISLAND EXHIBITORS AT ROYAL WINTER FAIR
Once again, Prince Edward Island exhibitors have demonstrated they rank among the top in competitions at the 2007 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. There were several Island entries in the popular giant vegetable classes. In the carrot root by weight section, Trevor MacDonald, Murray River had an… |
| NEW BRUNSWICK COMPLETES TWINNING OF TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY
On November 1, the Government of New Brunswick completed one of the largest and longest construction projects in the province’s history. The province cut the ribbon for its new and improved Trans-Canada Highway, which is now completely twinned from the Nova Scotia border to the border of Quebec,… |
| MINISTER SEEKS SUPPORT TO DEAL WITH INVASIVE SPECIES
Prince Edward Island Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Allan Campbell is seeking continued federal support to deal with invasive species and other initiatives to expand the aquaculture industry. He raised these issues last week at the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers during… |
| POULTRY SHOW RETURNS TO ROYAL
Following an absence of two years, the Royal Winter Fair poultry show made a triumphant return this year. The always-popular show drew thousands of fair visitors over the two days that the poultry were on display. Seven Island exhibitors entered this year’s show and had a number of impressive… |
| ISLAND LAMBS SHINE AT THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR
For many years Doug King, Montague has packed up the truck and headed out to the Royal Winter Fair with his sheep and poultry entries. This year he was rewarded with a Reserve Champion win in the carcass lamb section. He later sold his animal for $4.00/lb at the lamb auction. He also had several… |
| LOBSTER LANDINGS UP IN FALL SEASON
Lobster landings in the Prince Edward Island LFA25 fall fishery show an increase of 15.6 percent over 2006. The preliminary numbers released today by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Allan Campbell indicated landings were 3.0 million pounds. This is up 400,000 pounds from the 2006 landings of 2.6… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective November 9, 2007:• Gasoline prices will increase by 4.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will increase by 4.0 cpl; and• Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 4.0 cpl… |
| NEW MUMPS VACCINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students across the Island are scheduled to receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine this month in an effort to reduce the possibility of an outbreak in high schools. In Prince Edward Island, high school and post-secondary students born after 1970 would have been offered only… |
| IMPROVED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS HELP PROTECT AGAINST HEARING LOSS
Recently approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Noise and Confined Space regulations are now in place and are designed to help prevent hearing loss due to noisy workplaces. The Noise amendments include requirements for a hearing protection program in the workplace including… |
| IMPROVED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS HELP PROTECT AGAINST HEARING LOSS
Recently approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Noise and Confined Space regulations are now in place and are designed to help prevent hearing loss due to noisy workplaces. The Noise amendments include requirements for a hearing protection program in the workplace including… |
| BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU
Four “Nouveau” wines, all Beaujolais Nouveau from France, will be available at selected liquor stores across Prince Edward Island starting the morning of Thursday, November 15, 2007. The annual release of the Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday in November is greeted around the world with… |
| Tourism Occupancy Up Across the Province
Tourism indicators from accommodation occupancy reports across the Province are showing consistent increases in every region of the Island. Valerie Docherty, Minister of Tourism, along with David MacKenzie, Chair of the PEI Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) are pleased to showcase these initial… |
| Prince Edward Island Ranks 6th on Condé Nast Traveler's Top Islands
Condé Nast Traveler, a leading consumer travel magazine, released their 20th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards and listed Prince Edward Island as number six in the top ten North American Islands. Among the other winners were Vancouver, Nantucket, Gulf Islands, Sanibel, Kiawah, Amelia Island, Hilton… |
| New Strategy Aims to Improve Eating Habits and Reduce Obesity Among Children and Youth
The PEI Healthy Eating Alliance (HEA) launched a new three-year Healthy Eating Strategy today at Birchwood Intermediate School during Healthy Eating Week. The strategy outlines initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and increase access to healthy food in Island homes,… |
| New Strategy Aims to Improve Eating Habits and Reduce Obesity Among Children and Youth
The PEI Healthy Eating Alliance (HEA) launched a new three-year Healthy Eating Strategy today at Birchwood Intermediate School during Healthy Eating Week. The strategy outlines initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and increase access to healthy food in Island homes,… |
| New Strategy Aims to Improve Eating Habits and Reduce Obesity Among Children and Youth
The PEI Healthy Eating Alliance (HEA) launched a new three-year Healthy Eating Strategy today at Birchwood Intermediate School during Healthy Eating Week. The strategy outlines initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and increase access to healthy food in Island homes,… |
| New Campaign Encourages Islanders to get their GED
The Department of Education, Holland College and Tim Hortons are teaming up to encourage Islanders to get their GED. Today they launched an awareness campaign that is based on a simple message: Want to get your GED? Call 1 800 446 5265. The message will be repeated clearly to thousands of… |