News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| PEILCC sponsors MADD Canada School Assembly Program presentations in 2015
High-school students across the province are learning about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving through MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program and the continued support of the PEI Liquor Control Commission.MADD Canada continues to seek a reduction in the number of young people being… |
| PEILCC sponsors MADD Canada School Assembly Program presentations in 2015
High-school students across the province are learning about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving through MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program and the continued support of the PEI Liquor Control Commission.MADD Canada continues to seek a reduction in the number of young people being… |
| Young Islanders to benefit from expanded access to youth mental health services
The provincial government announced today that Island youth who are struggling with mental illness will soon have more access to acute and community-based mental health care.A new Youth Mental Health Day Treatment program will be established to better meet the needs of children and youth in the… |
| 2016 marketing campaign focuses on the flavour of the Island
The Island’s delicious food, beautiful coastal scenery, world class golf, and unique culture will be on full display as the province ramps up its efforts to maintain energy and momentum in the tourism industry after record years in 2014 and 2015, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism… |
| Petroleum pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 3… |
| Government tables its second annual report on the French Language Services Act
The implementation of the French Language Services Act continues for the benefit of all Islanders who wish to access programs and services in French, says Premier Wade MacLauchlan, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs.“This report highlights the first full cycle of planning,… |
| Best of Sea award winners announced
Prince Edward Island’s high quality seafood has helped to inspire some of the Island’s top chefs to create culinary works of art during the inaugural Best of Sea promotion, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Alan McIsaac.“Many of Prince Edward Island’s seafood products are at their peak of… |
| Lights Signal Open House
Christmas trees are lighted, the decorations have been hung with care and the fires will again be blazing for the annual Government House Christmas open house. Their Honours the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis have turned on the… |
| Prince Edward Island takes part in intergovernmental meetings on Syrian Refugee Resettlement
Prince Edward Island Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Richard Brown attended a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for immigration today where ministers reiterated the importance of their joint commitment to begin welcoming Syrian refugees to Canada.“… |
| New Chief Judge Orr takes the reins of provincial court
The Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island has a new chief judge for the first time in 15 years. Judge Nancy Orr took the oath this morning beneath the Christmas decorations of Government House, becoming the first female provincial court chief judge in Island history. Judge Orr was praised for… |
| Materials depot opens at Brackley garage project
The opening of new storage facilities at the Queens County Garage project marks an important milestone in the goal to centralize highway maintenance facilities in Brackley, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“This month we have finished the second phase of… |
| Two minimum wage increases coming in 2016
The minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase by 50 cents per hour in the coming year.The province’s minimum wage was raised to the current $10.50 per hour on July 1. Cabinet has approved 25-cent increases to take effect on June 1, 2016 and October 1, 2016, bringing the rate to $10.75 per… |
| International Day for Persons with Disabilities celebrated with new award recognizing inclusion
The Disability Advisory Council has created the Champion for Inclusion Award to recognize those who promote opportunities for persons with disabilities, says Minister of Family and Human Services Doug Currie.“This year’s recipients were all nominated by the ACT Theatre group and exemplify inclusion… |
| Students decorate plow to promote roadside safety
Students at Ecole St.-Augustin in Rustico are helping raise awareness of snow plow safety with an art project that gives them a close-up look at the equipment clearing snow from Island roads, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“Heavy snow falls naturally bring kids… |
| Province and Charlottetown enter joint snow-clearing agreement
The City of Charlottetown and the Province of Prince Edward Island have signed an agreement that will see the province invest in new snow-clearing equipment while committing to help the city with snow removal for a seven-year term.“The experience we had as a province with record snow falls last… |
| Prince Edward Island optimistic about Island labour force trends
For the first five months of 2015, Prince Edward Island saw the largest wage increases in the country, says Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Richard Brown. “The department is focused on assisting all Islanders looking to secure better and higher paying jobs,” said Minister Brown. “We’… |
| Call for applications and nominations for the Learning Partners Advisory Council
Government is seeking nominations and applications for the inaugural Learning Partners Advisory Council, says Premier Wade MacLauchlan. “The Learning Partners Advisory Council will support a broader view of learning as spanning from the early years to the workforce and we are asking Islanders to… |
| Parents reminded to get their children vaccinated against the flu
The provincial flu vaccination program is reminding Island parents and caregivers to get their children vaccinated against influenza. Flumist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, is a good option for youth aged 2-17 years and is available at the immunization clinics. Parents and caregivers of children can… |
| First stage of Water Act Public Consultations comes to an end
The first stage of Water Act public consultations wrapped up this week in Charlottetown, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “I want to express thanks to the hundreds of Islanders who came out and participated in the public consultation process over the past two… |
| WCB is looking for your feedback
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island is looking for feedback on their draft strategic plan. The plan was built upon a foundation of research, consultation and partnership with stakeholders in order to effectively meet the safety and compensation needs of Island workplaces.… |