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| Minister Dover Clarifies That Most of Montague High School Will be a New Facility and it Will be Large Enough to Meet Future Needs
Education Minister Mildred Dover advised today that most of the work being done on the Montague Regional High School is new school construction. “The $14.5 million that the provincial government is now investing in Montague Regional High School is much more than just a refurbishment of the existing… |
| Take Your Family Fishing Victoria Day Weekend - No licences required to go fishing May 18-21 -
Do you remember the first time you went fishing? Most people do and for many, it was an experience they still recall with a sense of pleasure and wonder. Their stories of that day often reflect the excitement they felt as a trout nibbled their hook. Others recall the peace and tranquility of a… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective May 15, 2007: Gasoline prices will increase by 2.7 cents per litre (cpl);Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.3 cents cpl;Diesel prices will decrease by 2.6 cpl; Propane… |
| Giving Trees...Giving Hope
For the first time since it began three years ago, the highly successful Giving Trees . . . Giving Hope will be held in western PEI this year. This co-operative event between the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) and the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry helps to raise funds for… |
| Chief Health Officer Role to Transition to Dr. Heather Morrison
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced that Dr. Heather Morrison will begin working on a part-time basis with Dr. Lamont Sweet, Chief Health Officer. Effective July 3, 2007, Dr. Sweet will begin working half-time as the Deputy Chief Health Officer and Dr. Morrison will… |
| PEI Liquor Control Commission Offers Advice for Safe Prom Celebrations
The PEILCC has some practical advice this spring for high school students on how to keep their prom or grad festivities safe. To discourage underage drinking and encourage teens to celebrate responsibly, the Commission is passing on the following safe prom tips for students and parents. “We’re… |
| Provincial General Election Advance Polling Days
Any eligible elector in the province of Prince Edward Island who will not be able to vote on Election Day, Monday, May 28, 2007 may vote at an Advance Poll established in his or her electoral district. And further take notice that the following are fixed pursuant to the Election Act:Advance Polling… |
| Children's Choice Book Awards Announced
The Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Awards for 2007 were announced Friday, May 11 in Halifax, completing a six month long reading challenge. Children were invited to vote for their favorite author. During Award Week, nominated Canadian authors visited participating schools and libraries in New… |
| Activity Challenge Pits Prince Edward Island Against Parana, Brazil
On May 30, get up, get out, get active and be counted! That’s the message from the PEI Active Living Alliance and the provincial Division of Sport and Recreation for International Challenge Day. Challenge Day is a friendly international competition that takes place on the last Wednesday of every… |
| Attorney General Congratulations R.C.M.P. Commanding Officer Randy Robar
Attorney General Mildred Dover today issued a congratulatory message to RCMP “L” Division Commanding Officer Randy Robar, who was invested as an Officer in the Order of Merit of the Police Forces this morning at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in October… |
| Dr. George Carruthers Recognized with Teaching Award
Dr. George Carruthers was recently recognized by Dalhousie University with the prestigious Preceptor of the Year Award for the province of Prince Edward Island. This award was recently presented at the Faculty Development Workshop hosted by Dalhousie University in Halifax. This Award is presented… |
| Bird Monitoring for West Nile Virus Resumes
The Department of Health will resume its collection of dead birds beginning June 1, 2007 for the purpose of West Nile Virus testing. No dead birds have ever been found to carry this virus on PEI. “The annual testing process is an important effort to help ensure that we do not have an increased… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective June 1, 2007: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cents cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 1.5 cpl… |
| Islanders Asked Not to "Rescue" Young Wildlife
Even though they have the best of intentions, Islanders are reminded that they should not try to ”rescue” what looks like orphaned wildlife.Randy Dibblee, a biologist with the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry, said provincial wildlife officials have received numerous calls in recent… |
| Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission Report ~ Graduates Say University Investment Pays Off
Maritime university graduates continue to say their university education was worth the investment, but some carry much higher debt than others, says a report being released by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission."Two Years On: A Survey of Class of 2003 Maritime University Graduates"… |
| Minister Says Potato Board To Consider Vote Results
Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Jim Bagall said it is now up to the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to determine what course of action to take following the vote on a permanent acreage cap and buydown program. “Prince Edward Island potato producers have expressed their views on… |
| Province Facilitates Property Exchange To Preserve Environmentally Sensitive Lands At Basin Head
The province today announced details of an agreed property exchange that will ensure environmentally sensitive lands at Basin Head will remain available to Islanders and visitors alike for years to come. Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea announced that 142 acres of environmentally… |
| Five Islanders Trained to Instruct Off-Highway Vehicle Users
On April 27, 2007 the Department of Transportation and Public Works, Highway Safety Division will take a big step toward improving off-highway vehicle safety on PEI. In partnership with the Canada Safety Council and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Association, the department has trained and… |
| PEI Infrastructure Office Launches Improved Webpage
The Infrastructure Division of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs today launched an updated webpage designed to improve services to municipalities that benefit from Infrastructure funding programs. To access the website, go to www.gov.pe.ca/cca and click on Infrastructure. “The goal… |
| Government Removes "Cap" on Long-Term Care Comfort Allowance Trust Account
The Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health today announced that Government has made further enhancements to the Long-Term Nursing Care Subsidization Program. Effective May 1, 2007, the limit or “cap” on the amount of money that a subsidized resident can accumulate in his or her Comfort… |