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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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| PEI Tourism Performance – Tourism Industry is off to a Great Start
Tourism performance for the months of January and February were released today by Tourism PEI and the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC). Tourism indicators are showing a strong start to the year with air passenger traffic up 26% and bridge traffic up 11% compared to this period last year. The… |
| Youth of the Digital Age Celebrates Another Successful Year
The popular Youth of the Digital Age (YODA) program has reached its completion date and closing ceremonies are underway. The program provides youth with technical experience and guidance in a fun and informative environment. Students are taught web design skills to create websites based on a… |
| Islanders Invited to Attend Information Session for Eastern Kings Wind Farm
Islanders are invited to attend a public information session this week on the Province’s plans to build a 30-megawatt wind farm in eastern Kings County. The Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation will host the open house session as part of the environmental impact assessment process. It is an… |
| New Minister Named
Veteran MLA, Jim Bagnall, was joined by family, friends and colleagues this afternoon as he was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Executive Council. He assumed responsibility for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Aquaculture. The Premier said Bagnall's grassroots… |
| St. Peter's Bay Restores Book in Honor of Veterans Who Served
Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology is pleased to announce a newly launched project called "Revision of They Chose to Serve" supported by Technology PEI’s Community Innovation Fund. The project is being carried out by the St. Peter’s Bay CAP Site. The St. Peter’s Bay project… |
| Minister Announced the Seniors' Secretariat is Now a Reality
Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Social Services and Seniors, announced today that a new Seniors Secretariat is now reality.The secretariat will work with government departments and the province’s senior groups. The newly established Seniors Secretariat Steering Committee held their first ever… |
| Grass Fires Causing Problems
Today’s warm and windy weather has created quite a few headaches for Island firefighters. Grass fires have been reported across the province requiring many fire brigades and staff from the Forest, Fish and Wildlife Division to respond. No losses have been reported, but fire managers are concerned… |
| CGI Announces New Centre In PEI Creating 150 Jobs
CGI Group Inc. (CGI), a world-class leader in information technology (IT) and business process services, has selected Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island as the first satellite location of its Atlantic Global Delivery Center (AGDC). The Prince Edward Island location, which will deliver IT… |
| CGI Announces New Centre In PEI Creating 150 Jobs
CGI Group Inc. (CGI), a world-class leader in information technology (IT) and business process services, has selected Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island as the first satellite location of its Atlantic Global Delivery Center (AGDC). The Prince Edward Island location, which will deliver IT… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 8.5 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, by 1.0 cpl on diesel and by 3.0 cpl on furnace fuel and stove oil, effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday,… |
| Provincial Government Appoints Mediator
The Minister Responsible for Labour, Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, has appointed a mediator to facilitate further dialogue between the University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Faculty Association. Milton Veniot, a Halifax labour specialist, was appointed after talks reached an impasse last… |
| Charity Auction Offers Legendary Opportunity for One Lucky Golf Fan
Bidding Underway for Chance to Play Golf with Jack Nicklaus In Support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada It’s the wildest dream of every golf fan; the chance to play with the legendary Jack Nicklaus. This summer, that dream will be a reality for one incredibly lucky fan when Nicklaus… |
| Government of Prince Edward Island Intends to Increase Funding to the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Social Services and Seniors today in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island detailed Government’s intention to increase funding by $50,000 to the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, boosting this year’s contribution to $207,800. “This increase will… |
| Tentative Agreement Reached at UPEI
Premier Pat Binns confirmed this morning that the University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Faculty Association concluded a tentative agreement overnight for the 375 members of the bargaining unit currently on strike at the university. The Faculty Association has been on strike since March… |
| Government and Maritime Electric Sign Power Purchase Agreement
The Government of Prince Edward Island and Maritime Electric Company, Limited have signed an agreement that will see the utility purchase 39 megawatts of wind energy from the PEI Energy Corporation.The agreement includes 30 megawatts of wind energy to be generated at the Energy Corporation’s wind… |
| Alberton Library Expands Library Space
The Alberton Branch Library re-opens to the public today with a new roof and a new look. Major renovations, which included a 768 square foot addition to the building, will provide much needed space for regular children’s programming, community programming and a reading room with comfortable… |
| Home and School Federation Encourages Parent Involvement and Boys’ Literacy
“Involved Parents - Successful Students” is the theme of the annual meeting of the PEI Home and School Federation which will be held Saturday, April 8 at the Charlottetown Hotel. Following the business meeting, there will be a panel discussion where delegates may ask questions about the education… |
| Education Budget Supports Literacy, Student Achievement and Post-secondary Learning
Funding for the Department of Education will increase by $5 million in 2006-2007 to support new investments in literacy, student achievement and post-secondary learning. The Education operating budget for the year 2006-2007 is $230.4 million which is 5 per cent more than last year. The Department… |
| Minister Calls for Nominations for 2006 Environmental Awards
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem is encouraging Islanders to show their appreciation to the many people who work to protect and enhance the Prince Edward Island environment. Minister Ballem has called for nominations for the 2006 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards to… |
| Minister Outlines Budget Initiatives for the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs
Moving forward on infrastructure agreements, planning for the 2009 Canada Games and implementing a new office of Public Safety are some of the initiatives Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, outlined to Members of the Legislative Assembly today. As a follow up to the… |