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| Traffic Advisory issued May 22, 2015
Route 1 - Clyde River - Work will begin on Route 1 - Clyde River, Monday, May 25, 2015. Two way traffic will be maintained. Delays can be expected. Work should be complete by June 12, 2015.For complete information on current road closures and ongoing construction projects, please visit www.511.gov.… |
| Liquor License Suspended For The Haviland Club
The Prince Edward Island Liquor ControlCommission has suspended the Special Premises Liquor License of "The Haviland Club",license number SL 120129, located in Charlottetown, for a two (2) day period as follows:Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. to Monday, May 25. 9:00 a.m. The Liquor Control Commission… |
| McIsaac requests extension to lobster seasons
An extension of the lobster seasons will have major benefits for fishers, plant workers and others involved in the fishery, says Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac.“I have written to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea requesting that she give serious consideration to extending the… |
| Judicial Recount for District 13 - Charlottetown-Brighton
A judicial recount was conducted today by Provincial Court Judge Nancy Orr to determine the official number of ballots cast for each candidate in Electoral District 13 Charlottetown-Brighton after the recent Provincial General Election on May 4, 2015.The official recount by Judge Orr produced the… |
| Trout and Atlantic Salmon Stocking
Thousands of young trout and Atlantic salmon raised at the Abegweit Biodiversity Enhancement Hatchery in Scotchfort are being released into streams and rivers across the Island this week, says Communities, Land and Environment Minister Robert Mitchell.“My department is pleased to work with local… |
| Island Forest Firefighters Off to Alberta
Two of our Island forest fighters leave today to assist with the serious wildfires in western Canada, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “Canadian provinces have joint agreements to share human resources and equipment to help with forest fire emergencies,” said… |
| Trout and Atlantic Salmon Stocking
Thousands of young trout and Atlantic salmon raised at the Abegweit Biodiversity Enhancement Hatchery in Scotchfort are being released into streams and rivers across the Island this week, says Communities, Land and Environment Minister Robert Mitchell.“My department is pleased to work with local… |
| Minister Currie recognizes Paramedic Services Week
The contributions and commitment of Island paramedics are very highly valued by Islanders, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.“It takes a special person to become a paramedic,” said Minister Currie. “They have the desire, passion and courage to dedicate their lives to helping people and… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2015: • Gasoline prices will increase by 2.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.7 (cpl); • Diesel prices will decrease by 2.0… |
| Province calls for applications for $100,000 in wellness grants
Islanders are encouraged to apply for new grants that improve wellness in their communities, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.“We are pleased to support our new wellness strategy by launching a $100,000 wellness grant program,” said Minister Currie. “Islanders can now apply for grants… |
| McIsaac named government house leader
Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced that Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac will serve as Government House Leader.“Islanders expect that the Legislative Assembly will conduct its business in an efficient and orderly manner, and focus on issues that are important to them,” said Premier… |
| PEI leading the way to reduce impaired driving, says MADD
The Government of Prince Edward Island remains committed to making our highways safer by combating impaired and distracted driving, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Impaired driving is unacceptable in Prince Edward Island and we will work with law enforcement… |
| Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is prepared to help ‘Change Cancer Forever’
The PEI Liquor Control Commission is ready to help ‘Change Cancer Forever’ as it partners with the Canadian Cancer Society for a third year as part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual daffodil pin campaign. During the entire month of April, daffodil pins will be available for purchase in all… |
| PEI Burger Love Returns Beefier Than Ever
From April 1st to the 30th, Prince Edward Island will once again prove itself to be the ‘Burger Capital of Canada’.PEI Burger Love returns for its 5th year, and it Is the beefiest yet with 60 restaurants vying for their culinary burgers to be crowned Prince Edward Island’s ‘Most Loved Burger’.The… |
| New $1.5 million investment will provide Islanders with access to 18 new medications
The provincial government is investing $1.5 million to provide Islanders with better access to high cost medications.Beginning this month, 18 new medications will be added to the provincial drug formulary to improve treatment and lower the cost of drugs for patients with cancer, diabetes, lung… |
| Innovation PEI seeks entrants to second round of Ignition Program
Innovation PEI is inviting new businesses and start-ups to bring proposals forward for the second round of the Ignition program which offers support for promising businesses in the early stage of operations, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach.“Entrepreneurship is key to… |
| Nominations open for 2015 Environmental Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice and Attorney General Janice Sherry. “Islanders are very passionate about the environment and take great pride in the work they do to protect,… |
| New e-learning resource for educators working with students with Autism
Educators across Atlantic Canada have access to a new online professional learning resource entitled ASD and Behavioural Interventions: An Introduction for School Personnel, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac.“On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, the… |
| Premier announces locations and plans for the construction of new manors in Montague and Tyne Valley
Land has been secured and planning is underway for the design and construction of new public manors in Montague and Tyne Valley.Premier Wade MacLauchlan said the new 49-bed Riverview Manor will be built on Fraser Street on the site of the former Montague Regional High School at a cost of $12.5… |
| Statement from Office of Attorney General
On Saturday, April 4, pursuant to the Police Act, Prince Edward Island Attorney General Janice Sherry appointed Ron MacDonald to lead the investigation into the serious incident involving a Charlottetown Police Officer that occurred at the Charlottetown Mall on Friday, April 3, 2015. Ron MacDonald… |