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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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| Kings County Job Fair cancelled
The Kings Country Seafood Processors Job Fair, being hosted by SkillsPEI, has been cancelled for today.The Job Fair was originally scheduled to take place from 12 noon to 6 p.m. today at Lane’s Riverhouse Inn in Montague, but due to the current weather conditions the fair will be postponed until a… |
| Prince Edward Island is “Canada’s Food Island”
Government will strengthen support for the province’s food sector, including fishers, farmers and processors, to establish and promote Prince Edward Island as “Canada’s Food Island.”Premier Wade MacLauchlan shared government’s commitment to grow Prince Edward Island’s reputation as a producer of… |
| Minister extends ski season at three provincial facilities
Skiers and snowboarders will have an extra week on the hills and trails this winter thanks to the abundant snow, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“We’ve heard a lot of interest in an extended season over the last month, and we still have lots of snow, so we’ve decided to keep… |
| Forum will showcase Island economy, trade opportunities
The Premier’s Economic Forum provided an overview of the Island economy and explored our current successes and future opportunities as a trading province.UPDATE Wednesday March 19th, 9am : The Premier's Economic Forum is going ahead today, 9:30 a.m. at Murchison Centre, 17 St. Pius X Avenue,… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015:• Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 4.0 cents per litre (cpl);• Diesel prices will decrease by 4.0 cpl; and• There will be no change in… |
| Storm cleanup continues
Islanders are advised that cleanup from this weekend’s storm will take several days as large amounts of snow and heavy drifting means equipment is moving slowly. “Significant snowfall and high winds over the past few days created zero visibility conditions which led to safety hazards for our plow… |
| Book donation encourages families to read together
Children across Prince Edward Island will benefit from books donated to public libraries during Family Violence Prevention Week (FVPW) by encouraging them to develop positive relationships, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“During Family Violence Prevention Week we received a… |
| 2015 Order of PEI Nominations now being received
Charles Curley, Chair of the Order of PEI Advisory Council, announced today that nominations for the Order of Prince Edward Island are now being received by the Council. The nomination deadline for Prince Edward Island’s highest honour is March 27, 2015. The Order of Prince Edward Island was… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, February 15, 2015:• Gasoline prices will increase by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 3.5 cpl;• Diesel prices will increase by 3… |
| Islanders encouraged to continue to help vulnerable neighbours
Extreme weather conditions we have seen this week have once again proven that Islanders are there for each other, says Minister of Community Services and Seniors, Valerie E. Docherty.“Over the last few days I have heard many stories of neighbours helping neighbours dig out of the latest blizzard,”… |
| First Holland Lecture postponed
Due to the ongoing parking ban in Charlottetown and possible inclement weather this evening, the first lecture in the Samuel Holland 250 Lecture Series originally scheduled for tonight is postponed until Thursday, February 26, at 7 p.m. at Holland College Charlottetown Centre - Room 81W.Please… |
| Two new roundabouts to be constructed in rural communities
Two new roundabouts will improve the safety of intersections in rural communities, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. The roundabouts will be built this coming construction season at Route 5 and Route 22 intersection (Baldwins Road and 48 Road), and in Stanley… |
| Cornwall area projects receive funding
Cornwall area residents will benefit from new investments made by the provincial government in cooperation with local groups, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley.“Government is pleased to partner with local community organizations to carry out projects that will… |
| New Youth Recovery Centre will soon offer longer addiction treatment for more youth
Construction of Prince Edward Island’s first Youth Recovery Centre will be complete in April, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie.Minister Currie toured the facility this week and was updated on the progress.“I left the centre feeling very encouraged that Island youth and families will… |
| Add a little Island with the 2015 Visitors Guide
The 2015 Visitors Guides have arrived and with them dozens of opportunities for potential travelers to add a little Island to their vacation plans in 2015, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “The 2015 Visitors Guide is an excellent tool for any traveler looking to plan their… |
| Department advising of whiteout conditions and drifting on Island roads
The department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is advising motorists that the high wind and blowing snow is causing whiteout conditions and drifting on roads, particularly in Central Queens and East Prince. Conditions are closing some roads, as they are filling in with snow even as… |
| Premier Ghiz expresses condolences over the passing of Charlie Sark
Premier Ghiz today expressed condolences over the passing of Mi’kmaw Elder, former Chief and longtime community volunteer Charlie Sark.“There are few people on Prince Edward Island who put as much time and as much passion into making this province a better place for all citizens,” said Premier Ghiz… |
| Storm update
Islanders are urged to remain off the roads and monitor updates from the RCMP as the storm has created significant challenges and cleanup will take time. All provincial civil service offices will be closed Tuesday, February 17. The English Language School Board and Commission scolaire de langue… |
| Prince Edward Island Premier MacLauchlan sworn in and Cabinet appointed
Wade MacLauchlan was sworn in as Premier of the Province of Prince Edward Island today by Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis at Government House.Premier MacLauchlan became Leader of the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island on February 21, 2015. Prior to entering provincial politics, Premier… |
| Forums raise awareness about entrepreneurship for all ages
There is nothing simple about entrepreneurship. Those who take the leap to become entrepreneurs often describe running their own business as the most challenging and rewarding experience of their working lives. Active Communities Inc. (ACI), a Rural Action Centre in Montague, wants to promote the… |