News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| 2016 Spring Lobster Season
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all Island fishers for their valued contribution to our… |
| New Education Act comes into effect ahead of beginning of school year
The new Education Act and regulations are now in effect, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.“Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate to provide a better education for Island students,” said… |
| YDAY, youth summit to bring together Islanders to discuss opportunities for youth on PEI
Young Islanders are invited to attend YDAY, a new summit that will bring together youth from across Prince Edward Island to help shape policies and opportunities that meet the interests of young people. YDAY is a full-day event to discuss opportunities for youth on Prince Edward Island and… |
| Children get off to a good start in kindergarten with free eye exams and glasses
Kindergarten students are receiving free eye exams and glasses and getting off to a better start in school with help from the Eye See…Eye Learn program. “The Eye See…Eye Learn program focuses on early detection of eye and vision problems in young children as they enter the school system,” said… |
| Federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers agree to collaborate on priorities for the upcoming year
Meetings of Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers this week in Winnipeg underscored the need to ensure that economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand, says Paula Biggar, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy.“PEI has been a… |
| Provincial government and partners make progress in addressing regulatory issues for the restaurant and foodservice industry
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working successfully with industry partners to reduce red tape and make it easier for them to do business with government.One of those initiatives has been the Project ART (Addressing Red Tape) Sector Roundtables which bring industry and government together… |
| Provincial government and partners make progress in addressing regulatory issues for the restaurant and foodservice industry
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working successfully with industry partners to reduce red tape and make it easier for them to do business with government.Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald said one of those initiatives has been the Project ART (Addressing Red Tape)… |
| Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Presents the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
On behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, His Honour the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, to four residents of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony will take… |
| Information sessions being held on Cornwall perimeter highway
The route and scheduling of the Cornwall perimeter highway will be discussed during three upcoming information sessions, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“Multiple route options were assessed and the preferred alignment was identified by an independent consultant… |
| Prince Edward Island’s July tourism indicators reveal record number of overnight stays
Tourism indicators in July are even better than initially anticipated with record numbers in overnight stays, pointing to the success of our season thanks to our tourism operators in Prince Edward Island, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. The July tourism numbers… |
| New mental health resources available in Prince County for seniors
Prince County seniors now have access to a wide range of mental health resources closer to home. A specialized Seniors Mental Health Resource Team, now operating out of St. Eleanor’s Place in Summerside and clinics across West Prince, provides a mix of services for seniors experiencing complex… |
| Petroleum pricing September 1, 2016
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); • There will be no change in Furnace and Stove Oil prices:• Diesel prices will increase by… |
| UPEI officially opens new School of Sustainable Design Engineering building
This news release is courtesy of the University of Prince Edward IslandUPEI’s new 76,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art School of Sustainable Design Engineering building officially opened its doors to students, staff, faculty, and the public today.“This is the day where our dream becomes reality,… |
| UPEI officially opens new School of Sustainable Design Engineering building
This news release is courtesy of the University of Prince Edward IslandUPEI’s new 76,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art School of Sustainable Design Engineering building officially opened its doors to students, staff, faculty, and the public today.“This is the day where our dream becomes reality,… |
| “Grow Export” Reports Success in Round One, Recruiting for Round Two
Early in 2016, a dozen Island companies signed on for Grow Export, a new program designed to help PEI-based companies explore their export potential and learn more about the world of exporting their products and services to foreign markets. The first round of the program, which is offered by Trade… |
| Repurposing of Former Sawmill in Georgetown to Create New Multi-tenant Facility
The local economic development organization in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the federal and provincial governments, is turning a 40,000 square foot former sawmill into a multi-tenant facility to house new and existing businesses. Georgetown Port Inc. will transform the… |
| Federal-provincial funding going towards important improvements to Prince Edward Island transportation infrastructure
Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island, August 8, 2016—The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making investments in transportation infrastructure that will help create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.Bobby Morrissey,… |
| Improving Access to Services for Victims of Crime in PEI
Crime can have devastating impact on victims. As a just society, it is important that the necessary supports and services are available to respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of victims, survivors, their families and their communities.Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown… |
| Province urges Transport Canada to secure second ferry immediately
The Provincial Government expressed disappointment today over the disruption in ferry service between Wood Islands and Caribou this morning and continues to urge Transport Canada to take immediate action to resume full ferry service.“The provincial government, including my office, has been in… |
| Transportation route improvements get funding boost in Prince Edward Island
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in transportation infrastructure that will help create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf… |