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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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| Invesco Ltd. expands Island workforce with Innovation PEI support
Invesco Ltd., a major Charlottetown employer in the financial services industry, is being supported in growing its Island workforce to 400 positions, says Allen Roach, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning.“Invesco Ltd. has been a stable and growing employer. This is a great opportunity for… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 5.1 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.0 cpl; and• There will be no change in… |
| PEI Shellfish Association helps Island fishers remain competitive in the marketplace
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley today announced combined funding of $182,708 for the PEI… |
| New Year’s Eve Finale to feature Burton Cummings, The Rankin Family and Doc Walker in Summerside
Summerside, Prince Edward IslandPEI 2014 Inc. is proud to present Burton Cummings at New Year’s Eve Finale 2014, the wrap up event to a year-long, province-wide celebration, at Credit Union Place in Summerside. New Year’s Eve Finale 2014 will also offer free family activities, including the PEI… |
| Maritime Fall Fair results
Prince Edward Island beef cattle and draft horse exhibitors once again took a large share of the top awards at the Maritime Fall Fair in Halifax. In the beef ring, Islanders exhibited in the Angus, Simmental, Hereford, and Commercial Cattle divisions. Belgians were the only draft horses… |
| Annand Clams ready to dig into business
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach announced combined funding of $250,000 for Annand Clams to open a new… |
| Many municipalities still accepting candidate nominations
Most Island municipalities are still accepting nominations for the November 3 council election, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.“There’s still time to file as a candidate for office in nearly 70 Prince Edward Island municipalities,” Minister Sheridan said. “If you’… |
| 16th Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors
On-going collaboration to support the well-being of seniors living in CanadaFederal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors met this week in Charlottetown to review recent collaborative work and discuss ways to further support the well-being of seniors living in Canada… |
| Junior Achievement of Prince Edward Island continues to inspire and educate young Islanders about business and economics
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), and the Honourable Allen Roach, PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, today announced support for Junior Achievement of Prince Edward Island (JAPEI) for… |
| PEI Potato Institute improving productivity to help Island potato farmers
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster announced combined funding of $18,210 for the PEI Potato Quality Institute… |
| Environment department releases pesticide monitoring program results
Results for the most recent pesticide monitoring program conducted across Prince Edward Island have been released, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry.“The department monitors pesticide levels in groundwater on a regular basis and makes the results available to the public,”… |
| Government investing $3.7 million over five years for children with complex needs
Government will be investing $3.75 million over five years to increase and enhance services to children with complex health needs says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie.“We recognize that there is a growing demand for pediatric services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and… |
| Government investing $3.7 million over five years for children with complex needs
Government will be investing $3.75 million over five years to increase and enhance services to children with complex health needs says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie.“We recognize that there is a growing demand for pediatric services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and… |
| Tender awarded for new pedestrian bridges in Bonshaw
Work has begun on the construction of two pedestrian bridges that will make it easier for Islanders to explore the natural beauty of the Bonshaw hills, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “These two structures are important links in the new expanded provincial… |
| Seven projects approved under new Northside Windmill Enhancement Fund
Seven projects with a total value of more than $115,000 will help revitalize community infrastructure and provide economic growth in the Hermanville/Clearspring area, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley. “The Northside Windmill Enhancement Fund is a first of… |
| Municipal officials to be elected in November
The Chief Electoral Officer for the municipalities of Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall has issued a Writ of Election for Municipal elections to take place in these communities on Monday, November 3, 2014. To be eligible to vote a person must be 18 years of age by election day, a… |
| Automobile insurance benefits increase
Automobile accident victims will be able to access improved rights to recover for pain and suffering and enhanced accident benefits effective October 1, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry.“We have been working closely with the automobile insurance industry to ensure that… |
| The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is helping to protect Island rivers
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission will continue to support the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation as it enters the fourth year of the annual Island Rivers – Worth Protecting campaign.Participating suppliers sustain this effort by donating a portion of sales from select… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2014: • Gasoline prices will increase by 2.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will decrease by 1.2 cpl; • There will be no change in furnace and stove… |
| RBC Celebrate 2014 School Program bringing over 3,000 students to historic sites
Thousands of students from across the province are participating in organized tours and visits to historic sites as part of the RBC Celebrate 2014 School Program, a legacy project of the PEI 2014 Celebrations. “We are hearing very positive feedback about the organized visits to historic sites from… |