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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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| Statement by Premier Robert Ghiz on Jim Prentice
On Saturday, September 6, 2014 Jim Prentice was named the new leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party and premier designate.“On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I want to congratulate Alberta premier-designate Jim Prentice on his recent leadership victory,” said… |
| Federal-provincial-territorial tourism ministers meet to promote tourism in Canada
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism met this week to discuss the competitiveness of the tourism sector in Canada and other topics related to the industry. This meeting of the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers was co-chaired by the Honourable Maxime Bernier,… |
| Cabinet tour highlights potato industry
Provincial cabinet members met in Fox Island today with the PEI Potato Board and local potato producers to discuss the industry including opportunities and challenges associated with meeting future consumer needs, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Prince Edward Island is the largest potato producing… |
| Trade Team PEI hosts Annual Export Day
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 Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach today hosted the annual Trade Team PEI Export Day for Island-based companies.The… |
| Open house postponed
The public information open house planned for tonight in Brackley regarding the environmental impact assessment on the proposed multi-purpose highway maintenance and garage facility has been postponed. The open house will now take place Tuesday, August 12 at Brackley Commons, 14 Union Road,… |
| Statement from Premier Robert Ghiz on McCain
“McCain has always been a strong employer for the area and an important community partner. The closing of the plant is regrettable news for the Province, employees and the Borden-Carleton community. “I am pleased that McCain is providing support to their affected employees through severance, early… |
| Province improving access to hearing tests for Islanders
Expanding the role of private audiologists will provide Islanders with better access to procedures such as hearing tests, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “This is a great step toward increasing access to health care services that are important to Islanders,” said Minister Currie. “… |
| Island forest fire fighters back from B.C.
Two members of the P.E.I. Department of Agriculture and Forestry are back from several weeks fighting forest fires in northern British Columbia. Mike Montigny and Jeff Hannam both worked on the Mt. McAllistar fire some 250 km north of Prince George B.C. “The Mt. McAllister fire covered some 16,000… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island launch the Canada Job Grant to help Islanders get jobs
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont (Prince Edward Island), on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, today announced the signing of the full agreement for the Canada Job Fund, which includes… |
| New Building Canada Plan Open for Business in Prince Edward Island
Government Partnership to replace the Souris Bridge and help improve the National Highway SystemThe Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Regional Minister for PEI and Member of Parliament for Egmont, was joined today by Robert Vessey, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure… |
| Traffic Advisory
Route 120 - Wilmot Valley Road – One-way traffic will be maintained during construction hours. Delays are to be expected. The project is 500m in length.Route 225 - Springton/Hartsville– One-way traffic will be maintained during construction hours. Delays are to be expected. The project is 5.0 km in… |
| Popular Fall Flavours event returns and Culinary Institute announces new Chefs Series
A huge favourite with foodies and families alike, the Great Island Grilled Cheese Challenge, is returning to the Fall Flavours Festival in 2014. “This has been one of the best attended events of the Festival and we’re delighted to have it again this year,” says Chef Austin Clement, chairman of the… |
| Islanders to mark National Acadian Day on August 15
Islanders will have the chance to celebrate the culture and history of Prince Edward Island’s Acadian and Francophone community at events marking National Acadian Day on August 15. “National Acadian Day is an opportunity for all Islanders to recognize the contribution our Acadian community has made… |
| Islanders to mark National Acadian Day on August 15
Islanders will have the chance to celebrate the culture and history of Prince Edward Island’s Acadian and Francophone community at events marking National Acadian Day on August 15. “National Acadian Day is an opportunity for all Islanders to recognize the contribution our Acadian community has made… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2014:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.7 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.0 cpl;• Diesel prices will increase by 1.… |
| Education staff taking steps to strengthen career development in the school system
Government is committed to helping students graduate with the required knowledge, skills, and attitudes for post-secondary education, apprenticeship programs, and the labour market, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac.“When implemented later this fall, the Student… |
| Bedeque and Area Rec Centre announces launch of capital campaign to keep facility open
The Bedeque and Area Rec Centre has announced the launch of a capital campaign aimed to help ease the financial burden associated with necessary repairs and upgrades. “Community pride is strong, but our facility is not,” stated Duane MacDonald, campaign coordinator. “With a long list of repairs and… |
| Pedestrian bridges to link lands in new Bonshaw hills provincial park
Work will soon begin on two pedestrian bridges that will make it easier for Islanders to enjoy a new expanded provincial park being created in the Bonshaw hills, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “The new expanded park, that will include the existing Bonshaw… |
| Western Hospital emergency department closed August 24
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will be closed Sunday, August 24 beginning at 8 a.m. for a 24-hour period due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. It will reopen Monday, August 25 at 8 a.m.Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 9-1-1 or seek emergency services… |
| PEI Shellfish Festival announces line up to headline the largest East Coast Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada
From September 18th to 21st the Charlottetown Event Grounds will become home to the 19th annual Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival. For the third consecutive year, this leading culinary event will be hosted by Food Network Celebrity Chef and PEI Food Ambassador Chef Michael Smith… |