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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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| Prince Edward Island hosts 55th Annual Premiers’ Conference
Canada’s Premiers are meeting for the 55th Annual Premiers’ Conference at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown on August 28 and 29.Premiers will discuss issues impacting Canada’s competitiveness, including facilitating internal trade and improving access to international markets. They… |
| United States Ambassador visits Prince Edward Island this week
An official visit to Prince Edward Island by United States Ambassador Bruce A. Heyman will lead to wide-ranging discussions during the week of the Council of the Federation meetings, says Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz.“The annual conference of premiers will provide an opportunity to… |
| Report confirms fiscal disparity
55th Annual Premiers’ ConferenceDuring today’s meeting, Canada’s Premiers discussed a report prepared by the Conference Board of Canada entitled, A Difficult Road Ahead: Canada’s Economic and Fiscal Prospects.The report confirms that the growing fiscal disparity between the federal government and… |
| Premiers’ Task Force to support Chair’s Initiative on Aging
55th Annual Premiers’ ConferenceToday, under the leadership of Premier Robert Ghiz, Chair of the Council of the Federation for 2014-2015, Canada’s Premiers will launch a dialogue with Canadians and engage key stakeholders on aging, and create a Task Force to look at the impacts an aging population… |
| Supporting infrastructure for job creation and economic growth
55th Annual Premiers' ConferenceCanada’s Premiers discussed the importance of infrastructure to job creation and economic growth. Reliable, resilient infrastructure boosts productivity, supports strong communities, protects public safety, helps manage congestion, and facilitates getting goods to… |
| Collaboration on health care achieves results for Canadians
55th Annual Premiers’ ConferenceThrough work in their respective jurisdictions and their collaboration on the Health Care Innovation Working Group (HCIWG), Premiers have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing Canadians’ health care and achieving better value for money across health care systems… |
| Province seeking volunteers to protect and promote Confederation Trail
Islanders can do their part to help protect and promote one of the most important venues for outdoor activity in the province by becoming a trail volunteer on the Confederation Trail, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “The Confederation Trail is the Island’s premiere venue for… |
| Province develops enhancement fund for Hermanville/Clearspring area
The Province of Prince Edward Island is realizing a commitment to the residents of Hermanville/Clearspring with the establishment of an enhancement fund to support future development of the area, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“This enhancement fund is a… |
| Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers focus on emerging opportunities for a growing sector of Canada’s economy
On Friday, Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their annual meeting after focused discussions on creating opportunities for a dynamic agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada. Ministers continue to plan for long-term success, while taking… |
| Province declares Prince Edward Island Humane Society Day
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Prince Edward Island Humane Society, the Province of Prince Edward Island is pleased to declare July 22 as Prince Edward Island Humane Society Day, says Minister of Agriculture and Forestry George Webster.“For forty years, the Humane Society has… |
| Archaeological discoveries unveiled at the Acadian Museum
A new exhibition, “Digging into the Past: An Archaeological Discovery in Malpeque Bay,” provides a unique glimpse into Acadian history on Prince Edward Island, says Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs and Archaeology, Premier Robert Ghiz.The exhibition at the Acadian Museum in… |
| Keeping things cool helps to support MADD Canada
The PEI Liquor Control Commission launched a pilot project during the summer of 2013 to sell cubed bagged ice in select PEI Liquor corporate retail outlets across the province. The ice, as well as the coolers used to store it, bear the MADD Canada logo and responsible use messaging. A portion of… |
| 2014 Love our Lobster campaign biggest yet
The support for Prince Edward Island’s lobster industry is clear from the success of the 2014 Love our Lobster campaign, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“This year, we saw more participation from retailers and a significant increase in interest from… |
| Buchanan Technologies opens Charlottetown office
Buchanan Technologies Inc. of Grapevine, Texas, has opened an office in Charlottetown and is projecting to create 46 jobs on the Island within three years, says Allen Roach, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning.“This is a well-established information and communications technology (ICT)… |
| Natural Area designated in Hazel Grove
Prince Edward Island’s system of protected Natural Areas expanded recently with the addition of four privately owned properties in the Hazel Grove area of Queens County, says Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, George Webster. “Many of the stands on these properties contain tall mature upland… |
| New Rocky Point Bridge to open to traffic
The $375,000 replacement of the Rocky Point Bridge on Route 19 is complete and the bridge will open to the public at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“Our government is committed to improving the safety and efficiency of Island… |
| Raspberry Point Oyster Co. expands to meet international demand
Mr. Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Moncton - Riverview - Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron… |
| PEILCC continues to generate funds for support of community organizations
Over the last five years, the PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) has been helping community organizations through its annual wine cooler raffle. The proceeds of this fundraiser will assist the work of the Stars for Life - Foundation for Autism and the PEI Association of Food Banks. “Both the… |
| Fire Weather Index
Islanders are advised that the hot, dry and windy weather means burning permits are not valid. People are also being urged to use caution with any and all outdoor fires.Today’s fire weather index is very high in central areas of the province and high in northeastern Prince Edward Island. These dry… |
| Increased funding for Tyne Valley Oyster Festival announced
Increased investments in the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival have allowed the festival to expand and attract a wider audience, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“The Tyne Valley Oyster Festival has been a popular draw in western Prince Edward Island for 50… |