News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| New Greek River bridge opens to traffic
A new highway structure on Point Pleasant Road (Route 17) in Greek River, Kings County, is open to traffic, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“This new bridge structure will allow safer access to the community for those who use it regularly, and for all Islanders… |
| PEI Environmental Awards recognize outstanding achievements
The Environmental Awards are a great way to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of groups, individuals and students in environmental activities, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “There are many people across Prince Edward Island who are playing an active… |
| Government endorses Task Force recommendations
The provincial government has endorsed the general direction of the Task Force report on land use policies and will develop an implementation plan, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.“Land use in Prince Edward Island is an issue that affects the economy, the… |
| Federal-Provincial Trade Agreement celebrates 20 years of helping Atlantic businesses export
The Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces are today celebrating the anniversary of an agreement to work together towards a common goal: increasing the number of Atlantic Canadian companies competing in international markets. That agreement, the Canada-Atlantic Provinces Agreement on… |
| Islanders recognized for contributions to the prevention and elimination of family violence
Two members of the Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention (PAC), have recently been honoured as joint recipients of the prestigious Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation Award, says Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services and Seniors. “I would like to express my sincere… |
| New partnership to improve access at public libraries
Islanders who have difficulty seeing will benefit from a new partnership between the Public Library Service and the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“Through our partnership with CELA, the Public Library Service gains access to a wide… |
| Nurse practitioner will provide walk-in clinic in Morell
Residents of Morell will have improved access when nurse practitioner, Laurie Brehaut begins a walk-in clinic service on June 4, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “I’m very pleased that we were able to work in partnership with the community to bring this service to the residents of… |
| Nurse practitioner will provide walk-in clinic in Morell
Residents of Morell will have improved access when nurse practitioner, Laurie Brehaut begins a walk-in clinic service on June 4, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “I’m very pleased that we were able to work in partnership with the community to bring this service to the residents of… |
| Islanders encouraged to create stronger intergenerational relationships
Intergenerational Day reminds us of the importance of simple and respectful connections between generations, says Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services and Seniors.“I am pleased to recognize June 1 as Intergenerational Day in Prince Edward Island,” said Minister Docherty. “Younger… |
| Islanders encouraged to create stronger intergenerational relationships
Intergenerational Day reminds us of the importance of simple and respectful connections between generations, says Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services and Seniors.“I am pleased to recognize June 1 as Intergenerational Day in Prince Edward Island,” said Minister Docherty. “Younger… |
| French Book Expo programming announced
Over 1,000 students will visit the first edition of the Salon du livre de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard being held on June 5-7 at the Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside and many other students will also receive a French author at their school prior to the event, says Education and Early Childhood… |
| Notice re provincial government associated websites
The public is advised that difficulties are currently being experienced when accessing some provincial government associated websites such as PEI 2014 and 811. Government staff are working with the external service provider that provides domain name services to solve the problem. A number of other… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, June 1, 2014:• Gasoline prices will increase by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl);• There will be no change in the price of furnace oil or diesel; and• Propane prices will decrease… |
| Island seafood promotion expands in Western Canada
The Province of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the largest food service distributor in Canada to increase sales of Prince Edward Island seafood products in Western Canada, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“The Province of Prince Edward Island is… |
| Information session on Rocky Point Bridge replacement
The public is invited to an information session on the replacement of the Rocky Point Bridge, located on Route 19 in Rocky Point.Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014Time: 7 p.m.Place: Afton Community Centre, 1552 Route 19, New DominionThe existing structure is scheduled for replacement under the… |
| British High Commissioner to Canada visits P.E.I.
Howard Drake, British High Commissioner to Canada, makes an official visit to Prince Edward Island this week, says Premier Robert Ghiz. High Commissioner Drake visits P.E.I. with a focus on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. “Our government and industries are… |
| Invitation to Attend a Lecture/Performance at Province House, Charlottetown
While the “Fathers of Confederation” were meeting in Charlottetown in 1864, life in the countryside was going on much as it had been for decades, and the concerns of rural Islanders were very much focused on the land, and issues to do with the land. This mind-set of rural Islanders, 150 years ago,… |
| Trans Canada Highway improvements planned for this season
Improvements to the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) are among the additional road projects that will be made during this construction season, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“The Trans Canada Highway welcomes visitors and helps transport Island goods to national… |
| Statement from Premier Robert Ghiz on tragedy in Moncton
Premier Robert Ghiz issued the following statement today on the emergency events unfolding in Moncton, New Brunswick:“On behalf of the government and people of Prince Edward Island, I want to extend our deep sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues of the three RCMP officers who were… |
| Liquor license suspended for Souris Royal Canadian Legion
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the Military canteen liquor license of “Souris Royal Canadian Legion,” license number MC640022, located in Souris, for a two (2) day period as follows: Friday, June 6, 2014, 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 8, 2014, 9 a.m. The Liquor Control… |