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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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| Consul General of Japan visits Prince Edward Island
As a follow-up to Prince Edward Island’s trade and post-secondary education mission to Japan in early February, Consul General of Japan at Montreal Tatsuo Arai will visit Prince Edward Island on Monday, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Our province sincerely appreciates the prompt efforts and enthused… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014:● Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.5 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will decrease by 1… |
| 54 burgers to love this April!
April will see the return of PEI Burger Love, a month-long celebration of 100 per cent Island Beef. This is the fourth year of the campaign, and the “beefiest” one to date.Prince Edward Island Burger Love was created by Fresh Media, and is presented in partnership with Prince Edward Island Cattle… |
| Spring Session to focus on making government services more responsive to the needs of Islanders
The spring sitting of the Legislative Assembly will highlight progress being made to make government programs and services more responsive to the needs of Islanders while continuing to meet our budget targets, says Premier Robert Ghiz.“Government’s agenda for this sitting will be to follow our plan… |
| 2014 Almanac goes on sale this week
After overwhelming demand from Islanders interested in acquiring a copy of The Public Archives 2014 Almanac and Miscellany Celebrating 1864, the Public Archives has printed an additional one thousand hard copies of the book, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“We had a contest to… |
| RBC Celebrate 2014 School Program to leave a strong legacy among Island students
Prince Edward Island students will learn about the pivotal role played by the 1864 Charlottetown Conference in the creation of Canada thanks to a partnership between PEI 2014, and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, says Minister of Tourism and Culture, Robert Henderson. “A… |
| RBC Celebrate 2014 School Program to leave a strong legacy among Island students
Prince Edward Island students will learn about the pivotal role played by the 1864 Charlottetown Conference in the creation of Canada thanks to a partnership between PEI 2014, and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, says Minister of Tourism and Culture, Robert Henderson. “A… |
| Provincial licence plate nominated for international award
The new provincial licence plate is in the running to be named “best plate” by the world’s largest collectors group, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“We are pleased that our new licence plate has been well received, both by Islanders and by licence plate… |
| International Potato Technology Expo a success
The topic of environmental sustainability was front and centre for potato growers attending the International Potato Technology Expo Conference on Friday, February 21 at Red Shores in Charlottetown, PEI. Ensuring that potato production in Prince Edward Island is both environmentally and… |
| Islanders have better access to addictions services
Islanders struggling with addictions now have better access to the supports they need through significantly shorter wait times for inpatient detox programs at the Provincial Addictions Facility, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Ensuring Islanders struggling with addictions have… |
| Islanders have better access to addictions services
Islanders struggling with addictions now have better access to the supports they need through significantly shorter wait times for inpatient detox programs at the Provincial Addictions Facility, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Ensuring Islanders struggling with addictions have… |
| Canada’s Premiers Achieve Improvements in the Renewal of Funding for Skills Training
Premiers are committed to creating good jobs and driving economic growth through a skilled and productive workforce, and providing Canadians support to contribute to Canada’s economic prosperity. By working together, Canada’s Premiers have achieved a modest number of changes to the federal… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014:● Gasoline prices will increase by 2.6 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase by… |
| Improved food safety regulations to increase consumer protection
New food safety regulations will ensure Prince Edward Island stays current with national standards, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. “Over the coming months, Prince Edward Island will be updating regulations to ensure the highest levels of food safety in food serving… |
| Premier welcomes announcement of Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2014, March 7 to 23
Islanders will mark the distinctiveness of the Acadian and Francophone community, and its contribution to the quality of life in our province, during Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2014, said Premier Robert Ghiz, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs.“The Island’s Acadian… |
| New school calendar supports student achievement
As part of a series of initiatives to support student achievement, the 2014-2015 school calendar has been restructured to support improved use of embedded professional learning days, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac.“The calendar includes additional embedded… |
| Federal, provincial officials meet on future of Province House
Federal and provincial officials met in Ottawa on March 4 to discuss possible renovations to Province House, Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey said.“We had some excellent discussions with Ministers Leona Aglukkaq and Gail Shea and our other federal colleagues about… |
| Additional road projects announced for construction season
Communities across the Island will benefit from road and bridge improvements that will be made during the coming construction season, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“When we make strategic investments in our transportation network it carries multiple benefits… |
| Leading the Country to Provide Better Retirement Income Security -- PEI Joins Ontario on Pension Reform
PEI is teaming up with Ontario to help develop a viable, responsible plan to improve retirement income security so people can retire more comfortably.Both provinces were disappointed with the federal government’s unilateral decision to shut down discussions on enhancing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP… |
| Colorectal cancer screening is making a difference in the health of Islanders
The easy to use at-home colorectal cancer screening test kit has improved cancer screening rates and is leading to earlier detection and treatment for Islanders diagnosed with colorectal cancer, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “Regular cancer screening is important to keeping… |