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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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| Officials investigating discovery of dead fish
Government officials have confirmed a report of dead fish discovered in the Roseville system Monday. Staff from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Department of Communities, Land and Environment confirmed the report upon visiting the site… |
| Petroleum pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2016: • Gasoline prices will increase by 2.6 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 3.5 cpl;• Diesel prices will increase by 3.… |
| New technology helps Islanders with hearing loss communicate with 911
Islanders who have hearing loss or speech impairments will soon be able to use Text with 911 for emergency services. “Text with 911 technology can help deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired Islanders communicate with 911 operators through text message,” said Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister… |
| Faster ambulance responses times improving Islanders’ access to emergency health services
Islanders are experiencing better access to emergency health services through improved ambulance response times. As of June 30, the average ambulance response time across the province is 8 minutes and 23 seconds, an improvement from 9 minutes and 12 seconds as reported three months previous. The… |
| Government approves Liquor Control Act regulation changes
Cabinet has approved three changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act regulations addressing liquor licensing and consumption. The approved amendments align Prince Edward Island with the rest of Canada and specifically:1. allow an individual or business to hold a liquor-agency license and another… |
| Equipment Upgrades at MacAusland’s Woolen Mills
With roots dating back to 1870, MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd. is one of the longest-operating businesses on Prince Edward Island. Since 1932, they have been keeping people from all over Canada and the United States warm with their traditional blankets made from 100% virgin wool, their core… |
| Finding the Right Ingredients for Success
People who seek out gluten-free products have had more reason to lick their lips over the last ten years, thanks to Duinkerken Foods Inc. Brenda and Wayne vanDuinkerken created the popular flour and baking mix brand, and are now looking to diversify the product line and increase exports.Bobby… |
| Provincial government donates land for expanded Georgetown Municipal Services
The Government of Prince Edward Island will donate a parcel of provincially-owned land to the Town of Georgetown allowing the community needed space to expand services, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“This week government agreed to give Georgetown a parcel of… |
| Aligning Millennial Skills with Jobs
How can educated and talented millennials and employers connect efficiently and strategically? Ask the founders of Gradpeek, they would love to tell you about their start-up company. Through an innovative communication/technology platform, the company uses a unique and searchable database that… |
| Parliamentary Partnership Agreement Signed Today between the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island the Parliament of Turks and Caicos Islands
The Honourable Francis (Buck) Watts, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island was pleased to sign a Parliamentary Partnership Agreement with the Honourable Robert S. Hall, Speaker of the Parliament of Turks and Caicos Island. The signing ceremony took place today in Newfoundland… |
| New private training school, Unleashed Potential K9 Academy, officially opens its doors
Today, a new certified professional dog training school, Unleashed Potential K9 Academy, officially opened its doors, welcoming current and future clients to check out all that the academy has to offer, including training in puppy management, off leash training, obedience training, aggression… |
| New go!PEI projects Helping Beach Grove residents stay active
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for even a few minutes a… |
| Prince Edward Island organizations encouraged to apply for Skills Link funding
Organizations wishing to hire youth are encouraged to apply for funding through the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s Skills Link program, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “Funding through Skills Link provides job opportunities to youth who are trying to… |
| Five privately-owned parcels of land now protected under Natural Areas Protection Act
Five parcels of privately-owned land across Prince Edward Island are now designated as protected under the provincial Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. "Today we announced five parcels of land that will now be protected under… |
| Ignition Fund deadline approaching
The deadline for applications to the Ignition Fund is Friday, July 29, 2016. This support offers up to $25,000 through Innovation PEI to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. With this investment of seed capital, entrepreneurs can develop their ideas into tangible and viable… |
| Paramedics helping palliative care patients to remain in their home
Island palliative care patients living in their homes are receiving timely access to pain and symptom management during overnight hours with the additional support of paramedics, helping them to stay in their homes longer. Since the new Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home program began… |
| Officials investigating discovery of deceased fish
Government officials are investigating a report of deceased fish discovered in the Clyde River Monday at approximately 5:15 p.m. Staff from Environment Canada, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Department of Communities, Land and Environment confirmed the report upon visiting the… |
| Minister congratulates UPEI on UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability
Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown extended congratulations to the University of Prince Edward Island who recently announced the new UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability. The position will be co-held by Dr. James Randall, UPEI; and Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino,… |
| Province working with partners to pursue additional ferry service in Eastern Prince Edward Island
The Provincial Government is actively working with all partners, led by the federal government, to pursue additional ferry service between Wood Islands and Caribou.The ferry is a critical transport and economic link between the Island and the mainland and the province has been working to find a… |
| Eastern Auto Supply benefits greatly from provincial partnership
Eastern Auto Supply is a family-run business that is benefitting greatly from our provincial training initiative, offered through Employ PEI, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning.“The company has seen tremendous success through Employ PEI, having hired three new employees… |