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| BIO|FOOD|TECH to host artisan cheesemaking workshop
BioFoodTech will offer a two-day artisan cheesemaking workshop for budding artisan and industrial cheesemakers on February 25-26 in Charlottetown. “This workshop will consist of classroom sessions reviewing the technology behind cheesemaking and hands-on learning in BioFoodTech’s pilot plant,” said… |
| BIO|FOOD|TECH to host artisan cheesemaking workshop
BioFoodTech will offer a two-day artisan cheesemaking workshop for budding artisan and industrial cheesemakers on February 25-26 in Charlottetown. “This workshop will consist of classroom sessions reviewing the technology behind cheesemaking and hands-on learning in BioFoodTech’s pilot plant,” said… |
| The news you need ... from 1864
Weekly website postings from the Public Archives and Records Office will give Islanders insight into life on Prince Edward Island in 1864 and will serve as a great way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“This… |
| The news you need ... from 1864
Weekly website postings from the Public Archives and Records Office will give Islanders insight into life on Prince Edward Island in 1864 and will serve as a great way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“This… |
| 2014 Order of PEI Nominations now being received
Charles Curley, Chair of the Order of PEI Advisory Council, announced today that nominations for the Order of Prince Edward Island are now being received by Council. The nomination deadline this year is March 28 for the highest honour the Province of Prince Edward Island can award. The Order of… |
| Minister Roach congratulates Entrepreneur of the Year Jason Aspin
Congratulations to Jason Aspin of Stratford on being named Progress Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the year in the category of manufacturing, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “As CEO of Aspin Kemp and Associates, Jason has built a successful business by providing innovative… |
| Minister Roach congratulates Entrepreneur of the Year Jason Aspin
Congratulations to Jason Aspin of Stratford on being named Progress Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the year in the category of manufacturing, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach. “As CEO of Aspin Kemp and Associates, Jason has built a successful business by providing innovative… |
| Influenza update
The Chief Public Health Office is reminding Islanders to take precautions to reduce the spread of influenza. “Prince Edward Island continues to experience a typical flu season with fewer lab confirmed cases and hospitalizations than in the last couple of years,” said Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief… |
| Wellness Strategy survey still open to public
There is still time for Islanders to provide their input into the creation of a long-term provincial wellness strategy, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie.“The ideas and views of Islanders are integral to creating a provincial wellness strategy that encourages and supports each of us… |
| Young Islanders gain valuable life and business skills through Junior Achievement programs
Programming offers building blocks to successful future careersFisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea and Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach today announced government support for Junior Achievement of Prince Edward Island (JAPEI).The JAPEI programs are offered to students in… |
| Three Prince Edward Island communities receive funds for upgrades to community facilities
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 (Charlottetown), St. Nicholas and Goose River will all benefit from infrastructure funding to make necessary upgrades to their facilities.Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea and PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley were in… |
| CGI targets expansion in Stratford
Serving clients around the world and contributing to the economy of PEICGI continues to grow in PEI with intentions to create up to 300 positions within three years at its Stratford location, with help from the Government of Prince Edward Island, says Allen Roach, Minister of Innovation and… |
| Road projects will benefit communities across the Island
The first projects announced for the 2014 construction season will help to improve roadways across the Island, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“We are proud to make strategic investments in our highway network for the coming season that will help Islanders… |
| PEI 2014 celebrations continuing across province
Starting with New Year’s Eve and continuing through the month of January, the PEI 2014 celebrations got off to a resounding success across the province. February will see even more events and activities taking place throughout the Island as the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the 1864… |
| PEI Liquor Control Commission is extending lives one “paper heart” at a time
PEI Liquor Control Commission launches 3rd Annual Paper Hearts promotion in support of the Heart and Stroke FoundationThe PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) is partnering with the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation during the month of February as part of the annual Paper Hearts campaign.… |
| PEI Liquor Control Commission is extending lives one “paper heart” at a time
PEI Liquor Control Commission launches 3rd Annual Paper Hearts promotion in support of the Heart and Stroke FoundationThe PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) is partnering with the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation during the month of February as part of the annual Paper Hearts campaign.… |
| Libraries to assist with registrations for local shellfishers
Staff at local public libraries are offering assistance to shellfishers who may not have access to a computer at home, or have had little experience filling out online applications, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“A recent change at the federal level means local shellfishers… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2014:● Gasoline prices will increase by 4.0 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 6.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase… |
| Government House Levee 2014
In keeping with a tradition that predates the 180 year history of Government House, Their Honours the Honourable H. Frank Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis will host their annual New Year's Day Levee on January 1 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.This year, Their Honours will give everyone attending a… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2014:● Gasoline prices will increase by 3.5 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase… |