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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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| Federal and Provincial Governments support upgrades to modernize Farm Centre
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Ron MacKinley, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, along with members of PEI… |
| Updated guide will help prevent child sexual abuse
A comprehensive updated guide, now available for Island parents, caregivers and professionals, will help with ongoing efforts to prevent child sexual abuse, says Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services and Seniors. “We are very pleased to offer this important resource for parents,… |
| Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz welcomes MLA Hal Perry to the Liberal Caucus
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Tignish-Palmer Road Hal Perry joined the Liberal Caucus today. “I would like to welcome Mr. Perry to the Liberal Caucus. He adds a strong understanding of the federal reforms to employment insurance and its effects in our province,” Premier Robert Ghiz said… |
| Province releases August tourism numbers
Figures released today by the province show tourism performance for the month of August was very similar to the same month last year, and that’s reason to be optimistic, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “Our total overnight stays are very close to what they were last August,… |
| Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Kitchen Fires
Cooking is the number one cause of home fires, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “Unattended cooking and unsafe kitchen habits can lead to a devastating fire,” said Ms. Sherry. “During Fire Prevention Week, October 6 - 12, 2013, and year-round I urge everyone to take… |
| Agricultural Insurance Corporation moves to Kensington
The Prince Edward Island Agricultural Insurance Corporation (AIC) is moving from the Research Station property in Charlottetown to its new head office in Kensington this coming week, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster. “Relocating the Prince Edward Island Agriculture Insurance… |
| Prince Edward Island works with Canada’s health ministers to improve health care
Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie is encouraged by the commitment shown by Canada’s health ministers to continue to work together on a number of priority areas that will benefit Islanders.“By working together and sharing evidence-based research, our successes, and those areas in need of… |
| The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is helping to protect Island rivers
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is continuing its support of the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation as it enters the third year of the annual Island Rivers – Worth Protecting campaign.Participating suppliers sustain this effort by donating a portion of sales from select… |
| Islanders reminded to make an appointment to get the flu shot
Health PEI is reminding Islanders that, beginning today, they can call the toll-free phone number – 1-855-354-4358 (4FLU) – to make an appointment to get the annual influenza vaccine. Flu vaccination clinics are expected to be up and running mid-October and will be located in communities across… |
| International adult competencies assessment shows encouraging results for Islanders
Results of the International Assessment of Adult Competencies were released across the globe this morning showing positive results for our province, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. The Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) is the… |
| Generous donor helps to complete the TCT Confederation Trail by 2014
A $1 million donation from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, and an additional $400,000 from Trans Canada Trail will help complete Prince Edward Island’s portion of the Trans Canada Trail, known as the Confederation Trail, ahead of the 2017 deadline, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert… |
| Jasper Wyman and Son plant expansion unveiled
Jasper Wyman and Son, a leading member of the Island – and North American – blueberry industry will double its capacity and double its workforce with support from the Government of Prince Edward Island, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Where Wyman’s was once capable of processing a little more than eight… |
| Jasper Wyman and Son plant expansion unveiled
Jasper Wyman and Son, a leading member of the Island – and North American – blueberry industry will double its capacity and double its workforce with support from the Government of Prince Edward Island, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Where Wyman’s was once capable of processing a little more than eight… |
| Statement by Premier Robert Ghiz on the Nova Scotia election
On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I would like to congratulate Stephen McNeil on his victory in the Nova Scotia provincial election last night.I also want to thank Premier Darrel Dexter for his dedication and leadership in the Atlantic Provinces and his service to Canada as chair… |
| Island welcomes defence contractor Portsmouth Atlantic
Portsmouth Aviation, a UK-based defence contractor and advanced engineering company is establishing a new subsidiary in Prince Edward Island, Portsmouth Atlantic Ltd., says Allen Roach, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. “Portsmouth Atlantic will design, develop and manufacture defence… |
| Survey seeks public opinion on land use
Those with an interest in the future of land use policies in Prince Edward Island have until October 31 to participate in an online survey. “We are extremely pleased with the large numbers who have responded to the survey to date, and want to encourage all interested Islanders to share their… |
| Central PEI communities benefit from infrastructure upgrades with support from Federal and Provincial Governments
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Ron MacKinley, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, gathered today in Cornwall… |
| Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson on the awarding of the Nobel Prize for literature
On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Department of Tourism and Culture I offer my sincere congratulations to Canadian author Alice Munro on receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature today in Stockholm, Sweden. Ms. Munro’s contribution to the Canadian literary landscape is… |
| Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island support Halibut PEI expansion
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Allen Roach, PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning today joined company officials from Halibut PEI to celebrate… |
| Enhanced security at government complex begins October 15
The first phase of security enhancements to the Provincial Administration Building (PAB) Complex in Charlottetown begins Tuesday, October 15, at the Jones Building.Starting on October 15, visitors to the Jones Building (11 Kent Street) will:• enter through the public entrance on Kent Street;• show… |