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News before 1996 is not available online.
Tourism indicators in July are even better than initially anticipated with record numbers in overnight stays, pointing to the success of our season thanks to our tourism operators in Prince Edward Island, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. The July...
The route and scheduling of the Cornwall perimeter highway will be discussed during three upcoming information sessions, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Multiple route options were assessed and the preferred alignment was identified by an...
Island school bus driver asks drivers to think of his special passengers His friends call him “Mr. Safety" and it’s a handle he wears with pride after decades behind the wheel of dump trucks, taxis and coach tour buses. Now carries his most precious cargo yet – in an Prince...
Kindergarten students are receiving free eye exams and glasses and getting off to a better start in school with help from the Eye See…Eye Learn program. “The Eye See…Eye Learn program focuses on early detection of eye and vision problems in young children as they enter the school...
Meetings of Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers this week in Winnipeg underscored the need to ensure that economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand, says Paula Biggar, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy....
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working successfully with industry partners to reduce red tape and make it easier for them to do business with government. Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald said one of those initiatives has been the Project ART...
On behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, His Honour the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, to four residents of Prince Edward Island. The...
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all Island fishers for their valued...
The new Education Act and regulations are now in effect, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate to provide a better education for Island...
Young Islanders are invited to attend YDAY, a new summit that will bring together youth from across Prince Edward Island to help shape policies and opportunities that meet the interests of young people. YDAY is a full-day event to discuss opportunities for youth on Prince Edward...