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News before 1996 is not available online.
Prince Edward Island forest firefighters have been dispatched to Nova Scotia to assist with the fire situation, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “On Friday, five staff from the Department of Communities, Land and Environment left to assist with...
A popular buy-local campaign featuring Island seafood products has come to a close for another year, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “We had 20 retailers across P.E.I. participate in Love our Lobster this spring. Congratulations to all of this year’s...
An early artist, nurse and school teacher in Tryon was honoured today with official opening of Millie Gamble Road, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Millie Gamble was a pillar of the Tryon community – a leader in an era when men were very...
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2016: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.0 cent per litre (cpl); and • Furnace oil, stove oil, diesel and propane prices will remain...
Initial tourism numbers show Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry saw growth in key indicators across the province in July, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The tourism industry on Prince Edward Island is a pillar of the Island economy. The...
Western Hospital has made their emergency department wait times available online, helping residents of West Prince to make informed decisions about where best to access emergency care for themselves and their families. During the 2015/16 fiscal year, there were approximately 11...
Island entrepreneurs are experiencing rapid growth and great success as participants in the province’s new micro-loan program, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. “Today I had the opportunity to meet with two young entrepreneurs who took advantage of...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is now accepting applications from young people to be members of a new Youth Futures Council that will provide input and advice to government on issues affecting young Islanders as announced in the Speech from the Throne in the spring. “The...
Moody’s has confirmed Prince Edward Island’s provincial credit rating of Aa2, with a stable outlook. “We are pleased that we have maintained our bond rating during these challenging economic times when other jurisdictions have had their ratings downgraded,” Finance Minister Allen...
The Provincial Government expressed disappointment today over the disruption in ferry service between Wood Islands and Caribou this morning and continues to urge Transport Canada to take immediate action to resume full ferry service. “The provincial government, including my...