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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders are invited to celebrate two of our primary industries – agriculture and fisheries – through photography, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Today we are launching the 2016 Celebrate P.E.I. Agriculture and Fisheries Photo Contest. Each year, we...
Nominations are being accepted until July 15, 2016 for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year Award, says Minister of Family and Human Services Tina Mundy. "This prestigious award is given Islanders who are recognized as leaders and mentors in our communities," said Minister...
Federal Ministers and Atlantic Premiers announce the launch of an Atlantic Growth Strategy following a meeting on Atlantic Canada’s economy The Government of Canada and the governments of the four Atlantic Provinces are working together to build a vibrant economic future for...
Premier Wade Maclauchlan shares his thoughts on PEI prosperity and how “small can be big” in an exclusive interview with Canadian Industry Online magazine.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2016: • There will be no change in the price of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil or diesel at this time; and • Propane prices will increase by 1...
In the event of a work stoppage affecting postal mail delivery, the government of Prince Edward Island will ensure alternative pickup and delivery methods are available for important transactions with Islanders and businesses. Government departments have identified which services...
The Triple P Positive Parenting program has been growing steadily in Prince Edward Island, since its introduction in the fall of 2015. “One of the best ways to help children is to support parents,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “We are pleased...
The Chief Public Health Office and the Liquor Control Commission are encouraging Islanders to follow the Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The guidelines were developed to help Canadians moderate their alcohol consumption and reduce...
Thanks to the PERCÉ program, about 30 PEI postsecondary students, mostly registered in out-of-province institutions, have returned to the Island for a summer internship in their field of study. RDÉE Prince Edward Island Inc., which is coordinating the program, is specifically...
Renewed funding for two aquaculture programs emphasizes government’s commitment to growing our Island’s primary industries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to supporting our primary food production...