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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The provincial government is extending heartfelt congratulations to all newcomers who took the Oath of Citizenship during Canadian Citizenship ceremonies in Prince Edward Island this week, says Premier Wade MacLauchlan. “In becoming part of our Canadian and Island family, these...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking federal funding for a new highway project that would redirect the Trans-Canada Highway around the Town of Cornwall, making travel safer and allowing for more business development in the town. “The Cornwall Perimeter Highway would...
IO Solutions Call Centre Inc. opened its Head Office and operations center in Bloomfield in August 2012. Just under four years later, the company is now ready to expand into a second PEI location. Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable...
The public is being encouraged to provide views on the latest draft of a new energy strategy, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Energy touches the lives of all citizens, and it is important for government to hear their views as we prepare a...