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Island Forest Firefighters to Assist with Nova Scotia Wildfires
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...
Housing construction increase continues into 2016
New housing is being built in Prince Edward Island even faster than in 2015, Finance Minister Allen Roach says. “The rebound in housing construction that began in mid-2015 has continued into the first half of 2016, and at an even faster pace,” Minister Roach said. “Combined with...
Petroleum Pricing August 15, 2016
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...
Early July tourism indicators highlight growth and confidence
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...
Prince Edward Island’s Youth Futures Council accepting applications
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...

Young Island entrepreneurs jump to success
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...
Western Hospital’s emergency department wait times are now online
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...
Conflict of Interest Policy - Executive Division
The purpose of the Conflict of Interest Policy - Executive Division is to set out conflict of interest provisions for members of the Executive Division as defined in the Civil Service Act.