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Five parcels of land protected under Natural Area Protection Act
2016-07-26
Five parcels of privately-owned land across Prince Edward Island are now designated as protected under the provincial Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.
"Today we announced five parcels of land that will now be protected under...
Skills Link funding available
2016-07-22
Organizations wishing to hire youth are encouraged to apply for funding through the Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) Skills Link program, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning.
“Funding through Skills Link provides job opportunities to youth who are trying...
New private dog training school opens
2016-07-21
Image caption: Duke Ferguson, CEO of Unleashed Potential K9 Academy and Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning celebrate the new certified professional dog training school located in the Stratford Business Park.A new certified professional dog training school, Unleashed Potential...
go!PEI projects help Beach Grove residents stay active
2016-07-21
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors.
“Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for even a few minutes a...
Parliamentary partnership agreement between PEI Legislative Assembly and Parliament of Turks and Caicos Islands
2016-07-20
The Honourable Francis (Buck) Watts, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island was pleased to sign a Parliamentary Partnership Agreement with the Honourable Robert S. Hall, Speaker of the Parliament of Turks and Caicos Island.
The signing ceremony took place today in Newfoundland...
Province donates land for expanded Georgetown Municipal Services
2016-07-19
The Government of Prince Edward Island will donate a parcel of provincially-owned land to the Town of Georgetown allowing the community needed space to expand services, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.
“This week government agreed to give Georgetown a parcel of...
Finding the right ingredients for success
2016-07-19
People who seek out gluten-free products have had more reason to lick their lips over the last ten years, thanks to Duinkerken Foods Inc. Brenda and Wayne vanDuinkerken created the popular flour and baking mix brand, and are now looking to diversify the product line and increase...
Equipment upgrades at MacAusland’s Woolen Mills
2016-07-18
With roots dating back to 1870, MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd. is one of the longest-operating businesses on Prince Edward Island. Since 1932, they have been keeping people from all over Canada and the United States warm with their traditional blankets made from 100% virgin wool, their core...
Government approves Liquor Control Act regulation changes
2016-07-18
Cabinet has approved three changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act regulations addressing liquor licensing and consumption.
The approved amendments align Prince Edward Island with the rest of Canada and specifically:
1. allow an individual or business to hold a liquor-...
Faster ambulance responses times
2016-07-18
Islanders are experiencing better access to emergency health services through improved ambulance response times.
As of June 30, the average ambulance response time across the province is 8 minutes and 23 seconds, an improvement from 9 minutes and 12 seconds as reported three months previous. The...