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PEI July tourism indicators reveal record number of overnight stays
2016-08-31
Tourism indicators in July are even better than initially anticipated with record numbers in overnight stays, pointing to the success of our season thanks to our tourism operators in Prince Edward Island, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. The July tourism numbers...
Information sessions being held on Cornwall perimeter highway
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/information-sessions-being-held-cornwall-perimeter-highway
2016-08-30
The route and scheduling of the Cornwall perimeter highway will be discussed during three upcoming information sessions, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Multiple route options were assessed and the preferred alignment was identified by an independent...
Kindergarten children off to a good start with free eye exams and glasses
2016-08-26
Kindergarten students are receiving free eye exams and glasses and getting off to a better start in school with help from the Eye See…Eye Learn program. “The Eye See…Eye Learn program focuses on early detection of eye and vision problems in young children as they enter the school system,” said...
FPT energy and mines ministers agree to collaborate on priorities for the upcoming year
2016-08-26
Meetings of Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers this week in Winnipeg underscored the need to ensure that economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand, says Paula Biggar, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy. “PEI has been a...
Province and partners making progress addressing red tape
2016-08-26
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working successfully with industry partners to reduce red tape and make it easier for them to do business with government. Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald said one of those initiatives has been the Project ART (Addressing Red Tape...
Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Presents the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
2016-08-26
On behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, His Honour the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, to four residents of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony will take...
2016 Spring Lobster Season
2016-08-25
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all Island fishers for their valued contribution to our...
New Education Act comes into effect ahead of beginning of school year
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-education-act-comes-effect-ahead-beginning-school-year
2016-08-25
The new Education Act and regulations are now in effect, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate to provide a better education for Island students,” said...
YDAY, youth summit to bring together Islanders to discuss opportunities for youth on PEI
2016-08-25
Young Islanders are invited to attend YDAY, a new summit that will bring together youth from across Prince Edward Island to help shape policies and opportunities that meet the interests of young people. YDAY is a full-day event to discuss opportunities for youth on Prince Edward Island and...
Lancement des travaux de rénovation à l’école Three Oaks Senior High
2016-08-24
Le gouvernement est heureux d’entreprendre le projet de rénovation de 15 millions de dollars à l’école Three Oaks Senior High, a déclaré le premier ministre Wade MacLauchlan. « La rénovation de l’école Three Oaks Senior High constitue un autre investissement important au chapitre de l’éducation à...