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Tourism industry surges to new heights in September
Accommodation operators, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Prince Edward Island are benefitting from what could be the third-straight record year for tourism. The province is well ahead of last year’s record pace for room nights sold, site nights sold at...
Auditors General release joint report on Atlantic Lottery Corporation
The Auditors General of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador today tabled a report at their respective legislative assemblies on the results of their joint audit of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). The Auditor General of...
Statement on Auditors General report on Atlantic Lottery Corporation
The following statement was made by Finance Minister Allen Roach on the report of the four Atlantic provinces’ Auditors General on the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. "The Auditors General of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador today...
Traffic advisory - Cornwall Perimeter Highway project
Due to construction activity on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway this week, traffic is limited at times to one lane in either direction in some sections of the construction zone. Site staff and traffic personnel will be on hand to guide motorists, but drivers may expect longer than...
School review continues with second round of public meetings November 1 to 10
The Public Schools Branch encourages Islanders to participate in public meetings being held November 1 through November 10 to share their ideas on the school review. Under the School Change Policy, schools must be reviewed at least every five years. “Through this review we want...
Islanders invited to comment on climate change document
Input from Islanders is needed to help develop the provincial government’s plan for mitigating the effects of climate change. The public is invited to provide anonymous feedback on a new discussion paper titled “ Recommendations for the Development of a 2016 Climate Change...
Legislative changes improve transparency on loan write-offs
Amendments to the Financial Administration Act were proclaimed October 22 as part of government’s ongoing commitment to enhance transparency and accountability. “Our government is committed to openness and transparency, and believes Islanders should have access to information on...
Government celebrates Beach Grove Home anniversary with long-term-care investment
Beach Grove Home marked its 30th anniversary this week with a celebration for residents and an investment in long-term-care beds from government. The province is investing more than $1 million to purchase 180 new long-term care beds to replace those at Beach Grove Home and...
Cornwall Perimeter Highway project update – October 24 to 30
Paving and roundabout construction will continue on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway throughout the coming week, from Monday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 30. Construction this week will include installing curb along the highways and adding the interior circles of the Maypoint...