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New computers will benefit Island students
September 16, 2013

Almost 800 new computers have been installed in schools across the province, providing Island...

Land Use Task Force launches online survey
September 6, 2013

The Task Force on Land Use Policy has launched an online survey to better understand public...

Hermanville/Clearspring Wind Development good news for local economy
August 7, 2013

The turbines won’t be commissioned until later this year, but the Hermanville/Clearspring...

Atlantic Energy Ministers Meet in Pictou
July 16, 2013

Atlantic energy ministers met in Pictou, Nova Scotia yesterday to identify ways to secure...

The first quarterly Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Credits issued this week
July 5, 2013

This week, qualifying Islanders will begin to receive the new Prince Edward Island Sales Tax...

2012 Annual Statistical Review provides a snapshot of Island’s economy, population and social makeup
June 21, 2013

The 2012 Annual Statistical Review provides a snapshot of the Island’s economy, population...

Office of Energy Efficiency to spend more of its funding on grants
May 15, 2013

The budget for energy efficient grants will increase by more than $300,000 as the Office of...

Governments must take action to strengthen the Canada Pension Plan
May 1, 2013

It’s time for federal, provincial and territorial governments to take concrete steps to strengthen...

Land use task force begins consultations
April 26, 2013

The Task Force on Land Use Policy will begin public consultations next week, says Finance,...

Wind development for Hermanville/Clearspring area given environmental approval
April 18, 2013

Environmental approval has been granted for a wind development for the Hermanville and Clearspring...

Budget 2013-2014 continues plan to invest in healthcare, education and growing the Island economy
March 27, 2013

With this budget, Government continues its plan to modernize health care services, build a...

Province's plans remain consistent after Federal budget
March 21, 2013

The 2013 Federal budget will not alter the province's fiscal plans in any material way, says...

Tools to help Island businesses transition to HST accessible online
March 14, 2013

With implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) just around the corner, the Province...

Environmental impact assessment statement filed for proposed wind development, public meeting date announced
February 8, 2013

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) statement for the proposed wind development in the...

Islanders should be aware of the “phasing out” of the penny
February 1, 2013

The federal government is phasing out the penny next week, and Islanders who pay cash for...

Lands Protection Act Commissioner seeking feedback from Islanders
January 25, 2013

Commissioner, Horace Carver Q.C., has been directed to inquire into and report on the adequacy...

Islanders invited to offer their ideas for Budget 2013
January 15, 2013

One year into its three-year fiscal plan, Government is moving steadily toward budget targets...

Energy Commission presents report to Government, work already underway on key recommendations
January 4, 2013

After spending fifteen months reviewing the province’s electricity supply and management systems...

Despite global challenges, the Island economy is on the right track
November 30, 2012

While we still face some challenges as a result of the global downturn, the 2012 Economic...

Fiscal Update indicates despite pressures, Province still making progress on budget targets
November 29, 2012

Despite facing some very real pressures, Government is moving steadily toward this year’s...

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