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Fire Marshal bans flying lanterns
August 20, 2012

Under the authority of the Fire Prevention Act, Provincial Fire Marshal Dave Rossiter has...

Land Use Policy Task Force and Environmental Advisory Council to hold joint consultations on protecting and managing our natural resources
August 10, 2012

The Land Use Policy Task Force and the Environmental Advisory Council will work together to...

Action Committee to examine measures for fish-kill prevention
July 23, 2012

A new action committee representing government, farmers and watershed groups has been formed...

Special ban on open fires and other sources of ignition, such as Chinese or Flying Lanterns
July 13, 2012

With the special ban on open fires across the Province of Prince Edward Island, the Provincial...

Province investigating fish kill
July 6, 2012

The Department of Environment, Labour and Justice and Environment Canada are conducting a...

Turning Point Program staff work to reduce family violence
June 25, 2012

Through the Turning Point program, trained facilitators work daily to address the important...

Designation of Canada Day for the purposes of the PEI Employment Standards Act
June 25, 2012

Government of Prince Edward Island has received a number of inquiries about the Employment...

Don’t play with explosives
June 22, 2012

Fireworks are a traditional part of Canada Day and other summer celebrations, but safety must...

Islanders awarded for environmental stewardship
June 15, 2012

Islanders committed to protecting and improving Prince Edward Island’s environment were honoured...

Consumers advised of rights and responsibilities when dealing with direct sellers
June 14, 2012

With the summer season here, consumers can expect to see an increase in direct sellers visiting...

Province proclaims legislation that would allow action to be taken against tobacco firms
June 12, 2012

A bill that will allow the province to take action against manufacturers and promoters of...

Make safety a priority this barbeque season
June 1, 2012

By taking a few simple precautions, Islanders can enjoy a safe and fire-free barbeque season...

Emergency preparedness begins at home
May 4, 2012

An emergency can happen any time, any place, and we all need to be prepared, says Environment...

Day of Mourning commemorates workers
April 27, 2012

April 28 is the Day of Mourning, honouring the memory of workers who have been injured or...

Call for nominations for the 2012 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards
April 11, 2012

Islanders are encouraged to nominate environmental leaders in their communities for the 2012...

Employers should be aware of requirements under the Employment Standards Act
April 5, 2012

Labour officials in Prince Edward Island are concerned about reports that some gasoline retailers...

Grass fires endanger people, property and the environment
April 5, 2012

As warmer spring weather and the long weekend approaches, Environment, Labour and Justice...

RCMP policing contract renewed
April 2, 2012

The province has reached an agreement with Public Safety Canada to renew Prince Edward Island...

Premier Ghiz promotes water conservation during Canada Water Week
March 19, 2012

Canada Water Week is a reminder to Islanders of their shared responsibility to protect natural...

Consumers should be aware that debt settlement options can be costly
February 27, 2012

People experiencing financial difficulties should be aware that although debt settlement may...

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