The Honorable Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Tourism, recently drew the names of ten lucky visitors who participated in the 2008 “Tour the Island” promotion and will be receiving a very special Prince Edward Island memento.

5.20.2009 | Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest in Summerside Wind Farm Project

May 20, 2009
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Canada and Prince Edward Island Invest in Summerside Wind Farm Project

Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour

5.19.2009 | Well-known Francophone Author François Barcelo to Visit PEI French Literary Reading Tour

May 15, 2009
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Well-known Francophone Author François Barcelo to Visit PEI French Literary Reading Tour

Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour

Well-known Quebec author François Barcelo will be visiting Prince Edward Island next week to share in workshops and readings with summer library patrons.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for library patrons, and children especially, to enjoy the readings and workshops given by this well-known Quebec author,” said Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. “Libraries play an important role in helping children and adults alike become more familiar with Canadian literature, through books, technology and live readings.”

M. Barcelo will be visiting with participating schools and libraries across Prince Edward Island, including: the Pierre Chiasson school in DeBlois, Abram-Village public library, J.-Henri-Blanchard public library in Summerside, St-Augustin school in Rustico, Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault public library in Charlottetown and Souris public library.

The tour, which will run from May 19-22, 2009, is sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Arts and organized by the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. For more information about the tour, visit the events page of the library website at www.library.pe.ca.

BACKGROUNDER

• François Barcelo was born in Montreal, Quebec.

• He was a finalist for the Governor General’s literary award in 1997 for his translation of The Underside of Stones. In 2007, he won the Governor General’s literary award with La fatigante et le fainéant.

• He was the first Quebec author to have a book, Une histoire de pêche, translated into Danish (Gyldendhal) in 2000.

• Since 1981, he has published many works including 20 youth novels, more than 30 adult novels and numerous graphic novels.

• In 2002, his book Premier trophée pour Momo de Sinro won the Hackmatack award.

• In 2005, his book Le nul et la chipie was the first french book to win the TD literary youth award.

• For complete biography: http://www.aei.ca/~barcelof/

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5.12.2009 | Minister of Social Services and Seniors Introduces New Initiatives in Response to Final Report of Disability Services Review Committee

May 8, 2009
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Minister of Social Services and Seniors Introduces New Initiatives in Response to Final Report of Disability Services Review Committee.

4.28.2009 | Health Minister Tables Amendments to Smoke Free Places Act

Amendments to the Smoke Free Places Act were once again tabled in the Legislature today for the first reading by Health Minister Doug Currie. Amendments to the Smoke Free Places Act were proposed last year and were then sent to a Standing Committee on Social Development to hold public consultations on the proposed changes.

4.27.2009 | Partnership Announced

A partnership between the three Maritime provinces, Atlantic Superstore and Moosehead Breweries was announced today by New Brunswick Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet. He was joined for the announcement by Andrew Oland, president of Moosehead Breweries, and Roger Arsenault, director of meat and seafood with Atlantic Superstore.

4.27.2009 | Department of Health Increases Surveillance efforts for Human Swine Influenza

The PEI Department of Health is further increasing their surveillance efforts for Human Swine Influenza after being notified there are six laboratory confirmed cases of Swine Influenza in Canada. The individuals affected by this illness in Nova Scotia and British Columbia have all experienced mild symptoms and are recovering.

4.25.2009 | Province clears the air

The Liberal government plans to drastically reduce the places where smokers can light up.

1.27.2009 | Islander chairs Liberal renewal committee

The Liberal Party of Canada can learn a lot from its success in Prince Edward Island, says a P.E.I. man who is heading up the renewal of the once-mighty party.

6.23.2008 | PROVINCE AND COLLEGE ACADIE �.-P.-�. PARTNERING TO ENHANCE POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Premier Robert Ghiz and Robert Maddix, Chair of the Board of Directors of le Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É., signed a Memorandum of Understanding today recognizing the college as a publicly-funded post-secondary institution. The agreement will give the college status to grant diplomas. The official signing took place during an open house event held at the French community college’s head offices and learning centre in Wellington.

4.24.2008 | ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

Landowners and farmers who take steps to preserve the environment will be recognized and rewarded under a new Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program announced today by the Government of Prince Edward Island.

4.23.2008 | 2008 PROVINCIAL BUDGET ADDRESS

The 2008 Provincial Budget Address

4.10.2008 | FIVE-YEAR ECONOMIC STRATEGY ANNOUNCED

A five-year innovation strategy designed to focus the Government of Prince Edward Island’s economic activities was released today.

4.3.2008 | GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES CHANGE TO REFLECT ISLAND PRIORITIES

Three New Departments Announced at Formal Swearing-in Ceremony

2.8.2008 | Premier Announces Opening of Legislative Assembly

Premier Robert Ghiz announced today that the First Session of the Sixty-third General Assembly will be prorogued by Executive Council and that the Second Session of the Sixty-third Assembly will be officially opened on Friday, April 4 at 3:00 pm.

September 2010