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Teresa Wright
twright@theguardian.pe.ca
All articles of Teresa Wright
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PE: CRA move has 'no implications' on P.E.I.'s PNP,...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - The P.E.I. government says revelations that one of the firms which brokered investments for the Provincial Nominee Program ... -
PE: PNP intermediary owes millions in taxes
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - A firm that brokered immigrant investments in P.E.I.’s Provincial Nominee Program transferred $10 million to an offshore ... -
PE: Ghiz 'disappointed' in Duffy spending scandal
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz says he is disappointed in the spending scandal dogging P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy, ... -
PE: Shea steering clear of ACOA hiring controversy
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - ACOA Minister Gail Shea is taking a hands-off approach to staffing at the agency, she says, despite a damning investigation ... -
PE: Mike Duffy should resign, say opponents
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - Local and federal politicians are calling for P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy to resign and a full investigation to be launched ... -
PE: Ghiz raises EI concerns with Harper in Ottawa
[OTTAWA, ON] - Premier Robert Ghiz met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa Wednesday and used the opportunity to once again raise ... -
PE: Tories urge auditor general to investigate...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Over the last two days, Opposition MLAs have questioned government on the activities of the Lotteries Commission, zeroing ... -
PE: Atlantic provinces will study impact of EI changes
[HALIFAX, NS] - The four Atlantic premiers have formulated a new plan to try to send the message to Ottawa its employment insurance reforms are ... -
PE: Spread cruise passengers across Island: Aylward
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A record number of cruise ships will visit Prince Edward Island in 2013 and Tory MLA James Aylward wants the passengers to ... -
PE: MLA salary commission staying for now: Ghiz
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - Premier Robert Ghiz now says he will keep the Indemnities and Allowances Commission in place until a better idea comes ... -
PE: Tying MLA pay to unions raises conflict of...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - One of P.E.I.’s civil service unions says tying MLA salary increases to those of public servants could place government in ... -
PE: Ghiz scrapping Indemnities and Allowances...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Premier Robert Ghiz is scrapping the Indemnities and Allowances Commission and will tie future MLA pay raises to the ... -
PE: P.E.I. auditor investigates use of PNP funds
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — P.E.I.’s auditor general has once again found problems with the Provincial Nominee Program — this time with the way ... -
PE: P.E.I. to exercise restraint in 2013 budget
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Premier Robert Ghiz says Islanders should not expect any new spending announcements or surprises this year as his ... -
PE: Province confirms MOU for potential financial...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The P.E.I. government is confirming it did sign a memorandum of understanding with a company that proposed to establish a ... -
PE: More time needed to shore up better deal for...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The government needs more time to negotiate a good deal for the sale of the four provincially owned golf courses, so the ... -
PE: Red ink will continue to flow from P.E.I. budget
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - The province is poised to meet its deficit target for this year after all, but will likely push back the date it planned to ... -
PE: Province promoting P.E.I. as premier island getaway
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Tourism P.E.I. hopes to attract visitors to the Island this year by focusing advertising mainly online, showcasing the ... -
PE: Petition demands review of Mike Duffy's residency
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A Prince Edward Island man has started a petition asking for a public review of Conservative Senator Mike Duffy’s ... -
PE: MLAs may get a raise on same day Islanders start...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — P.E.I. MLAs may be getting a hike in pay on the same day Islanders start paying a new, higher tax. The Indemnities and ... -
PE: Duffy insists he's not cheating on living...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Conservative Senator Mike Duffy says he did not cheat on his living expense claims and that he lives in both Cavendish and ... -
PE: Group asks Shea to ‘have a heart’ and scrap...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A group fighting to reverse recent changes to employment insurance gave a valentine to National Revenue Minister and P.E.I. ... -
PE: Province borrows $125M to lock in unparalleled...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The provincial government is borrowing $125 million to lock in an ultra long-term bond at an all-time low interest rate. ... -
PE: Province grants close to $3M in business loans
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The provincial government has granted almost $3 million in loans to two P.E.I. companies for development and expansion. The ... -
PE: Former NHL coach considering PC leadership
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] – Celebrity sportscaster and former NHL coach Doug MacLean says he considering suggestions from local Tory insiders that he ... -
PE: Deficit grows to $80 million
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] – The provincial deficit has grown $4.7 million in seven months, despite a plan by the P.E.I. government to eliminate the ... -
PE: Crane warns debt must be reduced
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Opposition Leader Olive Crane says she is working on a plan to tackle the province’s debt — an issue she says is of such ... -
PE: P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy calls for Maritime...
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] – P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy is floating the idea of amalgamating the three Maritime provinces – an idea the P.E.I. government ... -
PE: Provincial seafood promo trip to Alberta cost $24K
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A recent seafood promotional trip to Alberta cost taxpayers close to $24,000, according to documents tabled in the ... -
PE: Crane grills Ghiz on finances
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — Opposition Leader Olive Crane zeroed in on the provincial deficit and debt on Wednesday, accusing the government of ...

