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| Order of Prince Edward Island Recipients Announced
The 2013 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island were announced today by the Chancellor of the Order, His Honour the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Mr. Charles Curley, Chair of the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council.The three Islanders… |
| PEI 2014 Fund supports community events in central PEI
Local community festivals, theatres, arts and culture groups, youth organizations and many others will benefit from PEI 2014 Fund support in central PEI, says Tourism and Culture Minister, Robert Henderson."As we begin the roll out of the PEI 2014 Fund small and medium grant recipients, we feel the… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013:● Gasoline prices will increase by 1.3 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase by… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013:● There will be no change in gasoline prices at this time;● Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will decrease by 2.0… |
| Premier Ghiz congratulates Clark on British Columbia election
“On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island, I would like to congratulate Premier Christy Clark on her party’s re-election in British Columbia," stated Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz. “Prince Edward Island has always enjoyed a productive relationship with British Columbia – and I… |
| Annual Police Oversight Conference to be held in Charlottetown
The Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE), a national non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that this year’s conference will be held in Charlottetown, PEI. The 2013 CACOLE Conference will take place May 27-29, at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. The… |
| Western Hospital emergency department closed overnight
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will be closed overnight – beginning at 10 p.m. tonight – due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. The emergency department will be open until 10 p.m. today (May 15) and will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow (May 16). West Prince residents… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments invest in new program to help tradespeople earn business credentials
A new trade certification program will help enterprising tradespeople in Atlantic Canada obtain all the tools they’ll need to succeed in business.The Atlantic Trades Business Seal Program was announced today by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic… |
| Maritime Fisheries Ministers form panel to examine lobster prices
The Maritimes’ three provincial Fisheries Ministers agreed Wednesday to create an independent panel to examine factors affecting lobster prices in Atlantic Canada and to work collectively on marketing initiatives. The objective of the panel is to consider mechanisms to ensure the best return to… |
| Office of Energy Efficiency to spend more of its funding on grants
The budget for energy efficient grants will increase by more than $300,000 as the Office of Energy Efficiency moves away from issuing loans to focus on its other programs, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. “The budget for the OEE will remain the same,” said Minister… |
| Island students receive awards at annual Heritage Fair
Island students were recognized today for their outstanding projects at the annual Prince Edward Island Heritage Fair, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “I am very impressed with the imagination and creativity put on display today at the Heritage Fair,” said Minister Henderson… |
| May 17 World Hypertension Day serves as reminder to strive for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases, says Health PEI’s director of primary care networks, Marilyn Barrett. “High blood pressure is also called the ‘silent killer’ because there are no symptoms and it… |
| Community Legal Information Association is moving
After more than 25 years in the Sullivan Building at 16 Fitzroy Street in Charlottetown, the Community Legal Information Association of PEI (usually known as CLIA) is moving to a new location. CLIA will close at its current location, rooms 121 and 158 in the Sullivan Building, at 4 p.m. on Friday,… |
| Western Hospital emergency hours temporarily limited
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will operate on a limited schedule for fourteen days this month due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. The emergency department will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed overnight) on May 3, 4, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26… |
| Adding to the provincial drug formulary
Government is providing better access to medications by adding five new drugs to the provincial formulary, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “We are providing additional coverage for two high cost drugs and three other medications under the provincial drug formulary,” said Minister… |
| PEI 2014 Fund projects will shape celebrations in Prince County
Communities, small businesses, tourism operators, artists, eco-tourism and many more groups will benefit from investments in PEI 2014 Fund projects, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “The PEI 2014 Fund projects unveiled today and later in the month will showcase our culture, stimulate the local economy,… |
| PEI 2014 Fund projects will shape celebrations in Kings County
Tourism operators, local theatre groups, the multi-cultural community, communities in Kings County and many other groups across the province will benefit from investments in PEI 2014 Fund projects, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “The PEI 2014 Fund projects announced today at… |
| Newly-approved legislation regulates activities of debt settlement companies
The Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly has passed measures setting limits on debt settlement companies in the province, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “By setting out a framework of unacceptable practices for debt settlement companies, these measures will allow… |
| New family physician for Souris
Dr. Tom Bronaugh will begin practice as a new family physician for the Souris area this June, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to improving access to primary care within Island communities,” said Minister Currie. “The addition of Dr.… |
| Sign up your team for the go! Outside and Walk Challenge
Join the go! Outside and Walk Challenge to promote physical activity within your work place, school and family, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “Physical activity is an important component of our overall health,” said Minister Currie. “This challenge is a fun and easy way to… |