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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Island artists and students team up to enhance learning
Island students will benefit from the in-depth knowledge and experience of local artists during the 2013 ArtsSmarts program, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “ArtsSmarts helps make learning more dynamic and meaningful by taking everyday subjects like math, language arts and… |
| English Language School Board hosts public meeting
The new English Language School Board trustees held their first public meeting last night to begin their work to improve student learning, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister, Alan McIsaac. “We are pleased to see the new trustees settling into their roles and committed to… |
| Province fills surgical complement at Prince County Hospital
The addition of Dr. Robert McKay to the province’s surgical staff will help improve services for patients, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “Our government is very pleased to fill the complement for surgical services at Prince County Hospital. The addition of Dr. McKay to the… |
| Website service disruption
gov.pe.ca will be unavailable from 10:30 p.m., Friday February 1, 2013 until 4:30 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 due to scheduled service. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
| Ways to reduce impaired driving to be focus of upcoming summit
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is bringing together local leaders and decision-makers to develop ways to help combat impaired driving on Island roads, says minister Robert Vessey. “Impaired driving happens far too often on our roads and needlessly puts Islanders’ lives… |
| Dianne Hicks Morrow named new Poet Laureate
Dianne Hicks Morrow has been named the new Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. Ms. Hicks Morrow will succeed Hugh MacDonald who has completed his three-year term in the post. “Dianne Hicks Morrow will continue the tradition of excellence… |
| Province awards tender for Montague Intermediate School expansion
Construction will soon begin on the addition to Montague Intermediate School, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “Tender results are in for the $1.3 million expansion to Montague Intermediate School, and Brighton Construction has been awarded the contract to… |
| Island students receive George Coles Bursary
First-year Island students can expect to see a credit to their student accounts over the next few weeks, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. “Education is a top priority for the Government of Prince Edward Island,” said Roach, as minister responsible for post-secondary… |
| Take the Get go!-ing Winter Challenge
Take the Get go!-ing Winter Challenge to increase your weekly physical activity during the month of February, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “This Challenge is a fun and easy way for Islanders to engage in physical activity, which is a pillar of healthy living and personal wellness… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2013: • Gasoline prices will increase by 7.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 4.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will increase by 4.… |
| Islanders should be aware of the “phasing out” of the penny
The federal government is phasing out the penny next week, and Islanders who pay cash for goods and services should be aware of the transition, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.“The federal government is encouraging businesses to round their cash transactions,” says… |
| Western PEI communities benefit from Federal and Provincial infrastructure investments
Thanks to federal and provincial government support, the communities of Alberton, Tignish, Elmsdale, St. Louis and O’Leary are benefiting from infrastructure improvements to local community facilities.The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard… |
| Western Hospital emergency hours temporarily limited
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will operate on a limited schedule for five 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 February 3, 8, 9 and 13. In addition, the… |
| Rotavirus vaccine decreasing infection and hospitalization in Island children
The introduction of the Rotavirus vaccine has significantly reduced the rate of infection and hospitalization due to rotavirus gastrointestinal illness in Island children, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. “Rotavirus illness causes the majority of childhood gastrointestinal… |
| PEI Liquor Control Commission is extending lives one “paper heart” at a time
PEI Liquor Control Commission launches Second Annual Paper Hearts promotion in support of the Heart and Stroke FoundationThe PEI Liquor Control Commission is pleased to partner with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to help Canadians live longer fuller lives. The Paper Hearts promotion will kick off… |
| Prince Edward Island Vital Statistics is working to streamline their processes
Within the coming months, it is anticipated that certain Vital Statistics applications and payment services currently delivered as a “counter service,” will transition to an online application; processing for such applications will continue to be done at the Vital Statistics’ main office in… |
| Potato conference and trade show in Summerside
The 2013 Prince Edward Island potato conference and trade show will provide producers with an excellent opportunity to discuss new research and new developments in the industry, says Agriculture Minister George Webster. “We are fortunate to have the participation of leading researchers, industry… |
| Quality Oyster Aquaculture Program renewed
A program that offers incentives to strengthen oyster production from aquaculture operations has been renewed for three years, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “The oyster fishery is very important to the Prince Edward Island economy. This program… |
| New regulations approved for payday lenders
The government of Prince Edward Island has taken the next step in its decision to regulate payday lenders, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice, Janice Sherry. “Payday lenders provide a service that some people find useful in managing their financial affairs. This regulatory change… |
| Bat white nose syndrome case being investigated
Fish and Wildlife officials are asking the public to report any winter sightings of live or dead bats after the recent discovery of a northern long-eared bat in Prince Edward Island. “To our knowledge, bats do not normally overwinter in Prince Edward Island in any numbers so it may have been blown… |