News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Federal and Provincial Governments invest in infrastructure improvements for Eastern PEI
Rural communities in Belfast, Murray Harbour, Cherry Valley and Earnscliffe will benefit from federal and provincial support to improve community infrastructure.The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National… |
| Island children benefit from Active Start program
Active Start programming across the province provides the foundation necessary to foster a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity in our Island children, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The earlier we introduce… |
| Second-home owners attract visitors to PEI
Seasonal residents who own a second home on Prince Edward Island, and those who come to visit them are big contributors to the Island economy, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “According to a new report published by the Tourism Research Centre for Tourism PEI, seasonal… |
| Minister challenges the accuracy of the latest CIHI Report
The latest CIHI report (Canadian Institute for Health Information) which appears to show that Prince Edward Island offers the lowest average level of physician compensation in Canada is incorrect, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “The report misrepresents the number of actual front-… |
| Governments of Canada, Prince Edward Island, and the Towns of Alberton, Borden-Carleton, Georgetown and Kensington deliver the BizPaL Service
Online business permit and licence service saves time, cuts paperwork and helps entrepreneursStarting and running a business in four Prince Edward Island towns just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps… |
| Minister encourages Islanders to submit nominations for the 2012 Tourism Awards
Tourism is extremely important to the Island economy and, as such, outstanding contributions to the industry should be recognized, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “The 2012 Tourism Awards are an excellent opportunity to recognize tourism operators who truly make a difference… |
| Prince Edward Island to introduce 511 system
Islanders and visitors will have access to the most up-to-date information on road conditions as part of a new 511 system, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “The safety of the travelling public is a top priority for our government,” said the minister. “The new… |
| Western Hospital emergency hours limited on December 10 and 12
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will operate on a limited schedule Monday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 12 due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. The emergency department will close at 10 p.m. both days and re-open at 8 a.m. the following morning. During… |
| Emerald Bridge closed to traffic
Effectively immediately, Emerald Bridge is closed to all traffic. Travellers are advised to take alternate routes. |
| This year, give the gift of safety
Are you still looking for an inexpensive, unique Christmas gift for people on your list? This year, consider giving a gift that can save lives or help loved ones manage better in an emergency, suggests Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “Officials at the Prince Edward Island… |
| Province announces renewal of Aerospace Tax Rebate
The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to renew the Aerospace Tax Rebate Program, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. “I am pleased to announce a 10-year extension to the rebate program that has successfully assisted with attracting and retaining aerospace… |
| Police services combat impaired driving through joint operations
Police services on Prince Edward Island will cooperate to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice, Janice Sherry. “Impaired driving is a serious and recurring safety problem on roads across this province, and it is tragic that the holiday… |
| Personal import limits on liquor increased and days liquor agency stores may open expanded
The Minister responsible for the PEI Liquor Control Commission, Hon. Robert Henderson announced today two changes associated with the Liquor Control Act. “The personal limits for bringing liquor into Prince Edward Island from another Canadian jurisdiction have been increased,” said Minister… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012:● Gasoline prices will decrease by 4.0 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will decrease… |
| Fewer acute care beds temporarily closing this holiday season
One third fewer acute care beds will be temporarily closed during the holiday season at Island hospitals than in previous years, says Dr. Richard Wedge, Interim CEO of Health PEI. “Due to the efforts of staff and physicians to improve our staffing levels and to make the best possible use of our… |
| O’Leary walk-in clinic closed remainder of today, December 17
The O’Leary Health Centre walk-in clinic will be closed for the remainder of today, December 17, after the physician scheduled to provide coverage at the clinic became ill. Ambulatory services will continue as scheduled. In non-urgent situations, Islanders are always encouraged to visit their… |
| Applicants wanted for Health PEI Board of Directors
Islanders can become directly involved in the governance and operation of health care in Prince Edward Island by applying to fill two positions on the Health PEI Board of Directors, says Leo Steven, Health PEI board chair. “Our board oversees health-care delivery and advises the Minister of Health… |
| New company to open at Pooles Corner
Atlantic Advanced Power Technologies (AAPT) is to open a manufacturing facility for commercial marine and other equipment at the former Opacmare Americas facility at Pooles Corner, said Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. “The Government of Prince Edward Island is accelerating… |
| PEILCC continuing to generate funds to care for Island rivers
In the last two years, the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has raised over $33,000 for Island Rivers – Worth Protecting, which funds Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation projects in the province. “It is great to see not only the continued success and interest in this program, but… |
| Website outage planned at 6 p.m.
An outage of the provincial government website is planned for this evening starting at 6 p.m. The outage is expected to last 15 to 20 minutes. |