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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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| Premiers Lead Trade Mission to China
Premiers from nine provinces and territories will participate in a Council of the Federation mission to China from September 10 to 20, 2012.The Premiers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Yukon will lead… |
| Delivra Inc. to begin research on PEI with support from the Government of Canada
Delivra Inc. today officially opened a new research facility on Prince Edward Island. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced an investment from the Government of Canada that will help the… |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister promotes PEI seafood in Alberta
Prince Edward Island seafood is being promoted to Alberta chefs and restaurant owners to boost seafood markets in the west, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “We are taking Prince Edward Island seafood to Alberta chefs and restaurant owners to show them the… |
| Canada's energy ministers agree to collaborate on key priorities
Federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers agreed this week at their annual conference to pursue collective action to strengthen Canada’s position as a global energy and mining leader. The annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, co-chaired by the Honourable Joe Oliver,… |
| Canada’s mines ministers agree to collaborate on key priorities
Federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers agreed this week at their annual conference to pursue collective action to strengthen Canada’s position as a global energy and mining leader. The annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, co-chaired by the Honourable Joe Oliver,… |
| Physician coverage secured for Souris
Physician support has been secured to help with on-call shifts at Souris Hospital and to provide appointments for patients of the Eastern Kings Health Centre, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “We have worked diligently to get locum coverage for Souris and I’m extremely pleased that… |
| Physician coverage secured for Souris
Physician support has been secured to help with on-call shifts at Souris Hospital and to provide appointments for patients of the Eastern Kings Health Centre, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “We have worked diligently to get locum coverage for Souris and I’m extremely pleased that… |
| Province begins court proceeding to recover tobacco-related health costs
The Government of Prince Edward Island has filed a claim with the province’s Supreme Court in order to recover health care costs for tobacco-related illnesses, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice Janice Sherry. “This claim begins the process of holding the tobacco industry to account… |
| University of Calgary report commends Island’s move to HST
The Island’s move to a harmonized sales tax system will dramatically increase the province’s ability to compete worldwide, according to a new report. The Annual Global Tax Competitiveness Ranking from the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary was released yesterday. “The report… |
| SHAPES-PEI provides snapshot of PEI student health
UPEI, along with the PEI Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the PEI Department of Health and Wellness, today released the results of the 2010-11 School Health Action Planning and Evaluation System (SHAPES-PEI) survey. SHAPES-PEI gathers information from students in grades 5… |
| SHAPES-PEI provides snapshot of PEI student health
UPEI, along with the PEI Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the PEI Department of Health and Wellness, today released the results of the 2010-11 School Health Action Planning and Evaluation System (SHAPES-PEI) survey. SHAPES-PEI gathers information from students in grades 5… |
| Environmental Impact Assessment of highway project in deliberation phase
Staff of the Department of Environment, Labour and Justice continue to review the environmental impact of the proposed rerouting of the Trans-Canada Highway between Bonshaw and New Haven, Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry said today. “The period for public response to this… |
| Provincial influenza immunization program to expand
All Islanders age 65 and over can now receive free flu shots, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “Islanders in this age group are one of the most high risk groups for influenza-related hospitalization and complication,” said Minster Currie. “With this initiative we are hoping to… |
| Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly to open November 13, 2012
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today that the Second Session of the Sixty-fourth General Assembly of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island will be prorogued and the Third Session will officially open on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 2 p.m. The highlight of Opening Day will be the Speech… |
| Statement: Premier Robert Ghiz on the passing of Peter Lougheed
Today, Canada lost a remarkable Canadian. Mr. Lougheed was a friend to many and a highly dedicated public servant who made a major contribution to the success and the future of the province of Alberta. Mr. Lougheed will always be remembered as a gentleman, an Albertan and a true Canadian who had… |
| Trustees announced for English Language School Board
The transition to a single English Language School Board has reached a significant milestone today with the announcement of the trustees for the new school board, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “The new superintendent and management team are in place and now… |
| Various clinics relocate from within QEH to new ambulatory care centre
Health PEI advises the public that beginning Monday, September 17 at 7 a.m., patients should go to the new Dr. Joseph A. and Eileen McMillan Ambulatory Care Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital if they have a scheduled appointment with the following ambulatory care services: • Adult Insulin Pump… |
| Island Abbey Foods Celebrates Official Opening of New Facility at BioCommons Research Park
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), and the Honourable Allen Roach, PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning… |
| Premiers Meet with Vice-Premier Wang Qishan in Beijing as part of Council of the Federation Mission to China
BEIJING – The Premiers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Yukon met with senior Chinese political leaders and senior business leaders in Beijing as part of the Council of the Federation mission to China,… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012:● Gasoline prices will increase by 3.7 cents per litre (cpl); and● There will be no change in furnace oil, stove oil, diesel or propane prices at… |