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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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| Premier Ghiz congratulates Jared Connaughton on being named co-captain
Premier Robert Ghiz congratulates Island sprinter Jared Connaughton on his recent appointment as co-captain for Canada’s track and field team for the London 2012 Summer Olympics. “On behalf of the province of Prince Edward Island, I would like to extend congratulations to Jared on being named co-… |
| Premiers Drive Health Innovation
HALIFAX - Premiers received the report of the Council of the Federation Working Group on Health Care Innovation, From Innovation to Action. The working group, chaired by Premier Wall and Premier Ghiz and composed of all provincial and territorial health ministers, was established in January.This… |
| Deadline approaches for school board trustees applications
The deadline to apply for positions as trustees on the new English Language School Board is fast approaching and Islanders are encouraged to get involved, says Education and Early Childhood Minister Alan McIsaac. “It is important to have strong parent and community voices in our schools,” said… |
| Premiers Steer Canada’s Economic Future
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Premiers will work together to ensure Canada’s continued economic success. To ensure Canada’s economic prospects remain strong, Premiers are: • Promoting job growth and pursuing global and domestic economic opportunities;• Demonstrating good fiscal management and working to… |
| PEI Minister of Fisheries meets with Federal Minister
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley met with his federal colleague, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield, in Mill River yesterday to discuss a number of issues of concern to Prince Edward Island fishers. “Minister Ashfield and I had good discussions yesterday… |
| Premier Ghiz tapped to co-lead second phase of National Health Care Working Group
Premier Robert Ghiz and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall have been named by their colleagues to continue their work with the Health Care Innovation Working Group for a second year during the annual Council of the Federation summer meeting that took place in Halifax. “This has been a very productive… |
| Replacement of the Wellington Bridge now complete
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, and Robert Vessey, Provincial Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, celebrated today the completion of the Wellington Bridge replacement. “Helping to connect workers with jobs,… |
| Artisans celebrate revitilization of Abram-Village venue
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie, and the Honourable Ron MacKinley, provincial minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments Support Trout River Industries Expansion
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, and the Honourable Robert Henderson, PEI Minister of Tourism and Culture, representing the Honourable Allen Roach, PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, today announced funding for an expansion to Trout River Industries Limited’s… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital taking precautions and implementing visitor restrictions
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting a number of patients on Unit 3 – a medical nursing unit – are experiencing gastro-intestinal illness symptoms and that visitor restrictions have been put in place on the nursing unit. “We are currently processing lab specimens from patients… |
| Islanders encouraged to participate in the new English Language School Board
Individuals interested in serving as a trustee on the new English Language School Board are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “This is a significant step in the transition to the new single English… |
| Province investigating fish kill
The Department of Environment, Labour and Justice and Environment Canada are conducting a joint investigation into a fish kill in West Prince. The area affected is Barclay Brook, a tributary of the Trout River in Coleman. The Trout Unlimited Prince County Chapter watershed group reported the… |
| Canada’s Gas Tax Fund improves roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island
Commuters, residents and visitors will soon benefit from increased safety and improved traffic flow thanks to six road and bridge improvement projects across the province. All projects, including a new roundabout in Slemon Park, outside Summerside, will be funded through Canada’s Gas Tax Fund. “… |
| Fewer acute care beds to be temporarily closed at Island hospitals this summer
Island hospitals plan to keep more acute care beds open this summer compared to last summer, says Health PEI CEO Keith Dewar. Health systems across the country close beds and reduce the volume of elective procedures in order to support vacations and reflect reduced demand for some elective… |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital maintaining visitor restrictions on Unit 3
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting that fewer patients are experiencing gastrointestinal illness-like symptoms on Unit 3; however, visitor restrictions will remain in place on the unit announced Rick Adams, QEH Executive Director. “We are pleased that the number of patients… |
| QEH limiting visitation on Unit 3 to immediate family only this weekend
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will be limiting visitation on Unit 3 to immediate family only beginning Saturday morning as patients recover from gastrointestinal illness-like symptoms, says QEH Executive Director Rick Adams. “We are optimistic that the gastrointestinal illness on Unit 3 has… |
| St. Mary’s Church designated a heritage place
St. Mary’s Church, home of the popular Indian River Festival, has been designated a heritage place in recognition of its historical and architectural significance to the Island, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “St. Mary’s Church is the true star of the Indian River Festival… |
| HST information session scheduled for July 10 in Tignish
A reminder to the residents of West Prince that the HST Information Session for the community is being held on Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Tignish Legion. The Minister of Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs is hosting business and community meetings across the province. The full schedule… |
| Visitation on Unit 3 at QEH remains limited to immediate family only
Visitation on Unit 3 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) remains limited to immediate family only as patients continue experience gastrointestinal illness-like symptoms, says QEH Executive Director Rick Adams. “We had hoped that this virus had run its course; however, over the weekend four new… |
| Atlantic Canada delegation attends one of world's largest airshows
A delegation of 18 companies and organizations from Atlantic Canada’s aerospace and defence industry will be in London, England, from July 9 to 13, to attend the Farnborough International Airshow, one of the largest and best known aeronautics events in the world. At the show, Atlantic Canadian… |