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| Will fewer Maritimers be heading to university over the next decade?
Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, Fredericton, New BrunswickFewer Maritimers have been enrolling in the region’s universities in recent years, largely the result of flattening demand after the peak in 2004, reveals a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education… |
| Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly to open April 4, 2012
Premier Robert Ghiz announced today that the First Session of the Sixty-fourth General Assembly of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island will be prorogued at the end of March and the Second Session will officially open on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 2 p.m. The highlight of Opening Day… |
| Minister Roach salutes Atlantic Craft and Gift Industry
Atlantic Canada’s artisans and craftspeople are strengthening the region’s culture while creating jobs and economic activity, Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach said Saturday evening at the Atlantic Craft Trade Show Awards in Halifax. “This is an industry closely connected to the… |
| Support improving quality of life for Islanders with high blood pressure, COPD
Health professionals in Prince Edward Island are helping Islanders to better avoid – or live with – the common but potentially deadly conditions of high-blood pressure and COPD, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “High-blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and the lung disease… |
| Support improving quality of life for Islanders with high blood pressure, COPD
Health professionals in Prince Edward Island are helping Islanders to better avoid – or live with – the common but potentially deadly conditions of high-blood pressure and COPD, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “High-blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and the lung disease… |
| Atlantic Premiers Promote Local Companies in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia (February 8, 2012) – Atlantic premiers strengthened the region’s trade relationships with the southeastern United States during a trade mission to Atlanta, Georgia with representatives of 18 companies from the Atlantic provinces. The focus of the mission was to promote trade and… |
| Influenza season confirmed in Prince Edward Island
The first case of influenza for the 2011-2012 Prince Edward Island flu season has been laboratory confirmed, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. The case was a child under 10 years of age who had not been immunized. Typical symptoms of influenza include fever, headache, aches… |
| Province to move ahead with new highway re-alignment in Churchill, New Haven and Bonshaw
After thorough public consultations, the province will move ahead with new plans to re-align the Trans-Canada Highway in Churchill, New Haven and Bonshaw, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Robert Vessey. “Islanders spoke, and we listened,” said Minister Vessey. “The new… |
| O'Leary walk-in clinic closed Wednesday, December 21
Health PEI is advising the public that the O’Leary Health Centre walk-in clinic will be closed on Wednesday, December 21 due to insufficient physician coverage. Ambulatory services at the health centre will continue as scheduled. In non-urgent situations, Islanders are encouraged to visit their… |
| Prince Edward Island Seafood Guide released
A new seafood guide is being launched to promote and market Prince Edward Island seafood to buyers and markets around the world, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. “This new guide reflects our commitment to develop and expand markets for Island seafood… |
| Temporary closure of acute care beds at Island hospitals shorter this holiday season
As in previous years, several Island hospitals plan to temporarily close acute care beds during the holiday season; however, it will be over a shorter period of time, says Keith Dewar, CEO of Health PEI. “Due to the efforts of staff and physicians across our health system in leading initiatives to… |
| Province completes replacement of Cardigan Bridge
Residents of Cardigan received an early Christmas present today as crews completed the replacement of the Cardigan bridge, says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Robert Vessey. “Our government has done a tremendous job identifying areas of need when it comes to roads and bridges… |
| Queen’s Counsel appointment announced
The appointment of Pamela J. Williams as Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the Law was announced today by the Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice and Attorney General. “Pamela Williams has distinguished herself through her professional work, her leadership within… |
| Walk-in clinic information for the holiday season
Islanders should always visit their family physician’s office or a walk-in clinic in non-urgent medical situations, and the same is true during the holidays. To avoid potential lengthy wait times that may occur at an emergency department during the holiday season, the public is encouraged to visit… |
| Something new for New Year’s Levée
Their Honours the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis will host their first New Year’s Day Levée. Visitors this year will receive a special memento. With the year 2012 being Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, commemorative pins… |
| Winter emergency preparedness
Winter storms can range from a moderate snowfall to a blinding blizzard, and can quickly put people and property at risk, says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “As we all know, winter storms can be accompanied by heavy snowfall, strong winds, ice and sleet,” said Ms. Sherry… |
| O’Leary walk-in clinic closed Thursday, December 29
Health PEI is advising the public that the O’Leary Health Centre walk-in clinic will be closed on Thursday, December 29, due to insufficient physician coverage. Ambulatory services at the health centre will continue as scheduled. In non-urgent situations, Islanders are encouraged to visit their… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, January 1, 2012: • There will be no change in the price of gasoline; • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.0 cents per litre (cpl);• Diesel prices will decrease… |
| Alpine ski hill at Brookvale to open Saturday
The Alpine ski hill at Brookvale Winter Activity Park will open Saturday, January 7, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “Brookvale is home to Prince Edward Island’s only alpine ski hill and is an integral part of our provincial park system. Many Islanders look forward to the… |
| Federal and provincial governments announced renewed support for Atlantic Canada's cruise industry
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie and the Honourable Robert Henderson, PEI Minister of Tourism and Culture, joined by industry partners, announced today a renewed support of more than $1.14 million for the… |