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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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| New member and chair for Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Mount Stewart resident Deborah Langston will join Prince Edward Island’s Advisory Council on the Status of Women, while returning member Mari Basiletti will become chair, says Paula Biggar, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. “The nine members of the Advisory Council on the Status of… |
| Trail Closure Advisory
Temporary Closure – Provincial Trails 13:A trail closure is now in effect for Brookvale Nordic, Strathgartney and Bonshaw Provincial Park trail systems. The closure is necessary to preserve and protect the trail systems from erosion and use during the wet spring conditions. The closure will be in… |
| New CIHI report shows many PEI wait times better than the national average
A new national report shows Prince Edward Island has some of the lowest wait times in Canada for several key health services. PEI has the second best wait times in the country for knee replacements and the lowest wait times in the Maritimes for both cataract and hip surgery. “Good access to hip,… |
| Work schedule app is voted best among IT Garage projects
A web-based application to track employee work schedules was voted the most promising by attendees of IT Garage’s Demo Day. “I want to congratulate the winning team of young software designers who really personify the best of the work that’s coming out of our IT Garage startup accelerator program… |
| Government of Canada supports significant infrastructure improvements in Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Paula Biggar, Prince Edward Island Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy, today announced $6,295,544 in joint funding for… |
| Throne Speech delivers clear plan for growth and pledge for more modern governance
The Second Session of the Sixty-fifth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was opened today with the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.Building for Sustained ProsperityIn June 2015, the new Government presented a Speech from the… |
| Board of Economic Advisors provides commentary on PEI economy and fiscal plan
Prince Edward Island’s Board of Economic Advisors recently met with senior government officials and participated in the annual Economic Forum with Island business, community and government leaders. The board has provided Premier MacLauchlan with a three-page letter commenting on Prince Edward… |
| QEH parking fees to be eliminated
Parking fees will be eliminated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, effective July 1, 2016.“We have listened to concerns expressed by patients and visitors, especially those who drive distances and must come to the hospital often,” says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “By eliminating… |
| Energy efficiency grant changes will help improve results
Changes in the way energy efficiency grants are provided by the provincial government will provide better results for clients and the environment and make more effective use of existing funds, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“Government is committed to helping… |
| Islanders asked to complete survey on the future of community-based health care
Islanders can provide Health PEI with their input on the future of community-based health care by completing an online or print survey.“This survey provides Health PEI with useful information to guide the development of community-based health care which is very important to Islanders, particularly… |
| Visitor restrictions in place at Community Hospital O’Leary
Community Hospital O’Leary is taking precautions and putting visitor restrictions in place immediately as there are four confirmed cases of influenza and several staff experiencing influenza-like illness at the facility. Until further notice, visiting is being limited as follows: • immediate… |
| Community Hospital O’Leary continuing visitor restrictions
Community Hospital O’Leary will continue with visitor restrictions as two additional patients began experiencing influenza-like illness over the weekend. Until further notice, visiting is being limited as follows: • immediate family members only• only two (2) visitors at one time per patient •… |
| Bank of Canada Nominations Open for Iconic Canadian Women
Islanders have a chance to nominate iconic Canadian women to be featured on an upcoming series of Canadian banknotes, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar, Minister responsible for the Status of Women.“This year the Bank of Canada will choose an iconic Canadian woman… |
| Short list for 2016 Prince Edward Island Book Award
The short list of candidates for the Prince Edward Island Book Award represent an impressive selection of Island writers, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.“The Prince Edward Island Book Award recognizes the best in publications by Island authors, editors and book… |
| Nominate someone for a P.E.I. Environmental Award
Islanders are encouraged to nominate an individual, organization or school for one of this year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “We have countless Islanders who are working hard on a daily basis to protect our… |
| Two valuable seniors’ home repair programs now accepting applications
Two valuable grant programs that help Island seniors pay for necessary repairs or modifications to their home will be accepting applications starting today, says Minister of Family and Human Services Tina M. Mundy.“I am pleased that we are able to offer the Seniors Safe @ Home Program and the… |
| Visitor restrictions remain in place at Community Hospital O’Leary
Community Hospital O’Leary is reporting no new confirmed cases of influenza among patients; however, visitor restrictions will remain in place until Saturday as several patients and staff continue to experience symptoms. Visiting remains limited as follows: • immediate family members only• only… |
| Planning underway to replace linear accelerator at PEI Cancer Treatment Centre
A new $10 million linear accelerator will provide Island patients with more advanced cancer treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson said planning is now underway and construction will begin next spring to prepare for arrival of the new equipment at the PEI Cancer Treatment… |
| Planning underway to replace linear accelerator at PEI Cancer Treatment Centre
A new $10 million linear accelerator will provide Island patients with more advanced cancer treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson said planning is now underway and construction will begin next spring to prepare for arrival of the new equipment at the PEI Cancer Treatment… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2016: • Gasoline prices will increase by 3.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 6.0 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease by 5.0… |