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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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| Province Continues Vaccine Rollout Schedule
While the province has received a lower than expected supply of H1N1 vaccine for the past few weeks, they continue to use the vaccine that is available to continue with the province’s vaccine rollout schedule. “Over 27,000 people in Prince Edward Island have been vaccinated in just the first two… |
| Upgrades Underway at the O’Leary Community Sport Centre
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, along with Robert Henderson, MLA for O’Leary - Inverness, recently visited the O’Leary Community Sport Centre, which is undergoing major renovations thanks in part to funding provided through the Province’s… |
| Upgrades Underway at the O’Leary Community Sport Centre
The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, along with Robert Henderson, MLA for O’Leary - Inverness, recently visited the O’Leary Community Sport Centre, which is undergoing major renovations thanks in part to funding provided through the Province’s… |
| Fall Session of Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island to open November 12, 2009
The 3rd session of the 63rd General Assembly will open on Thursday, November 12 at 3 p.m. with the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The speech will be moved by Tyne Valley - Linkletter MLA Paula Biggar and seconded… |
| O’Leary Influenza Assessment Site Closed from Wednesday, November 11 Onward
The Public is advised that the O’Leary Influenza assessment site at the Beechwood Family Health Centre will be closed after Tuesday, November 10. A decision was made to close the assessment site due to low numbers of people arriving to the site. West Prince residents who are experiencing… |
| North Rustico Fire Department receives Island Community Fund Support
The province is providing $74,200 through the Island Community Fund to the North Rustico Fire Department to ensure they have the proper training and equipment to serve their community. “Volunteer Fire Fighters provide an invaluable service to our One Island Community,” said the Honourable Carolyn… |
| Strong Showing for Prince Edward Island Beef at Royal Winter Fair
Prince Edward Island beef exhibitors have a lot to be proud of following the judging of their respective breeds at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Island breeders had entries in the Simmental, Shorthorn and Angus shows against some of the top livestock breeders in Canada. The Royal… |
| Partial Closure Tonight on Charlottetown Perimeter Highway
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday November 10, there will be a partial closure and detour on the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway (CPH). The closure affects west bound traffic between Mount Edward Road and Route 2 West, the Malpeque Road. The closure is necessary to allow for construction activities on… |
| Flu Assessment Sites Continue to Operate on Remembrance Day
The public is advised that influenza assessment sites located at Harbourside Family Health Centre in Summerside , Four Neighborhoods Family Health Centre in Charlottetown and the Souris Hospital will remain open during regular hours (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) on Wednesday, November 11, Remembrance Day. As… |
| Throne Speech Highlights Plan to Broaden Island Access to Services, Programs
The far-reaching plan to improve Island-wide access to government services and programs continues in the 2009 Speech from the Throne, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Since the 2007 provincial election, we have worked very hard to ensure that government’s presence is more equitably spread across Prince… |
| New Recommendations on H1N1 Vaccine for Children
New recommendations on the H1N1 vaccine dosage for children between three years and nine years of age were announced today by the Public Health Agency of Canada.The updated national recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada reflect findings from clinical trial results from Europe that… |
| Souris Influenza Assessment Site closed from Friday, November 12 onward
The Public is advised that the Souris Influenza assessment site at the Souris Hospital will be closed after Thursday, November 12. A decision was made to close the assessment site due to low numbers of people arriving to the site. Kings County residents who are experiencing influenza-like… |
| Governments Invest In West Point Tourism and Community
A key tourism destination in the community of West Point will see improvements to the West Point Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant, as well as the Harbourside Centre, thanks to a combined investment from the federal and provincial governments, and the community. “The Government of Canada, through its… |
| Island Poultry Exhibitors Excel at Royal Winter Fair
Exhibitors from four provinces were represented in the poultry show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Among them were exhibitors from Prince Edward Island. Located in a prime location, the poultry show is always a very popular attraction at the fair. Island exhibitors once again had… |
| Island Young People Demonstrate Excellence at Royal Winter Fair
There was lots to be proud of for the contingent from Prince Edward Island who took part in the National Junior Beef and National Junior Dairy shows at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The competition was tough in both arenas, but the youth from the Island came away with many high… |
| Minister Announces Support for Tignish Legion
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair today announced funding for renovations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 16 in Tignish. Funding under the Canada - Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement and the Community Development Bureau, in partnership… |
| Update on Flu Assessment Site Schedules Across Province
The public is advised that, as of Saturday, November 14, the flu assessment sites located at Harbourside Family Health Centre in Summerside and Four Neighborhoods Community Health Centre in Charlottetown are now operating on a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule.Originally, the assessment sites in both… |
| New Brunswick's Development as an Energy Hub: Prince Edward Island and Québec Launch Discussions on Energy
Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz and Québec Premier Jean Charest announced today the formal launch of discussions to develop a partnership on energy as a follow up to their meeting in Quebec city in September. This announcement follows discussions held between the two provinces and New… |
| Children’s Book Week
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities Cultural Affairs and Labour, is inviting Islanders to visit a provincial library and take part in the many activities planned as part of TD Canadian Children's Book Week, November 14-21. This year’s theme is Gold Medal Reading! Des lectures en or… |
| Island Students and Teachers Showcase Their Olympic Spirit
More than 2,700 students and teachers from 28 Island schools are showcasing their Olympic spirit on the official education website for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “Project Showcase,” an exciting program of www.vancouver2010.com/EDU, features student projects and… |