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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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| Federal and Provincial Governments Announce Funding for new Technology to Expand Product Lines at ADL
Prince Edward Island’s largest processor of dairy pproducts is investing in new technology to diversify its offerings. The Honourable Gail Shea, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Allan Campbell, Minister of… |
| Update on Flu Assessment Sites Across Province
The Public is advised that the flu assessment site located at Four Neighborhoods Family Health Centre in Charlottetown will be closed after 8 p.m. on Friday due to the low number of patients presenting at the Centre. This now means that influenza assessment sites in Charlottetown, Souris and O’… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, November 15, 2009: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 3.5 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 1.8 cpl; • Diesel prices will decrease by 1… |
| Summerside Influenza Assessment Site Closed from Tuesday, November 17 Onward
The public is advised that the Summerside Influenza assessment site at the Harbourside Family Health Centre will be closed after Monday, November 16. The decision was made to close the assessment site due to low numbers of people arriving to the site. Prince County residents who are experiencing… |
| New Campaign Promotes PEI Potatoes and Culinary Tourism
Over the coming months, more than eight million potato bags will be carrying a message promoting Prince Edward Island potatoes and the province as a culinary destination to Canadian consumers. The campaign, “Pack Your Appetite for Prince Edward Island Potatoes,” is sponsored by the Prince Edward… |
| Impressive Showing for Island Holsteins at Royal
The Holstein show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is one of the major attractions every year. Hundreds of Canada’s best Holsteins are brought to Toronto to compete for the title of grand champion. Among the rows and rows of dairy cattle were a number of Prince Edward Island’s best. Several… |
| Honourable Doug Currie offers congratulations to PEIFFF on their Annual General Meeting
The Prince Edward Island Federation of Foster Families (PEIFFF) recently held their Annual General Meeting in Summerside, wrapping up National Foster Family Week. Foster families gathered at the PEIFFF Annual General Meeting and shared their stories, discussed challenges, and had the opportunity… |
| Generous Cash Prize for High School Essay Contest
Premier Robert Ghiz is applauding the generous contribution Professor Tom Symons and his family have offered to Island high school students to encourage participation in the first annual Confederation Centre Essay Contest related to the Symons Medal and Lecture series. “This is an outstanding… |
| Ask, Listen and Talk During Canadian Patient Safety Week
Canadian Patient Safety Week, taking place November 2 through 6, encourages Islanders and healthcare providers to “Ask. Listen. Talk.” about their healthcare, announced Health Minister, Doug Currie. Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual national event that aims to increase awareness of patient… |
| Temporary Change in Physician Coverage for Out-patient Services at Tyne Valley Health Centre and Stewart Memorial Hospital for November
The public is advised that there will be temporary changes in physician coverage for out-patient services at Tyne Valley Health Centre and Stewart Memorial Hospital for the month of November. “Unfortunately, Dr. Joyce Madigane will be temporarily away from her practice for an indefinite period of… |
| Royal Winter Fair Offers Something For Everyone
It must be November. The Island agricultural community is alive with the question that has been around for almost a century: “Are you going to the Royal this year?” The answer will be yes for many. A pilgrimage to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto is something that many look forward… |
| Eastern Kings Family Health Centre
The Eastern Kings Family Health Centre Walk-In clinic at Souris Hospital, normally scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, is changing to an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule Monday to Friday. At this point, it is expected that the regular weekend Walk In Clinic schedule of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will continue… |
| November 6 Professional Development Day for Teachers and Staff Has Been Cancelled to Allow Children to be Vaccinated
The professional development day for teachers and school staff that was scheduled for Friday, November 6 has been postponed and regular classes will be held on Thursday and Friday. This will enable H1N1 vaccination clinics for children in grades one to three to be held Thursday and Friday, says… |
| Trade Mission Seeks Lobster Markets in China
Prince Edward Island government and industry representatives, in partnership with their New Brunswick counterparts, have completed a three-city promotion of frozen lobster products in China to build awareness of Atlantic Canadian lobsters. The trade mission is in partnership with PEI Business… |
| Retired Chief Justice Mitchell Appointed Police Commissioner
The province announced today that retired Chief Justice Gerard E. Mitchell has been appointed to the newly created position of Police Commissioner and Roy J. Ridlington has been appointed Deputy Police Commissioner. “Making these two appointments is an important step towards the proclamation of… |
| Human Rights Commission Extends Nomination Deadline
The Human Rights Commission has extended the deadline to make nominations for the annual Award for the Advancement of Human Rights until Monday, November 16. “This award recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that have made a significant contribution towards the advancement of human rights… |
| Detour Notice for Coleman Corner Bridge On Route 2 in West Prince
Beginning Wednesday, November 4, and until further notice, the Coleman Corner Bridge on Route 2 in Coleman will close to all traffic. The closure is necessary to allow for the completion of the bridge deck replacement project. While the closure is in effect, traffic on the affected section of Route… |
| Commercial Sand Mining Regulations Revoked
Regulatory changes approved by the province will stop commercial sand mining on Prince Edward Island beaches, Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown says. Minister Brown said that cabinet had revoked the Sand Removal from Beaches Regulations under the Environmental Protection Act… |
| Nominations Sought for Heritage Awards
Cultural Affairs Minister Carolyn Bertram and Acting Museum Board Chair Philip Macdonald are asking Islanders to spend some time thinking about identifying the volunteers who contribute so much to the preservation of the province’s heritage. “The Heritage Awards are the Museum’s way of recognizing… |
| Community Hospitals and Hillsborough Hospital Adopt Temporary Changes to Visitor Guidelines
The province’s five community hospitals and Hillsborough Hospital would like to advise the public of temporary changes to visitor guidelines that have been adopted at their facilities. “Our patients remain our top priority and, in light of the recent announcement made by the Queen Elizabeth and… |