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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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| West Kent Playground - Build Day
The Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, presented a plaque to the dedicated group of volunteers at the West Kent Elementary School Playground Build Day. This project includes the installation of a variety of new playground equipment; some of the structures… |
| Temporary Change in Physician Coverage for Out-patient Services at Stewart Memorial Hospital and Tyne Valley Health Centre for October
The public is advised that there will be temporary changes in physician coverage for out-patient services at Stewart Memorial Hospital and Tyne Valley Health Centre effective October 3. “The temporary change in physician coverage will allow our dedicated physicians the chance to take time off… |
| Prince Edward Island Supports Fire Fighter Training
At the 2009 Fire Fighters Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show on Sunday Oct 4, the Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour announced new funding to support training for our Island firefighters. "Fire fighters play an important role in the safety and… |
| Island Community Fund at work in North Granville
Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour and community representatives were on hand this past weekend to officially reopen the North Granville Community Centre.“The North Granville Community Centre is used to host many community and social events,” says… |
| Province Completes Long Awaited Replacement of the Dunedin Bridge
Residents of Southern Queens County had their patience rewarded today as Premier Robert Ghiz, Minister of Transportation and Public Works Ron MacKinley, and Minister of Tourism, and MLA for District 17, Kelly’s Cross - Cumberland Valerie Docherty officially opened the brand new Dunedin Bridge. “… |
| Get Caught Reading
October is Canadian Library Month and to help celebrate and encourage Islanders to be active readers, the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour is proud to launch a new program, Get Caught Reading. “We want to encourage, celebrate, and recognize the activity of reading,” said… |
| Ministers Announce Working Group to Look at Options in Red Meat Sector
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz and provincial Agriculture Minister George Webster met in Ottawa last week to discuss issues facing the Prince Edward Island agriculture industry. The ministers agreed on the need for flexible programming to deal with specific issues such as those… |
| Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Now Available for Those over 65
Doctors’ offices, Family Health Centres and long-term care facilities on Prince Edward Island have received their first shipment of seasonal influenza vaccine. Starting this week, the vaccine will be available to those who are 65 years and older and residents in long-term care facilities. “Our… |
| Order of Prince Edward Island Investiture Ceremony
The 2009 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island were honoured at a special investiture ceremony at Government House on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Chancellor of the Order, the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor, conferred the honour on the following individuals: Wilma… |
| Bridge Traffic up in August
Visitors arriving on the Island via the bridge is up 7.8 percent in August says Minister of Tourism Valerie E. Docherty. “A combination of nice weather, Canada Games, Old Home Week and other tourism related activities and events brought visitors to PEI in August,” Minister Docherty said. “… |
| Expansion of PEI Cancer Treatment Centre Complete
A significant milestone has been achieved in the QEH Redevelopment project, Premier Robert Ghiz and Health Minister Doug Currie announced today during a reception celebrating the completed expansion of the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. The addition to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre is the second… |
| Enthusiastic Turnout for Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop
Enthusiastic Turnout for Becoming an Outdoors Woman WorkshopBellevue, Prince Edward Island, October 8, 2009 – Richard Brown, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, congratulates the women from across Prince Edward Island who got a taste of the outdoor life this weekend at the Becoming an… |
| Minister Bertram Encourages Island Seniors to Participate in LEAP
The Learning Elders Arts Program (LEAP) is accepting applications until October 15, 2009. The program is managed by the PEI Senior Citizens Federation with funding assistance from the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour; Minister Carolyn Bertram wants to encourage Island seniors… |
| Minister Bertram Congratulates the Argyle Shore WI
Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, congratulates the Argyle Shore Women’s Institute on the recent launch of their new book, The History of Argyle Shore. “The completion of this book marks the culmination of many hours of hard work, gathering photos and maps,… |
| Residents Now Required to Use Proper Bags for Excess Yard Waste
As part of the ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the Waste Watch Program for Islanders, Transportation and Public Works Minister Ron MacKinley today announced that a total ban on the use of plastic bags for excess yard and garden materials is now in effect. “Plastic bags are not… |
| Province Hosts 2009 Atlantic 911 Conference
The Prince Edward Island Office of Public Safety is pleased to host more than 100 representatives and administrators of various 911 services from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick at the Brudenell River Resort, October 14 - 16, says Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour… |
| Construction Underway on New O’Leary Health Centre
Construction has started on the new O’Leary Health Centre, which will bring enhanced health care services to O’Leary, Premier Robert Ghiz and Health Minister Doug Currie announced today at a sod-turning event. “I’m very pleased to see the significant progress on this health centre project,” said… |
| New Tyne Valley Health Centre Celebrates Grand Opening
Significant progress is being made in the provision of health care services in Tyne Valley, Premier Robert Ghiz and Health Minister Doug Currie announced today during a celebration to mark the grand opening of the new Tyne Valley Health Centre. "This is an exciting time for the staff and… |
| Prince Edward Island Ministers Launch Regional Plan to Improve Literacy in Atlantic Canada
A new action plan to increase literacy in Atlantic Canada was launched today in St. John’s by the co-chairs of the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET), Prince Edward Island Ministers Gerard Greenan and Allan Campbell. In a joint statement, the ministers said improving… |
| Prince Edward Island Ministers Launch Regional Plan to Improve Literacy in Atlantic Canada
A new action plan to increase literacy in Atlantic Canada was launched today in St. John’s by the co-chairs of the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET), Prince Edward Island Ministers Gerard Greenan and Allan Campbell. In a joint statement, the ministers said improving… |