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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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| Minister ready to lead valuable discussions with colleagues across Canada
Poverty reduction, supports connecting individuals to the work force and early learning and child care are priorities for Prince Edward Island at the upcoming federal, provincial and territorial meetings for ministers responsible for social services, says Tina Mundy Minister of Family and Human… |
| New peritoneal dialysis services now available in the province
Beginning this month, Islanders requiring peritoneal dialysis are able to receive life-sustaining treatment and support on the Island, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Since 1976, these patients had to travel to the QEII Home Dialysis Clinic in Halifax for catheter insertion… |
| New peritoneal dialysis services now available in the province
Beginning this month, Islanders requiring peritoneal dialysis are able to receive life-sustaining treatment and support on the Island, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Since 1976, these patients had to travel to the QEII Home Dialysis Clinic in Halifax for catheter insertion… |
| Statement on the passing of Steven MacKinnon
Statement from Agriculture and Fisheries, J. Alan McIsaac:"On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Steven MacKinnon, district director of the National Farmers Union. Throughout his life, Mr. MacKinnon showed a… |
| Crime Stoppers plays key role in keeping Islanders safe
Anonymous tips made through PEI Crime Stoppers continue to help police solve and prevent crime in Prince Edward Island. “Crime Stoppers helps members of the community to fight crime by overcoming their fear and their apathy,” said Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney… |
| Learning Partners Advisory Council to advance collaborative, learner-focused excellence
The Learning Partners Advisory Council will advance a learner-centred culture of educational excellence as part of a Prince Edward Island’s new model of collaboration and shared leadership in learning. The founding members of the Learning Partners Advisory Council were announced today following the… |
| Minister MacDonald encouraged by Canadian Council of Tourism Meeting
The 2016 Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by the Government of Manitoba earlier this month, was considered a great success as federal, provincial, and territorial representatives met to discuss various themes important to the competitiveness of Canada’s national tourism sector… |
| Deirdre Kessler named Poet Laureate
Deirdre Kessler has been named the new Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “From her works of poetry and children’s fiction, to her work teaching creative writing, Ms. Kessler has already made a significant impact on our Island… |
| New 2016 Electricity Agreement filed with the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
The Government of Prince Edward Island and Maritime Electric jointly filed a General Rate Agreement with the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission. The Agreement, if approved, would ensure electricity price stability and rates for the next three years. “We believe this is an important step in… |
| Ministers announce new strategy to improve road safety and collaborate to strengthen transportation in Canada
Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety met today to advance key strategies for strengthening transportation in Canada, including unveiling a new plan to further improve road safety. To make Canadian roads safer, the Ministers launched… |
| School counsellors have an impact on student success
Prince Edward Island school counsellors have a tremendous impact on student success and career planning, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.“School counsellors are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents to ensure… |
| 10,000 Islanders now registered with the new PEI Generic Drug Program
More than 10,000 Islanders have registered for the PEI Generic Drug Program since it was introduced in October 2015, says Health and Wellness Minister Robert Henderson.Minister Henderson said this positive early response indicates the plan is meeting a real need for uninsured Islanders under 65.“… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016: • There will be no change in the price of gasoline; • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 2.0 cents per litre (cpl);• Diesel prices will… |
| License Suspended For Ellerslie Royal Canadian Legion
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the Military Liquor License of the “Ellerslie Royal Canadian Legion”, license number MC 640007, for the following four day period of time: - 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016, to 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016. The Liquor… |
| Annual Paper Hearts fundraiser begins at PEI Liquor outlets
PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) will again partner with the Heart and Stroke Foundation-PEI to support the annual Paper Hearts campaign during Heart Month in February. The fundraiser will run in all 18 PEILCC corporate retail outlets across the province from February 1 through to February 29… |
| Dr. Richard Wedge, Health PEI CEO, retiring
Today, after over 20 years working in health administration on Prince Edward Island, Dr. Richard Wedge announced his retirement as CEO of Health PEI. “On behalf of my colleagues on the Board, I want to thank Dr. Wedge for his invaluable service and contribution to Health PEI, our health care… |
| Annual Paper Hearts fundraiser begins at PEI Liquor outlets
PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) will again partner with the Heart and Stroke Foundation-PEI to support the annual Paper Hearts campaign during Heart Month in February. The fundraiser will run in all 18 PEILCC corporate retail outlets across the province from February 1 through to February 29… |
| Youth to enhance skills through Connection 2 Employment
Unemployed youth will have the opportunity to enhance their life and employability skills to assist them to successfully transition into the workforce or return to school, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning.Thanks to a partnership between SkillsPEI, the East Prince Youth… |
| Three museum sites open this winter
Spend some time this winter at a Prince Edward Island museum site, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie.“Three Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation sites are open year-round, offering activities such as genealogy, art, book clubs and films,” said Minister… |
| India mission showing promise of new partnerships
Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne met today with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a week-long trade mission to India. The mission is focused on building economic and education relationships with the world’s second-most-populous country. “I shared with Prime… |