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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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| Islanders will begin to receive PEI’s new health card in the mail this week
Beginning this week, Islanders with expired health cards will receive PEI’s new bilingual health card in the mail, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. The minister said the original orange PEI health card was introduced in 1995 and has not been significantly updated since then… |
| Islanders will begin to receive PEI’s new health card in the mail this week
Beginning this week, Islanders with expired health cards will receive PEI’s new bilingual health card in the mail, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. The minister said the original orange PEI health card was introduced in 1995 and has not been significantly updated since then… |
| Special Committee Invites Islanders to Participate in Community Forums
In response to the submission of its interim report to the Legislative Assembly, the Special Committee on Democratic Renewal is continuing its work by hosting six community forums across the province. Information can also be received online at www.assembly.pe.ca/democraticrenewal.Last fall the… |
| Committee releases updated strategy for Family Violence Prevention
The newly updated strategy of the Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention focuses attention on prevention, public engagement and education says Ann Sherman, Committee Chair. “This strategy provides an avenue to work with our partners towards prevention beyond reaction and… |
| 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… |
| District Advisory Councils begin to meet
The new Family of Schools District Advisory Councils will give parents and students a voice in an education system that is focused on the learner, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Excellence in education hinges on meaningful input from all partners, and District… |
| Islanders with a cancer experience invited to be committee advisors
As cancer stakeholders from around the world unite to raise awareness on World Cancer Day, Islanders with a cancer experience are invited to become advisors on local cancer committees, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “World Cancer Day, February 4, is an opportunity to… |
| Islanders with a cancer experience invited to be committee advisors
As cancer stakeholders from around the world unite to raise awareness on World Cancer Day, Islanders with a cancer experience are invited to become advisors on local cancer committees, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “World Cancer Day, February 4, is an opportunity to… |
| Legislature Approves the Posting of Caucus Grant Information
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and accountability, the Standing Committee of Legislative Management has unanimously approved the releasing to the public, information associated with expenditures in the three Legislative Assembly caucus offices beginning April 2016. Caucus… |
| Feb 5: Public health and primary care cancelling some patient appointments
Due to inclement weather and challenging road conditions, some primary care and public health services are cancelled for the remainder of the day. Public Health has cancelled all speech language pathology and audiology appointments across the province for this afternoon.Additionally, all primary… |
| Final days of India mission yield further successes
The just-completed Prince Edward Island and Ontario trade mission to India has built relationships that will benefit the Island economy for years to come, Premier Wade MacLauchlan says. “You can’t understate the importance of these face-to-face meetings, which have helped us make key connections… |
| Roadbuilders a vital partner in public safety
Roadbuilders are key partners in keeping the traveling public safe and the Island economy moving, Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar said Friday.Speaking to the annual meeting of the PEI Roadbuilders Association, the minister said Island roadbuilders are government’s… |
| Government proposes anti-erosion measures for Souris Causeway
The provincial government has presented Souris Council with draft plans for work that will protect Souris causeway from ocean erosion, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.“Souris causeway is a vital piece of our transportation network and government is proposing… |
| Graduates to benefit from provincial support for research
Graduate students and post doctoral fellows who are carrying out research can now apply for support from Innovation PEI in an effort to develop new skills and expertise, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The Graduate Students and Post Doctoral Fellowship Fund… |
| Health PEI is reminding Islanders to call ahead before going to their appointment
Due to the impending inclement weather conditions over the next 24 hours, Health PEI is reminding Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to reconfirm their appointment or to let staff know if they are unable to make the appointment.… |
| Meeting of Atlantic ministers of health
The ministers of health from the Atlantic province’s met via teleconference today to prepare for the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers of health in Vancouver next week.“Connecting with my Atlantic counterparts was a great opportunity to discuss the challenges our provinces… |
| Islanders invited to participate in pre-budget consultations
Pre-budget consultations are beginning online and across the province, says Finance Minister Allen Roach.“Government continues its work to balance the 2016-17 budget and we need to hear from Islanders about how we can reach this goal,” Minister Roach said. “We need input on what programs and… |
| Island dairy farmers receive Holstein Canada distinction
The Province of Prince Edward Island congratulates Lexis Holsteins, formerly of Freetown, and Winterbay Holsteins of Bedford on their recent distinction as Master Breeders through Holstein Canada. “The Island’s dairy industry takes great pride in its breeding practices and its focus on dairy… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2016: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 5.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 3.0 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease by 3.0… |
| Province pleased with federal fisheries meeting
Open dialogue and a commitment to collaboration were the highlights of meetings yesterday between the Province of Prince Edward Island and the federal minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Honourable Hunter Tootoo. “Prince Edward Island’s fishing and aquaculture sectors are important contributors… |