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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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| School Bus Service to Resume Monday May 12
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Gerard Greenan says school bus services will resume Monday, May 12. “Steps have been taken to ensure that school and school bus services continue while some buses are out of service for inspection,” said the minister. “First, we have stepped up… |
| Council of Atlantic Premiers’ Meeting Being Held Today in Fredericton, NB
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham chaired the 15th meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today at the Delta Fredericton Hotel. Premiers Danny Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador, Rodney MacDonald of Nova Scotia, and Robert Ghiz of Prince Edward Island attended the meeting.Atlantic… |
| PEI Students Attend National Biotechnology Competition
Prince Edward Island high school students are benefitting from hands-on experience in research laboratories as part of the annual Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge. Aaron Zidichouski of Charlottetown Rural High School was recently awarded a $2,500 prize for first place in the provincial science… |
| Clinical Information System Now in Use at All Island Hospitals
Healthcare providers in all Island hospitals are now using PEI's new Clinical Information System (CIS) to capture and access patient information electronically. The new system is in operation at Registration, Lab, and Pharmacy departments in all hospitals and is also being used by nursing staff to… |
| Province Announces Details of New Palliative Home Care Drug Program
The new Palliative Home Care Drug Program will provide drug coverage for pain and symptom management to those who wish to spend their last days in the location of their choice, including at home. “This program gives individuals the resources and medications Islanders need to receive end-of-life… |
| PEI Lending Agency in O'Leary
Provincial Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Richard Brown, announced recently in the Legislative Assembly that he would be instructing the Provincial Lending Agency to have a loans officer available in the O’Leary Access PEI office for farmers who may need financial assistance for the… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective May 15, 2008:• Gasoline prices will increase by 6.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace oil and stove oil prices will increase by 10.0 cpl; • Diesel prices will increase by 11.0 cpl; and… |
| Government Announces Strategy to Ensure School Bus Safety
Government has adopted a comprehensive new strategy to guide school bus safety, advised Education and Early Childhood Minister Gerard Greenan in the Legislature today. The new strategy includes:• the purchase of 33 new school buses to be delivered by September• regulations to ensure that buses in… |
| Province Invests in New Accelerated Nursing Program
The provincial government will invest $356,000 in the University of Prince Edward Island’s School of Nursing to support its new Accelerated Nursing Program, which will begin in January 2009. The 14-seat accelerated program will be offered to students who already have a university degree with a… |
| Province Announces New Forest Management Program & Standards
Today, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry George Webster announced new standards for Island forests managed with public funds. Beginning this year, all services and assistance for private landowners will be offered through the Forest Enhancement Program, and must meet standards set out… |
| Minister Greenan Recognizes International Family Day by Announcing “Take 30 for the Family” Grand Prize Winner
Cindy and Chris MacLeod and family of Summerside are the grand prize winners of the Take 30 for the Family “Share Your Family Story” contest. In April, the Province of Prince Edward Island and community partners launched a social marketing program called “Take 30 for the Family” designed to… |
| Radiologist Review Making Excellent Progress with help from Nova Scotia
The Department of Health’s provincial diagnostic imaging review of a radiologist’s work is well underway with more than half of the general exams already reviewed and a number of reviews being done by radiologists in Halifax. “I have to commend the work done by the physicians, staff and… |
| Foster Care Rates to Increase in Prince Edward Island
Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie today announced increases in rates and allowances paid to individuals and families taking care of foster children. “In Prince Edward Island, we are fortunate to have experienced and skilled foster families who are there for our children and youth… |
| Islanders Invited to Enjoy Family Fishing Weekend
- Youth Fishing Events Planned Across the Province -Islanders are encouraged to rediscover the enjoyment that comes with a day of fishing during the Take Your Family Fishing Weekend this Victoria Day weekend. George Webster, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry said no licences will be… |
| New Candidates to Run in School Board Elections May 26
Several new candidates will be running in school board elections on Monday, May 26, 2008. The following people will be running for election in six Eastern School District zones: Zone 3, Robert Arsenault and Richard Collins; Zone 5, Phil Matusiewicz and David Mitchell; Zone 6, Patti-Sue Lee, Dianne… |
| Value-added Wood Products Open House Day “Making the Connection”
PEI Wood! It’s the beautiful, affordable, and environmentally friendly choice for today’s conscientious consumer.Prince Edward Island is rapidly gaining a reputation for manufacturing affordable, high quality wood products for local and global markets. Most of these businesses use locally produced… |
| New Aerospace Company Lands in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island’s aerospace industry is expanding with the establishment of Action Aero, a new company focused on business and regional aircraft, and helicopter engine accessory repair and overhaul market. Action Aero, based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, will soon begin operations.… |
| Minister Announces New Rural Jobs Initiative
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Allan Campbell today announced a new rural jobs initiative to strengthen employment and economic development in rural communities. A total of $1.25 million will be provided annually over the next three years to assist businesses and… |
| New Aerospace Company Lands in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island’s aerospace industry is expanding with the establishment of Action Aero, a new company focused on business and regional aircraft, and helicopter engine accessory repair and overhaul market. Action Aero, based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, will soon begin operations.… |
| Canada and Prince Edward Island Sign $270 Million Infrastructure Agreement
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island today announced the signing of a Framework Agreement worth $270 million under Building Canada, the Government of Canada’s new long-term infrastructure plan. The Plan will help address infrastructure needs and priorities in Prince Edward Island… |