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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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| More influenza cases showing up at Prince Edward Island Hospitals and Doctors’ Offices
There has been an increase in the number of cases of patients with influenza-like illness reported from Emergency Rooms and Physicians’ offices over the past week. Three new cases of Influenza were confirmed today. Symptoms of influenza include headache, fever, muscle aches and pains, and cough… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective April 1, 2008:• There will be no change in gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil or diesel prices at this time;• Propane prices will increase by 3.2 cents per litre (cpl) for Irving Oil… |
| Prime Minister Harper and Premier Ghiz Announce Funding and Priorities for Prince Edward Island under new National Community Development Trust
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide Prince Edward Island with $13.7 million as part of the new national Community Development Trust.The Federal Government recently unveiled the program to help… |
| Minister Urges Federal Government to Protect Prince Edward Island Interests
Richard Brown, Minister of Development and Technology urged the federal government to protect Prince Edward Island’s fishing and farming sectors in the current round of World Trade Organization negotiations at the meeting of Ministers responsible for International Trade held Monday in Ottawa. Brown… |
| Campbell Expresses Condolences Following Tragedy
Prince Edward Island Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Allan Campbell has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the four victims of the trawler L’Acadien II which capsized early Saturday off the coast of Cape Breton while being towed by a Canadian Coast Guard vessel. “While… |
| Implementation of New Clinical Information System May Cause Minor Delays at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Members of the general public are advised that they may experience delays when registering for services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital over the next few days, due to the implementation of the new Clinical Information System (CIS). CIS was launched last night at midnight and because this is a new… |
| Government Departments Change to Reflect Island Priorities
Three New Departments Announced at Formal Swearing-in CeremonySeveral major shifts in government departments were announced by Premier Robert Ghiz today. “The changes in Ministerial duties and departmental responsibilities reflect the need to improve the way services and programs are provided to… |
| The Department of Health Develops new Infection Prevention and Control Strategy
A new Infection Prevention and Control Strategy is being developed to strengthen the Department of Health's ability to deal effectively with current and emerging diseases. The strategy will be implemented on an integrated basis in a variety of health care facilities across Prince Edward Island. “We… |
| Stores Cautioned Against Early Sales of Canned Drinks
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is cautioning retailers that the requirement for refillable beverage containers remains in effect. Prince Edward Island’s Environmental Protection Act prohibits the sale of carbonated, flavoured beverages in containers that are not refillable.… |
| Minister Brown Welcomes New Financial Services Company to Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island’s financial services sector continues to grow with the addition of Data Shapers, a leading information technology provider headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Data Shapers is focused on software development, technical writing and data integration for the financial services… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective March 1, 2008:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 1.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will increase by 1.0 cpl; and • There will be no change in furnace, stove oil or propane… |
| Prince Edward Island Represented at Canadian Food and Beverage Show
Prince Edward Island companies are exploring business opportunities at the largest food and beverage show in Canada this week. Government and industry representatives are attending the Canadian Food and Beverage Show and Hostex 2008 in Toronto March 2 - 4. The showcase is dedicated exclusively to… |
| New Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) Coordinator To Promote Environmentally Sound Land Use Practices
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry is moving towards greater involvement of landowners in environmental protection with the hiring of a full-time coordinator for a province-wide Alternate Land Use Services Program (ALUS). ALUS is a voluntary program, based on incentives, that… |
| Youth Substance Use and Addictions Strategy Moves Through Detailed Planning Process
Following the development of a strategy framework and recent public consultations in December, the Youth Substance Use and Addictions project is now working through a detailed planning effort to build on programs and services in the province. "Government is committed to enhancing programs and… |
| Anne 2008 Committee Launches New Website and Details Plans for Celebrations
A fresh new Anne 2008 website (Anne2008.com) was launched today as part of a presentation at the Tourism Industry Association of P.E.I. (TIAPEI) Annual Tourism Conference held at the Summerside Wellness Centre. The website will serve as the central information source for activities already planned… |
| Office of Energy Efficiency to Aid Home Energy Audits and Renovations
Prince Edward Island’s office of energy efficiency is launching new programs aimed at assisting Islanders to reduce their home energy consumption. The programs, designed to complement existing federal energy efficiency programs, will be available through the OEE’s Charlottetown office or on-line at… |
| Renovations to the Prince County Hospital ER Move Forward
Renovations to improve security and work flow in the triage area of the Emergency Department at the Prince County Hospital (PCH) are moving to the next phase of development. Security incidents are becoming more prevalent in health care settings across the country, a trend that is now starting to… |
| Team PEI Now Accepting Applications for Mission Staff
Team PEI is currently seeking interested people to serve on the Mission Staff for the 2009 Canada Summer Games. Islanders working in these 16-month volunteer positions will support Prince Edward Island teams and athletes before and during the 2009 Canada Summer Games. “We encourage Islanders who… |
| Tenth Anniversary of Access PEI Sites
Premier Robert Ghiz and Development and Technology Minister Richard Brown will be in Summerside Thursday, March 6, to mark the tenth anniversary of Access PEI’s operations throughout the Province. The first Access PEI site was opened in Summerside March 1998. Minister Brown says the sites, which… |
| 2008 Tourism Marketing Plan Highlighted at TIAPEI Annual Conference
Tourism PEI and the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) highlighted details of the 2008 Marketing and Media plan to Prince Edward Island tourism operators today at the Credit Union Place in Summerside. As part of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island’s (TIAPEI) Annual Tourism… |