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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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| Spring Is Around the Corner
Every year around this time, motorists on Prince Edward Island are presented with a unique set of challenges on Island roads. As the weather warms, the frost thaws, and for a few weeks every spring, Island roads pay the price. There are more pot holes and more bad bumps. There is also more reason… |
| Provincial Health System Receives Accreditation Status
The Department of Health has received national accreditation by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA). All client programs, services and hospitals in the provincial health system were evaluated during an accreditation survey conducted in the fall of 2007. “I want to… |
| Public Archives Offers New On-Line Resources
There’s something new with the past at the Public Archives and Records Office in Charlottetown. Three new features have been added to the archives web site to increase public access to information found in historic documents. The archives site now has copies of architectural plans from the… |
| Education Minister Launches School Activities to Celebrate Anne 2008
Education Minister Gerard Greenan visited L. M. Montgomery Elementary School today to officially launch the activities being planned by schools to celebrate Anne 2008, the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables. “It is fitting that we launch our Anne 2008 activities here at L.… |
| National Summit on Aboriginal Health Identified Issues of Concern
Provincial Ministers Carolyn Bertram and Doug Currie met recently with federal and provincial government representatives and leaders of National Aboriginal organizations to discuss health issues of concern to Aboriginal peoples throughout Canada. Health Minister Currie and Minister Bertram, who is… |
| Minister Proclaims Agricultural Safety Week
Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair has proclaimed March 12 to 18 as Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in Prince Edward Island. The proclamation is part of a national campaign to highlight the importance of farm safety. The theme of this year’s campaign is Manage More Than Just Your Back. It is aimed… |
| Province Supports Salvation Army’s Fuel Program
Today Premier Robert Ghiz and Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie announced a contribution of $200,000 to the Salvation Army's Fuel program to help Prince Edward Islanders with oil costs this winter. Premier Robert Ghiz said the contribution to the program is in response to the growing… |
| Bonshaw Breezes Bed & Breakfast Awarded First Annual Brand Essence Award
The Tourism Advisory Council of Prince Edward Island (TAC), along with Tourism PEI, was pleased to present the first annual Brand Essence Award to Sharon and Dave Moore of Bonshaw Breezes Bed & Breakfast at the TIAPEI Conference on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The award presentation followed the… |
| Minister Announces Support For Beef Producers
Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair has announced new initiatives to address the current crisis in the province’s beef industry. The new initiatives will assist producers to adjust to current market conditions and develop improved quality in their herds. The total cost of the new… |
| Island Hospitals Participate in Safer Healthcare Now! Campaign
To further enhance quality of care and patient safety, hospitals across the Island are participating in the Safer Healthcare Now! Campaign. This national campaign is coordinated and operated by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI). The program is designed to reduce the number of preventable… |
| Minimum Wage Increasing May 1
Executive Council has approved a recommendation by the Employment Standards Board that an increase to the minimum wage be implemented in two stages. Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister responsible for labour announced today that, effective May 1, 2008, the minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will… |
| Water Testing Clinics Continue - 2500 Households Already Tested
After a tremendous show of interest by Islanders in having their drinking water tested, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry has added two new opportunities for water testing. Testing clinics will be offered at the PEI Provincial Home Show at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, April 4 to… |
| New Owners Take Over North Lake Fish Plant
Prince Edward Island Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Alan Campbell announced today that new owners will be taking over the operations of the North Lake Fish Co-operative. Ocean Pride Fisheries, based in Lower Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, will begin operations immediately. “I am very pleased to… |
| Hog Board Considering Options
The Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Marketing Board has responded to the rejection of the go-forward proposal presented by the board to the Prince Edward Island government to operate the NOFG hog plant in Charlottetown. In a statement issued today, the board regrets that the offer made was not… |
| Lucy Maud Montgomery Recognized for Her Outstanding Work with Premier’s Award
Minister of Tourism, Valerie Docherty, on behalf of Premier Robert Ghiz, presented the 2008 Premier’s Award for Tourism to Duncan McIntosh, a close friend of Kate Macdonald Butler – one of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s grandchildren. Kate was to arrive from Toronto to accept the award, but was unable to… |
| Island Hospitals to Begin Using New Clinical Information System
On April 1, 2008, all Island hospitals will begin using PEI's new Clinical Information System (CIS). “The system will allow healthcare providers to gather and access patient information electronically, in a secure manner,” said Doug Currie, Minister of Health. “The implementation of the CIS in… |
| Prince Edward Island to Host 2015 Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart, Second Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee, FCM Board Member; Federation of PEI Municipalities President Bruce MacDougall; and Bid Committee Co-Chairs Councillor Brent Gallant and Councillor Peter… |
| Freeze on Residential Property Assessments will Provide Tax Relief for Island Homeowners
With property tax bills making their way to Island homes at the beginning of May, Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan wants to remind Islanders about the details of the freeze on owner-occupied residential property assessments. “After several years of increases, our Government wanted to give Island… |
| Minister Comments on Child Care Facilities Act Consultation
Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Social Services and Seniors issued the following statement today about Child Care Facilities Act consultations. “We have listened to the preliminary feedback from the public and stakeholder consultation process to-date regarding proposed changes to the Child Care… |
| Province signs MOU on Ground Hemlock Industry with the Canada Revenue Agency
The Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today designed to provide both agencies with information on the Island’s Ground Hemlock sector. The MOU commits both agencies to sharing information regarding the harvest and… |