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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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| Medical Coverage Not Affected at Souris Hospital
The Province wishes to assure all residents served by the Souris Hospital that medical coverage will not be affected by the recent withdrawal of services by local physician Dr. Paul Berrow. Immediately upon receiving Dr. Berrow’s letter of withdrawal on November 29, the Province began… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective December 1, 2007:• Diesel prices will increase by 3.0 cpl; • Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 3.0 cpl; and • Propane prices will increase by 3.4 cpl for Superior… |
| Open House at the Lieutenant Governor’s
Fanningbank becomes a feast for the eyes as the decorations are hung for the Christmas Season. Government House will again be open to the general public for Christmas tours on Tuesday, December 11, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 16, 2 p.m. - 4… |
| Canada, Province and Mi'kmaq of Prince Edward Island Embark on New Partnership
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians; the Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island; Brian Francis, Chief of the Abegweit First Nation and Darlene Bernard, Chief of the Lennox First… |
| Province Launches Prince Edward Island Medical Residency Program
The Province has reached a formal agreement with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine to proceed with the development of a Family Medicine Residency Program in Prince Edward Island. “This is a significant milestone for Prince Edward Island medical students and for all Islanders,” said… |
| Influenza Vaccine Now Available
Doctor’s offices and health centre clinics on Prince Edward Island have received their first shipment of influenza vaccine for this season. “The Department of Health will provide the vaccine to doctor’s offices and family health centres free of charge, but there will be a fee to cover the cost of… |
| Local Events Celebrate Library Month
October is Library Month and provincial libraries are offering special activities to complement this year’s theme, Libraries: the world at your fingertips. “I invite Islanders to spend some time this month at a local provincial library and get involved in the many activities,” says Carolyn… |
| PEI to Host the National ArtsSmarts Exhibit and Learning Symposium
The fourth annual National ArtsSmarts Exhibit and Learning Symposium is being held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts October 17-19. ArtsSmarts is a renowned national program that advances learning through the arts. Through creative projects, students learn to think critically, to work… |
| Seniors to Benefit from Re-Introduction of Seniors' Emergency Home Repair Program
Lower income seniors of Prince Edward Island living in their own homes will once again receive assistance for emergency home repairs thanks to an announcement today by the Minister Responsible for Seniors. “I am pleased to announce the re-introduction of the Seniors’ Emergency Home Repair Program… |
| Health System Trains in Field Hospital Set-up
This week the Stratford Town Hall gymnasium has become a temporary hospital as part of an exercise to offer additional healthcare services in the event of a major public disaster. The facility, known as a field hospital, will be open for public and healthcare staff viewing on Thursday. The training… |
| Island Student's Artwork Featured in National Calendar
Island student Jessie Woods has earned a spot in a calendar being distributed nation-wide with her drawing promoting energy efficiency. The daughter of Cathy and Earl Woods of Souris West, Jessie is the winner of the Prince Edward Island poster contest for the 2008 Energy and the Environment… |
| Common Assessments Highlight Areas of Strength and Weakness in Math and Language Arts
Education Minister Gerard Greenan tabled the provincial results of recent common assessments in the Legislature today. The assessments were done in the Spring in all Grade 9 math and Grade 3 English language arts classes. Teams of Grade 3 and Grade 9 teachers from across the province developed the… |
| SALLY’S BEACH EVENT PLANNED TO RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY’S WORK IN SAVING BEACH ACCESS
Members of the general public are invited to attend a gathering at the Little Pond Community Centre Friday afternoon in recognition of the community’s efforts to maintain public access to Sally’s Beach Provincial Park. “Government is very pleased a resolution has been reached which will guarantee… |
| Government Announces Details on Health Recruitment and Retention Secretariat
The Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Health, today announced details of a new Health Care Recruitment and Retention Secretariat. The new Secretariat will build a coordinated and concentrated effort on health care recruitment and retention. It will also monitor and evaluate initiatives on an… |
| CHILD WELFARE: WORKING TOGETHER FOR ENRICHED FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
‘Enriching Family Relationships’ was the theme of the 2007 Child Welfare workshop that took place in Summerside this week. This year’s guest speaker, Mary Rella discussed a model of intervention that she has created for working with parents of children in care. Over 150 public servants and… |
| WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ADOPTS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN
The Federated Women’s Institute of Prince Edward Island has adopted a new strategic plan to guide its activities over the next five years. The strategic plan sets out ten goals which were developed by the provincial board of directors. “Women’s Institute is committed to involve its membership in… |
| FAMILY HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM AND CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO EXPAND
Social Services and Seniors Minister Doug Currie outlined expansions to both the Family Health Benefit and Children’s Dental Health programs in the Legislature today. Effective November 1, changes take effect to the Family Health Benefit program that make it possible for more families to receive… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective November 1, 2007:• Gasoline prices will increase by 2.7 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will increase by 2.6 cpl; • Furnace fuel and stove oil prices will increase by 2.5 cpl;… |
| PROVINCE SUPPORTS ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING
Immigrants to Prince Edward Island will soon have greatly-improved access to English language training. The provincial government, through Island Investment Development Inc., is purchasing 150 full-time English language instruction seats from two educational institutions; 75 seats from Holland… |
| PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ADVISING ISLANDERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
The Prince Edward Island Office of Public Safety is advising the public to take precautionary measures in preparation for an impending potentially dangerous storm. There are indications that this weather event is extremely variable and that it is apparently increasing in intensity. The storm has… |