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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 to have more access to medications with 10 new drugs added to the provincial formulary this month
10 new medications are being added to the provincial drug formulary this month to improve treatment and lower the cost of drugs for patients, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.These drugs will benefit more than 200 patients with cancer, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder,… |
| Visitor restrictions in place at Kings County Memorial Hospital
Kings County Memorial Hospital is taking precautions and putting visitor restrictions in place immediately as there are two confirmed cases of influenza and several other patients experiencing influenza-like illness in the facility. Until further notice, visiting is being limited as follows: •… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, November 15, 2015: • Gasoline prices will increase by 1.2 cents per litre (cpl); • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.8 cpl;• Diesel prices will increase by 2.… |
| PEI facilities open their doors to Islanders during National Addictions Awareness Week
National Addictions Awareness Week, November 15 - 21, offers an opportunity for Islanders to learn more about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Addiction exists in many forms and affects the lives of many Islanders and Island families… |
| PEI facilities open their doors to Islanders during National Addictions Awareness Week
National Addictions Awareness Week, November 15 - 21, offers an opportunity for Islanders to learn more about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Addiction exists in many forms and affects the lives of many Islanders and Island families… |
| Province supports Island hog industry evaluation of new opportunity
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is supporting members of the Prince Edward Island hog industry interested in evaluating a new business opportunity that could see benefits for the industry, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. The proposal being examined is from… |
| Visitor restrictions remain in place at Kings County Memorial Hospital
Kings County Memorial Hospital is reporting no new confirmed cases of influenza among patients; however, visitor restrictions will remain in place as several patients and staff continue to experience influenza-like illness. Visiting remains limited as follows: • immediate family members only•… |
| Small Business Week to highlight success of Island entrepreneurs
Small businesses from across Prince Edward Island will have an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate and explore new possibilities during Small Business Week, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald.“Small Business Week is an ideal forum for local entrepreneurs from… |
| DAISY talking books service helps Islanders with print disabilities
Visually impaired Islanders benefit from the Prince Edward Island Public Library Service’s DAISY talking books, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Hal Perry. “Islanders with a print disability can have the joy of reading delivered directly to their own homes thanks to DAISY talking… |
| Triple P- Positive Parenting Program Seminars
Islanders are encouraged to take part in parent seminars being offered across the Island in October and November as part of the new Triple P Positive Parenting Program."The seminars are for all parents and they will outline the five key steps to positive parenting which create healthy relationships… |
| Province congratulates Island small business
The Province of Prince Edward Island congratulates Flory Sanderson and Island Hill Farm for its recent recognition as one of Canada’s most-loved small businesses. A competition through the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the #SmallBiz Love contest ran from June 10 to June 22 and… |
| Province congratulates Island small business
The Province of Prince Edward Island congratulates Flory Sanderson and Island Hill Farm for its recent recognition as one of Canada’s most-loved small businesses. A competition through the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the #SmallBiz Love contest ran from June 10 to June 22 and… |
| Entrepreneurs to benefit from new Export Readiness Program
Island entrepreneurs and business owners working to increase their export sales now have access to additional support through a new Export Readiness Program. “Prince Edward Island is leading the provinces in export growth this year, following a record year in 2014 where the province surpassed a… |
| Special Committee invites Islanders to participate in Democratic Renewal Community Meetings
The Special Committee of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island is beginning its work on facilitating a province-wide discussion on democratic renewal in response to the recent release of the White Paper (http://www.gov.pe.ca/premier/democratic-renewal).The White Paper calls on the… |
| Premier MacLauchlan congratulates Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau
On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island I congratulate Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on achieving a strong majority last night. To grow our province's economy in a strategic manner we will require federal support. Our government will dedicate the time and resources necessary… |
| Women encouraged to make an appointment to get screened during Cervical Cancer Awareness Week
During national Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, October 19 to 23, Island women are reminded how important it is to be screened regularly for cervical cancer, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Regular screening can prevent cervical cancer,” said Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie… |
| New French school for Eastern Kings
A new K-12 French school in the Eastern Kings Region will provide a high quality learning environment for our Francophone students in Kings County, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Hal Perry.“The current École La-Belle-Cloche building is currently full to capacity, so we were… |
| Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex to visit Prince Edward Island
The Province is pleased that His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex will be in Prince Edward Island November 2 and 3 on an unofficial working visit as part of his Canadian tour. His Royal Highness is visiting the Island at the invitation of the Prince Edward Island Regiment and he will… |
| Provincial student assessments now available online for parents
The results of provincial assessments in math, reading and writing have been sent home with students of the English Language School Board and are available to parents online, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Hal Perry.“Island math teachers are involved in an intensive provincial… |
| Disability Benefit policy adopted for provincial student loan system
The Government of Prince Edward Island will forgive the student loans of borrowers who develop a severe disability after borrowing, under measures adopted by the provincial Student Financial Assistance program.Effective immediately, Student Financial Services will forgive the provincial student… |