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| Newly Renovated Souris Liquor Store Official Opening
The P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission is pleased to announce that its newly renovated Souris Liquor Store will officially open its doors for business Monday, January 15, 2007, at 10 a.m. “Souris and area residents will be proud of this state-of-the-art liquor store,” said Andy Mooney, MLA, Souris-… |
| Environmental Public Health Week Recognizes Work of Health Inspectors
Health Minister Chester Gillan today announced that January 15 to 21 is Environmental Public Health Week in Prince Edward Island, recognizing the valuable work of Public Health Inspectors. Environmental Public Health Week is a national campaign by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors… |
| Still Time to Apply for Energy Assistance Program
The mild weather in recent weeks has many Islanders more concerned with keeping the basement dry than heating the house. But with several weeks of winter still ahead, those eligible for the Province’s energy assistance program are reminded to get their application in. Minister of Environment,… |
| CRAFT & GIFTWARE ANNUAL EVENT ARRIVES ONE WEEK EARLIER THIS YEAR
The craft and giftware industry is gearing up for the seventh annual Prince Edward Island Buyer’s Market weekend, the kick-off trade event of 2007. The weekend show is scheduled to take place at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel today and saturday. The annual event gives participating exhibitors an… |
| Brookvale Opens Limited Runs this Weekend
After a slow start due to the unusually warm winter weather, Brookvale will be up and running Saturday, January 13, with limited alpine runs for skiing and snowboarding. Unfortunately, conditions are not as favourable for the nordic trails but staff will continue to monitor and open cross-country… |
| New $3.2 Million Arena in Tignish Officially Opens
Community and government representatives gathered in Tignish today to officially open the new $3.2 million Credit Union Arena. The opening ceremonies were part of the nation-wide CBC-TV Hockey Day in Canada. The new Credit Union Arena was made possible thanks to a $3.2 million contribution from the… |
| MacLeod’s Ledge Now Part of PEI Lobster Fishery
MacLeod’s Ledge will officially become a part of Prince Edward Island’s Lobster Fishing Area 24. The announcement was made today by Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Jim Bagnall. MacLeod’s Ledge is a fishing ground of approximately 50 square nautical miles off the northwestern edge of… |
| Throne Speech Highlights Government Agenda
Premier Pat Binns today highlighted several measures from the Speech from the Throne intended to advance the quality of life for Islanders.“Government has a clear agenda for the future. The new measures introduced in the Speech from the Throne today will build upon the progress already made that is… |
| Prince Edward Island Celebrates National Child Day
November 20th is National Child Day. This day commemorates the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In the Legislature today, Social Services and Seniors Minister Chester Gillan recognized National Child Day as a day to recognize that children need to be loved, nutured and heard in… |
| Canadian Children's Book Week
Premier Pat Binns, Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen and Education Minister Mildred Dover spent some time Monday with children in local libraries as part of the launch of Canadian Children’s Book Week in Prince Edward Island. One of the activities scheduled to kick off… |
| Historic Railway Station Featured on National Website
The Canadian Register of Historic Places is once again featuring a Prince Edward Island heritage site as part of the series: A Monthly Discovery of Historic Places. Each month on it’s web page, the Canadian Register of Historic Places features a theme in historic places. This November they have… |
| PEI Introduces Improved Vaccine for Grade 9 Students to Protect Against Meningitis
Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet announced today that PEI is the first Canadian province to add Menactra vaccine to its immunization schedule to protect against Meningococcal disease which can cause meningitis and other serious illnesses. The vaccine will be offered to all Grade 9 students… |
| Number of Physicians and Nursing Staff to Increase at QEH Emergency Department
Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island, today announced that government will be increasing the complement of physicians and nursing staff in the QEH Emergency Department as a strategy to increase access to care and reduce wait times. “This initiative builds on other recent investments such as… |
| Department of Health Offers First Vital Statistics Annual Report
Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, today announced that the first Annual Report which focuses on information compiled by the Prince Edward Island Vital Statistics Program is now available. Minister Gillan said, “The report provides valuable information for health researchers and planners in… |
| Area Residents Invited to Tour Wind Farm Site
Area residents are invited to take a tour of the Eastern Kings Wind Farm construction site this Sunday, November 26. Bus tours will leave from the Eastern Kings Community Centre on Munn’s Road at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. “This wind farm will be an important part of the Community of Eastern Kings… |
| Minister Highlights Progress to Improve Student Achievement
Education Minister Mildred Dover tabled a report in the Legislature today that highlights recent progress to improve student achievement in the province. The report outlines many activities planned or underway to implement a new Student Achievement Action Plan which is based on the recommendations… |
| Provincial Government Employees Celebrate Successful Campaign for United Way
Provincial government employees gathered at an appreciation reception today to celebrate the success of their 2006 campaign for United Way. The employee campaign raised $127,415. Employee campaign chair Sandy Stewart thanked volunteers and donors for being so generous. “This was a total team… |
| National Safe Driving Week is December 1 to 7 on Prince Edward Island
In the Provincial Legislature today, Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea advised Islanders that the week of December 1 to 7 is National Safe Driving Week. Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea noted that this year’s National Safe Driving Week coincides with the start of… |
| Health Minister and Lennox Island Chief Participate in Aboriginal Health Meeting
Earlier this week, the Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Health, and Chief Darlene Bernard, co-chair of the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI, participated in a Working Meeting on Aboriginal health issues held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Discussion themes included leadership, partnership,… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 5.0 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, by 5.0 cpl on diesel and by 4.0 cpl on furnace fuel and stove oil, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday,… |