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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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| As influenza season approaches, make plans to get your flu shot
Vaccination against influenza offers the best protection from influenza viruses for you, your family and your community, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Vaccination is recognized as the most effective way of reducing the impact of influenza, especially for those most at risk of… |
| Triple P – Positive Parenting Program rolling out across Prince Edward Island
A program that uses simple, positive tips to help parents facing the typical challenges of raising children and teens is now being offered in Prince Edward Island.“Each of us wants the best for Island children, and we know the best way to help children is to support their parents,” said Premier… |
| Triple P – Positive Parenting Program rolling out across Prince Edward Island
A program that uses simple, positive tips to help parents facing the typical challenges of raising children and teens is now being offered in Prince Edward Island.“Each of us wants the best for Island children, and we know the best way to help children is to support their parents,” said Premier… |
| Triple P – Positive Parenting Program rolling out across Prince Edward Island
A program that uses simple, positive tips to help parents facing the typical challenges of raising children and teens is now being offered in Prince Edward Island.“Each of us wants the best for Island children, and we know the best way to help children is to support their parents,” said Premier… |
| Triple P – Positive Parenting Program rolling out across Prince Edward Island
A program that uses simple, positive tips to help parents facing the typical challenges of raising children and teens is now being offered in Prince Edward Island.“Each of us wants the best for Island children, and we know the best way to help children is to support their parents,” said Premier… |
| Entrance to Stratford business is being realigned
Realignment of the entrance to Home Hardware in Stratford will improve safety for motorists, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “This project is being undertaken in response to requests from the public and business owners in the area,” said Minister Biggar. “As a… |
| Breast Cancer Awareness Month a reminder to get screened
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Islanders are reminded of how important it is to be screened regularly for breast cancer, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Breast cancer touches the lives of many Island women and families,” said the minister. “Early detection saves lives by… |
| Breast Cancer Awareness Month a reminder to get screened
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Islanders are reminded of how important it is to be screened regularly for breast cancer, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Breast cancer touches the lives of many Island women and families,” said the minister. “Early detection saves lives by… |
| Water Act Public Consultations begin this week
Island-wide public meetings designed to receive feedback on the development of Prince Edward Island’s Water Act will begin this week in Charlottetown, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “I am encouraged by the interest we have received to date in the development of… |
| Cabinet meets in Kings County
The provincial Cabinet today met in Kings County where it hosted a community reception to recognize the contributions of two local organizations. Premier Wade MacLauchlan presented the Kings Playhouse and the Rotary Club of Montague with certificates of appreciation recognizing the meaningful work… |
| Islanders invited to Provincial Forest Fall Frolic
The 16th annual Provincial Forest Fall Frolic will happen Saturday, October 10 at the New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot near Souris, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “Prince Edward Island’s rolling hills provide a challenging and beautiful location for a cross-… |
| Year-end statements show province is hitting fiscal targets
Prince Edward Island’s 2014-15 financial report shows the province held the line on program spending while reducing the deficit in the past fiscal year, Finance Minister Allen Roach said. “Islanders expect their government to be fiscally responsible,” Minister Roach said. “These statements show… |
| Sessions will educate about Island court system
A three-part public education session next month will shed light on the Prince Edward Island court system, including Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeal. Over the course of the three nights, attendees will learn about criminal, family, constitutional, and administrative law.… |
| Engage PEI invites Islanders to get involved in government agencies, boards and commissions
The Government of Prince Edward Island is recruiting Islanders to serve on a variety of agencies, boards and commissions, says Premier Wade MacLauchlan.“Engaging the perspectives and voices of Islanders is vital to effective government,” said Premier MacLauchlan. “All Islanders are encouraged to… |
| Island export success performs above national growth
Prince Edward Island continues to perform above Canada’s national growth in exports, driving another record year that will support economic growth and job creation for the province. “Our government has set a plan in place to achieve growth above the national averages and create more opportunities… |
| Island export success performs above national growth
Prince Edward Island continues to perform above Canada’s national growth in exports, driving another record year that will support economic growth and job creation for the province. “Our government has set a plan in place to achieve growth above the national averages and create more opportunities… |
| Emergency services radio upgrades moving ahead
First responders in Prince Edward Island are a step closer to a radio communications upgrade that will help them better protect and serve Islanders. Improvements to the Provincial Integrated Communications System (PICS) are ongoing throughout the province and will be completed next month. “… |
| Ministerial mandate letters released to public
For the first time, ministerial mandate letters outlining the strategic priorities of departments have been posted online to enhance the transparency and accountability of government. The mandate letters http://www.gov.pe.ca/premier/mandate-letters reflect the government’s priorities of People,… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2015: • Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 5.0 cents per litre (cpl); • Diesel prices will increase by 5.0 cpl; and • There will be no change in… |
| Innovation PEI announces 2015 Ignition Fund recipients
Ten new and expanding companies from across Prince Edward Island have received grants of $25,000 each from Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund to help support the development and growth of their businesses. “This funding will go a long way toward the implementation of our business plan and will give us… |