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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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| Home Oxygen Program Provides Financial Assistance for Eligible Patients
The Home Oxygen Program will begin accepting applications on Monday, October 18, Health and Social Services Minister Chester Gillan announced today. The program provides approved patients with financial assistance for the purchase of home oxygen and related equipment and supplies, as well as,… |
| Government and East Prince Health Region Announce Beginning of Health Services Transition Process in Tyne Valley Area
In response to concerns from area MLA Philip Brown, the Friends of Stewart Memorial Hospital and area residents, the Department of Health and Social Services will work with East Prince Health to move forward with the development of a transition process for the delivery of health services in the… |
| Petroleum Pricing Adjustments
Record high international oil prices are impacting the Island market, resulting in a mid-month price adjustment for some fuels.The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices for diesel fuel, furnace fuel and stove oil in… |
| New ArtsSmarts Program Will Promote Learning through the Arts
Island students will soon have new opportunities to learn core subjects using music, drama, dance and the visual arts. The ArtsSmarts program was launched today by local artists and educators to promote learning through the arts in Island schools. Through the program, students, teachers and artists… |
| Minister Issues Second Call for Bids For Oil and Natural Gas Exploration
For the second time in less than four months, Minister of Environment, Energy, and Forestry Jamie Ballem has received a request to issue a Call For Bids for oil and natural gas exploration rights in the province. As a result, Minister Ballem has issued a Call For Bids for exploration rights on… |
| Minister Recognizes the Valuable Contribution of Foster Families
October 17 to 23 is National Foster Family Week. Foster families play a vital role in the care of Island children and youth, Minister of Health and Social Services Chester Gillan noted today. “In Prince Edward Island, we have 144 families who have opened their homes to children in need of a safe… |
| Five-Star Rating Earned by Tourism Operations, Ravenglass & Rig’s Ladder
Tourism accommodations Ravenglass and Rig’s Ladder have been awarded the highest possible five-star rating through the Canada Select Accommodation Rating Program. The vacation homes, owned and operated by Wouter Germans and Hilary Knox, now join a growing group of five-star accommodations on… |
| Document Sets Guidelines for Drinking Water Systems in Atlantic Canada
Those involved in the design and operation of drinking water systems in the Atlantic provinces have a valuable new tool to help guide their work. On behalf of New Brunswick, Environment and Local Government Minister Brenda Fowlie; Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Labour Kerry Morash; and Tom… |
| Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards Note P.E.I. as Third Favourite Island
Condé Nast Traveler, a leading consumer travel magazine, released its 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards and listed Prince Edward Island as number three in the top ten North American Islands in what is regarded the highest honour in the travel industry. The number three position is especially… |
| Islanders Reminded to Stop for School Buses
School boards and the provincial government have launched a new campaign to keep children safe by reminding Islanders to stop for school buses. This week, during School Safety Week, bumper stickers are being placed on 328 school buses advising drivers that if they pass a school bus when the red… |
| Minister Currie Anounces PEI Business Development’s New CEO
Minister of Development and Technology Mike Currie officially announced that Allan Smith will be the new chief executive officer (CEO) of PEI Business Development. Kent Scales, former PEI Business Development CEO, began his new role as Deputy of Tourism earlier this month, leaving the CEO position… |
| 70 Years of Library Service Celebrated at Literacy Expo - Expo to Promote Literacy Programs Across the Province
Prince Edward Island has many literacy programs and services available to assist children and adults in improving their literacy skills. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Library Service, literacy partners across the province will host a Literacy Expo at the… |
| Bluefield High School Expansion Officially Opens
Premier Pat Binns and Education Minister Mildred Dover unveiled a plaque today to officially open the renovation and expansion of Bluefield High School. During the first phase of construction at Bluefield in 2000, eight new classrooms and an administrative area were added at a cost of $2 million.… |
| Maritime Ministers Develop Common Approach to Help Beef Industry
Ministers from the Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia departments of agriculture today announced their intent to offer a cash advance to agricultural producers owning breeding beef cows and other specified ruminants affected by BSE who are participating in the Canadian Agricultural… |
| Annual Children's Think Tank Takes Place Tomorrow
More than 70 participants representing community organizations, government, parents, and interested members from communities province-wide will meet tomorrow at the Howard Johnson Dutch Inn for the fourth annual Children’s Think Tank, hosted by the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development.… |
| Atlantic Canada Showcase Pulls Out All the Stops for Motor Coach Industry
Atlantic Canada's tourism businesses will be pulling out all the stops as they market their products and services to the North American motor coach industry during the Atlantic Canada Showcase taking place in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador from October 12 to 14, 2004. Atlantic Canada… |
| Shea Pleased With Progress From National Transportation Meetings
Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea expressed optimism about the results of inter-governmental collaboration on transportation issues following national transportation meetings that wrapped up today in Quebec City. Representatives from the federal, provincial and territorial… |
| Teachers and School Staff to Get the Flu Shot at Work
Teachers and school staff will soon be able to get the flu shot free at work. The program is being funded and organized by the Department of Education and the school boards to protect the health of staff and students. Education Minister Mildred Dover advised that immunization clinics will be held… |
| Island Students Have Opportunity to Participate in Research Study for Whooping Cough Vaccine
Approximately 18,000 students will be invited to participate in a research study for a whooping cough vaccine over the next few weeks, Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet announced today. Students in Grades 3 to 9, 11, and 12 will be eligible to participate. Whooping cough is an illness which… |
| Minister Pleased with Support for Hydrogen Project
Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem said today he was pleased with the announcement that Stuart Energy Systems Corporation has received funding for phase one of a project which could see the first application of hydrogen fuel technology in Prince Edward Island. Natural Resources Canada… |