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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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| Alberton Health Services reopened at Western Hospital
Alberton Health Services at Western Hospital has completed its renovations and has reopened. The renovations are designed to improve patient flow and enhance the collaborative team work of staff in preparation for new physicians working in the facility. Health PEI is pleased to welcome Dr. Megan… |
| Samuel Holland PEI 250 Commemorative Lecture #5 June 11, 2015
The fifth in a series of free lectures commemorating Samuel Holland’s survey of Prince Edward Island will be held Thursday, June 11 at 7 pm in the Bunbury and Southport Rooms at Stratford Town Hall.This lecture is entitled The Military Career of Samuel Holland.Presenting this lecture will be Earle… |
| Province addresses barriers to abortion access
The Government of Prince Edward Island is moving forward with its commitment to address barriers to abortion access.The province has established a new arrangement with The Moncton Hospital to provide timely access to abortion services for Island women. The arrangement will enable Island women to… |
| United States Ambassador meets with Premier MacLauchlan
The United States Ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman, met today with Premier Wade MacLauchlan to discuss the development of stronger relationships between the United States and Prince Edward Island.“I look forward to working with Ambassador Heyman and his colleagues in the coming months and years… |
| Route 6 - Clinton
Work will begin to widen the existing roadway along Route 6 in Clinton. Work will start Wednesday, June 3, 2015.One way traffic will be maintained during construction hours. Delays can be expected.Work should be complete by June 26, 2015. |
| Province addresses barriers to abortion access
The Government of Prince Edward Island is moving forward with its commitment to address barriers to abortion access.The province has established a new arrangement with The Moncton Hospital to provide timely access to abortion services for Island women. The arrangement will enable Island women to… |
| Province addresses barriers to abortion access
The Government of Prince Edward Island is moving forward with its commitment to address barriers to abortion access.The province has established a new arrangement with The Moncton Hospital to provide timely access to abortion services for Island women. The arrangement will enable Island women to… |
| 2015 Celebrating PEI Agriculture photo contest
Prince Edward Island’s natural beauty is an inspiration. The gently sloping hillsides are a colorful delight with freshly cut forage, newly planted cereal and blueberry fields in blossom. Cattle graze on sunny hillsides while foxes wander through grassy pastures. Celebrate the beauty of our… |
| Premier MacLauchlan releases statement on Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan welcomed the release of the executive summary from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on residential schools and its commitment to continued progress.“The Government of Prince Edward Island recognizes the impact residential schools had on… |
| Throne Speech delivers clear plan and pledge for active, responsive governance
The First Session of the Sixty-fifth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was opened today with the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. Working Together Today’s Throne Speech outlines government’s vision and plan to meet Prince… |
| License Suspended For Albany Community Centre Inc.
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the club operation known as “Albany Community Centre Inc.”, license number CL-64-0071, located in Albany, for two (2) days as follows:9:00 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 to 9:00 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015. The Liquor Control Commission… |
| Route 1 - Tryon
Work will begin to complete landscaping the area constructed in 2014 along Route 1 in Tryon. Two way traffic will be maintained. Work will start Monday, June 8, 2015. Work should be complete by June 19, 2015.For complete information on current road closures and ongoing construction projects,… |
| Income tax relief coming for lower-income Islanders
Thousands of seniors, working single parents, and low-income Islanders will see their provincial income taxes reduced or eliminated under legislation introduced today, Finance Minister Allen Roach says. “This government made a commitment during the recent campaign to provide tax relief to Islanders… |
| Major Archaeological Exhibition Continues at the Acadian Museum
Following much popular interest, the highly acclaimed exhibition “Digging into the Past: An Archaeological Discovery in Malpeque Bay” will continue this summer and fall at the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island in Miscouche. The exhibition was curated by archaeologist Dr. Helen Kristmanson,… |
| 2015 Environmental Award Winners Announced
This morning at Kinkora Regional High School we announced this year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental Award winners, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.“The P.E.I. Environmental Awards are an opportunity for us to recognize the great work being done to protect,… |
| Island organizations receive Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat has awarded grants to four community organizations to provide programs and projects that will benefit Island women, girls and their families, says Paula Biggar, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.“The annual grants provide funding to community… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2015:• Gasoline prices will increase by 3.0 cents per litre (cpl); and • There will be no change in furnace and stove oil, diesel or propane prices at this time.… |
| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Getting Past Ageism
Today marks the10th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Islanders are encouraged to learn more about age discrimination and its connection to elder abuse, says Minister of Family and Human Services, Doug Currie.“On this important day, I ask Islanders to challenge ageism in everyday… |
| Seniors' Secretariat Encourages Island Groups to Submit Proposals for Funding
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Seniors' Secretariat, is inviting organizations and community groups that want to undertake activities for seniors to submit a funding proposal, says Doug Currie, Minister of Family and Human Services.“Through this funding we are able to assist… |
| Route 4 - Brudenell, Montague
Main Street (Route 4) in Montague will be reduced to one lane traffic during the daytime while crews work on resurfacing.Work will affect 1.8 km, beginning just north of Nicholson Road and ending near Queen's Road (Route 210).Work will start on June 16th and is expected to be completed by July 1st. |