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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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| Health PEI is reminding Islanders to call ahead before going to their appointment
Due to the pending inclement weather conditions over the next few days, Health PEI is reminding Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to reconfirm their appointment or to let staff know if they are unable to make the appointment. Some… |
| Register for upcoming pesticide certification exams
Pesticide applicators and vendors whose certificate expires this year will have an opportunity to re-certify in the coming weeks. The Department of Environment, Labour and Justice has scheduled a series of re-certification exams beginning Thursday, February 9 through to Tuesday, March 31 at various… |
| Pre-budget consultation schedule amended
The dates of two pre-budget consultation sessions have changed from those originally announced.The roundtable sessions will run from 2 to 4 p.m. as follows:• February 11, O’Leary (storm date of February 18);• February 12, Summerside (storm date of February 20) – French interpretation services… |
| Community activities highlight Family Violence Prevention Week
Family Violence Prevention Week is an opportunity to help raise awareness about the issue of family violence and to show those living in unhealthy relationships that there is hope for the future, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention would like to… |
| Traffic-related collisions, fatalities continue to decrease
Traffic-related collisions and injuries continue to decline despite the increasing number of drivers, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“It is encouraging to see that investments in safer roads and increased partnerships with law enforcement and the public are… |
| Province recognizes Black History Month
Black History Month is a great time to reflect on how Black Islanders have helped shape the Island’s unique culture and how they’ve contributed to the development of the Province, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“This month I call on all Islanders to take some time to learn… |
| Alberton Primary Care Health Services relocated temporarily
As a result of planned renovations to the physician offices at Western Hospital, primary care health services will temporarily relocate to O’Leary Health Centre beginning February 9. The Emergency Department and all other hospital services at Western Hospital will not be affected. The renovations… |
| Western Hospital changing visitor hours starting this Sunday
Effective this Sunday, February 8, Western Hospital will be making small changes to its visiting hours in an effort to provide consistency in the visiting hours between itself and Prince County Hospital. Beginning this Sunday, the following visiting hours will take effect: • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015:• Gasoline prices will increase by 5.3 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 5.5 cpl;• Diesel prices will… |
| Province signs on family physician for West Prince
Dr. Megan Burns has accepted a permanent full time position in the family medicine complement in the West Prince Primary Care Network and will begin practice on July 2, 2015, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie.“Recruitment across the country to rural areas can be challenging; however… |
| Projects receive Island Community Fund support
An archery facility, a community hall and a rural fire company are receiving support through the Island Community Fund, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley.“Projects such as these are important to rural communities, and as a government, we are committed to the… |
| Prince Edward Island’s 2015 Canada Winter Games Team announced
Islanders can take great pride in the 17 teams who will be representing Prince Edward Island at the 2015 Canada Winter Games taking place in Prince George, British Columbia this February 13 – March 1, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.“Our athletes have worked long and hard to prepare… |
| New program will help seniors stay in their home longer
A new grant program to help Island seniors pay for modifications to their home is now accepting applications, says Minister of Community Services and Seniors Valerie E. Docherty.“This new program, called Seniors Safe @ Home, will help low and moderate income seniors stay in their homes longer,”… |
| Souris Regional School officially opened
Government is proud to officially open the $20 million K-12 Souris Regional School, says Premier Robert Ghiz.“The official opening of Souris Regional School marks another milestone in our government’s investments in education in Prince Edward Island,” said Premier Ghiz. “Souris Regional is a state-… |
| Western Hospital Emergency Department still open
The emergency department at Western Hospital is remaining open during renovations to primary care offices located in the facility. Lab, x-ray, and dialysis services are also fully operational during this time. Community residents who require emergency services can go to the emergency department at… |
| Prince Edward Island to introduce new lifesaving hepatitis C strategy
The Government of Prince Edward Island is introducing a new hepatitis C management strategy that has the potential to save hundreds of lives and cure up to 70 percent of Islanders living with hepatitis C, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.Hepatitis C is a devastating disease that often… |
| Seniors to benefit from expanded library delivery service
A recent expansion of the Provincial Public Library Service’s (PLS) Community Care Facility Delivery Service means more Island seniors and other facility residents now have better access to library materials, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“The main goal of the Public Library… |
| Red Tape Awareness Week in Prince Edward Island
Efforts to modernize and improve our province’s business landscape will be celebrated, as the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) proclaim January 19-23, 2015 Red Tape Awareness Week, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen… |
| New program offers free eye exam and glasses to kindergarten children
A new program called Eye See...Eye Learn, will help kindergarten children with eye and vision problems, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.“Government is committed to improving the health and well-being of our Island children,” said Minister Currie. “I am extremely pleased to offer a… |
| New program offers free eye exam and glasses to kindergarten children
A new program called Eye See...Eye Learn, will help kindergarten children with eye and vision problems, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.“Government is committed to improving the health and well-being of our Island children,” said Minister Currie. “I am extremely pleased to offer a… |